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| 54: The Fly of Sustainable Fashion (feat. Swap DC) | 15 Apr 2024 | 00:46:00 | |
With the world getting warmer and the effects of our consumption habits beginning to compound. It encouraging that know there our people like this weeks guest is making moves to make a difference. Zsameria is the founder and curator of SWAP DC. A pop-up event approach to creative recycling in Washington, DC that fosters a fun and diverse community around swapping for residents who want to reduce, reuse and live a more sustainable lifestyle. SWAP DC aims to bring awareness to the consequences of consumerism in our environment and our culture. In this week's episode we dive into topics such as:
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| 53: Diary of a Young Black Farmer (feat. Tolu Igun) | 09 Apr 2024 | 00:44:06 | |
In this week's episode, we sit down with Tolu Igun. A land steward, community organizer, and educator currently based in Washington, DC. This is Tolu's fifth season distributing and growing fresh food in the DMV. She started OlaLekan Farm, a destination in the community for wellness, wholesome connection, and education in 2022 and loves to grow and cook with ginger, okra, and hot peppers the most. Their mission is to heal the soil, elevate awareness surrounding food sovereignty, and empower beginning farmers and land stewards. In this episode, we dive into topics such as:
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| Did George Washington Carver actually invent peanut butter? | Black History Quick Bite | 11 Feb 2023 | 00:05:24 | |
It is no secret that I'm a big fan of George Washington Carver. It seems that black history month every year is just an opportunity for me to honor this man who did amazing things for our food systems and completely changed agriculture as we know it. Not only did he save the a collapsing agriculture system but he was also a hell of a scientist coming up with over 400 inventions using vegetables. And those are just a couple of his contributions. Despite his accomplishments many people just know him as the peanut man or the guy who invented peanut butter. By why is this a thing? Where did this myth come from? And why is it wrong? It's bothering the hell out of me to be honest, so lets get into it... Want to continue the conversation on this week's episode and see the video? Join the Conversation after listening to this episode join the conversation with The Afro Beets Podcast Patreon. Want to start growing your own food? Sign up for our email list to receive a FREE at-home beginner container growing checklist. Want to learn more about Apple Podcast's Black History Month Spotlight? Get more information and find us on the Apple Podcast app. Want to get the word out about the podcast? Leave a Rating and Review. Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. | |||
| George Crum and the Petty Potato Chip | Black History Quick Bite | 08 Feb 2023 | 00:02:40 | |
THIS MAN MADE ONE OF AMERICA'S FAVORITE SNACKS OFF PETTINESS 😂/ George Crum is an absolute legend real talk. He was in the publications of his time and highly regarded as one of the best Chef's in the business. He was THE celebrity chef before it was even a thing. Want to continue the conversation on this week's episode and see the video? Join the Conversation after listening to this episode join the conversation with The Afro Beets Podcast Patreon. Want to start growing your own food? Sign up for our email list to receive a FREE at-home beginner container growing checklist. Want to learn more about Apple Podcast's Black History Month Spotlight? Get more information and find us on the Apple Podcast app. Want to get the word out about the podcast? Leave a Rating and Review. Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. | |||
| Love The Way We Garden | 2023 Podcast Announcement | 08 Feb 2023 | 00:03:58 | |
Once again we've been featured on Apple Podcast. I'm incredibly grateful and can't wait to meet our our new listeners. We can't leave our new guest hanging now can we? Stay tuned for a monthly mini series on black history and futures in the food and agriculture space. Lets start the year off right shall we! Want to continue the conversation on this week's episode and see the video? Join the Conversation after listening to this episode join the conversation with The Afro Beets Podcast Patreon. Want to start growing your own food? Sign up for our email list to receive a FREE at-home beginner container growing checklist. Want to learn more about Apple Podcast's Black History Month Spotlight? Get more information and find us on the Apple Podcast app. Want to get the word out about the podcast? Leave a Rating and Review. Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. | |||
| 46: Physician in the Kitchen Prescription (feat. Dr. Monique May) | 10 Oct 2022 | 00:51:47 | |
Dr. Monique May is a board certified clinical physician with over 20 years of experience. She is all about wellness and is enriching the lives of the community of through the things we put into our bodies. She's also the author of the new book. Doc, Fix My Plate!: The Physician In the Kitchen's Prescriptions for Your Healthy Meal Makeover. In this episode we get into topics such as the issues of current health system and how it disproportionately effect people of color, the tools you need to cook more plant based in your kitchen and the myths and truths behind the consumption of soy. Want to continue the conversation on this week's episode and see the video? Join the Conversation after listening to this episode join the conversation with The Afro Beets Podcast Patreon. Want to start growing your own food? Sign up for our email list to receive a FREE at-home beginner container growing checklist. Want to learn more about our today's guest? Get more information on Dr. Monique on their website. Check out the Dr. Monique on Instagram. Want to get the word out about the podcast? Leave a Rating and Review. Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. | |||
