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“Bee There. Do That.”Bees at the Ancestral TableFinally!!South Africa’s dropped to its lowest lockdown level during the global Covid pandemic. Everything and everyone’s in bloom… Amazing to consider what we’ve weathered during the Winter months while in hibernation. What’s been taken away from us, has sprouted again, like the trees, flowers, seeds and bees, we’re baaaaack! That’s one perspective at least. And there are many many more…. In this, our 2nd season finale - this episode of "Bee There Do That", offers you a bit of insight, optimism and regeneration from the land, hearts, minds a...2020-12-1036 min
“Bee There. Do That.”Creating Better Futures. Made in Zimbabwe with love; Mawuyu, Ice Cream & Wine.Leaving home always feels good, when you know you’re going to return. But what about those of us, who don’t? In this episode, I chat with three Zimbabweans who’ve left home, returning with ancestral lineage gifts of cradle to gravel worldwide favourites; Ice Cream, Wine, good Health and Wellness. Come. Catch a buzz with me chatting with @TapiTapi Gourmand, Tapiwa Guzha, Cordialis Chipo Msora-Kasago @AfricanPotNutrition and @Tinashe Nyamudoka of @KumushaWinesThis episode is dedicated to @CreatingBetterFutures. Please support our donation drive to help feed vulnerable children, in Zimbabwe. Please donate as little or as much as...2020-08-2147 min
“Bee There. Do That.”White is Right, when it comes to Kenyan Coffee & Barista ProsLike you, I’ve grown tired and out of patience while waiting for this Covid 19 drama to die down. And yet here on the Continent, we’re told, most countries haven’t even yet seen the peak rise in cases. Well I don’t know about you, but I’m tired! In need of coffee to make the most basic of decisions on a daily basis. Yeah, usually only one.Continental coffee. East African coffee. Kenyan to be precise. "Now, when you start talking about the history of coffee in this country, before pre indepen...2020-07-2830 min
“Bee There. Do That.”The Blacker the Banana. The Sweeter the Mash!, with Chef Coco, Cherae Robinson and Portia MbauStill locked-down here on the Continent (and recording from my home office, not usual recording studio), due to Covid-19; Banana bread baking has truly gone viral!!! From Tiktok challenges, thanks to original sound from @Makayladid, to gymnast-nurses strutting and kicking and getting our "attention", everybody needs a sweet snack! Banana bread! But what of the humble Plantain? Blacker and sweeter and considered an African jewel. But is it though?This episode features, Restauraters Portia Mbau of @TheAfricaCafe, and Author of the new Cookbook, The Africa Cookbook alongside, Chef Coco (Fathi Reinharz) of @EpicureRestaurant, in Sand...2020-05-2538 min
“Bee There. Do That.”Bunny Chow? What, who, how and now? Our need for Cooperative Food System change.**First Things First ** - This Quarantine life, is a bugger to Audio Recording. This episode sounds just like it really happened; Outside of the comfort of my normal recording studio; Origin Audio. You'll surely hear the difference, but will love the outcome nonetheless. Thanks for listening. - Yolanda.******Some folks would have us believe cooperative food networks, independently organised and sustained community food distribution systems and circular economies around food, will only come as a result of a post-COVID 19 world. Well, this episode will surely put that notion to test! What...2020-04-3043 min
“Bee There. Do That.”Food Waste & Social Impact - A Whale of a Tale. Gefilte & Fish Curry for the Nation.According to the WWF SA, In South Africa one third of all food produced, a total of 10 million tonnes of edible food is wasted every year. Ms. Pavitry Pillay, says it was her Grandmother's human rights lineage and DNA which has powered her interest in saving our seas and making an impact, as she once did."...lots of people don't realise there were two trials.... And my Grandmother --She was actually around during the time when Mahatma Ghandi was in South Africa. She was regarded as his adopted daughter..." - Pavitry Pillay, Environmental Behaviour Change Lead, World W...2020-02-2023 min
“Bee There. Do That.”SEASON 2 - Back to the Future; Food. Race. ImpactWelcome baaaaack!!!!! Thanks for your thoughtful listening, interest, comments, shares and all the buzzzz! We're excited to share a bit of a recap, some insight and future plans with you for this upcoming season. It's a quickie, so don't worry about those brownies burning. It's all good. You've got time to catch a buzz with us and get right back to it. We've got another new episode for you, coming right up; next week! So, stay tuned! Keep listening. Subscribe 'n Share. And follow us @beetheredothat on Instagram. Oh! and if you like our music; Playlists...2020-02-1307 min
