Latest Bipoc growers Podcast Episodes
#154: Sowing Seeds with Farmer Monica Newman
Edible Activist Podcast - May 17, 2024 02:35 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 98 ratingsJoin us for an inspiring conversation with farmer and Navy veteran Monica Newman as we explore her remarkable journey from archaeological technician to seed company founder. Discover how her quest to reconnect with her ancestry led her to forge a deep bond with the land and start a company dedica...
#153: Homegrown Delights with Plots & Pans
Edible Activist Podcast - May 13, 2024 22:28 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 98 ratingsJoin us on our podcast as we catch up with Dominique Charles of Plots & Pans and dive into her latest adventures. We fondly reminisce about her Louisiana upbringing, sharing cherished memories of bonding over tractor rides with her grandad. Dominique generously imparts valuable gardening advice t...
#152: Advocating for DC's Food & Health Future
Edible Activist Podcast - May 02, 2024 16:40 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 98 ratingsJoin us for an in-depth conversation with returning guest LaMonika Jones of DC Hunger Solutions, as we celebrate the victories in DC's battle against hunger with initiatives like Hear the Crunch and Give Snap a Raise. Explore the challenges facing the DC food and health system in the FY25 budget,...
#151: Exclusive Live Podcast: HOMEGROWN with Byrd's Nest Box
Edible Activist Podcast - April 06, 2024 20:50 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 98 ratingsDuring this exclusive episode of The Edible Activist Live Podcast event, we opened our studio doors to welcome guests into a vibrant, in-person dialogue celebrating HOMEGROWN – paying tribute to the black women growers, farmers, and food activists who shape our communities. We had the privilege o...
#150: Beauty Blooms Farm with Nia Nyamweya
Edible Activist Podcast - March 22, 2024 16:26 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 98 ratingsBeauty Blooms Farm https://www.beautyblooms.org/
#149: From Roots to Market: Nourishing Community with Ashley Drakeford
Edible Activist Podcast - February 25, 2024 14:02 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 98 ratingsJoin us for an enlightening discussion with Ashley Drakeford, the visionary behind Capital Market in Capital Heights, MD. With roots spanning six generations in Prince George's County, Ashley's profound commitment to community and social impact shines through her work. Discover how her family his...
#148: Cuzzin' Talk: Sean's Veggie Garden
Edible Activist Podcast - January 22, 2024 00:38 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 98 ratingsEdible Activist launches its exciting 2024 season with a dope episode featuring Maryland native, Sean's Veggie Garden! Sean, a passionate grower and pepper master, is renowned as the ultimate watermelon connoisseur. Join us as hosts Melissa and Falani explore Sean's journey into the world of food...
#147: Plate to Passion: JuJu Harris on Culinary Education & Well-being
Edible Activist Podcast - December 17, 2023 20:52 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 98 ratingsY Cooking Class information here.
#146: Breaking Bread: LaMonika Jones Unveils the Blueprint for Hunger Eradication in DC
Edible Activist Podcast - November 19, 2023 20:57 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 98 ratingsJoin us for this episode as we welcome LaMonika Jones as the new director at DC Hunger Solutions. LaMonika shares her journey combating hunger in Washington, D.C., stressing the importance of avoiding silos in food and advocating for a comprehensive system approach. Our conversation explores the ...
#145: The People's Market
Edible Activist Podcast - October 13, 2023 01:12 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 98 ratingsStep into the world of "The People's Market" with us in this episode! Meet the visionary founder, Brandon Starkes, who is reshaping the game with a subscription-based food delivery service sourcing from local black farms and artisans in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Join us for a lively conversat...
#144: Cuzzin' Talk: Food Justice, A Social Movement
Edible Activist Podcast - July 10, 2023 00:13 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 98 ratingsXavier's Top Recommended Reads for Black Food Organizers and Advocates: Black Rice by Judith A. Carney Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler In the Shadow of Slavery: Africa's Botanical Legacy in the Atlantic World by Judith A. Carney & Richard Nicholas Rosomoff Healing Wisdom of A...
#143: Woman from the Well
Edible Activist Podcast - June 12, 2023 12:14 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 98 ratingsIn this episode, Tennessee native, Jarren Hill-Lockridge, also known as the "Woman from the Well '' shares her story and commitment to the Great Ward 8 in Southeast Washington, DC to prioritize health and wellness for the residents. As an advocate for her community, Jarren serves on the Ward 8 He...
#142: Protecting Her Family's Farmland from Loss
Edible Activist Podcast - April 23, 2023 13:40 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 98 ratingsSweet July, featuring Brittney Bell Surrat: https://sweetjuly.com/editorial/to-save-her-familys-land-this-communications-professional-became-a-farmer/
#141: Cuzzin' Talk Part III - Growing Together
Edible Activist Podcast - March 24, 2023 01:23 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 98 ratingsWe are celebrating Women's History month with another episode of Cuzzin' Talk featuring a special guest and the original cousin - Chrissy Sheffey of Charismatic Creations. In this episode we celebrate the accomplishments of one another as creative-preneurs and growing together to make an impact o...
#141: Cuzzin' Talk: Growing Together
Edible Activist Podcast - March 24, 2023 01:23 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 98 ratingsWe are celebrating Women's History month with another episode of Cuzzin' Talk featuring a special guest and the original cousin - Chrissy Sheffey of Charismatic Creations. In this episode we celebrate the accomplishments of one another as creative-preneurs and growing together to make an impact o...
#140: Cuzzin' Talk Part II - Nobody Wins When the Family Feuds...Over Land
Edible Activist Podcast - January 31, 2023 01:47 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 98 ratingsRemember Jay-Z's line "nobody wins when the family feuds" in the acclaimed 4:44 album? Well, when family fights over land it can get downright ugly! The cuzzin's Melissa L. Jones and Falani Spivey of Byrd's Nest Box dive right on in and open up about their personal challenges in attempting to acq...