| What's my soil mix? Succulents, Indoor Plants and Vegetables | 29 Sep 2022 | 00:09:01 | |
When it comes to saving money with soil and getting bang for your buck what is the correct mix to use? For the full episode of this clip, check out episodes 45. Want to continue the conversation on this week's episode and see the video? Join the Conversation after listening to this episode join the conversation with The Afro Beets Podcast Patreon. Want to start growing your own food? Sign up for our email list to receive a FREE at-home beginner container growing checklist. Want to learn more about our today's guest? Get more information on Smokeyrgreens on their website. Check out the Smokeyrgreens on Instagram. Want to get the word out about the podcast? Leave a Rating and Review. Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. | |||
| Road to Winning the Cannabis Cup | 29 Sep 2022 | 00:04:43 | |
In this clip Jules discusses the bittersweet road to his team winning the High Times Cannabis Cup. For the full episode of this clip check out episode 45. Want to continue the conversation on this week's episode and see the video? Join the Conversation after listening to this episode join the conversation with The Afro Beets Podcast Patreon. Want to start growing your own food? Sign up for our email list to receive a FREE at-home beginner container growing checklist. Want to learn more about our today's guest? Get more information on Smokeyrgreens on their website. Check out the Smokeyrgreens on Instagram. Want to get the word out about the podcast? Leave a Rating and Review. Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. | |||
| Can self-care exist in organic farming? | 28 Sep 2022 | 00:02:44 | |
In this clip Jules breakdown why organic farming isn't always sustainable for the people working the land. For the full episode of this clip, check out episodes 45. Want to continue the conversation on this week's episode and see the video? Join the Conversation after listening to this episode join the conversation with The Afro Beets Podcast Patreon. Want to start growing your own food? Sign up for our email list to receive a FREE at-home beginner container growing checklist. Want to learn more about our today's guest? Get more information on Smokeyrgreens on their website. Check out the Smokeyrgreens on Instagram. Want to get the word out about the podcast? Leave a Rating and Review. Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. | |||
| 45: The Darkside of Farming (feat. Smokeyrgreens) | 09 Sep 2022 | 00:49:59 | |
Why is farming not always what it's cracked up to be? What really going on underneath the soil? Today’s special guest in the building is someone who I consider to be a leader in the soil space he does it all, you want to talk about microbes, he talks about vermicompost and even a little bit of cannabis, without further ado welcome to the Jules aka Smokeyrgreens. Want to continue the conversation on this week's episode and see the video? Join the Conversation after listening to this episode join the conversation with The Afro Beets Podcast Patreon. Want to start growing your own food? Sign up for our email list to receive a FREE at-home beginner container growing checklist. Want to learn more about our today's guest? Get more information on Smokeyrgreens on their website. Check out the Smokeyrgreens on Instagram. Want to get the word out about the podcast? Leave a Rating and Review. Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. | |||
| Patreon Launch Announcement | 08 Sep 2022 | 00:03:50 | |
For those who want to take help take the podcast to the next level, sign up for patreon. Exclusive content, recipes and access all at your fingertips. Sign up today! Want to continue the conversation on this week's episode and see the video? Join the Conversation after listening to this episode join the conversation with The Afro Beets Podcast Patreon. Want to start growing your own food? Sign up for our email list to receive a FREE at-home beginner container growing checklist. Want to learn more about me? Get more information on Christin on their website. Check out the Christin on Instagram. Want to get the word out about the podcast? Leave a Rating and Review. Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. | |||
| 44: What is dirt??? This is soil! (feat. Plots and Pans) | 15 Jul 2022 | 00:52:36 | |
Today special guest in the building we have a New Orleans grown DC based accountant by day, and garden coach and land cultivator by night. You find talking on the news about how the weather can help your garden or chatting up with Martha Steward herself. So without further ado welcome to the show Dominique from Plots and Pans. Want to continue the conversation on this week's episode and see the video? Join the Conversation after listening to this episode join the conversation with The Afro Beets Podcast Patreon. Want to start growing your own food? Sign up for our email list to receive a FREE at-home beginner container growing checklist. Want to learn more about our today's guest? Get more information on Plots and Pans on their website. Check out the Plots and Pans on Instagram. Want to get the word out about the podcast? Leave a Rating and Review. Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. | |||
| 52: Uncovering Family Food History (feat. Melissa L. Jones) | 26 Mar 2024 | 01:12:18 | |
