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I Am Northwest Arkansas®Discover Anela Malik's Transformation: From Diplomacy to Digital Influence – Listen and Learn Her Secrets!About the Show:"Exploring the world enriches us with experiences that resonate beyond borders, connecting us through the universal language of human curiosity and adventure."- Anela MalikIn today’s episode, Randy Wilburn embarks on a journey of discovery with the well-traveled and insightful Anela Malik. A former U.S. diplomat turned influencer, Anela shares her transition from diplomacy to digital storytelling, revealing her unique perspective on the world through her platform, Feed the Malik. As she recounts her exhilarating plunge into the icy waters of Antarctica and her intimate encounters with di...2024-02-1949 min
So Into Thatanela malik might scandalize you with what she's so into right now ;)Anela Malik is one of my favorite internet (and real-life) friends. There’s no one who I respect more when it comes to telling beautiful stories with video, and as you’ll see in this episode… she’s so much fun and hilarious, too.Today, we laugh a lot talking about our shared love of smutty books, and Anela opens up about the past year in which she went through a divorce and wound up doing a lot of therapy, self-love, and intention-setting as she re-enters the dating world and a new phase of life.We also...2023-12-1352 min
Love LettersS8E6: I Need a ToasterAs a food and travel influencer, Anela Malik’s social media feeds used to be full of inviting dishes and beautiful vistas. Then, in the spring of 2023, her posts took a turn: Anela announced tearfully to her many followers that she was getting divorced. It was an emotional hit but also a financial one. Anela was suddenly forced to make a major investment in a whole new life. And yet … it wasn’t all bad. Email us at loveletters@boston.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-07-1134 min
BLACK GIRLS EATINGFeeding The Community Part 2On this episode of Black Girls Eating, hosts Candace and Tanorria have the pleasure of sitting down with creative extraordinaire Anela Malik. In this two-part episode, Anela shares about building to the community and why pivoting is alright.2022-11-2934 min
BLACK GIRLS EATINGFeeding The Community Part 1On this episode of Black Girls Eating, hosts Candace and Tanorria have the pleasure of sitting down with creative extraordinaire Anela Malik. In this two-part episode, Anela shares about building to the community and why pivoting is alright.2022-11-0123 min
The Food Blogger Pro PodcastHow Anela Malik Grew a Successful Subscription-Based Membership CommunityBecoming a full-time creator and building a subscription-based membership community with Anela Malik from Feed The Malik and Magic at the Margins. ----- Welcome to episode 358 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Anela Malik from Feed The Malik and Magic at the Margins about how she built a subscription-based membership community. Growing a Successful Subscription-Based Membership Community We’re really excited to share this episode with Anela Malik with you today! In addition to her blog Feed The Malik, Anela also runs Magic at th...2022-05-2459 min
Social Media Entrepreneurs224: Making 5 Figures+ with Subscriptions as an Influencer [PLA #4: @feedthemalik]Anela Malik runs the page @feedthemalik and has really got a hang of how to monetize as an influencer.Not in the traditional way where she just does one off deals, but in a sustainable way selling her own digital product.Find out exactly how on this podcast listener award episode.Apply to be on the show if you qualify by DM'ing Derek Videll @socialbamboo_Banter with BillyDive into real, unfiltered conversations with marketing leaders, minus the BS.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify-----H...2022-05-0955 min
The Journey of Pursuit - Stories and Strategies to Empower Creative EntrepreneursAnela Malik - Honing In On Your Zone of Genius & Growing a Subscription Community on a Deeper Level | Ep.44Hi Amigos!
Welcome back! Today’s guest is Anela Malik: an influencer and writer who focuses on embracing nuance, imperfection, and joy through food, travel, and the mundane on her platform Feed The Malik. She's also working on a book about the deep and enduring contributions of Black peoples to American cuisine for National Geographic and runs a thriving subscription community called “Magic at the Margins”, where members explore food and beverage on a deeper level through original content, events, and more.
