In 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? 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 to start growing your own food? Sign up for our email list to receive a FREE at-home beginner container growing checklist. Want to learn more about our today's guest? Get more information on the Gardening and Beats on their website. Check out the Gardening and Beats on Instagram. Want to get the word out about the podcast? Leave a Rating and Review. Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/afrobeets/message

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.  Rate,  Review and Share Like this show? Please leave a review on iTunes and share this episode. Also leave your social media handle in the review so we can shout you out. (Download Episode Here) (Subscribe in Apple Podcast) (Subscribe in Spotify) (Subscribe in Anchor) (Subscribe in Cast Box). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/afrobeets/message

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.  In this Episode, We Discuss 02:25 - The Journey of a OG Vegan 05:45 - Navigating the Food Deserts of LA 10:30 - Preparing for the End of the World 22:12 - Limiting food waste thru preservation 26:48 - The power of a front Yard Garden Rate,  Review and Share Like this show? Please leave a review and share this episode. Also leave your social media handle in the review so we can shout you out. Resources for the Episode No Animal Grill Marques Twitter  YouTube - Fermenting (Download Episode Here) (Subscribe in Apple Podcast) (Subscribe in Spotify) (Subscribe in Anchor) (Subscribe in Cast Box). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/afrobeets/message

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! In this Episode, We Discuss 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 31:20 - How to take advantage of your alter ego in everyday life 38:15 - Tips to have success in the gym Rate,  Review and Share Like this show? Please leave a review and share this episode. Also, leave your social media handle in the review so we can shout you out. Resources for the Episode FuFu Don Soiree Instagram Party of Won Instagram (Download Episode Here) (Subscribe in Apple Podcast) (Subscribe in Spotify) (Subscribe in Anchor) (Subscribe in Cast Box). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/afrobeets/message

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.  In this Episode, We Discuss 02:45 - The Origins of Vegan Batch 08:00 - Not Looking like the Ideal Vegan 15:00 - Black Vegans claiming their Space 21:04 - Balling on a budget with a plant-based diet 31:25 - Advice on how to maintain a business partnership Rate, Review and Share Like this show? Please leave a review and share this episode on iTunes. Also, leave your social media handle in the review so we can shout you out. Resources for the Episode Vegan Batch on YouTube  Cosmic Cookies ATL  Sweet Soul Vegetarian Listen to this episode on you favorite streaming service (Download Episode Here) (Subscribe in Apple Podcast) (Subscribe in Spotify) (Subscribe in Anchor) (Subscribe in Cast Box). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/afrobeets/message

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 Rate, Review and Share Like this show? Please leave a review and share this episode. Also, leave your social media handle in the review so we can shout you out. Resources for the Episode 25:17 Highlife Music 25:21 Music Suggestions: Fela Kuti, Kofi Stone 26:45 Music Video Appearance  30:30 Chaka Bars (Download Episode Here) (Subscribe in Apple Podcast) (Subscribe in Spotify) (Subscribe in Anchor) (Subscribe in Cast Box). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/afrobeets/message

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! In this Episode, We Discuss 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 of Feminist 33:07  Race relations in the UK vs US 37:35  Rapid Fire Questions Rate, Review and Share Like this show? Please leave a  review  and share this episode. Also leave your social media handle in the review so we can shout you out. Resources for the Episode 30:50 Jamaican Poet Mutabaruka 31:29  Rich Dad Poor Dad 32:32 Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People about Race (Download Episode Here) (Subscribe in Apple Podcast) (Subscribe in Spotify) (Subscribe in Anchor) (Subscribe in Cast Box). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/afrobeets/message

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.  In this Episode, We Discuss 02:50 - The Origins of Kid and Fro 10:20 -  The Afro-Diaspora Struggle 12:58 -  The Misogyny of the Black Panther Party 15:45 -  Growing up in a Nigerian Household 19:12 -   Self-Care as a Entrepreneur and Person of Color 25:05 - The Meaning of Afro-Veganism 34:15  - The Art Behind African Heritage  40:00 - Finding Independence and Dealing with Homelessness 47:30 - Rapid Fire Questions Rate,  Review and Share Like this show? Please leave a review and share this episode. Also leave your social media handle in the review so we can shout you out. Resources for the Episode Dope People to Check Out: Toni Morrison, Angela Davis, Janelle Monae, Jame Baldwin, Dr. Sebi, Dick Gregory, Rico Nasty, Bri Steves  Books mentioned: Seize the Time , Medical Apartheid, Afro Vegan One of Kid and Fro's First Viral Pic The Health and Psyche of the Negro American Vegan Soul Food - Pintrest Board  The Green Belt Movement  Revenge of the Dreamers III (Download Episode Here) (Subscribe in Apple Podcast) (Subscribe in Spotify) (Subscribe in Anchor) (Subscribe in Cast Box). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/afrobeets/message

