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ZUnivers PodcastsDE LA ZERO de Tembi Locke | BiblioTea 91O poveste adevărată care începe cu „el moare”, care vorbește despre o tragedie, dar și despre cum viața poate fi trăită și după o pierdere.Tembi Locke este americancă, are 20 de ani și vine la studii în Florența, Italia. Aici îl întâlnește pe Saro, un chef italian, îndrăgostit de bucătăria italiană, de viață și… de ea. Familia lui nu acceptă legătura, părinții nu vin la nuntă, dar relațiile se strâng după ce el nu mai e. Când îl pierde, Tembi hotărăște să vină în vacanțe în Italia, să învețe din s...2025-05-2204 min
Deep Cut BooksBook Publicist Megan Beatie, MBC Communications
Megan Beatie, a veteran publicist with more than 25 years of experience in publishing, is President and CEO of Megan Beatie Communications (MBC), a book publicity and marketing agency.
Megan has forged publicity campaigns for numerous bestselling authors including Linda Ronstadt, Robert Dugoni, Soman Chainani, Tess Gerritsen, Jenny Mollen, Ian K. Smith, Lee Goldberg, Becky Albertalli, Maureen Johnson, Marcia Clark, Melissa de la Cruz, Attica Locke, Tembi Locke, and Neil Gaiman and launched the debuts of many novelists such as Deborah Falaye, Victoria Lee, Robinne Lee, Sandhya Menon, and Amber Smith. She has represented authors in nearly every conceivable gen...2024-11-1941 min
Grief is a Sneaky BitchTembi Locke | From ScratchKicking off Season 6 of the show, actress and author Tembi Locke shares her experience of grief and the lessons she learned after the death of her husband. She discusses the importance of bringing awareness to grief and the opportunity it provides for connection and aliveness. She emphasizes the need to hold both the pain of loss and the joy of the person's life. Tembi also talks about the impact her husband had on her and the importance of sharing stories and memories of loved ones. In this conversation, Lisa Keefauver and Tembi Locke discuss the daily challenges of grief...2024-10-2257 min
Everything Happens with Kate BowlerTembi Locke: Grief of the AlmostsIn every deep relationship, there comes a point where we are asked to give up something of ourselves or change in ways we never anticipated. Who will this make me? What will this love cost? Tembi Locke fell in love with an Italian chef named Saro when she was studying abroad in Italy during college. Their romance was a story for the big screen. (Quite literally. One starring Zoe Saldana.) A rare illness upended it all. Tembi spent ten years as Saro’s caregiver before he died. In her grief, Tembi took their young daughter back to Si...2024-10-2245 min
Reed, Write, and CreateHow Tembi Locke Turned Her Greatest Loss Into A Bestselling Memoir, From ScratchAre you trying to write a memoir and don’t know where to start? Are you worried about oversharing, or writing about people you know and love getting mad at you for spilling their secrets? Is the idea of getting the essence of your own life down on paper overwhelming?
Then stick around for this inspiring and informative rewind episode with actress-turned-author, Tembi Locke. Tembi wrote the best-selling, Reese Witherspoon anointed, From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home.
During our conversation recorded right after the book debuted, Tembi and I talk...2024-10-1450 min
In Her WordsSummer Stories: ‘From Scratch’ author Tembi Locke on In Her WordsThis week on In Her Words as part of our Summer Stories Series, we sit down with the amazing writer, actor, producer and podcast host, Tembi Locke.