Anela is such a force and leaving her mark on the world in more w...2022-04-0734 min
Influencing the InfluencersThe Secret Sauce with Anela MalikJoin me as I talk with Anela Malik (@feedthemalik) about leaving her career as a diplomat to pursue FT Influencer life and create digital spaces that "embrace imperfection, nuance and wonder through food and travel". We'll discuss what it really means to have that coveted blue check - spoiler: it's not a guarantee or certainty that you'll be receiving cash checks too. Come learn about this incredible influencer, how she approaches her work, and get inspired to change your approach. ------------------To Enter The Launch Giveaway- EXTENDED - ENDS Feb 28th! 2022-02-2551 min
Fix Your PlateEpisode 24: Final EpisodeOn this episode of the FIX YOUR PLATE podcast, Anela and KJ are joined by their trusted and talented audio producer JuJu! And to what do you owe the pleasure of meeting this dynamic, multi-degreed woman in the digital flesh? Well, it's because this is the final episode of the FIX YOUR PLATE podcast! Listen in to learn why that is and what everyone will be doing going forward. Speaking of "going forward", if you'd like to keep up with the crew post-podcast, feel free to follow their respective platforms:ANELA:https://w...2021-11-0129 min
Fix Your PlateEpisode 23: Meet Nina of Dine DiasporaAnela and Kj speak with one-third of Dine Diaspora, Nina Oduro. Listen to how Dine Diaspora came to be and the growing agency they've built for black culinary creatives and brands to create a culturally immersive experience focused on foods of the African Diaspora. You can find this episode's guest-speaker, Nina, and Dine Diaspora at DineDiaspora.com, and on both Instagram and Twitter @DineDiaspora.For more Feed the Malik and Black Food Fridays, check out and support our Patreon:patreon.com/feedthemalikpatreon.com/blackfoodfridays2021-09-1327 min
Fix Your PlateEpisode 22: Not Hot Takes Vol. 4Anela and KJ talk about why they are slowly but surely, spending more time on the Patreon app. In addition, they answer questions that people have sent their way concerning this particular platform. Then Anela gives a brief rundown on her time visiting Northwest Arkansas.For more Feed the Malik and Black Food Fridays, check out and support our Patreon:patreon.com/feedthemalikpatreon.com/blackfoodfridaysAnd just as promised:motherlandessentials.comcate@plusfreedomproject.comRemember...2021-09-0644 min
Table 8627: How to Become a Full-Time Content Creator with Anela Malik of Feed the MalikAnela Malik is the food and lifestyle influencer at the helm of Feed the Malik. She is a writer, cat lover, and traveler who shares truly tasty treats and experiences with an eye towards thoughtful, intentional consumption. Through her platform she shares diverse food stories, simple recipes and sourdough methods, travel inspiration, and more. In this episode, Anela shares how her love of travel, trying new cuisine and her career as a diplomat influenced the creation of Feed the Malik. She also describes the experiences that led her to pursue content creation as a full time career, c...2021-08-3147 min
Fix Your PlateEpisode 21: The Family ReunionKJ talks with Anela about her experience at the Family Reunion, presented by Salamander Hotels. Learn more at https://www.salamanderhotels.com/familyreunion/.Remember to subscribe, leave us a rating, comment, and share this episode with all of your foodie friends!Follow Anela on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/feedthemalik/, TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@feedthemalik, Twitter https://twitter.com/feed_the_malik, and check out FeedTheMalik.com.Follow KJ on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/blackfoodfridays/, Twitter https://twitter.com/blkfoodfridays...2021-08-3037 min
Fix Your PlateEpisode 20: Decolonize Your Plate"Decolonize Your Plate." It's a phrase associated with Dr. Kera Nyemb-Diop, aka "The Black Nutritionist," and once that accurately reflects the work she does trying to convince Black people to enjoy their cultural cuisine. Listen to how she got into this work, why these food myths are harmful, and what she would like to do with waist trainers! You can find this episode's guest-speaker, Dr. Kera Nyemb-Diop, on Instagram at @Black.Nutritionist.Remember to subscribe, leave us a rating, comment, and share this episode with all of your foodie f...2021-08-2336 min
Fix Your PlateEpisode 19: WHY YOU ALWAYS LYIN'?!In this episode, Anela and KJ cover a serious topic (Influencers not being as transparent as they should) followed by a not so serious topic (sea salt on chocolate chip cookies)!Remember to subscribe, leave us a rating, comment, and share this episode with all of your foodie friends!Follow Anela on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/feedthemalik/, TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@feedthemalik, Twitter https://twitter.com/feed_the_malik, and check out FeedTheMalik.com.Follow KJ on Instagram at https://www...2021-08-1629 min