Edible Activist is a podcast that feeds you empowering narratives and perspectives from the voices of emerging black people and people of color in food and agriculture who are stewarding the land, healing communities, and advocating for food justice and economic power across the globe. Hosted by Melissa L. Jones, she interviews a diverse group of everyday growers, farmers, entrepreneurs, artists, and other extraordinary individuals, who exemplify activism in their edible way! Want to continue the conversation on this week's episode and see the video? Join the Conversation after listening to this episode join the conversation with The Afro Beets Podcast Patreon. Want to start growing your own food? Sign up for our email list to download your free garden location quiz. Want to learn more about our today's guest? Get more information on Melissa on their Website Check out the Melissa on Instagram Want to get the word out about the podcast? Leave a Rating and Review. Connect with us on Instagram and Threads Subscribe to our YouTube channel. | |||
| 43: Age Ain't Nothing But A Number for Health and Wellness (feat. Snooty Vegans) | 05 May 2022 | 00:42:05 | |
This week we chat with a husband and wife duo who serve as vegan coaches under the name Snooty Vegans. Mikel-Claire and Trey were in their 40's when they started getting into their vegan journey. Showing age ain't nothing but a number when it comes to finding out the best vegan picks at your local grocery store, engaging in awkward social situations and overall living your healthiest life. Want to continue the conversation on this week's episode and see the video? Join the Conversation after listening to this episode join the conversation with The Afro Beets Podcast Patreon. Want to start growing your own food? Sign up for our email list to receive a FREE at-home beginner container growing checklist. Want to learn more about our today's guest? Get more information on Snooty Vegans on their website. Check out the Snooty Vegans on Instagram. Want to get the word out about the podcast? Leave a Rating and Review. Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. | |||
| 42: Let Me Get A Lil' Something Sweet (feat. Manna Juice Bar) | 31 Mar 2022 | 00:37:36 | |
This week we talk business with Manna Juice Bar. Manna Juice Bar is the brainchild of owners, Kristi and Domini Andrew. As parents, artists, an athlete, and a pharmacist, this team has collaborated with a food scientist to encourage a balanced lifestyle through the fast, fresh and efficient nutrition provided in cold-pressed juice, They believe making the perfect recipes to supply nutrients, in unique yet very delicious combinations! Want to continue the conversation on this week's episode and see the video? Join the Conversation after listening to this episode join the conversation with The Afro Beets Podcast Patreon. Want to start growing your own food? Sign up for our email list to receive a FREE at-home beginner container growing checklist. Want to learn more about our today's guest? Get more information on Manna Juice Bar on their website. Check out the Manna Juice Bar on Instagram. Want to get the word out about the podcast? Leave a Rating and Review. Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. | |||
| Off the Beet: How Our Hair Keeps Us Fed | 26 Feb 2022 | 00:02:45 | |
In this clip from episode 21: I Want to be Black as Hell (feat. The African Diaspora Alliance), I sit down with Jasmine to discuss the importance of black hair in the culture. Some of the greatest inspiration and liberation actually comes from our hair. But did you know our hair was actually used as a vessel during the Transatlantic Slave Trade? Want to continue the conversation on this week's episode and see the video? Join the Conversation after listening to this episode join the conversation with The Afro Beets Podcast Patreon. Want to start growing your own food? Sign up for our email list to receive a FREE at-home beginner container growing checklist. Want to learn more about our today's guest? Get more information on the The African Diaspora Alliance on their website. Check out the The African Diaspora Alliance on Instagram. Want to get the word out about the podcast? Leave a Rating and Review. Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. | |||
| 41: The Intricate Dance of Composting (feat. Sistained8) | 18 Feb 2022 | 00:48:10 | |
In today's episode we have Najwa, who is the founder of Sistained8. A creative compost education company based in Washington, DC. Sistained8 strives to bring awareness related to environmental sustainability and how it affects us physically, emotionally and spiritually. Najwa has earned her Master Urban Compost Certificate from DC’s Department of Parks and Recreation among many other other accomplishments I hope to get into today. Want to continue the conversation on this week's episode and see the video? Join the Conversation after listening to this episode join the conversation with The Afro Beets Podcast Patreon. Want to start growing your own food? Sign up for our email list to receive a FREE at-home beginner container growing checklist. Want to learn more about our today's guest? Get more information on the Sistained 8 on their website. Check out the Sustained 8 on Instagram. Want to get the word out about the podcast? Leave a Rating and Review. Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. | |||
| The Importance of Black Community Gardening | BLAK Garden Talk on Gardening and Beats | 14 Feb 2022 | 01:03:46 | |
In this episode, I got to chat with my man Kimani from Gardening and Beets to discuss why growing your own food is so important and how to build a family legacy using the seeds and recipes you keep. At the end of the day building community is a team sport. What seeds will you sow today? Want to continue the conversation on this week's episode and see the video? Join the Conversation after listening to this episode join the conversation with The Afro Beets Podcast Patreon. Want to start growing your own food? Sign up for our email list to receive a FREE at-home beginner container growing checklist. Want to learn more about our today's guest? Get more information on the Gardening and Beats on their website. Check out the Gardening and Beats on Instagram. Want to get the word out about the podcast? Leave a Rating and Review. Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. | |||
