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Episode 14: Not Hot Takes Vol. 2 Jul 12, 2021

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In this "Not Hot Take" episode, KJ discusses the NCAA's stance on Name, Image, and Likeness and how that can lead to Anela getting a bag! Anela also gives you her hot takes on new social media marketing trends.

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Follow KJ on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/blackfoodfridays/, Twitter https://twitter.com/blkfoodfridays, and BlackFoodFridays.com.

For episodes with captions, this podcast has also been uploaded to YouTube with auto-generated captions. Find those episodes here: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCDO00-72tabqfuAeaKpJTuQ

Episode 13: More Than Food Jul 05, 2021

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KJ and Anela are food influencers, yes. But they are also people who have varied interests in a variety of topics. In this episode, they discuss their desire to showcase more of themselves online and whether their followers would come along for the ride.

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Follow Anela on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/feedthemalik/, TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@feedthemalik, Twitter https://twitter.com/feed_the_malik, and check out FeedTheMalik.com.

Follow KJ on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/blackfoodfridays/, Twitter https://twitter.com/blkfoodfridays, and BlackFoodFridays.com.

For episodes with captions, this podcast has also been uploaded to YouTube with auto-generated captions. Find those episodes here: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCDO00-72tabqfuAeaKpJTuQ

Episode 12: Labor Shortage Jun 28, 2021

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In this episode sponsored by Flipboard, Anela and KJ tackle one of the most talked-about issues in the current food and beverage space -- the labor shortage. Hear from a variety of food industry folks about their perspective on the shortage, or what Anela prefers to call the great realignment, throughout the episode. And be sure to check out this curated collection on Flipboard for a deeper look at this topic and how labor issues are changing the industry: https://flipboard.com/@feedthemalik/labor-shortage-great-realignment-jcadkvmaakls4d6a | You can sign for Flipboard for free in any of the app stores or if you sign up on the web at flipboard.com/@feedthemalik.

Remember to subscribe, leave us a rating, comment, and share this episode with all of your foodie friends!

Follow Anela on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/feedthemalik/, TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@feedthemalik, Twitter https://twitter.com/feed_the_malik, and check out FeedTheMalik.com.

Follow KJ on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/blackfoodfridays/, Twitter https://twitter.com/blkfoodfridays, and BlackFoodFridays.com.

For episodes with captions, this podcast has also been uploaded to YouTube with auto-generated captions. Find those episodes here: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCDO00-72tabqfuAeaKpJTuQ

Episode 11: DC Episode part 1 Jun 21, 2021

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Hear from dynamic DC area chefs/restaurateurs on this locally-focused episode. Guests include Rock Harper, Rob Rubba, and Danny Lee.

Restaurants mentioned this episode:

Queen Mother’s: https://www.queenmothercooks.com/

Oyster Oyster: https://www.oysteroysterdc.com/

Chiko: https://www.chikodc.com/

Mandu: https://www.mandudc.com/

Anju: https://www.anjurestaurant.com/

Remember to subscribe, leave us a rating, comment, and share this episode with all of your foodie friends!

Follow Anela on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/feedthemalik/, TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@feedthemalik, Twitter https://twitter.com/feed_the_malik, and check out FeedTheMalik.com.

Follow KJ on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/blackfoodfridays/, Twitter https://twitter.com/blkfoodfridays, and BlackFoodFridays.com.

For episodes with captions, this podcast has also been uploaded to YouTube with auto-generated captions. Find those episodes here: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCDO00-72tabqfuAeaKpJTuQ

Juneteenth Special: For Us By Us Jun 19, 2021

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On this Juneteenth episode, hear from some amazing Black foodies! Catch Sense & Edibility, Dom N The City, Flights and Foods, and Dubbs Grubbs chatting about topics ranging from misbehavior in the influencer space to what they wish their audiences knew and more.

Find them on social:

Dubbs Grubbs - https://www.instagram.com/dubbsgrubs/

Sense & Edibility - https://www.instagram.com/senseandedibility/

Dom N The City - https://www.instagram.com/domnthecity/

Flights and Foods - https://www.instagram.com/flightsandfoods/

Remember to subscribe, leave us a rating, comment, and share this episode with all of your foodie friends!