Fix Your PlateEpisode 18: Not Hot Takes Vol. 3From underwear to emotional pack mules to international travel, Anela and KJ cover it all in their latest NOT Hot Take Episode.Remember to subscribe, leave us a rating, comment, and share this episode with all of your foodie friends!Follow Anela on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/feedthemalik/, TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@feedthemalik, Twitter https://twitter.com/feed_the_malik, and check out FeedTheMalik.com.Follow KJ on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/blackfoodfridays/, Twitter https://twitter.com/blkfoodfridays, and B...2021-08-0942 min
Fix Your PlateEpisode 17: CNN Is Trippin'!Dear CNN,We would greatly appreciate you keeping Southern food's name out of your mouth. Also, where is all this negative energy for other ethic cuisines? -- Love, Anela and KJAs promised, check out the article we talked about: Too much Southern food can cause a sudden heart attack, but Mediterranean diet reduced risk And here's a great rebuttal to that claim: When are we finally going to acknowledge that Southern food is actually healthy?Remember to subscribe, leave us a...2021-08-0220 min
Fix Your PlateEpisode 16: After The 'June Boom'In this episode sponsored by Flipboard, Anela and KJ take on the aftermath of the June boom of 2020. More than a year later what has been the impact of the attention and pledges directed towards the Black community?Check out this collection on Flipboard for a curated look at this topic here! And you can sign for Flipboard for free in any of the app stores or if you sign up on the web at flipboard.com/@feedthemalikRemember to subscribe, leave us a ra...2021-07-2628 min
Fix Your PlateEpisode 15: Believe Black WomenAnela and KJ tackle the sentiment that some Black women in the food space should just "shut up and cook" as part of this look into allegations of fraud and how women may face backlash when speaking out against wrongdoing. Find a reference document for articles and allegations noted in the show here!Remember to subscribe, leave us a rating, comment, and share this episode with all of your foodie friends!Follow Anela on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/feedthemalik/, TikTok https://www.ti...2021-07-1932 min
The Southern Fork235: KJ Kearney, Black Food Fridays (North Charleston, SC)Just 7% of U.S. businesses overall were Black-owned before the pandemic, according to data from a University of California, Santa Cruz study, and, of course, black-owned restaurants were only a portion of that number. In 2020, North Charleston, SC native KJ Kearney began the Black Food Fridays Instagram account with a simple idea -- it would be a way for people to find and support Black-owned restaurants. It has since evolved into multiple platforms highlighting dishes, desserts, drinks, and the people who make them in black-owned restaurants, as well as larger discussions at the intersection of race, food, and history...2021-07-1638 min
Fix Your PlateEpisode 14: Not Hot Takes Vol. 2In this "Not Hot Take" episode, KJ discusses the NCAA's stance on Name, Image, and Likeness and how that can lead to Anela getting a bag! Anela also gives you her hot takes on new social media marketing trends.Remember to subscribe, leave us a rating, comment, and share this episode with all of your foodie friends!Follow Anela on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/feedthemalik/, TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@feedthemalik, Twitter https://twitter.com/feed_the_malik, and check out FeedTheMalik.com.2021-07-1221 min
The Storied Recipe091 National Geographic Tagged THIS Former Guest to Write a Book! (Summer Retrospective Series)Welcome to this summer retrospective series. One of my favorite things about this podcast is that it’s truly a community of guests and listeners, where you often connect with each other, apart from me. When guests share so deeply and vulnerably with us, the listeners, I think it’s important to stay in touch and continue to conversation, as much as possible. In this spirit, I reached out to a few guests for follow-up interviews this summer. These interviews are each 30 minutes or less and totally un-edited so you’re getting the raw thoughts of both myself and my guests...2021-07-0736 min