#140: Cuzzin' Talk: Nobody Wins When the Family Feuds...Over Land
Edible Activist Podcast - January 31, 2023 01:47 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 98 ratingsRemember Jay-Z's line "nobody wins when the family feuds" in the acclaimed 4:44 album? Well, when family fights over land it can get downright ugly! The cuzzin's Melissa L. Jones and Falani Spivey of Byrd's Nest Box dive right on in and open up about their personal challenges in attempting to acq...
#139: Cuzzin' Talk Part I - New Series
Edible Activist Podcast - December 13, 2022 18:22 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 98 ratingsMelissa L. Jones of the Edible Activist Podcast and Founder, Falani Spivey of Byrd's Nest Box kick off a series of new episodes called Cuzzin' Talk. Both having come from large families who hail from the South, the two always call each other cuzzin' jokingly and swap family stories. Listeners can...
#139: Cuzzin' Talk: New Series
Edible Activist Podcast - December 13, 2022 18:22 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 98 ratingsMelissa L. Jones of the Edible Activist Podcast and Founder, Falani Spivey of Byrd's Nest Box kick off a series of new episodes called Cuzzin' Talk. Both having come from large families who hail from the South, the two always call each other cuzzin' jokingly and swap family stories. Listeners can...
#138: Flowers by Alexes: A Story of Legacy and Reclamation
Edible Activist Podcast - November 18, 2022 04:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 98 ratingsAlexes Haggins, the Owner of Flowers by Alexes, spent a significant part of her childhood working at her dad's floral business on Upshur Street in Northwest, Washington, DC. The Washingtonian remembers being planted at the shop, surrounded by an abundance of flowers, wishing she was playing outsi...
#137: Exclusive: I Got Interviewed by Afro Beets!
Edible Activist Podcast - November 08, 2022 01:17 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 98 ratingsMelissa sits down in an exclusive interview with Chris Riddick of Afro Beets - the first time Melissa is ever interviewed by a media platform (and a black one at that)! In this episode Chris taps into her origin story, unearths her Mississippi roots and childhood, talks challenges of being a crea...
#136: Queenz Cut Flower Farm with Shanice Fleming
Edible Activist Podcast - October 25, 2022 01:27 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 98 ratingsIn this episode we talk with Shanice Fleming, founder of Queenz Cut Flower Farm based in Troy, NY to discuss her floral business. She details her ten-year experience working as a chef, talks about resources needed to scale her business, and educates us on the flower business. To watch the live e...
#135: Corner Water with Ronnie Webb
Edible Activist Podcast - October 25, 2022 01:23 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 98 ratingsIn this episode we catch up with Ronnie Webb, Founder of The Green Scheme (@thegreenscheme), on his team's latest project: Corner Water! They are on a mission to provide premium natural alkaline water to communities who don’t have equitable access and help youth learn the core pillars to social e...
#134: Foraging While Black & Agroforestry with Ruth Tyson
Edible Activist Podcast - October 06, 2022 02:20 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 98 ratingsForaging while black, wild energy and agroforestry? You will hear it all here as Prince George's County native and naturalist-at-heart, Ruth Tyson, details her foraging experience in this episode and how she began the journey. Ruth also educates listeners on agroforestry and the various types, in...
#133: Nutrition, Growing Food & Healing
Edible Activist Podcast - September 28, 2022 19:10 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 98 ratingsRey Vanderpool is a registered dietitian nutritionist and owner of Insight Nutrition where they use an Integrative and Functional Nutrition (IFN) approach to nutrition counseling and therapy. In this episode, Rey kicks off the show sharing their health story that led to a field of study in nutrit...
#132: Building a Dreamy Detroit Garden Community
Edible Activist Podcast - September 21, 2022 03:40 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 98 ratingsA dreamy garden in Detroit? Ask Marilyn who is the creator of Griffin Gardens - a three lot garden oasis that started as a blank slate and gift from her dad. In the last year, Marilyn has cultivated a beautiful green space filled with florals, pollinators, vegetables, and most importantly, commun...
#131: NYC Activist Transforming How Cities Buy Food
Edible Activist Podcast - September 21, 2022 03:36 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 98 ratingsCities can transform how we improve our food system and Ribka Getachew, Director of the NY Good Food Purchasing Program (GFPP) Campaign, joined our show to share just how! Ribka is a long-time organizer and food justice advocate who has been leading this campaign in New York City that serves as a...
#130: Changing Lives: Gardening & Beats with Kimani Anku
Edible Activist Podcast - August 28, 2022 17:43 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 98 ratingsGardening & Beats founder, Kimani Anku, shares the origins of his gardening journey and how being in the green space saved his life, from health to mental challenges. The Webby Awards recipient is championing food activism work in his Prince George's County community and globally by working with ...
#129: Black-Owned Farm Launches Hands-On Training Cohort in DC
Edible Activist Podcast - August 10, 2022 02:17 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 98 ratingsIn this episode, the People's Farmer, Gail Taylor of Three Part Harmony Farm shares details about their inaugural farmer trainee program in partnership with JustTransition Power Force. Barriers to farming for black people have existed for many decades and Three Part Harmony is taking action by of...
#128: 3 Tips To Survive the Summer Heat While Gardening
Edible Activist Podcast - August 10, 2022 02:13 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 98 ratingsDominque Charles of Plots & Pans joins us to share tips on how to protect yourself in the garden, along with your delicious garden beds, during the summer heat! To watch the live episode, subscribe to Food Talks N Color on YouTube! Like, comment and share:)
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