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The Afro Beets PodcastDIY Potting Soil: The 3 Essential Ingredients You NeedEver wondered what goes into high-quality potting soil and how to make your own? In this episode, we’re breaking down the key ingredients, ratios, and techniques to create the perfect blend for your garden. Whether you're growing in containers, raised beds, or small spaces, having the right soil mix can make all the difference!🌱 What You'll Learn:✔️ The essential components of nutrient-rich potting soil✔️ How to customize your mix for different plants✔️ Budget-friendly and sustainable alternatives✔️The technique to mixing your soil💾 Get Your Free Cookbook Mixtape! 💾If you’re looking for support in growing your own food, sign u...
2025-04-0308 minThe Afro Beets Podcast54: The Fly of Sustainable Fashion (feat. Swap DC)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.
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2024-04-1546 minThe Afro Beets Podcast53: Diary of a Young Black Farmer (feat. Tolu Igun)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:
Building community on the farm
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2024-04-1044 min
Case by Casie: Kingdom Secrets to SuccessKingdom Case 2: Why you need to Disconnect to Reconnect | Christin RiddickIn this conversation, Jethro interviews Christin Riddick, host of the Afrobeats podcast, about his journey into nature and gardening. Christin shares how he got started in gardening through a service program and his encounter with a business that brought fresh produce to food-insecure neighborhoods. He discusses the concept of food deserts and food apartheid and his passion for connecting people to the land. Christin also talks about his vision for his podcast, which explores the African diaspora through food, nature, and culture. He emphasizes the importance of taking small steps, overcoming fear, and learning from failures. In this conversation...
2024-04-0455 minThe Afro Beets Podcast52: Uncovering Family Food History (feat. Melissa L. Jones)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!
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2024-03-261h 12The Afro Beets Podcast51: Embracing Cultural Foods in Nutrition (feat. EatWell Exchange)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:
The career path of a registered dietician
Engaging the community around food
Tips on getting your family and loved ones to eat right
The challenges of funding a black-led non-profit
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2024-03-1148 minThe Afro Beets Podcast50: Unboxing Food Creativity (feat. Courtnee Futch)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.
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The Kinda Hippie, Kinda Hood PodcastKHKH: Christin Riddick - Afro BeetsJoin me for a chat with Afro-Vegan Blogger, Edible Activist, Podcast Host, and aspiring chef, Christin Riddick.
2024-03-0439 minThe Afro Beets Podcast49: Navigating Imposture Syndrome in Natural Resources (feat. Sharon Dorsey)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.
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2024-02-2746 minThe Afro Beets Podcast48: Transforming Your Balcony into a Celebration Garden (feat. Ingrid Butler)This week's episode has expert balcony and container gardener, Ingrid Butler. We dive into some apartment growing tips but we also get real with the inspiration behind her projects including her plans to open a supermarket with her father.
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2024-02-191h 05The Afro Beets Podcast47: Addressing Trauma and Privilege of the Land (feat. Camille T. Dungy)In this week's episode with Camille Dungy, we discuss her new book Soil: The Story of a Black Mother's Garden. The beginning of this episode starts with us talking about the book. Then we quickly dive into Camille’s perspective of being a Child of the American West, some of the challenges of cultivating a garden and a predominately white space, and even some tips and insights on why native gardens make perfect gardens for busy Moms.
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2024-02-0558 min
BLAK Gardener TalkBLAK Gardener Talk: Christin RiddickSend us a text🎙️ Hey there, Gardening Enthusiasts! It's your host and executive producer, KIMANI Anku , and I couldn't be more thrilled to kick off Season 2 of BLAK Gardener Talk with a truly special guest – my hometown hero, Christin Riddick, from The Afro Beats Podcast!Let me tell you, folks, Christin has been a massive inspiration in my journey, and it's an absolute honor to have him on the show. Not only is he a Garden to Table educator and an expert in growing your own food, but he's also the mastermind behind plant-based cooking classes...
2023-07-261h 11The Afro Beets PodcastThe complicated history of watermelon | Black History Quick BiteIf you've ever felt uncomfortable in eating watermelon because of the racial stereotypes, this episode is for you. The truth is the fruit is so much more than a tasty summer treat. It's a symbol but maybe not the one you're thinking of.
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2023-02-2205 minThe Afro Beets PodcastLet My People Eat | Seasonal Position AnnouncementFriends of the National Arboretum (FONA) is a nonprofit membership organization working to preserve and enhance the U.S. National Arboretum (USNA) in Washington D.C. and bring this remarkable resource to life as an important part of the city and region.