| 40: Scaling Vegan Businesses in Africa (feat. Vegan Africa Fund) | 18 Jan 2022 | 01:01:24 | |
In this week's episode, we have Founder, Venture Builder, and Impact Investor of The Vegan Africa Fund…Sunny Satva. The Vegan Fund helps to scale community-driven vegan ventures across the African continent. Ventures include regenerative agriculture and food forests, vegan protein production, vegan leather, eco-packaging, and other sustainable vegan businesses. And all of this is powered through VAF impact crypto, a type of cryptocurrency. Want to learn more about our today's guest? Get more information on the Vegan Africa Fund on their website. Check out the Vegan Africa Fund on Instagram. Want to get the word out about the podcast? Leave a Rating and Review. Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Want to continue the conversation on this week's episode and see the video? Join the Conversation after listening to this episode with The Afro Beets Podcast Community Group. Want to start growing your own food? Sign up for our email list to receive a FREE at-home beginner container growing checklist. | |||
| 39: The Addictive Nature of Fake Foods (feat. Kimberly Renee) | 19 Mar 2021 | 00:48:50 | |
Today a special guest in the building we have Kimberly Renee, the owner of the plant-based media and marketing consultancy Might Be Vegan, which is designed to help people around the world live a more healthful life by eating more plants. She’s also is the founder, of the national, direct-to-door hunger relief effort, Food Love. Which focuses on serving BIPOC and other historically marginalized communities in need of nutritious, plant-based foods to strengthen health outcomes and work towards greater food justice in the U.S. Want to continue the conversation on this week's episode and see the video? Join the Conversation after listening to this episode with The Afro Beets Podcast Community Group. Want to start growing your own food? Sign up for our email list to receive a FREE at-home beginner growing checklist. Want to get the word out about the podcast? Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Leave a Rating and Review. Want to learn more about our guest? Get more information about Kimberley on their website. Check out the Kimberly Renee on Instagram. | |||
| 38: Gardening Saved My Life (feat. Gardening and Beats) | 19 Feb 2021 | 00:51:10 | |
Today's special guest in the building we have a garden coach with over ten years of growing experience. Kimani specializes in helping new gardeners in the (DMV) area make the connection to the land through organic and spiritual growth. Take a listen as we discuss how we can use gardening to take us out of a dark place. Want to continue the conversation on this week's episode and see the video? Join the Conversation after listening to this episode with The Afro Beets Podcast Community Group. Want to start growing your own food? Sign up for our email list to receive a FREE at-home beginner growing checklist. Want to get the word out about the podcast? Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Leave a Rating and Review. Want to learn more about our guest? Get more information about Kimani on his website. Check out the Gardening and Beats on Instagram. | |||
| 37: Creating Black Authority in the Land (feat. Black in the Garden) | 07 Feb 2021 | 00:47:39 | |
In this week's throwback episode, I review my sit down a sit down with Colah B as a guest on her podcast, Black in the Garden. We talked about everything from the lack of black representation in travel shows, to what are some simple ways to eat a more plant-based plate. Want to continue the conversation on this week's episode and see the video? Join the Conversation after listening to this episode with The Afro Beets Podcast Community Group. Want to start growing your own food? Sign up for our email list to receive a FREE at-home beginner growing checklist. Want to get the word out about the podcast? Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Leave a Rating and Review. Want to learn more about our guest? Get more information about Colah B on Instagram. Check out the Black in the Garden podcast. | |||
| 36: Winning the Growing Season in the Winter | 30 Jan 2021 | 00:15:02 | |
This week on the podcast I discuss the 5 garden projects I'm working on in the winter to get ready for the next growing season. Want to continue the conversation on this week's episode and see the video? Join the Conversation after listening to this episode with The Afro Beets Podcast Community Group. Want to start growing your own food? Sign up for our email list to receive a FREE at-home beginner growing checklist. Want to get the word out about the podcast? Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Leave a Rating and Review. Want to continue the conversation on this week's episode and see the video? Join the Conversation after listening to this episode with The Afro Beets Podcast Community Group. Want to start growing your own food? Sign up for our email list to receive a FREE at-home beginner growing checklist. Want to get the word out about the podcast? Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Leave a Rating and Review. | |||
| 51: Embracing Cultural Foods in Nutrition (feat. EatWell Exchange) | 11 Mar 2024 | 00:48:50 | |
In this week's episode, we sit down with Jasmine and Ashley of EatWell Exchange to discuss the importance of eating your way through health and wellness through the cultural foods you eat. We dive into topics such as:
