"Beyond the Plate RVA Podcast" is excited to bring to audiences around the world the stories of black and brown women in the food, beverages, and spirits industry. Come along with our host, Rebekah L. Pierce, as she speaks with these creative entrepreneurs and food innovators about their roles in their respective communities and how their products and services are bringing memories, love, and opportunity to the communal table.
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In this episode, Rebekah chats with the founders of Bem Books in Brooklyn, NY, Danielle and Gabrielle Davenport. Bem Books is a virtual bookstore which houses and promotes food literature for the African diaspora. From cooking shows to author book signings, these two sisters are changing the way we see and interact with food and books.
Tune in to hear Danielle & Gabrielle discuss how they are putting their own spin on being black women in food, their inspirations, and future goals for the bookstore. Follow them on IG (@bembrooklyn) or visit www.bembrooklyn.com to learn more
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"Beyond the Plate RVA Podcast" is produced by RLP Productions in partnership with Maggie's Cupcake Cafe Bakery (IG/FB - @maggiescupcakecafebakery).
To learn more, visit www.rlpproductions.com. To schedule a guest, send an inquiry to: rebekah@rlpproductions.com.
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"Beyond the Plate RVA Podcast" is recorded in Richmond, VA at The Culture Mix Studios (IG - @theculturemixexperiment)