Tembi’s memoir, “From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home,” a NYT bestseller, was adapted as a limited series - From Scratch - for Netflix in partnership with Hello Sunshine. Serving as co-creator and executive producer, the adaptation became an instant global hit, spending weeks on Netflix’s Top Ten List in over thirty countries around the world and earning six NAACP Image Award nominations and the prestigiou...2024-08-0852 min
Books vs. MoviesEp. 17 From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home by Tembi Locke and From Scratch (2022)Send us a textOur book/adaptation this week is From Scratch. From Scratch follows the love story of Amy/Tembi and Saro/Lino and the grief that comes after he dies of cancer. I talk about what happened to the audio quality, why I'm glad I preferred the TV mini series, and my apologies for spoiling the series.You can find the podcast on the Books vs. Movies website: https://booksvsmovies.buzzsprout.comConnect with me: Instagram | Threads | Bookshop | Goodreads All episodes of the podcast can be found on our w...2024-05-3026 min
Making Space with Hoda KotbTembi Locke on Love, Loss and Lifting OthersTembi Locke is a New York Times best-selling author, screenwriter, producer, actor and podcast host. Her book ‘From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home’ follows her real-life love story, that all began with a chance encounter in the streets of Florence, where she fell in love with an Italian chef. Her life-changing journey of love, loss, resilience and hope was adapted for the screen by Netflix, in the limited series starring Zoe Saldana. Locke sat down with Hoda Kotb for a beautiful conversation on love, life after loss and how to begin again.
2024-05-2236 min
Do Tell Relationship PodcastTembi Locke's Recipe for Resilience: Healing Through Food and StoryIn this emotionally rich Do Tell Relationship Podcast episode, Nina sits down with the multi-talented actress, podcaster, and New York Times bestselling author Tembi Locke. Known for her poignant memoir turned Netflix series, "From Scratch," Tembi dives deep into topics of grief, food, and the transformative power of storytelling.
Listeners are invited to join the intimate discussion as Tembi shares her personal journey of navigating loss and grief, intertwining it with the healing properties of food and the inspiration behind her book. Drawing from her own experiences, Tembi sheds light on the universal human...2024-04-111h 06
In Her Words‘From Scratch’ author Tembi Locke on In Her WordsTembi Locke is a writer, actor, producer and podcast host with a passion for connecting with her audience both on the page and on the screen. Tembi’s memoir, “From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home,” a NYT bestseller, was adapted as a limited series - From Scratch - for Netflix in partnership with Hello Sunshine. Serving as co-creator and executive producer, the adaptation became an instant global hit, spending weeks on Netflix’s Top Ten List in over thirty countries around the world and earning six NAACP Image Award nominations and the prestigious Los Angeles Film Ital...2024-04-0151 min
Sad Girls Who ReadTembi Locke's "From Scratch"This week, the Sad Girls are reading Tembi Locke’s memoir of love, Sicily, and finding home, “From Scratch.” As Erin and Alegra dig into this rare love story, they discuss love at first sight, dating in New York City, and the reasons why Alegra wants to quit dating apps and start seeing a psychic.
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She's So LuckyTembi Locke on Healing Through Creativity#226: We often think of creativity as a means to get to an end result. We create for a final product, or create to get good feedback. But what if we reframed how we looked at creativity to see it as a source of healing instead?Today I have the honor of deep-diving with author and filmmaker of the award-winning memoir and Netflix series From Scratch, Tembi Locke, on ways to stay grounded, take inventory with yourself, and find healing through self-expression and artistry.We also talk about…Tembi’s transformative journey from actor to auth...2024-03-261h 10She's So LuckyTembi Locke on Healing Through Creativity#226: We often think of creativity as a means to get to an end result. We create for a final product, or create to get good feedback. But what if we reframed how we looked at creativity to see it as a source of healing instead?Today I have the honor of deep-diving with author and filmmaker of the award-winning memoir and Netflix series From Scratch, Tembi Locke, on ways to stay grounded, take inventory with yourself, and find healing through self-expression and artistry.We also talk about…Tembi’s transformative journey from actor to auth...2024-03-261h 10
LiftedJenny Dorsey on The Unifying and Divisive Powers of FoodJoin us for a captivating conversation with Chef Jenny Dorsey, a professional chef, author, speaker, and recent graduate of Harvard University's Master’s Program in Education. As the co-founder of Studio ATAO, an award-winning 501(c)3 nonprofit think tank, Jenny is at the forefront of defining more equitable standards for the food, beverage, and hospitality industry. In this episode, she sits down with Tembi to discuss:
Her mission to use culinary arts as a platform for introspection, empathy, and real emotion. Jenny's work focuses on making food a driver of social impact and change, challenging social norms and provoking th...2024-03-2147 min
BLACK GIRLS EATINGFrom Scratch and the Do-overs We're Gifted with Tembi LockeFrom scratch and the do-overs, we're gifted with Tembi Locke. Candace and Tanorria join forces with author, producer, and actress Tembi Locke. She shares how the hit Netflix series "From Scratch" was more than just a series. In the latest episode of 'Black Girls Eating,' we sit down with the incomparable Tembi Locke, whose life is as flavorful and rich as the food she loves. Her memoir, "From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home," has already touched hearts worldwide, and now she's here to share her journey with us. Tembi's story...2024-03-0858 minLiftedAmelia Rampe on Celebrating the Filipinx Kitchen and The Changing Landscape of Food WritingJoin us in a delightful conversation with Amelia Rampe, Senior Editor at Food & Wine, as we uncover the multifaceted world of food and travel. As a food and travel writer, recipe developer, video host, and food stylist, Amelia delves into the intricacies of the Filipinx kitchen and shares how she skillfully brings Filipinx food stories to life. In this conversation, we tackle:
The intricacies of the Filipinx kitchen, and why it cannot be defined by just one word.
