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Edible Activist

Edible Activist

Melissa L. Jones

Edible Activist is a podcast that feeds you empowering narratives and perspectives from the voices of emerging black people and people of color in food and agriculture who are stewarding the land, healing communities, and advocating for food justice and economic power across the globe. Hosted by Melissa L. Jones, she interviews a diverse group of everyday growers, farmers, entrepreneurs, artists, and other extraordinary individuals, who exemplify activism in their own edible way!

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Edible Activist episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Edible Activist for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Edible Activist episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

#TheSip has got the juice! Jackson, Mississippi native, Keyah Williams, is the owner of Mama Nature's, a plant-based juice bar in the heart of the capital, along with two other locations. The beginnings of the business not only started with a whopping low personal credit score, which Keyah is completely transparent about, but in the trunk of her car selling juices to customers. Keyah shares an inspiring story in this episode of how she "lost it all" but is now walking authentically in her purpose. The 2020 Young Entrepreneur of the Year spills her future plans for the business, and talks about supporting black entrepreneurs to help launch their wellness pursuits. Tap in!

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During 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 of interviewing none other than Falani Spivey of Byrd's Nest Box, delving into her journey rooted in homegrown traditions and the pioneering women who have influenced her farming practices. From candid discussions on the essence of homegrown in DC and North Carolina to heartfelt tributes to the matriarchal cooks in her family, this conversation is one that resonates deeply. Tune in to join the celebration and honor the incredible contributions of black women agrarians.
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Edible Activist - #074: Garden to Cocktail with Charismatic Creations
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04/28/20 • 48 min

A love for gardening, spirits and connecting with people led Charismatic Creations owner, Chrissy Sheffey, to launch her mobile bartending business. After working at various restaurants in and around the city, Chrissy made a decree to own her income and entered the world of entrepreneurship in 2017. In this episode, Chrissy discusses fusing her passions to launch Charismatic Creations, shares her viewpoint on the disconnect between agriculture and the food and beverage industry, she recounts her fondest gardening memory with her dad, and talks through what entrepreneurship has taught her. Tune in! Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

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Edible Activist - #123: Preppin' my Garden
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02/28/22 • 6 min

Melissa L. Jones drops in to share her work in the "garden" in preparation for a new season of podcast episodes!
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Edible Activist - #033: Land Liberation

#033: Land Liberation

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05/22/19 • 46 min

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Edible Activist - #075: Acts of Justice with Duron Chavis
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05/04/20 • 48 min

For the last decade, Duron Chavis has committed himself to food justice work in his Richmond, VA community where inequities exist, directly impacting communities of color. In this episode, Duron paints Richmond's food landscape, detailing the history of redlining, Jim Crow and urban renewal, he also highlights his amazing Resiliency Garden project where he has led the charge to build garden beds for residents, then shares his perspective on what the "new normal" is given the current coronavirus pandemic. Tune in! Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

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Join 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 intersection of agriculture in her ambitious agenda, shedding light on the essence of ending hunger. LaMonika passionately emphasizes collaboration, highlighting the significance of working with local officials, advocates, organizational partners, and the community. Join us as we connect the dots between activism, agriculture, and the relentless pursuit of ending hunger in the dynamic landscape of our nation's capital. Let's dive into this insightful dialogue without further ado!
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Edible Activist - #073: Big City Gardener
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04/17/20 • 42 min

Big City Gardener's creator, Timothy Hammond, stands by his motto: Just Grow It! As a kid, Tim was surrounded by gardens, but as early as elementary school, he knew he wanted to become a marine biologist, exploring dolphins and whales. Crafting his expertise at his Texas-based home garden, which became his little known secret, organically led to the creation of his platform. In this episode Tim provides advice on getting into the rhythm and flow of growing food, we explore his work with food insecurity in Texas, and we learn some of his favorite artists he rocks out to while in the garden. Oh, he also has a challenge for you as well: the next time you make a meal, try to identify the source of everything on your plate! Take a listen! Powered and distributed by Simplecast.
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Edible Activist - #072: Black w/ Plants: D'Real Graham
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04/09/20 • 42 min

What does it mean to be black with plants? D'Real Graham, of Ypsilanti, Michigan, has been exploring his relationship with the plant kingdom since 2018. In this episode we learn about the birth of D'Real's @blackwithplants platform, one in which he uses to not only showcase his botanical journey, but to address issues of racism, cultural identity, and to send a message of decolonizing social practices. He also speaks on the importance of knowing your USDA hardiness zone, understanding what plants were grown in your neighborhood before, in his words, "we disurbed the land," and leaves us with a major action step towards edible activism: "listen to black women." Tune in! Powered and distributed by Simplecast.
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Edible Activist - #113: Gabrielle Knox, the Professional Neighbor
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07/16/21 • 52 min

Gabrielle Knox, the Professional Neighbor is a Detroiter, farmer and builder. In this episode, Gab talks about activating space for growing food, engaging with neighbors in her Detroit community, creative land use, and the model behind her business, Build Cooperatively. Tap in!
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How many episodes does Edible Activist have?

Edible Activist currently has 165 episodes available.

What topics does Edible Activist cover?

The podcast is about Nature, Podcasts, Science, Agriculture, Arts, Healthy Food and Food.

What is the most popular episode on Edible Activist?

The episode title '#120: Mama Nature's: Mississippi's First Plant-Based Juice Bar' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Edible Activist?

The average episode length on Edible Activist is 44 minutes.

How often are episodes of Edible Activist released?

Episodes of Edible Activist are typically released every 7 days, 1 hour.

When was the first episode of Edible Activist?

The first episode of Edible Activist was released on Sep 9, 2018.

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