Fix Your PlateEpisode 13: More Than FoodKJ and Anela are food influencers, yes. But they are also people who have varied interests in a variety of topics. In this episode, they discuss their desire to showcase more of themselves online and whether their followers would come along for the ride.Remember to subscribe, leave us a rating, comment, and share this episode with all of your foodie friends!Follow Anela on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/feedthemalik/, TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@feedthemalik, Twitter https://twitter.com/feed_the_malik, and check out FeedTheMalik...2021-07-0519 min
Fix Your PlateEpisode 12: Labor ShortageIn this episode sponsored by Flipboard, Anela and KJ tackle one of the most talked-about issues in the current food and beverage space -- the labor shortage. Hear from a variety of food industry folks about their perspective on the shortage, or what Anela prefers to call the great realignment, throughout the episode. And be sure to check out this curated collection on Flipboard for a deeper look at this topic and how labor issues are changing the industry: https://flipboard.com/@feedthemalik/labor-shortage-great-realignment-jcadkvmaakls4d6a | You can sign for Flipboard for free in any of the app stores or i...2021-06-2834 min
Fix Your PlateEpisode 11: DC Episode part 1Hear from dynamic DC area chefs/restaurateurs on this locally-focused episode. Guests include Rock Harper, Rob Rubba, and Danny Lee. Restaurants mentioned this episode:Queen Mother’s: https://www.queenmothercooks.com/ Oyster Oyster: https://www.oysteroysterdc.com/ Chiko: https://www.chikodc.com/ Mandu: https://www.mandudc.com/ Anju: https://www.anjurestaurant.com/Remember to subscribe, leave us a rating, comment, and share this episode with all of your foodie friends!Follow Anela on Instagram at https://www.instagr...2021-06-211h 13
Fix Your PlateJuneteenth Special: For Us By UsOn this Juneteenth episode, hear from some amazing Black foodies! Catch Sense & Edibility, Dom N The City, Flights and Foods, and Dubbs Grubbs chatting about topics ranging from misbehavior in the influencer space to what they wish their audiences knew and more.Find them on social:Dubbs Grubbs - https://www.instagram.com/dubbsgrubs/Sense & Edibility - https://www.instagram.com/senseandedibility/ Dom N The City - https://www.instagram.com/domnthecity/Flights and Foods - https://www.instagram.com/flightsandfoods/ Remember to subscribe, leave...2021-06-191h 14
Tommy and Kelly ShowJuneteenth Becoming A Federal Holiday, DC’s Most Complete Black Owned Restaurant Guide, Mackenzie Scott Drops Billions For Good, Bye CicadasToday is Thursday, June 17.
The House voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to make Juneteenth a national federal holiday, President Joe Biden is expected to sign the bill into law Thursday afternoon.
Food Blogger and Influencer, Anela Malik known as @FeedtheMalik, joins us to talk about her new food guide for Black-owned restaurants in the DC area.
Captain, the Washington Capitals service dog in training, has been selected for duty. According to Captain’s Twitter, “everyone meet retired U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. MARK, he suffers from PTSD and seizures and from now on i'll be right by his side to help him...2021-06-1724 min
Fix Your PlateEpisode 9: Not Hot Takes Vol. 1In this episode, KJ and Anela give some random praise to people, places, and things that have brought them joy over the last few weeks. They also warn that, with COVID restrictions tapering off, beware of talking recklessly on the internet because you might have to answer for that Tweet in these streets!Remember to subscribe, leave us a rating, comment, and share this episode with all of your foodie friends!Follow Anela on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/feedthemalik/, TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@feedthemalik, Twitter https...2021-06-1430 min
Fix Your PlateEpisode 8: Not Rooting For Everybody Black?KJ and Anela explore what it means to be Black creatives who not only feel the pressure to "root for everybody Black," but also seek out spaces where nuanced commentaries and critiques are welcomed.Remember to subscribe, leave us a rating, comment, and share this episode with all of your foodie friends!Follow Anela on Instagram at https://Instagram.com/FeedTheMalik and check out FeedTheMalik.com.Also follow KJ on Instagram at https://Instagram.com/BlackFoodFridays and at BlackFoodFridays.com....2021-06-0744 min
Trip Hacks DCEating Well & Supporting Black Owned Restaurants in DC
Travelers have a plethora of restaurant choices when they visit Washington, DC. Everyone wants to eat well but many travelers also want to know how to support the businesses that are rooted in the local community. The reality is, if you want to sample some of the quintessential DC foods you need to check out some Black owned businesses while you're here.