Amelia's mid-life transition into the culinary profession and the transformative power of embracing new opportunities.
Amelia's perspective on using grief a...2024-03-0736 minLiftedYasmin Khan on Burnout, Advocacy, and How Food Unites Us AllJoin us for a compelling conversation with Yasmin Khan, the British cookbook author and former human rights campaigner. Known for titles like "Zaitoun" and "The Saffron Tales," Yasmin shares her remarkable journey from social justice advocacy to cookbook writing, emphasizing the power of food as a universal connector in highlighting our shared humanity. We explore:
Yasmin's career shift from human rights advocacy to cookbook writing, driven by burnout and a desire to foster connections through cooking.
How Yasmin's cookbooks act as bridges between cultures, introducing readers to both recipes and the stories of everyday people from various Middle Ea...2024-02-2934 minLiftedDawn Davis on Embracing Serendipity and the Art of PublishingJoin us for an enlightening conversation with Dawn Davis, a renowned food editor and publishing powerhouse, who, in 2020, ascended to the role of editor-in-chief at Bon Appétit. In this episode, we delve into Dawn's remarkable journey and her insightful perspectives on the dynamic world of food and publishing. Highlights of our conversation include:
A recount of a chance meeting on a plane to Nigeria in 1990, which became the catalyst for her illustrious career in publishing, a testament to the power of serendipity and the importance of seizing opportunities.
Insights into Dawn's unique philosophy on navigating professional challenges, w...2024-02-2248 min
Hopeton Hay PodcastsBlack History Month: Actor Tembi Locke Memoir From ScratchBack on December 1, 2019, Diverse Voices Book Review host Hopeton Hay interviewed actor Tembi Locke who had just published her memoir, FROM SCRATCH:A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home. The daughter of Black student activists in Houston, Locke penned a courageous story of love, family, and healing through the story of the romance between her and her Sicilian husband Saro, and his untimely death. In our interview we discussed how she met her husband while in Italy on a semester abroad from college, his family’s opposition to their marriage, and how her Sicilian mother-in-law’s love after Saro...2024-02-1828 minLiftedKlancy Miller on The Art of Pastry Making and Finding Your PathJoin us in this delectable episode as we sit down with Klancy Miller, a distinguished pastry chef, culinary educator, and the celebrated author of "Cooking Solo" and "For The Culture." From her journey at Le Cordon Bleu to her endeavors in highlighting remarkable Black women and femmes in the culinary industry, Klancy shares her insights and passion for blending cultural influences with the artistry of desserts. We explore:
How Klancy’s sweet tooth turned into a passion for pastry making.
Her post-college journey, the decision to enroll at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris and how she rewrote her exp...2024-02-1548 minLiftedKatie Parla on The Cultural Tapestry of Italian CuisineJoin us for a gastronomic adventure with Katie Parla, the Rome-based New York Times bestselling cookbook author of “Food of The Italian Islands”, “Food of the Italian South”, and “Tasting Rome”, among others. Katie is also an Emmy-nominated television host, co-host of Gola Podcast, and expert in all things Italian cuisine. In a captivating conversation, we delve into:
Her incredible food tours in Rome, where she not only leads people to delectable bites but also serves up a generous helping of cultural, historical, and archaeological context for the food and region.