Both Ashley and Jasmine are two registered dietitians with well over a decade of experience between them. Ashley has been a Nutrition Educator for 9 years, advising peers in college and now families in lower-income populations. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Dietetics from Florida State University with a minor in religion and is pursuing a master's in Dietetics with a concentration in Health Informatics. Jasmine holds a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition Dietetics from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and a Master's degree in Clinical Nutrition from Rosalind Franklin University. With 3 years of experience as a Nutrition Educator in the Florida Department of Health, she counsels patients on community health issues. Want to continue the conversation on this week's episode and see the video? Join the Conversation after listening to this episode join the conversation with The Afro Beets Podcast Patreon. Want to start growing your own food? Sign up for our email list to download your free garden location quiz. Want to learn more about our today's guest? Get more information on Eat Well Exchange on their Website Check out the Eat Well Exchange on Instagram Want to get the word out about the podcast? Leave a Rating and Review. Connect with us on Instagram and Threads Subscribe to our YouTube channel. | |||
| 35: Rhythms of the Land (feat. Dr. Gail P. Myers) | 23 Jan 2021 | 00:55:46 | |
This week on the podcast, we have Dr. Gail P. Myers a cultural anthropologist who earned her Doctorate in Anthropology from Ohio State University. She is the Co-founder of Farms to Grow, which is dedicated to working with Black farmers and underserved sustainable farmers around the country and bridging that gap between the generations. One of her projects I’m most excited about is the launch of the multimedia documentary project called Rhythms of the Land. This documentary honors the Black US farmers, sharecroppers, and gardeners to spotlight the connection between biological and cultural diversity connecting us to our roots, especially for our future farmers, and youth. Want to continue the conversation on this week's episode and see the video? Join the Conversation after listening to this episode with The Afro Beets Podcast Community Group. Want to start growing your own food? Sign up for our email list to receive a FREE at-home beginner growing checklist. Want to get the word out about the podcast? Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Leave a Rating and Review. Want to learn more about our guest? Get more information about Dr. Myers on her website. Check out the trailer for Rhythms of the Land. | |||
| 34: Sustainable Garden Life Practices (feat. Sustaining with Shana) | 17 Jan 2021 | 00:45:53 | |
In this weeks episode, Shana talks with me about my journey as a vegan and how I plan to change the connection to the land for people of the African Diaspora and beyond. You can expect some great conversations about sustainability and how gardening can change you on a spiritual level. Want to continue the conversation on this week's episode and see the video? Join the Conversation after listening to this episode with The Afro Beets Podcast Community Group. Want to start growing your own food? Sign up for our email list to receive a FREE at-home beginner growing checklist. Want to get the word out about the podcast? Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Leave a Rating and Review. Want to learn more about our guest? Get more information about Shana on her website. Take a listen to the Sustaining with Shana Apple Podcast. | |||
| 33: The Best of the Afro Beets Podcast 2020 | 08 Jan 2021 | 00:16:52 | |
In this week's episode, we take a look at some of the best moments of 2020. This year was a whole trip, but we still managed to make it through. If you're just joining the podcast family make sure to check out last year's previous episodes so you never miss a beat! Want to continue the conversation on this week's episode and see the video? Join the Conversation after listening to this episode with The Afro Beets Podcast Community Group. Want to start growing your own food? Sign up for our email list to receive a FREE at-home beginner growing checklist. Want to get the word out about the podcast? Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Leave a Rating and Review. | |||
| 32: Cultivating a New Path from Dropout to Teaching Grads (feat. William Padilla-Brown) | 01 Jan 2021 | 00:45:19 | |
Today's special guests in the building is a disruptor in the mycology community, a permaculturalist entrepreneur, someone who really paved the way to modernize how we think about mushrooms. He's also an awesome musician who goes by the name "It's Cosmic", you can find his newest project "YOD" out on streaming platforms everywhere. Want to continue the conversation on this week's episode and see the video? Join the Conversation after listening to this episode with The Afro Beets Podcast Community Group. Want to start growing your own food? Sign up for our email list to receive a FREE at-home beginner growing checklist. Want to get the word out about the podcast? Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Leave a Rating and Review. Want to learn more about our guest? Get more information about William on Instagram. Take a listen to William's music on Spotify. | |||
| 31: Aligning Faith with Whole Plant Foods (feat. Daniel Fast: A Bridge to Healthy Living) | 18 Dec 2020 | 00:59:09 | |