In this episode Rob welcomes Washington, DC based food blogger Anela Malik to the podcast. Anela is a Black food blogger, former diplomat, and avid traveler. She is the founder of...2021-06-0144 min
Fix Your PlateEpisode 7: Tackling Community Questions with Ahmed ZuhairyAfter numerous requests, we finally hear from Anela's husband Ahmed, who typically works behind the scenes helping with Feed The Malik occasionally. Ahmed tackles questions from the community ranging from how to balance the need for content creation with quality time to his dream career in the future. Hear from him about the demands of being married to a driven career-focused partner who is also a public figure.For episodes with captions, this podcast has also been uploaded to YouTube with auto-generated captions. Find those episodes here: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCDO00-72t...2021-05-3139 minFix Your PlateEpisode 6 feat. Carina WolffOn this episode of “Fix Your Plate”, Anela and KJ have a conversation about the dangers of “Guru-ism” with wellness journalist and blogger Carina Wolff. During our chat Carina speaks candidly about how she’s dealt with the growing popularity of her “Kale Me Maybe” blog, her willingness to fail in public, and why she is starting to shy away from the term “Social Media Influencer”.We make more than one reference to one of her most popular editions of her newsletter so check that out here so you’ll know what we’re talking about: ...2021-05-2442 minFix Your PlateEpisode 5: What is Black Food?Anela explains how the online backlash that she received—from the Black community—led to KJ’s desire to explore what the term “Black Food” means in the first place. From discussing how the term can be expanded to why certain foods are considered “Black”, listen as the two share their experiences, ideas, as well as a few listener comments during this wide ranging conversation. Follow Anela at https://Instagram.com/FeedTheMalik Follow KJ at https://Instagram.com/BlackFoodFridaysFor episodes with captions, this podc...2021-05-1743 minFix Your PlateEpisode 4 feat. Jumoke JacksonOn this episode of “FIX YOUR PLATE”, KJ and Anela speak to Brooklyn based Chef, virtual cooking instructor, and “Shark Tank” contestant Jumoke Jackson. In it they discuss how he got the nickname “Mr. Foodtastic”, how much money he’s made teaching virtual cooking classes, and how winning “Shark Tank” has impacted the vegan food company he co-founded with his friends. Remember to subscribe, comment, and share this episode with all of your foodie friends! Find Jumoke on all social media platforms by searching for “Mr. Foodtastic” but he’s most active on both Inst...2021-05-1031 minFix Your PlateEpisode 3: We Talkin' Bout PracticeAnela and KJ get into a discussion on the differences between "training" and "practice" when it relates to diversity inclusion initiatives in the food industry."Be sure to subscribe to Anela's and KJ's Patreon to support their work! Find them at patreon.com/feedthemalik and patreon.com/blackfoodfridays"For episodes with captions, this podcast has also been uploaded to YouTube with auto-generated captions. Find those episodes here: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCDO00-72tabqfuAeaKpJTuQ2021-05-0341 minFix Your PlateEpisode 2 feat. LidfluttersWhat happens when someone gets mad at you on the internet? Sadly, in many cases in our modern internet discourse, the result is a deluge of threats, trolling, and sometimes worse. In this episode, KJ and Anela chat about online hatred with DC-based digital artist work Christine aka Lidflutters. Be sure to check out Christine's work at https://www.lidflutters.com/ or on IG @lidflutters! Find episodes with closed captioning on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDO00-72tabqfuAeaKpJTuQ 2021-04-2639 min
Magic At The MarginsAnnouncement!Go find Fix Your Plate wherever you get your podcasts and come hang out with me and KJ Kearney of Black Food Fridays on our new joint podcast! We can't wait to chat with you.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/feedthemalik/message2021-04-2201 minFix Your PlateEpisode 1: About Anela and KJIn the debut episode of Fix Your Plate, get to know your hosts Anela and KJ as the duo goes back and forth answering questions about themselves.For episodes with captions, this podcast has also been uploaded to YouTube with auto-generated captions. Find those episodes here: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCDO00-72tabqfuAeaKpJTuQ2021-04-2220 min
Table 8618: Social Media's impact on Black-Owned Food Businesses with KJ Kearney of Black Food FridaysKJ Kearney is the founder, creator, and viral social media influencer behind Black Food Fridays. Black Food Fridays is a call-to-action centered around the economic empowerment of Black-owned businesses. Black Food Fridays encourages everyone to support a Black-owned food and/or beverage business every Friday.In this episode, KJ shares how Black Food Fridays grew from a simple way concept to support black-owned food businesses into a social media sensation and platform that educates the masses on Black food history and uplifts the importance of economic empowerment in the Black community. He also gives his advice on...2021-04-1346 min