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. Rate,  Review and Share Like this show? Please leave a review on iTunes and share this episode. Also leave your social media handle in the review so we can shout you out. (Download Episode Here) (Subscribe in Apple Podcast) (Subscribe in Spotify) (Subscribe in Anchor) (Subscribe in Cast Box). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/afrobeets/message

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.  Rate,  Review and Share Like this show? Please leave a review on iTunes and share this episode. Also leave your social media handle in the review so we can shout you out. (Download Episode Here) (Subscribe in Apple Podcast) (Subscribe in Spotify) (Subscribe in Anchor) (Subscribe in Cast Box). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/afrobeets/message

If 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.  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 to start growing your own food? Sign up for our email list to receive a FREE at-home beginner container growing checklist. Want to learn more about the history of watermelon? Check out this amazing article: On eating watermelon in front of white people: “I’m not as free as I thought” Want to get the word out about the podcast? Leave a Rating and Review. Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/afrobeets/message

Friends 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. 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 to start growing your own food? Sign up for our email list to receive a FREE at-home beginner container growing checklist. Want to learn more about working with the Washington Youth Garden? Check out our School Garden Support Educator Position and Youth Programs Educator Position at www.fona.org/jobs/ Want to get the word out about the podcast? Leave a Rating and Review. Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/afrobeets/message

It 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 peanut butter. By why is this a thing? Where did this myth come from? And why is it wrong? It's bothering the hell out of me to be honest, so lets get into it... 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 to start growing your own food? Sign up for our email list to receive a FREE at-home beginner container growing checklist. Want to learn more about Apple Podcast's Black History Month Spotlight? Get more information and find us on the Apple Podcast app. Want to get the word out about the podcast? Leave a Rating and Review. Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/afrobeets/message

THIS 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. 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 to start growing your own food? Sign up for our email list to receive a FREE at-home beginner container growing checklist. Want to learn more about Apple Podcast's Black History Month Spotlight? Get more information and find us on the Apple Podcast app. Want to get the word out about the podcast? Leave a Rating and Review. Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/afrobeets/message

Once 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! 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 to start growing your own food? Sign up for our email list to receive a FREE at-home beginner container growing checklist. Want to learn more about Apple Podcast's Black History Month Spotlight? Get more information and find us on the Apple Podcast app. Want to get the word out about the podcast? Leave a Rating and Review. Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/afrobeets/message

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 behind the consumption of soy.  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 to start growing your own food? Sign up for our email list to receive a FREE at-home beginner container growing checklist. Want to learn more about our today's guest? Get more information on Dr. Monique on their website. Check out the Dr. Monique on Instagram. Want to get the word out about the podcast? Leave a Rating and Review. Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/afrobeets/message

When 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. 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 to start growing your own food? Sign up for our email list to receive a FREE at-home beginner container growing checklist. Want to learn more about our today's guest? Get more information on Smokeyrgreens on their website. Check out the Smokeyrgreens on Instagram. Want to get the word out about the podcast? Leave a Rating and Review. Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/afrobeets/message

In 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.  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 to start growing your own food? Sign up for our email list to receive a FREE at-home beginner container growing checklist. Want to learn more about our today's guest? Get more information on Smokeyrgreens on their website. Check out the Smokeyrgreens on Instagram. Want to get the word out about the podcast? Leave a Rating and Review. Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/afrobeets/message

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.  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 to start growing your own food? Sign up for our email list to receive a FREE at-home beginner container growing checklist. Want to learn more about our today's guest? Get more information on Smokeyrgreens on their website. Check out the Smokeyrgreens on Instagram. Want to get the word out about the podcast? Leave a Rating and Review. Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/afrobeets/message

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. 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 to start growing your own food? Sign up for our email list to receive a FREE at-home beginner container growing checklist. Want to learn more about our today's guest? Get more information on Smokeyrgreens on their website. Check out the Smokeyrgreens on Instagram. Want to get the word out about the podcast? Leave a Rating and Review. Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/afrobeets/message