The Afro Beets Podcast

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. 

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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.

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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...

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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.

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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!

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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. 

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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.

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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. 

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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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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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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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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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In 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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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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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?

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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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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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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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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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This 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.

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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 roots, especially for our future farmers, and youth.

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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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In 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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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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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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The 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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In 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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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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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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In 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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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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In 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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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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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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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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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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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!

In this Episode, We Discussed

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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Happy 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.

In this Episode, We Discussed

• 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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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!

In this Episode, We Discuss

• 07:15 - The Art in Cultivating the Land
• 11:53 - Tiny House Living
• 17:59 - Navigating a Garden Wherever You Go
• 20:00 - Living a Minimalist Life
• 00:00 - How a Friendly Gesture Turned Into a Forest of Collard Trees
  

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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
  

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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
  

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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
  

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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

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