The Liz Moody PodcastHealthy Cooking Secrets—15 Minute Dinners, Saving $$$ On Healthy Food & The Truth About Air Fryers ft. @thekoreanvegan, @justine_snacks, and @feedthemalikI’m so excited to kickstart a new series, which is all about healthy cooking secrets. Each time I do one of these episodes—and I’ll just sprinkle them in occasionally—I’ll invite on some of my favorite friends from the food world—influencers, chefs, cookbook authors—and I’ll grill them about all of their healthy cooking hacks and secrets.On this episode Joanne Lee Molinaro from @thekoreanvegan shares:
her trick to making a delicious, healthy dinner in under 15 minutes
the three pillars to her health
what she eats when training for a marathon as a ve...2021-03-241h 48Fix Your PlateWelcome to Fix Your PlateJoin KJ Kearney of Black Food Fridays and Anela Malik of Feed the Malik as they discuss food from a Black perspective.Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcasting app, and rate & review on iTunes and Apple Podcasts!Follow along on social media at @blackfoodfridays @feedthemalik and @eddpodnet.Presented by the Eat Drink Dine Podcast NetworkFor episodes with captions, this podcast has also been uploaded to YouTube with auto-generated captions. Find those episodes here: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCDO00-72tabqfuAeaKpJTuQ2021-03-2301 min
Pro Food Maker22: Season 2 Sneak Peek & Ask Me AnythingWelcome to Season 2! Mercedes talks about highlights, media features, and collaborations from Season 1. She finishes the episode with an Ask Me Anything segment and a sneak peek for the new season. Mentioned in this episode How to Support Black Owned Restaurants & Food Businesses Long-Term guide Ep 17: Improve your food photography skills with food blogger Anela Malik The Food Truck Scholar Podcast 20 Food Podcasts by Black Women on soulphoodie.com Pro Food Maker was featured in MOFAD, Food + Tech Connect, Washington City and more (Pro Food Maker Press page) Pro Food Maker was featured by Apple Podcasts...2021-02-2532 min
Pro Food Maker22: Season 2 Sneak Peek & Ask Me AnythingWelcome to Season 2! Mercedes talks about highlights, media features, and collaborations from Season 1. She finishes the episode with an Ask Me Anything segment and a sneak peek for the new season. Mentioned in this episode How to Support Black Owned Restaurants & Food Businesses Long-Term guide Ep 17: Improve your food photography skills with food blogger Anela Malik The Food Truck Scholar Podcast 20 Food Podcasts by Black Women on soulphoodie.com Pro Food Maker was featured in MOFAD, Food + Tech Connect, Washington City and more (Pro Food Maker Press page) Pro Food Maker was featured by Apple Podcasts...2021-02-2532 min
Thrillist ExplorersWashington D.C.: Trouble Funk and Go-Go; Paola Velez Talks Bakeries; Virginia Ali on Ben's Chili BowlExecutive Pastry Chef Poala Velez (Bakers Against Racism, Maydan, La Bodega) lists some of her favorite bakeries and dessert spots in Washington D.C.; Thrillist D.C. Editor Jess Mayhugh details the District's surprisingly robust music scene with 9:30 Club's Audrey Fix Schaefer, journalist Shawna Kenney, and (the legendary) Big Tony from Trouble Funk; Virginia Ali, longtime owner of Ben's Chili Bowl, details her own history in the city; writers Austa Somvichian-Clausen, Tim Ebner, and Anela Malik talk D.C. food, drinks, and things to do with Thrillist host Wil Fulton. Links! Paola Velez: https://www.instagram.com/smallorchids Bakers...2021-01-2650 minMagic At The MarginsBonus Episode: Making Social Media Magic With Danielle Salmon Of Follow My GutThis one is for my content creators, business owners, food bloggers, and anyone else who wants to improve their digital presence! In it, I discuss best practices and tips with none other than Danielle Salmon of Follow My Gut, who manages to work full time and run a successful food blog that has been featured a little bit of everywhere!
Check out Danielle's tips on finding food photography props and on rebranding for those who may be considering a revamp.
And check out all the tools, apps, podcasts, and props I use to...2020-12-2041 minMagic At The MarginsCheryl Day: Baking A Piece Of HistoryJoin Cheryl Day, owner and founder of Back In The Day Bakery, James Beard Award-nominated baker, and optimist based in Savannah, GA, to discuss all things biscuits, running a business with your spouse, and baking up history as a southern baker.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/feedthemalik/message2020-11-2224 minMagic At The MarginsNicole Marquis & Haile Thomas: Plant-Based Eating And Food As MedicineJoin Nicole Marquis, restaurateur CEO and founder of Hip City Veg, and Haile Thomas, compassion and wellness activist and author of empowerment cookbook Living Lively, to chat about their mission and commitment to plant-based eating. The pair discusses the launch of the Oh Maitake Beyond Gluten-Free Burger, a collaborative menu item now available at Hip City Veg, and their shared mission to expand access and awareness of plant-based eating, rooted in the perspective that food is medicine.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/feedthemalik/message2020-11-1524 minMagic At The MarginsBlack Foodie: Centering And Honoring Blackness Through FoodEden Hagos founded Black Foodie after experiencing discrimination as a diner out with a group of friends. To our benefit, Eden turned her anger and frustration into a dynamic platform that explores food and culture through a Black lens. And while COVID-19 has challenged Eden and Black Foodie, the platform remains a space to celebrate, educate, and center Blackness in food, inspired by the many small business owners and entrepreneurs who striving in the food space. Listen to hear more about Eden's Journey and incredible work at Black Foodie.