Today special guests in the building we have Co-Founders of Daniel Fast: A Bridge to Healthy Living, Sersie and Gigi. Daniel Fast: A Bridge to Healthy Living is a 4-week course that combines faith and whole plant foods because God wants you to be healthy. In this program don’t expect your traditional churches Daniel Fast, this is something completely different. This is about the long-term in serving yourself spiritually, mentally, and physically. Want to continue the conversation on this week's episode and see the video? Join the Conversation after listening to this episode with The Afro Beets Podcast Community Group. Want to start growing your own food? Sign up for our email list to receive a FREE at-home beginner growing checklist. Want to get the word out about the podcast? Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Leave a Rating and Review. Want to learn more about our guest? Get more information about Daniel Fast: A Bridge to Healthy Living with Sersie and Gigi. Join the Daniel Fast: A Bridge to Healthy Living community with us on Facebook. | |||
| SEASON 2 is here.... Join the Conversation Live! | 26 Jun 2020 | 00:01:31 | |
THE AFRO BEETS PODCAST IS BACK😎🎧/ We're kicking off Season 2 TODAY with an Instagram live takeover of the @washyouthgarden Join the conversation as we navigate the current state of the world through the lens of green spaces with horticulture therapy practitioner, seamstress and entrepreneur @_daroza If you can't make it, no worries this live interview will also be on the podcast✌🏾 I look forward to seeing you all on @washyouthgarden page today at 12:15 pm🙏🏾 | |||
| 29: The Distorted Truth of Black People in Nature | 15 May 2020 | 00:12:57 | |
The same people that told you that your black is not beautiful are the same people who have intentionally disconnected you from the land. In this week's episode, we take a look at the true source of black people's trauma with the land, and how we can tap back into one of our greatest strengths once again. Rate, Review, and Share Like this show? Please leave a rating and review on iTunes. Share this episode with your fellow gardeners and foodies! Resources for the Episode Black Nature: Four Centuries of African American Nature Poetry | |||
| 28: Watering Woes and Wrestling Hose | 01 May 2020 | 00:10:19 | |
In this week's episode, we talk about the problems when it comes to watering our plants. Once I truly understood how much to water, when to water, and these little tricks and tips I’m about to give you; I was really able to take my plant care to the next level. Watering may be the key to unlocking the great results you hope to get in your garden. So let's get into it! Rate, Review, and Share Like this show? Please leave a rating and review on iTunes. Share this episode with your fellow gardeners and foodies! | |||
| 27: My Garden Notes on Window Germination | 28 Apr 2020 | 00:07:18 | |
In this week's episode, we get into the lessons and mistakes I learned while trying to germinate seeds in my window. When you don't have a ton of resources you have to learn quickly and use what you have. Here are the lessons to shorten your learning curve so that you are able to start the garden of your dreams. Rate, Review, and Share Like this show? Please leave a rating and review on iTunes. Share this episode with your fellow gardeners and foodies! Resources for the Episode | |||
| 26: Growing Your Sense Of Abundance (feat. Engaged Ecology) | 17 Apr 2020 | 00:23:20 | |
In this week's episode, I sit down with the Engaged Ecology crew to talk about abundance is the home despite the space you have to work with. We all have more than we can ever imagine realizing our dreams and potential, but the journey to reaching that potential starts within. Take a step back with us to meditate and truly see the opportunities that are meant for you when growing food in a small space. Rate, Review, and Share Like this show? Please leave a rating and review on iTunes. Share this episode with your fellow gardeners and foodies! Resources for the Episode #5 "Abundance" - Engaged Ecology Community Experiences | |||
| 50: Unboxing Food Creativity (feat. Courtnee Futch) | 05 Mar 2024 | 01:01:22 | |
If you are a food creative looking to take your game to the next level this episode is for you. Courtnee is basically Thanos of the food creative world and has stopped by to give us some quick bites on how to move right. We discuss everything from Atlanta food culture to how to navigate the corporate food space to set up your next moves as an entrepreneur. Tap in you don't want to miss this. Want to continue the conversation on this week's episode and see the video? Join the Conversation after listening to this episode join the conversation with The Afro Beets Podcast Patreon. Want to start growing your own food? Sign up for our email list to download your free garden location quiz. Want to learn more about our today's guest? Get more information on Coutnee on their Website Check out the Courtnee on TikTok Want to get the word out about the podcast? Leave a Rating and Review. Connect with us on Instagram and X Subscribe to our YouTube channel. | |||
| 25: Africa Is Within You (feat. Afro Veg) | 10 Apr 2020 | 00:43:11 | |
On this week's podcast, we interviewed Chef Mari of Afro-Veg who specializes in scrumptious alkaline/African vegan platters and weekly meal prep. When she’s not slaying it in the kitchen she’s also a spiritual speaker leading women to live their best life through healing circles and providing the knowledge to help them reach their higher vibrations. Rate, Review, and Share Like this show? Please leave a rating and review on iTunes. Share this episode with your fellow gardeners and foodies! | |||
| 24: The Complex Food Culture of Afro-Latinos (feat. Coco Verde Vegan) | 04 Apr 2020 | 00:38:02 | |
In this week's episode, we interview two Afro-Dominican chefs whose mission is to help make including vegan options into your diet easier, fun, and affordable all with a Latino twist. Through their business, Coco Verde Vegan, they make every meal count while not straying too far away from the flavors and roots they grew up with. Rate, Review, and Share Like this show? Please leave a rating and review on iTunes. Share this episode with your fellow gardeners and foodies! Resources for the Episode | |||