Her latest book, "Food of the Italian Islands," as w...2024-02-0841 min
It’s OK That You’re Not OK with Megan DevineTembi Locke: From ScratchTembi Locke lived an amazing love story: she met a handsome chef during a study abroad year in Italy when she was just 20 years old. They moved to LA to pursue Tembi’s acting career, and built a life around their love of food, family, and each other. And then leiomyosarcoma arrived. Is it still a Hollywood love story if it doesn’t have a happy ending? In this episode we cover: Who’s the real couple behind the hit Netflix series, From Scratch? Why Tembi made sure From Scratc...2024-02-051h 08
Sorry For ApologizingThe Invisible Toll of Caregiving with Tembi LockeThere are ~70 million caregivers in America. And when a family member develops a serious health issue, women are about twice as likely as men to take on caregiving responsibilities. Caregiving not only has physical and mental health implications but also comes with a significant financial burden. This week on Sorry For Apologizing, Missy is joined by Tembi Locke, New York Times best-selling author, co-creator of the Netflix series “From Scratch,” and host of the podcast, "Lifted." As a leading advocate for caregivers, Tembi opens up about her journey as a caregiver for her late husband while offering a deeper under...2024-02-0132 minLiftedCandace Nelson on Entrepreneurship, Cupcakes, and Her ‘Sweet Success’Join us in this episode as we sit down with the incredible Candace Nelson, founder of Sprinkles Cupcakes, Pizzana, and CN2 Ventures. From her pioneering work in the cupcake industry to her current role on Shark Tank, Candace shares her entrepreneurial journey and insights into the world of venture investing. We discuss:
The origins of Sprinkles Cupcakes and the early days of transforming a startup into a nationwide success. (Plus, the story behind the creation of the first cupcake ATM!)
The qualities that excite Candace about an entrepreneur and the key factors she considers when making investment decisions.
In...2024-02-0138 min
LiftedThe McBride Sisters and Jess Druey on Innovation, Connection, and The Rise of Whiny Baby Wines (Part 2)In the second part of this special two-part episode, we explore empowerment and collaboration with The McBride Sisters and Jess Druey, the dynamic force behind Whiny Baby wines.From the McBride Sisters' She Can Fund, to the viral success of Whiny Baby wines, we dive into how these women are shaping the future of the wine industry. We discuss:
The story behind the creation of Whiny Baby wines and how Jess Druey's idea to create a wine that fostered connection between Gen-Z drinkers became an instant viral sensation
How the McBride Sisters and Jess Druey leverage...2024-01-2537 min
LiftedThe McBride Sisters on Fostering Wine Inclusivity and Creating an Impact (Part 1)Join us in this episode as we uncork the fascinating story of Robin and Andréa McBride, the visionary minds behind the acclaimed McBride Sisters Wine Company. From an unexpected familial reunion to the creation of Black Girl Magic wines, their journey is nothing short of extraordinary. We discuss:
Robin and Andréa's incredible origin story of discovering each other's existence in their mid-twenties and the emotional journey of uniting as sisters after their shared father's passing.
How their experiences and background influenced the unique perspective they bring to winemaking.