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Like this episode? Be...2020-11-0824 minMagic At The MarginsImmigrant Food: DC Restaurant Fuses Food And AdvocacyImmigrant Food is a fast-casual restaurant that fuses delicious food and immigration advocacy located in the heart of Washington, DC. Their offerings go beyond food, to encourage customers to engage with immigration issues and to also provide resources for local organizations working with immigrant communities. In this episode Peter Schechter, Immigrant Food Co-Founder, and Tea Ivanovic, Director of Communications and Outreach, discuss how Immigrant Food fuses food and politics, the challenges of operating a mission-centric business during a global pandemic, and so much more.
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Like this episode? Be sure to subscribe and leave...2020-11-0135 minMagic At The MarginsOpen Kitchen DC: Honoring People Through FoodMary Johns founded Open Kitchen DC, a boutique food and storytelling company that hosts events at immigrant-owned restaurants in the broader DC area, out of a desire to honor the experiences of immigrant business owners who have uprooted their lives to make a new start in the United States. Her events center people and culture with delicious food as an accompaniment, a welcome divergence from some other food-centric events at which the people behind the food are an afterthought. Like all business owners, Mary has had to change her business model during the pandemic and sees more shifts on...2020-10-2526 minMagic At The MarginsThe Whole Food Diary: Making Sustainability AccessibleKezia is a blogger and sustainability advocate who uses her platform, The Whole Food Diary, to make "sustainable + conscious choices feel doable in real life." Her approach centers on a recognition that everyone approaches sustainability with varying degrees of privilege and access. For that reason, Kezia doesn't offer one-size-fits-all prescriptions, just realistic, approachable swaps and tips with a whole lot of empathy and compassion.
Want to learn more? Check out Kezia's new book, The Green Edit: Home, where she shares everyday tips for sustainable living. And be sure to follow The Whole Food Diary on...2020-10-1834 minMagic At The MarginsBlack Food Fridays And The Soul Of AmericaKJ Kearney, founder of Black Food Fridays, contrarian, and community organizer brings thoughtful, hilarious, and necessary commentary to this episode. We cover it all, from waxing and waning attention given to Black creatives and Black-owned businesses since June 2020, White supremacy and the soul of America, questions about what holds us together as a nation, and so much more.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/feedthemalik/message2020-10-1135 minMagic At The MarginsDaniella Senior: Food Brings People TogetherDaniella Senior is an immigrant, sommelier, lifelong entrepreneur, Culinary Institute of America graduate, and partner in multiple DC restaurants. She brings a nuanced, dynamic, and thoughtful perspective to this episode where she shares her journey from a teenage baker who paid most of her way through college with the earnings from her business to a restaurant owner and partner trying to stay afloat during the COVID-19 crisis. Through it all Daniella believes, as I do, that food retains its unique power to bring people together.
Daniella is president and partner at Colada Shop, a partner...2020-10-0430 minMagic At The MarginsLonda's Laboratory: A COVID EvolutionYolanda Latimer is a single mom of three who recently started her own business on Juneteenth, 2020. Her daughter was born at 23 weeks and has CLD (Chronic Lung Disease) and is immunocompromised, which makes her extremely high risk for the Coronavirus. To better protect her, Yolanda decided to stop getting takeout or delivery and only consume home-cooked food to maintain the most control over what is brought into her home. She started a blog to document her journey and on her 100th day of home cooking launched her site www.londaslaboratory.com. Her home cooking project has now grown...2020-09-1121 min
Magic At The MarginsCreole Me Up: Infusing Culture in Every VentureThis latest interview with Elsy Dinvil in Portland, Oregon, is full of laughter and sass. Elsy is a Haitian immigrant, incredible storyteller, and the founder of Creole Me Up, a healthy, allergen-free, Haitian food products company. Elsy is also an author and instructor who loves to teach folks (including myself) about Haitian food and culture. She's a dynamo, expanding her business on her own terms and maintaining a sense of humor during troubling times. Her products, with names like Pickleez For The Wimps (mild) and Whole Lot of Sass (spicy), give you an idea of the humor and...2020-09-0923 min
Magic At The MarginsUncle Dell's Mambo Sauce: For The Sake Of FamilyFamily is at the heart of Uncle Dell's Mambo Sauce. Brothers Andy and Nyles officially founded Uncle Dell's in August 2019, at ages 16 and 18. Motivated by a desire to provide for their family, they drew on teachings from their grandfather-- who they also named their business after-- to create a business rooted in a DC tradition. Even as they look to the future, their business plans will incorporate a nod to their Mother's southern heritage. This duo knows that family matters, and as food brings people together so powerfully, it absolutely matters in the food business.