The primary program of FONA is the Washington Youth Garden. Founded in 1971, the Washington Youth Garden provides unique environmental science and nutrition education programming for youth and families. The mission of the Washington Youth Garden is to nurture curious minds and healthy bodies by connecting youth to food, the land, and each other.
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2023-02-1702 minThe Afro Beets PodcastDid George Washington Carver actually invent peanut butter? | Black History Quick BiteIt 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...
2023-02-1105 minThe Afro Beets PodcastGeorge Crum and the Petty Potato Chip | Black History Quick BiteTHIS 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.
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2023-02-0802 minThe Afro Beets PodcastLove The Way We Garden | 2023 Podcast AnnouncementOnce 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!
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2023-02-0803 minThe Afro Beets Podcast46: Physician in the Kitchen Prescription (feat. Dr. Monique May)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 beh...
2022-10-1051 minThe Afro Beets PodcastWhat's my soil mix? Succulents, Indoor Plants and VegetablesWhen 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.
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2022-09-2909 minThe Afro Beets PodcastRoad to Winning the Cannabis CupIn 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.
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2022-09-2904 minThe Afro Beets PodcastCan self-care exist in organic farming?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.
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2022-09-2802 minThe Afro Beets Podcast45: The Darkside of Farming (feat. Smokeyrgreens)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.
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2022-09-0949 minThe Afro Beets PodcastPatreon Launch AnnouncementFor 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!
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2022-09-0803 minThe Afro Beets Podcast44: What is dirt??? This is soil! (feat. Plots and Pans)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.
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2022-07-1552 min
The Afro Beets Podcast43: Age Ain't Nothing But A Number for Health and Wellness (feat. Snooty Vegans)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 t...
2022-05-0542 minThe Afro Beets Podcast42: Let Me Get A Lil' Something Sweet (feat. Manna Juice Bar)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!
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2022-03-3137 minThe Afro Beets PodcastOff the Beet: How Our Hair Keeps Us FedIn 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?
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2022-02-2602 minThe Afro Beets Podcast41: The Intricate Dance of Composting (feat. Sistained8)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.
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2022-02-1848 minThe Afro Beets PodcastThe Importance of Black Community Gardening | BLAK Garden Talk on Gardening and BeatsIn 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?
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2022-02-141h 03The Afro Beets Podcast40: Scaling Vegan Businesses in Africa (feat. Vegan Africa Fund)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.
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2022-01-181h 01The Afro Beets Podcast39: The Addictive Nature of Fake Foods (feat. Kimberly Renee)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.
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2021-03-1948 minThe Afro Beets Podcast38: Gardening Saved My Life (feat. Gardening and Beats)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.
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2021-02-1951 minThe Afro Beets Podcast37: Creating Black Authority in the Land (feat. Black in the Garden)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.
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2021-02-0747 minThe Afro Beets Podcast36: Winning the Growing Season in the WinterThis 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.
2021-01-3115 minThe Afro Beets Podcast35: Rhythms of the Land (feat. Dr. Gail P. Myers)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 roo...
2021-01-2355 minThe Afro Beets Podcast34: Sustainable Garden Life Practices (feat. Sustaining with Shana)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.
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2021-01-1745 minThe Afro Beets Podcast33: The Best of the Afro Beets Podcast 2020In 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!
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2021-01-0816 minThe Afro Beets Podcast32: Cultivating a New Path from Dropout to Teaching Grads (feat. William Padilla-Brown)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.
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2021-01-0145 minThe Afro Beets Podcast31: Aligning Faith with Whole Plant Foods (feat. Daniel Fast: A Bridge to Healthy Living)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.
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2020-12-1859 min
Sustaining with ShanaEpisode 007: Gardening and the Black DiasporaWe are back with another exciting episode! This time Shana sat down with Christin Riddick. Christin is an urban garden to table educator and DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) native. On his online platform and podcast "Afro Beets" he teaches his audience how to grow food in small spaces, then turn what they grow into culturally inspired dishes. He has been featured on podcasts such as The Edible Activist Podcast on Full Service Radio, been a garden coordinator and District of Columbia of Public Schools (DCPS) educator for 2+ years, and is currently the On-Site Program Manager at the Washington Youth Garden...
2020-07-2751 minThe Afro Beets Podcast30: Channeling Rage Thru Green Spaces (feat. Tawndalaya DaRoza-Cesar)SHARING BLACK STORIES IN GREEN SPACES🌿✊🏾/ Thank you for everyone who came out to our live event Friday. This week we launched Season 2 of The Afro Beets Podcast with a BANG! Take a listen to my conversation with horticulture therapy practitioner, seamstress, and entrepreneur Tawndalaya DaRoza-Cesar. We unpacked some gems on how to take care of yourself in the midst of the crazy times we live in and how we continue to move forward as a people through the lens of green spaces.