Follow Anela on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/feedthemalik/, TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@feedthemalik, Twitter https://twitter.com/feed_the_malik, and check out FeedTheMalik.com.

Follow KJ on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/blackfoodfridays/, Twitter https://twitter.com/blkfoodfridays, and BlackFoodFridays.com.

For episodes with captions, this podcast has also been uploaded to YouTube with auto-generated captions. Find those episodes here: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCDO00-72tabqfuAeaKpJTuQ

Episode 9: Not Hot Takes Vol. 1 Jun 14, 2021

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In this episode, KJ and Anela give some random praise to people, places, and things that have brought them joy over the last few weeks. They also warn that, with COVID restrictions tapering off, beware of talking recklessly on the internet because you might have to answer for that Tweet in these streets!

Remember to subscribe, leave us a rating, comment, and share this episode with all of your foodie friends!

Follow Anela on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/feedthemalik/, TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@feedthemalik, Twitter https://twitter.com/feed_the_malik, and check out FeedTheMalik.com.

Follow KJ on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/blackfoodfridays/, Twitter https://twitter.com/blkfoodfridays, and BlackFoodFridays.com.

For episodes with captions, this podcast has also been uploaded to YouTube with auto-generated captions. Find those episodes here: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCDO00-72tabqfuAeaKpJTuQ

Episode 8: Not Rooting For Everybody Black? Jun 07, 2021

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KJ and Anela explore what it means to be Black creatives who not only feel the pressure to "root for everybody Black," but also seek out spaces where nuanced commentaries and critiques are welcomed.

Remember to subscribe, leave us a rating, comment, and share this episode with all of your foodie friends!

Follow Anela on Instagram at https://Instagram.com/FeedTheMalik and check out FeedTheMalik.com.

Also follow KJ on Instagram at https://Instagram.com/BlackFoodFridays and at BlackFoodFridays.com.

For episodes with captions, this podcast has also been uploaded to YouTube with auto-generated captions. Find those episodes here: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCDO00-72tabqfuAeaKpJTuQ

Episode 7: Tackling Community Questions with Ahmed Zuhairy May 31, 2021

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After numerous requests, we finally hear from Anela's husband Ahmed, who typically works behind the scenes helping with Feed The Malik occasionally. Ahmed tackles questions from the community ranging from how to balance the need for content creation with quality time to his dream career in the future. Hear from him about the demands of being married to a driven career-focused partner who is also a public figure.

For episodes with captions, this podcast has also been uploaded to YouTube with auto-generated captions. Find those episodes here: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCDO00-72tabqfuAeaKpJTuQ

Episode 6 feat. Carina Wolff May 24, 2021

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On this episode of “Fix Your Plate”, Anela and KJ have a conversation about the dangers of “Guru-ism” with wellness journalist and blogger Carina Wolff. During our chat Carina speaks candidly about how she’s dealt with the growing popularity of her “Kale Me Maybe” blog, her willingness to fail in public, and why she is starting to shy away from the term “Social Media Influencer”.

We make more than one reference to one of her most popular editions of her newsletter so check that out here so you’ll know what we’re talking about:

https://www.goodmoodfood.news/p/influencers-as-wellness-gurus

Follow Carina on Instagram at https://Instagram.com/KaleMeMaybe

Follow Anela on IG at https://Instagram.com/FeedTheMalik

Follow KJ on IG at

https://Instagram.com/BlackFoodFridays

For episodes with captions, this podcast has also been uploaded to YouTube with auto-generated captions. Find those episodes here: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCDO00-72tabqfuAeaKpJTuQ

Episode 5: What is Black Food? May 17, 2021

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Anela explains how the online backlash that she received—from the Black community—led to KJ’s desire to explore what the term “Black Food” means in the first place. From discussing how the term can be expanded to why certain foods are considered “Black”, listen as the two share their experiences, ideas, as well as a few listener comments during this wide ranging conversation.

Follow Anela at https://Instagram.com/FeedTheMalik

Follow KJ at

https://Instagram.com/BlackFoodFridays

For episodes with captions, this podcast has also been uploaded to YouTube with auto-generated captions. Find those episodes here: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCDO00-72tabqfuAeaKpJTuQ

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