Insights into their approach to creating wines that res...2024-01-2537 minLiftedLifted: Introducing Season 2Introducing Season Two! In Season One, "Lifted" delved into the lives of artists who shaped the series "From Scratch." Now, in Season Two, we shift our focus to the heart of our homes – the kitchen. We invite you to join Tembi Locke as she sits down for candid conversations with top chefs, restaurateurs, nutritionists, entrepreneurs, and change-agents in the food equity movement to explore the transformative power of the table. From tales of resilience in the face of adversity to stories of innovation and culinary breakthroughs, this season weaves a rich tapestry of narratives sh...2024-01-2402 min
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Angle on Producers with Carolina GroppaAttica and Tembi Locke - Writers and Co-Creators of the Netflix Hit "From Scratch" Starring Zoe SaldanaSo excited to share my rich and nuanced convo with Attica and Tembi Locke. I discovered this dynamic sister duo after devouring their Netflix limited series, FROM SCRATCH, starring Zoe Saldana. Once my tear ducts could no longer produce any more tears, I immediately had to find out who was behind this beautiful show. Tembi is a New York Times best-selling author, TV producer, actor, and screenwriter. Her memoir, From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home, is a 2019 Reese’s Book Club pick and NYT bestseller. Alongside Hello Sunshine, Tembi and Attica adapted the book...2023-05-161h 12
漂流島讀EP. 8 我愛老闆之補習班徵人、drunk text 地方深櫃、連假記事｜《從零開始》不誇張，在飛機上讀到哭「我不幹了。」基隆女在清明連假時投下震撼彈，向老闆離職，而她的行李甚至都還在馬祖。因此這集要來徵兒美老師（歡迎聯絡，短期亦可），順便讓你知道我有多愛老闆跟馬祖。
連假返台有夠快樂，去了一趟肉慾台南，竟然還在房間喝酒喝到傳訊息給前任他媽跟馬祖地方深櫃！
42:00｜本週島讀《從零開始》
回憶錄，非裔美籍演員Tembi Locke的戀愛、喪偶與療傷故事。先生在婚後罹癌、逝世，「如果你們有孩子，他可能會更有動力活下來吧。」婆婆輕描淡寫，絲毫沒注意到這是Tembi最深的痛。
這是關於失去、關於找回愛，還有在義大利狂吃東西找回快樂與親情修復的超級能量書。認真，捨不得讀完。
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Hosting provided by SoundOn 2023-04-0849 minLiftedEve Rodsky on Finding Your Unicorn SpaceOver the first season of Lifted, I have had the pleasure of talking to the dynamic creators of From Scratch. Through these conversations, I've thought deeply about creativity in general, creativity in my own life, and how creativity can be used to find our way back to ourselves. I thought it might be nice to talk to an expert in this field so that she can unpack and demystify this thing called creativity, and inspire all of us, but particularly caregivers, to use it in times of strife, challenge, and trauma. In this special bonus episode, I...2023-02-1651 minLiftedAttica Locke on Investing in a Future Self, Learning to Trust Her Own Voice, and Her Journey from Screenwriting to Fiction and BackThis might be my most personal conversation to date. In this episode, I sit down with Attica Locke. In case you don't know, she is the author of five books; her latest novel, Heaven, My Home, is the sequel to her Edgar Award-Winning Bluebird, Bluebird, and it is also a New York Times Bestseller. Her novel Pleasantville was a winner of the Harper Lee prize for Legal Ficton, her second book, The Cutting Season, was the winner of the Ernest Gaines Award for Literary Excellence, and Black Water Rising, her debut novel, was nominated for an Edgar Award, an N...2023-01-1949 minLiftedMarguerite Macintyre on Her Journey from Acting to Showrunning, Writing Through and About Trauma, and the Female Friendships That Lift HerAfter working as an actress on and off Broadway, in regional theater, and in TV and film, Marguerite MacIntyre turned her focus to writing, adapting Liz Tigelaar's novel Pretty Tough for Tornante/Hulu. Since then, she has written/produced for genre hits The Originals and Legacies, the limited drama series Containment, and Hulu's Golden Globe nominated comedy, Casual. Most recently she was Co-Executive Producer on limited series From Scratch for Hello Sunshine/Netflix, and Co-Creator/Showrunner with Julie Plec of Vampire Academy for Peacock. We met first in the writer’s room, where I was drawn to Marguerite's keen int...2023-01-1247 minLiftedShannon Baker Davis on The ‘Invisible Job’ of Editing, Imposter Syndrome, and MotherhoodShannon Baker Davis is an award-winning television and film editor. For the first 10 years of her career, she worked on unscripted and reality projects, including Emmy-winning shows like Top Chef and Project Runway. Later, she parlayed her skills into the scripted world, working on acclaimed television shows and films like The Photograph, Impeachment: American Crime Story, Insecure, Grown-ish, The Obituary of Tunde Johnson, and Ava DuVernay’s Queen Sugar. Most recently, she joined the editorial team on From Scratch to bring the series to completion. It was a joy to work with Shannon, and after working together I can sa...2023-01-0540 minLiftedLaura Fox on Finding Art in Unexpected Places, Bringing Emotion to Her Work, and Recreating Sicily on a Los Angeles SoundstageLaura Fox is an Emmy-nominated production designer with over 25 years of experience in film, television, music videos, and commercial work. Her projects include The White Lotus, The Eyes of Tammy Faye, and (500) Days of Summer. I got to see her magnificent work first hand on From Scratch, as she created a beautiful, rich, 360-degree world for Amy and Lino to inhabit. I also came to know her as a truly genuine, deeply creative person with a very large heart. This conversation was my way of better getting to know her - what captivates her, and what inspires her as...2022-12-1536 min
Ebony MusingsR E S E T: Book-to-Film, From scratch by Tembi Locke our Final Thoughtshis episode contains spoilers.