Want to...2020-09-0919 min
Magic At The MarginsCamella's Kitchen: Keeping it Fresh, Spicy & DeliciousFood is powerful. It brings us together, teaches us about culture, tells historical tales, and serves as the focal point for so much of our social lives. Karen and Nyana, the mother-daughter duo, co-owners, and founders of Camella's Kitchen understand this power. Through the freshest sauces, cakes, and spice blends, they continue a family tradition of food entrepreneurialism through their business, founded in 2019. As they noted during our interview, "cooking is in our blood." Camella, the brand's namesake and Nyana's grandmother (Karen's mother) had a cottage food business in Trinidad and passed her food knowledge down to Karen. In...2020-09-0928 min
Foodie and the BeastFoodie and the Beast - Aug. 9, 2020Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.
On today’s show:
• Chef/owner Jon Krinn of Clarity in Vienna is an old and good friend. And we’re delighted that Clarity’s General Manager Sam Schnoebelen will be on with is to talk about Clarity’s RAMMY nomination for Wine Program of the Year finalist. We’re also going to get Sam to name his wine of the moment for sultry summer days’ enjoyment;
• This week in Beirut a massive explosion shook the city, killing at least 154 peopland injuring thousands. Marcelle Afram, the chef at Maydan and Compass Rose, whose mother was born in Beir...2020-08-0850 minFoodie and the BeastFoodie and the Beast - Aug. 9, 2020Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.
On today’s show:
• Chef/owner Jon Krinn of Clarity in Vienna is an old and good friend. And we’re delighted that Clarity’s General Manager Sam Schnoebelen will be on with is to talk about Clarity’s RAMMY nomination for Wine Program of the Year finalist. We’re also going to get Sam to name his wine of the moment for sultry summer days’ enjoyment;
• This week in Beirut a massive explosion shook the city, killing at least 154 peopland injuring thousands. Marcelle Afram, the chef at Maydan and Compass Rose, whose mother was born in Beir...2020-08-0850 minPro Food Maker17: Improve your food photography skills with food blogger Anela MalikAnela Malik is a food blogger & food writer who focuses on food politics and telling diverse food stories. Anela chats about her work that supports Black owned restaurants and walks us through: How to plan your content based on your mission statement. The equipment and apps she uses to create food content. The importance of networking as a content creator and how to genuinely build relationships. Mentioned in this episode How to Support Black Owned Restaurants & Food Businesses Long Term on ProFoodMaker.com Ben’s Chili Bowl DMV Black-Owned Restaurants Open During COVID-19 on FeedTheMalik.com Ho...2020-06-1845 min
Pro Food Maker17: Improve your food photography skills with food blogger Anela MalikAnela Malik is a food blogger & food writer who focuses on food politics and telling diverse food stories. Anela chats about her work that supports Black owned restaurants and walks us through: How to plan your content based on your mission statement. The equipment and apps she uses to create food content. The importance of networking as a content creator and how to genuinely build relationships. Mentioned in this episode How to Support Black Owned Restaurants & Food Businesses Long Term on ProFoodMaker.com Ben’s Chili Bowl DMV Black-Owned Restaurants Open During COVID-19 on FeedTheMalik.com Ho...2020-06-1845 minThe Storied RecipeAnela Malik "Food is Political" (But What Does That Mean?)When Anela Malik posted an honest, fair, nuanced review of a local restaurant that departed a little bit from the narrative repeated in most outlets, I thought: “I want to hear more from this woman.” Anela makes that easy by sharing freely about her sourdough baking, her workout regimen, bright red wedding dress, cats, AND her takes on how to support marginalized populations when we go out to eat. I was fascinated by her tagline, “Food is political”, because frankly, I wasn’t even sure what that meant. So, I reached out to hear from Anela about all about her dad, a res...2020-05-0149 min