“Bee There. Do That.”Destination Impact Hope! Voluntourism and Tasting change in Africa with Chandell Stone and Marlon Parker.Voluntourism and Social Impact often go hand in hand, on the Continent. But too often, the good news isn’t shared. Well, in this episode, I chat with Destination Impact Founder, Chandell Stone and RLabs Founder, Marlon Parker. A “reach one, teach one” sharing about hope, aspiration and success from Kenya down to Cape Town. Don’t miss this episode. It’ll make you smile and leave you, hungry for more. @DestinationImpact@RlabsZA@BeeThereDoThat 🐝Like us & find us everywhere! Like the music? Follow our episode soundtrack here - https://open.spotify.com/user/gimm...2019-11-2628 min
“Bee There. Do That.”Part 2 - "An Empty Plate, Social Justice & Ancient Grains"In this episode, we continue to examine the foresight of South Africa's political legend and initiator of the Black Consciousness movement, Stephen Bantu Biko, with focus on food sovereignty and security in South Africa. Who gets to eat. What we eat and how it's sold to us, is a staple in today's diet and discussions around stimulating micro-economies and social entrepreneurship. Featuring, "Eat Ting" Author, @MphoTshukudu_rd and Social Entrepreneur, @JoshinRaghubar of Explore Sideways, discussing the social value of "social trust", along with a bit of Afrikaans funny business with rusks, this episode covers lots of ground; se...2019-09-2728 min
“Bee There. Do That.”An Empty Plate, Social Justice & Ancient Grains"Food is the foundation of Social Justice. That's why the right to food is enshrined in the constitution." - Dr. Tracy Ledger, Author, An Empty Plate"You have text, where we read Shaka Zulu's mother was saying people shouldn't be given sorghum, because if you give them sorghum they're going to be very happy..." - Nutritionist, Mpho Tshukudu, Author, Eat Ting"...for a while, food wasn't really part of our work. It was around urban governance, it was around energy, water, climate change...but the African Centre for Cities did some work and found very hi...2019-07-2520 min
“Bee There. Do That.”White. Black or Red? Wine and cultural tourism’s Social Impact in South Africa with Nomhle Zondani and Iain HarrisSocial Entrepreneur, Iain Harris from Coffee Beans Routes @0neiain and Cultural Tourism operator and Wine Distributor, Nomhle Zondani from @TheWineShaq, chat about all things, wine, land rights, food security, travel and tourism in South Africa.Come! Catch a buzz with me and listen to this special vintage issue featuring sweet wine, sour grapes and a bit of performance poetry from “Ghetto Poet”, Jethro Louw. This one is kwaaaaai! Listen. Enjoy. Subscribe. Share'n review.....Follow us @beetheredothat @TheWineShaq and @OneIain on Instagram.https://coffeebeansroutes.com/colour-of-wine-safari/http://www.lithaflora.com/podcast/2019-06-1822 min
“Bee There. Do That.”Zola Nene and Zayaan Khan on Corn Flakes, Ummbile and Ancient FuturesIt may be 25 years later, but the deep DNA of racism and social injustice still lingers in the foods we eat, who gets to claim them as their own and our understanding of ourselves through what we eat. Television personality, Author and Chef Zola Nene and Food Anthropologist and Social Justice activist, Zayaan Khan share stories of freedom, self-determined rights to eat what we want in our ode to the promise offered by Nelson Mandela’s becoming south Africa’s first Democratically elected President. Listen. Enjoy. Subscribe.Follow us @beetheredothat @byzayaankhan and @zolanene on InstagramS...2019-05-0420 min
“Bee There. Do That.”Tunde Wey's Fela-sophy, Fish & Okra...Nigerian transplant, Tunde Wey is a chef, writer and cultural activist, using food, race and social stratification in urban environments as a lens to connect to his adopted home in America and reconnect to a deep appreciation for his homeland. If you like fried fish and okra, you're gonna love this one. With a little Fela Kuti thrown in to spice things up! Listen. Enjoy. Subscribe😉For more info. Folllow us - @beetheredothat@lithaflora@ybuzz@fromlagosSupport the show2019-04-1421 min
“Bee There. Do That.”Bee There. Do That. Series Trailer"Food. Race & Social Impact in Africa.... So, anywhere you want to go in the conversation from there, or a self-reflection that like the hivemind of a bee colony, will reflect each of our experiences in the other, that's where I want to go. " - Host, Yolanda Busbee MethvinWelcome to "Bee There. Do That.", with Yolanda Busbee as our host.We share everyday African stories about the future of Food, Race and Social Impact. While, our series isn't a " travelpod", it is aimed at listeners who've travelled to the Continent, who plan to do...2019-04-1102 min