On today’s RESET episode we are recapping Netflix limited series: From Scratch starring Zoe Saldaña and Eugenio Mastrandrea. This romantic drama is based on Tembi Locke’s bestselling memoir with the same name.
From Scratch is a cross-cultural love story that follows Amahle ‘Amy’ Wheeler (played by Zoe Saldaña) an American student studying abroad in Italy, as she meets and falls in love with Lino, a Sicilian chef. Their whirlwind romance faces many unforeseen challenges, including their very different cultural backgrounds; true to real life, it is also infused with lighthearte...2022-12-1411 minLiftedAllegra Jones on Perfectionism, Identity, and Her Deep Personal Connection to the Story of ‘From Scratch’.Allegra Jones is a half Italian, half African-American multidisciplinary artist who lives in Los Angeles. As a multimedia visual artist, Allegra creates art pieces that speak to her interest in psychology, buried histories, Black studies, and her own experience growing up bi-racial in America. As a multi-instrumentalist, Allegra has performed in spaces such as Carnegie Hall, and has experience performing with accomplished musicians such as Rodrigo Amarante. Allegra holds a BFA in Experimental Animation from California Institute of the Arts. She sees animation, filmmaking, and performance as a means to merge her passions for music and visual arts together...2022-12-0836 minLiftedAmanda Riley on Her Path to Costume Design, Taking the Beauty Way, and Making the Decision to Find Solutions in Her WorkAmanda Riley is a costume designer with nearly two decades of experience working on television shows and films of all genres, from sitcoms, to sci-fi, to blockbuster action movies. You’ve seen her work on projects like Supergirl, Westworld, Spider Man: No Way Home, and most recently From Scratch. I had the pleasure of working with Amanda up close, talking with her about texture, color, the way fabric moves, as she interpreted the scenes and characters of From Scratch from the inside out. But also, I talked with her about spiritual journeys, travel, and love. She is a soulful cr...2022-12-0138 min
End WellA Conversation About Love And Loss | Tembi and Attica LockeWhat makes a hit television show? For sisters and co-creators of Netflix's From Scratch, Tembi and Attica Locke, it's all about showing the fullness of human experience and trusting the audience will follow.2022-11-2243 min
3rd & Fairfax: The WGAW PodcastAttica & Tembi LockeHost Aaron Fullerton speaks with From Scratch creators-writers-sisters Attica & Tembi Locke about their Netflix limited series, based on Tembi’s memoir about finding love and home in Sicily.2022-11-1952 minLiftedDanielle Deadwyler on Her 360 Degree Approach to Creativity, Sharing All of Yourself with your Children, and Living a Life of BuoyancyDanielle Deadwyler is a multidisciplinary artist, writer, actor, and filmmaker. As an actor, she is unforgettable in Station 11, Watchmen, Atlanta, and The Harder They Fall. As a filmmaker and producer, Danielle’s work has been screened at the Creative Loafing Atlanta, New Orleans Film Festival, Oxford Film Fest, and more. As a performance artist, her work has been included in the Atlanta Contemporary Museum among others. She is a graduate of Spelman College and holds a masters in American Studies from Columbia University and masters in Creative Writing from Ashland University in Ohio. Danielle stars as Zora in From Scra...2022-11-1743 min
Not Skinny But Not FatFrom Scratch w/ Tembi LockeAfter bawling my eyes out to limited series “From Scratch” on Netflix w/ Zoe Saldana — I had to talk to the author of the book , Tembi Locke! Tembi’s story, which was brought to screen, is a beautiful one of love and loss. Tembi talks about getting her story out on the page and how she got it seen by Reese Witherspoon, plus the true story of how she met Saro (real life Lino), raising their daughter, and how her current partner is dealing with all of this . don't say I didn't warn you about spoilers!! Produced by Dear Me...2022-11-1552 minLiftedSetting the TableHere, we set the table for what’s to come. I see this podcast as an auditory dinner party of