| 23: Garden Refuge in Times of Pandemic | 27 Mar 2020 | 00:20:18 | |
In this week's episode, we go over the things you need to think about before you sow your first seed of the spring during times of a pandemic. There's a crisis going on, and it may have taken us by surprise. But now is not the time to sit and reflect on what we didn't do. Now more than ever we have the time to set up our home growing systems that will provide value to ourselves and the community around us. Do you have what it takes to build a garden sanctuary among the chaos? Rate, Review, and Share Like this show? Please leave a rating and review on iTunes. Share this episode with your fellow gardeners and foodies! | |||
| 22: Vegan Basics to Surviving the Coronavirus | 13 Mar 2020 | 00:25:02 | |
In the midst of the pandemic that is the coronavirus, I decided to sit down in the safety of my own home to do a little Q&A with the tribe. The same thing that caused the virus in the first place, is going to be the same thing that leads to our eventual salvation. In this episode, I go through questions that may get you thinking about how to get your body and home prepared for the worst. Rate, Review, and Share Like this show? Please leave a rating and review on iTunes. Share this episode with your fellow gardeners and foodies! Resources for the Episode Vegan Soul Kitchen - Bryant Terry This Cheese is Nuts - Julie Piatt Black Girl Baking - Jerrelle Guy Sweet Potato Soul - Jenne Claiborne Listen on Your Favorite Platform | |||
| 21: I Want to be Black as Hell (feat. The African Diaspora Alliance) | 07 Mar 2020 | 01:02:05 | |
In this week's episode, I sit down with Jasmine and Michael of The African Diaspora Alliance (ADA). ADA holistically connects descendants of Africa to the global African community through their international excursions, youth programs and workshops. In a world where we as a people are oppressed and killed based on our mere existence, it is more important now than ever to connect to our brothers and sisters of the diaspora. After really exploring where our roots and foundation really comes from, I think you'll be surprised to learn we are not as different as we appear. Rate, Review, and Share Like this show? Please leave a rating and review on iTunes. Share this episode with your fellow gardeners and foodies! Resources for the Episode The African Diaspora Alliance Website The African Diaspora Alliance Instagram Listen on Your Favorite Platform | |||
| 20: How to Make Vegetable-Based Meat Substitutes | 28 Feb 2020 | 00:16:53 | |
In this week's episode, we discuss how to replace meat without relying on processed meat substitutes. With the surge of new "fake" meats hitting the market we need to take a step back and connect to the land with what we know to be true. Regardless of what you eat, plants are the foundation for a healthy and nutritious human experience. Getting creative with vegetables really does change our food landscape for the better, and creates a new standard for what good food is. Rate, Review, and Share Like this show? Please leave a rating and review on iTunes. Share this episode with your fellow gardeners and foodies! Resources for the Episode Sweet Potato Soul Chickpea Crab Cakes Chocolate Vegan Eggplant Lasagna Listen on Your Favorite Platform | |||
| 19: Cape Verde Dinner Table (feat. cattsmeowww) | 22 Feb 2020 | 00:34:53 | |
In this episode, I look back at the inaugural podcast segment Soul Food Sunday. A segment where I interview a guest from the African Diaspora and talk food. To me true soul food is a dish with a story and culture. My guess Cat and I talk about the brief history of the different Cape Verde islands, growing up in America racially ambiguous and how Cape Verdians throw down in the kitchen during celebrations. Rate, Review and Share Like this show? Please leave a review on iTunes and share this episode. Also leave your social media handle in the review so we can shout you out. | |||
| 18: Building Plant-Based Environments (feat. Thee Plant Daddy) | 14 Feb 2020 | 00:34:26 | |
Thee Plant Daddy's fascination with nature dates back to his childhood where he would build naturalistic enclosures for amphibians/reptiles and spend the majority of his time in nature learning as much as I could about the world around him. In a world where concrete jungles are increasingly prevalent, his aim is to assist in stimulating the instinctive desire that humans have for nature. Tune in on this incredible throwback interview from the Edible Activist podcast hosted by Melissa L. Jones. Rate, Review, and Share Like this show? Please leave a rating and review on iTunes. Share this episode with your fellow gardeners and foodies! Resources for the Episode Listen on Your Favorite Platform | |||
| 17: Leaving Your Spices on the Table (feat. Vegan Feast by V) | 07 Feb 2020 | 00:41:56 | |
In this week's episode, we travel down memory lane with the time I did a takeover on the Edible Activist Podcast hosted by Melissa L. Jones. In this episode with Chef V, we get into this amazing chef's Salvadorian roots, why she became vegan, sourcing local ingredients from black and brown vendors and the judgment that comes with switching to a plant-based lifestyle. Rate, Review, and Share Like this show? Please leave a rating and review on iTunes. Share this episode with your fellow gardeners and foodies! Resources for the Episode Listen on Your Favorite Platform | |||
| 16: Vegan Anniversary Throwback (feat. Big Jon) | 01 Feb 2020 | 00:21:30 | |