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2020-06-2750 minThe Afro Beets PodcastSEASON 2 is here.... Join the Conversation Live!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🙏🏾
2020-06-2601 minThe Afro Beets Podcast29: The Distorted Truth of Black People in NatureThe 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.
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2020-05-1512 min
Black in the GardenIt's Time to 'Eat Black' with Afro Beets!On Episode 2 of season 2 Colah is celebrating World Nekkid Gardening Day (just take her word for it) and encouraging us to use our gifts for good! We're joined by our podcousin, Christin Riddick, host of the Afro Beets podcast. Chris is a D.C. native who started gardening as a service project that turned into a personal challenge and transition to a plant based lifestyle. We discuss how Chris was influenced by Botanical Brotha, Ron Finley (aka the Gangsta Gardener) as a testament to how representation matters. We learn how Afro Beets Podcast aims to bridge communities li...
2020-05-051h 00Black in the GardenIt's Time to 'Eat Black' with Afro Beets!On Episode 2 of season 2 Colah is celebrating World Nekkid Gardening Day (just take her word for it) and encouraging us to use our gifts for good! We're joined by our podcousin, Christin Riddick, host of the Afro Beets podcast. Chris is a D.C. native who started gardening as a service project that turned into a personal challenge and transition to a plant based lifestyle. We discuss how Chris was influenced by Botanical Brotha, Ron Finley (aka the Gangsta Gardener) as a testament to how representation matters. We learn how Afro Beets Podcast aims to bridge communities li...
2020-05-051h 00The Afro Beets Podcast28: Watering Woes and Wrestling HoseIn 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!
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2020-05-0110 minThe Afro Beets Podcast27: My Garden Notes on Window GerminationIn 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.
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2020-04-2807 minThe Afro Beets Podcast26: Growing Your Sense Of Abundance (feat. Engaged Ecology)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.
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2020-04-1723 minThe Afro Beets Podcast25: Africa Is Within You (feat. Afro Veg)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.
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2020-04-1143 minThe Afro Beets Podcast24: The Complex Food Culture of Afro-Latinos (feat. Coco Verde Vegan)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.
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2020-04-0438 minThe Afro Beets Podcast23: Garden Refuge in Times of PandemicIn 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?
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2020-03-2720 minThe Afro Beets Podcast22: Vegan Basics to Surviving the CoronavirusIn 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.
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2020-03-1325 minThe Afro Beets Podcast21: I Want to be Black as Hell (feat. The African Diaspora Alliance)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.
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2020-03-071h 02The Afro Beets Podcast20: How to Make Vegetable-Based Meat SubstitutesIn 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.
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2020-02-2816 minThe Afro Beets Podcast19: Cape Verde Dinner Table (feat. cattsmeowww)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.
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2020-02-2234 minThe Afro Beets Podcast18: Building Plant-Based Environments (feat. Thee Plant Daddy)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.
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2020-02-1434 minThe Afro Beets Podcast17: Leaving Your Spices on the Table (feat. Vegan Feast by V)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.
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2020-02-0741 minThe Afro Beets Podcast16: Vegan Anniversary Throwback (feat. Big Jon)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.
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2020-02-0121 minThe Afro Beets Podcast15: The Art of Plantrepreneurship (feat. Black in the Garden)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!
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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
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2020-01-2441 minThe Afro Beets Podcast14: The Best of The Afro Beets Podcast 2019Happy 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.
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1:53 Travel the World in Bliss
3:34 Growing by Any Means Necessary
05:13 Building on the Sholders of Giants
07:51 The Diversity and Similarities of our Food Culture
10:23 Taking Time to Laugh and Have Fun
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2020-01-1712 minThe Afro Beets Podcast13: Tiny Home, Big Garden (feat. Siri Lorece)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!
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07:15 - The Art in Cultivating the Land
11:53 - Tiny House...
2019-11-2235 minThe Afro Beets Podcast12: Leveling Up Your Wellness Mindset (feat. Ebeth Johnson)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!
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09:10 - Uncomplicate your health journey
11:30 - Overcoming the mental block of...
2019-11-1645 minThe Afro Beets Podcast11: Revitalizing Shared Land (feat. No Animal Grill)The city of LA is no stranger to unequal opportunities for communities of color to get the food they need. That's why we need people like Marques paving the way for future generations to take ownership of the land. Driven by the possibility of a natural disaster and the end of the world Marques steps up by sowing the seeds of chance one meal and plant at a time. Learn more about his story in this week's episode.