sorts. Each week, a new guest will arrive, and we’ll sit around the table for a conversation about the big questions that we all face: what it means to be creative, how to pull ourselves forward even in life’s most unexpected times, where we seek (and find) inspiration, what it looks like to begin again, and how we expand. We’ll explore how being lifted allows us to meet the world more fully, wh...2022-11-1003 minLiftedNzingha Stewart on Creating Visual Intimacy Onscreen, Worshiping a God of ‘Yes, And….’, and Directing From Scratch from ‘Eros’ to ‘Agape’Nzingha Stewart is an NAACP Image Award-nominated director. A graduate of NYU, she started her career in music videos, shooting for artists like Common, Eve, Jay-Z, and 50 Cent, before going on to a successful career as a commercial director. Then transitioned to film and television where her work includes the Emmy-Nominated limited series Inventing Anna, Maid, and Little Fires Everywhere as well as Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal, How to Get Away with Murder, and Netflix’s Tall Girl. She is the producing director and co-executive producer on From Scratch. Nzingha is someone I admire for her vision, sublime creative sens...2022-11-1038 min
Unlocking Us with Brené BrownBrené with Attica Locke and Tembi Locke on Life, Loss, and All Kinds of Love, Part 2 of 2It’s Part 2 of my conversation with Attica and Tembi Locke, writers, showrunners, executive producers, and the creative sister duo behind the Netflix series From Scratch, based on Tembi’s 2019 memoir of the same name, about love, Sicily, and finding home. In Part 1, we talked about the series and their story, and as we jump back into our conversation, we are talking about the success of this show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2022-11-0939 min
Good Things from LemonadaRevisiting How Do I Go On After Losing My Partner? With Tembi LockeTembi Locke was 41 years old when she lost her husband to a long illness, leaving her to parent their young daughter alone. Tembi wrote about her journey rebuilding and reimagining her life in her memoir “From Scratch,” which is now a hit Netflix series starring Zoe Saldaña. But how are you supposed to move on and find meaning when your partner in life is no longer here? This episode's practice is about grieving loss and reflecting on the moments, people, and phases of our lives that shaped us into who we are today. Resour...2022-11-0434 minLiftedTeaserWelcome to Lifted: A multi-season series in which Tembi Locke interviews exceptional female creators, writers, entrepreneurs, artists, and thought leaders about their work, inspirations, and the stumbling blocks that became launch pads for resilience. Stay in Touch: IG: @liftedpod @tembilocke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2022-11-0304 minUnlocking Us with Brené BrownBrené with Attica Locke and Tembi Locke on Life, Loss, and All Kinds of Love, Part 1 of 2I’m talking with Attica and Tembi Locke, writers, showrunners, executive producers, and the creative sister duo behind the Netflix series From Scratch, based on Tembi’s 2019 memoir of the same name, about love, Sicily, and finding home. We started talking about the series and their story, and then we really went everywhere from there — this turned into a full-blown LIFE conversation. Which, if you’ve seen the series, will not surprise you at all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2022-11-021h 02
Moms Don't Have Time to Grieve with Kelsey ChittickFrom Scratch - Healing and Loving AgainTembi Locke knows grief intimately. In this powerful podcast, she shares her story and her healing. Her perspective and her advice is important to hear. Tembi is the New York Times bestselling author of her memoir From Scratch, and an actor, producer, and screenwriter with a passion for connecting with an audience. From Scratch is a Reese’s Book Club pick, an Audie Awards Best Audiobook finalist, and a Goodreads Best Books finalist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-10-3140 min