As my 2-year vegan anniversary approaches I look back on the inaugural episode of "The Afro Beets Podcast" to see if my vision for this platform and inspiration to connect two communities still holds true. Take a listen and get some insight into the man behind the mic. Rate, Review, and Share Like this show? Please leave a rating and review on iTunes. Share this episode with your fellow gardeners and foodies! | |||
| 49: Navigating Imposture Syndrome in Natural Resources (feat. Sharon Dorsey) | 27 Feb 2024 | 00:46:48 | |
Sharon Dorsey is an urban naturalist, birder, hiker, and educator based in Baltimore, MD. Her mission is to expose people to the beauty and ecological functions of nature in their backyard. On top of that, she has recently received her Master of Science degree in Fish & Wildlife Sciences from Virginia Tech College of Natural Resources and Environment! You can find her work featured in publications such as the book Been Outside: Adventures of Black Women, Nonbinary, and Gender Nonconforming People in Nature. Want to continue the conversation on this week's episode and see the video? Join the Conversation after listening to this episode join the conversation with The Afro Beets Podcast Patreon. Check out the organization MANRRS Want to start growing your own food? Sign up for our email list to download your free garden location quiz. (replace updated website hyperlink) Want to learn more about our today's guest? Get more information on Sharon on their Website Check out Sharon on Instagram Check out Sharon's mini-documentary Grab your copy of Been Outside: Adventures of Black Women, Nonbinary, and Gender Nonconforming People in Nature Want to get the word out about the podcast? Leave a Rating and Review. Connect with us on Instagram and X Subscribe to our YouTube channel
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| 15: The Art of Plantrepreneurship (feat. Black in the Garden) | 24 Jan 2020 | 00:41:12 | |
On this week's episode we sit down with Plantrepenuer, Growing Coach and Host of Black in the Garden Podcast, Colah B. We discuss topics such as lessons on starting a community garden, trauma for black people when it comes to the land and how to set your garden intentions for the New Year. Enjoy! In this Episode, We Discussed 10:25 Lessons of Failures in the Community Garden 19:15 Coaching Familiarity of the Land 21:25 Finding Your Niche in Agriculture 24:30 Black Trauma in the Garden 26:24 Fresh Tips for New Gardeners Rate, Review, and Share Like this show? Please leave a rating and review on iTunes. Share this episode with your fellow gardeners and foodies! Resources for the Episode Sowing Seeds into the Midlands | |||
| 14: The Best of The Afro Beets Podcast 2019 | 17 Jan 2020 | 00:12:30 | |
Happy New Year Y'all! We're back at it again with your favorite Afro-Vegan foodie and gardener to give you the rundown on living your best life through the power of plants. Take a listen as we reflect and review on the best lessons and moments of 2019 on The Afro Beets Podcast. In this Episode, We Discussed
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| 13: Tiny Home, Big Garden (feat. Siri Lorece) | 22 Nov 2019 | 00:35:19 | |
Siri Lorece is the host of the Kinda Hippie, Kinda Hood podcast with multiple hobbies and side hustles for days. When she's not on the stage singing or teaching others about the power of music around the world she is a gardener on her tiny home property in Los Angeles California. In this week's episode, we talk about making the most of the things that are important in life and sowing relationships that produces a harvest for years to come. Enjoy! In this Episode, We Discuss
Rate, Review and Share Like this show? Please leave a review on iTunes and share this episode. Also leave your social media handle in the review so we can shout you out. Sponsors and Advertisements Eat for Beauty DC To participate in their gratitude giveaway reach out to their team BEFORE NOVEMBER 26TH on Instagram at @eatforbeautydc and via email eatforbeautydc@gmail.com On Tuesday November 26th 2-4pm Eat for Beauty DC will be giving away Food and Lifestyle products directly to community members and organizations surrounding Secrets of Nature DC, a holistic health food center located in Ward 8, which experiences some of the most food insecurity in D.C. Resources for the Episode
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| 12: Leveling Up Your Wellness Mindset (feat. Ebeth Johnson) | 16 Nov 2019 | 00:45:25 | |
Ebeth Johnson is a mindful eating & well-life mentor for women who are ready to live deliciously. She is a professional chef, plant-based culinary nutritionist, mindful eating coach, and media personality. In this weeks episode we get into how the health industry confuses us on purpose to make a profit and why generational sickness is not a genetic trait, but rather habits being passed down. If your mindset is holding you back from reaching your health goals then this is the episode for you. Enjoy!
In this Episode, We Discuss
09:10 - Uncomplicate your health journey
11:30 - Overcoming the mental block of your health
16:05 - How to cure generational sickness and curses
27:24 - Maximizing your movement in small spaces
32:04 - How to address gut issues with optimal digestion
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Eat for Beauty DC - To participate in their gratitude giveaway reach out to their team BEFORE NOVEMBER 26TH on Instagram at @eatforbeautydc and via email eatforbeautydc@gmail.com
On Tuesday November 26th 2-4pm Eat for Beauty DC will be giving away Food and Lifestyle products directly to community members and organizations surrounding Secrets of Nature DC, a holistic health food center located in Ward 8, which experiences some of the most food insecurity in D.C.
Resources for the Episode
Level Up - Ciara
Beach Body Workout
Chef Ebeth's Website
Chef Ebeth on Instagram
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