The Afro Beets Podcast

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16: Vegan Anniversary Throwback (feat. Big Jon) Feb 01, 2020

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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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15: The Art of Plantrepreneurship (feat. Black in the Garden) Jan 24, 2020

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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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14: The Best of The Afro Beets Podcast 2019 Jan 17, 2020

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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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13: Tiny Home, Big Garden (feat. Siri Lorece) Nov 22, 2019

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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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12: Leveling Up Your Wellness Mindset (feat. Ebeth Johnson) Nov 16, 2019

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Ebeth Johnson is a mindful eating & well-life mentor for women who are ready to live deliciously. She is a professional chef, plant-based culinary nutritionist, mindful eating coach, and media personality. In this weeks episode we get into how the health industry confuses us on purpose to make a profit and why generational sickness is not a genetic trait, but rather habits being passed down. If your mindset is holding you back from reaching your health goals then this is the episode for you. Enjoy! In this Episode, We Discuss 09:10 - Uncomplicate your health journey 11:30 - Overcoming the mental block of your health 16:05 - How to cure generational sickness and curses 27:24 - Maximizing your movement in small spaces 32:04 - How to address gut issues with optimal digestion 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. Sponsors and Advertisements Eat for Beauty DC - To participate in their gratitude giveaway reach out to their team BEFORE NOVEMBER 26TH on Instagram at @eatforbeautydc and via email eatforbeautydc@gmail.com On Tuesday November 26th 2-4pm Eat for Beauty DC will be giving away Food and Lifestyle products directly to community members and organizations surrounding Secrets of Nature DC, a holistic health food center located in Ward 8, which experiences some of the most food insecurity in D.C. Resources for the Episode Level Up - Ciara Beach Body Workout Chef Ebeth's Website Chef Ebeth on Instagram (Download Episode Here) (Subscribe in Apple Podcast) (Subscribe in Spotify) (Subscribe in Anchor) (Subscribe in Cast Box).

11: Revitalizing Shared Land (feat. No Animal Grill) Nov 08, 2019

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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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10: Embracing Your Alter Ego (feat. Don Soiree) Nov 02, 2019

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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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9: The Black Mecca of Veganism (feat. Vegan Batch) Oct 28, 2019

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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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8: Championing Your Tribe (feat. Garden of Afruika) Sep 15, 2019

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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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25:17 Highlife Music

25:21 Music Suggestions: Fela Kuti, Kofi Stone

26:45 Music Video Appearance

30:30 Chaka Bars

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7: Prioritizing Your Blissful Existence (feat. BlissfulsPerspective) Sep 08, 2019

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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

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