Changes with Annie MacmanusTembi LockeThis week’s episode is a story of love and how love can change your life. It’s a story about marriage, family, health and grief but at its core is love. Love at all costs. Tembi Locke is an actress and an author and now the co-writer and executive producer behind the new Netflix’s series, ‘From Scratch’, based on Tembi’s beautiful and heartbreaking life story which she wrote about in her New York Times best-selling memoir. ‘From Scratch’ has been adapted and produced by Reece Witherspoon and stars Zoe Salanda. As an actress Tembi has appeared...2022-10-3140 min
Pop Fiction WomenAttica and Tembi Locke & 'From Scratch': Complicated Conversations SeriesOn this episode of Complicated Conversations, we are doubly thrilled to welcome sisters Tembi and Attica Locke about their new Netflix series, From Scratch, which is based on Tembi’s New York Times bestselling memoir of the same name. We didn’t think our hearts could be any more full after watching this beautiful, epic story of love and loss, but discussing it with Tembi and Attica brought us to even higher emotional highs!
We chatted with them about how adapting it for the screen made for a deeper exploration of motherhood and mothering in all its complicated glory; how Tembi...2022-10-2840 min
Hear Me Now PodcastFrom Scratch with Tembi LockeIn 2019, Tembi Locke's book From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home found a place in Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine Book Club and on the New York Times bestseller list. It has now been adapted as an eight-part series on Netflix starring Zoe Salda��a and Eugenio Mastrandrea.Tembi Locke talks with Se��n about the adaptation that she helmed with her sister Attica Locke, about the experience of watching Zoe Salda��a portray a character based on Tembi's life, and about the thickly-woven fabric of family, food, love, serious illness, loss, and grief that's at the heart...2022-10-2756 min
33voicesWhat serves the love?When Tembi Locke was in her twenties she left a letter in a drawer at a coffee shop that read: "I want to live a life of love and companionship." Her heart-expanding memoir and Netflix series, From Scratch, encapsulates its manifestation across three love stories: With her late husband Saro, daughter Zoela, and mother-in-law, Nonna. From Scratch begins with Tembi landing in Italy for a semester abroad, where she’d soon run into Saro on the streets of Florence. The more I reflected on the book, the more its true gift revealed itself. Their family’s jo...2022-10-2746 min
Mother's Quest PodcastThrowback Thursday: Space, Grace & Love Planted Across Generations with Tembi LockeIn honor of Mother’s Quest turning 5, all season we’ve been sharing Throwback Thursday episodes from the archives. I’ve been excitedly anticipating resharing this episode with you with actress, author of the memoir From Scratch, and now co-creator and executive producer of the Netflix series by the same name, Tembi Locke. Since the limited series release just a few days ago, From Scratch has already climbed to the Top Ten in 74 countries and has captured the hearts of so many. Throughout my day today, I’ve been alternating between watching the show and relistening to my episo...2022-10-2754 minEbony MusingsRESET: From Scratch by Tembi Locke Netflix limited seriesOn today’s RESET we are discussing the first episode of the Netflix limited series: From Scratch starring Zoe Saldaña and Eugenio Mastrandrea. This romantic drama is based on Tembi Locke's bestselling memoir with the same name.
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At the Podium with Patrick HueyAttica Locke: Love and Nonviolence are the Sustaining Principles of Life. Period.Send us a textThe World is Filled with LightningIn 2019, The New York Times asked Attica Locke what moved her most in a work of literature. Attica’s response came back with one word: Wisdom. The New York Times rightly knew who to go to for this question. Attica is a five-time published, New York Times bestselling author. If you’ve yet to read one of her crime and suspense filled novels but have watched an episode of Empire or Little Fires Everywhere (or her upcoming Netflix Limited Television Series From Scratch prod...2022-10-2548 min