"Black Girl's Eat", Cultivating Black Health Consciousness: An Interview with L.A. Dunn

In this interview as part of Afros & Audio's Black History Month series, host Talib Jasir speaks with L.A. Dunn, the founder of the Black Girls Eat Podcast. L.A. discusses her journey to promoting a plant-based diet and educating her listeners about healthier lifestyle choices, particularly in underrepresented communities. She shares how her own health scare led to the creation of her podcast and stresses the importance of authenticity as a podcast host. Dunn also explores the struggles she has faced in her mission, such as the lack of dieticians in communities of color and the barriers to becoming a nutritionist. In facing these challenges, she decided to pursue a second master's degree in dietetics to lend credibility to her platform and help change the narrative around health and wellness in her community. L.A. plans to use her platform to highlight the positive changes happening in the Bronx food scene and to encourage her audience to explore different food options. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:24 The Inspiration Behind Black Girls Eat Podcast 01:35 Memorable Moments and the Origin of the Podcast's Name 02:59 Promoting Healthier Food Choices in the Black Community 05:55 Highlighting Food Professionals and Advocates on the Show 08:20 The Evolution of the Podcast and the Journey of a Creative 12:55 Addressing Food Accessibility and Awareness in the Community 17:27 Transition to Audio-Visual Format with BronxNet 21:35 Balancing Diverse Topics in the Newsletter 24:52 The Birth of Miss A. Vocado 26:02 The Journey of Miss A. Vocado 27:29 The Future of Miss A. Vocado 27:57 The Power of Podcasting 29:12 The Pursuit of a Second Master's Degree 30:05 The Challenges of Becoming a Nutritionist 36:50 The Vision for the Bronx Community 39:01 The Importance of Authenticity in Podcasting 41:20 The Influence of Other Podcasts 45:05 The Impact of Black Girls Eat 47:23 Closing Remarks To Learn More Visit: www.blackgirlseat.com Black Girls Eat on Spotify Black Girls Eat on Instagram Black Girls Eat on Tik Tok  Black Girls Eat on LinkedIn Join Black Podcaster's Association: bit.ly/BPACommunity Learn more about the 6th Annual Afros & Audio Podcast Festival, October 18-20, 2024 in Baltimore, MD: www.afrosandaudio.com  DISCLAIMER: The views expressed by guests of Afros & Audio's Black History Month interview series are their own and do not reflect the values, mission, or business of Talib Jasir, Afros & Audio, Black Podcasters Association, Vanguard Podcast Network, or any other names, podcasts, events, businesses, or organizations mentioned in the video or audio of this series unless explicitly stated.