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02:25 - The Journey of a OG Vegan
05:45 - Navigating the Food Deserts o...
2019-11-0833 minThe Afro Beets Podcast10: Embracing Your Alter Ego (feat. Don Soiree)Is our ego just an extension of our true selves? Our light is constantly being dimmed by the world around us, but not if this week's guest has anything to say about it. We have the most aesthetically gifted athlete, Don Soiree, to talk about topics such as his Congolese heritage and the biggest cultural differences between Blacks v.s. African immigrants in the US. Stay tuned!
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04:55 - How the Congolese differ from other African people
07:45 - Traditional Congolese foods
21:11 - The Cultural Difference between African Americans v.s African Immigrants
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2019-11-0247 minThe Afro Beets Podcast9: The Black Mecca of Veganism (feat. Vegan Batch)Today’s special guests in the building are La’Daysha & Regine the ladies of Vegan Batch. You may know them from their hilarious YouTube show where they review vegan products, do food challenges, interview special guests and share their vegan journey with their audience. When they're not killing it at the social media game they're also running their joint venture called Cosmic cookies, where they serve these giant cookies that just look OUT OF THIS WORLD. In this episode we dive deep into the Black Mecca for veganism that is Atlanta, entrepreneurship and much more.
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2019-10-2840 minThe Afro Beets Podcast8: Championing Your Tribe (feat. Garden of Afruika)Today's special guest Eyram, owns a plant-based Afro-Caribbean pop-up restaurant in the UK called Garden of Afruika . Thru his business and platform, he teaches his customers how to eat healthier alternatives and understand the environmental impacts of a plant-based diet, while still embracing his Ghanaian and Dominican heritage.
In this Episode, We Discuss
2:45 Ghanianian and Dominica Heritage
4:11 The Inspiration to start a Plant-Based Business
13:13 Why the UK is more afro-centric than the US
16:35 Building a tribe of supporters in your entrepreneurship journey
22:50 Mental obstacles of entrepreneurship
2019-09-1539 minThe Afro Beets Podcast7: Prioritizing Your Blissful Existence (feat. BlissfulsPerspective)I had the pleasure of interviewing UK Afro-Vegan, Chef Bliss. We talked about her vegan journey and how her Jamaican and Bajan heritage influences the food she creates at Blissful Kitchen. We also dive deep into topics such as race relations in the UK vs the US, how to solo travel as a woman, and why she doesn't subscribe to the label "feminist". Stay tuned!
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03:07 The Origins of Chef Bliss
14:41 Getting your bag thru Modeling
19:38 Solo Travel Tips as a Woman
27:15 Not Subscribing to the Title...
2019-09-0842 minThe Afro Beets Podcast6: Nourishing Your Spiritual Awakening (feat. Kid and Fro)From becoming a viral model sensation who has been featured on the platforms of: Afro Punk, Essence, and Blavity; to making a killing selling vegan soul food plates at Stony Brook University, Kid and Fro is a phenomenon. The Brooklyn native breaks it down on this week episode of the podcast with topics like: growing up in a Nigerian household, the misogyny of the Black Panthers and the struggles of being apart of the African Diaspora. Kid teaches us that self-love is the best love and that exploration of self can be the greatest gift of all.
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2019-07-2553 minThe Afro Beets Podcast5: Saying Bye to Non-Vegan Relationships (feat. ByFelicia)Vegan relationships can be tough. It’s one thing when your parents and friends make rabbit jokes but what happens when it’s your significant other? Take a listen to this raw exchange I had with Felicia aka By Felicia from YouTube. Make sure to check out her podcast The Vegan Inquisition for amazing content like this episode on the woes of being a black vegan. The audio is a little rough, so I apologize ahead of time. I just thought the content was too good to pass up.
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2019-03-3036 minThe Afro Beets Podcast3: Edible Activist Podcast Interview (feat. Afro Beets)This weeks episode is my interview with the Edible Activist Podcast. I have some great podcast segments coming down the line but until then learn about the origin of Afro Beets, garden tips and what really made me go vegan.
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2019-03-1347 minThe Afro Beets Podcast2: Fresh Aesthetic Podcast Interview (feat. Afro Beets)This week is a little bit different. I wanted to give you guys a taste of the origins of Afro Beets and some valuable content regarding culture. Make sure you check out Fresh Aesthetic on Instagram and Anchor.
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2018-10-1335 minThe Afro Beets Podcast1: Beyonceism (feat. Big Jon)BEYONCEISM
In the inaugural episode of The Afro Beets Podcast, I have a sit down with my little brother Big Jon to talk about my transition to the vegan lifestyle, our upbringing and what Beyonce has to do with the vegan movement.
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