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The Afro Beets Podcast
by Christin Riddick
The Afro Beets Podcast is your source for garden-to-table content inspired by culture and soul. We use food and nature as a tool to explore the African Diaspora and connect back to the land. Take a listen as Christin navigates his health and wellness journey one bite at a time.
Episodes
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DIY Potting Soil: The 3 Essential Ingredients You Need
Ever wondered what goes into high-quality potting soil and how to make your own? In this episode, we’re breaking down the key ingredients, ratios, and techniques to create the perfect blend for your garden. Whether you're growing in containers, raised beds, or small spaces, having the right soil...
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54: The Fly of Sustainable Fashion (feat. Swap DC)
With the world getting warmer and the effects of our consumption habits beginning to compound. It encouraging that know there our people like this weeks guest is making moves to make a difference. Zsameria is the founder and curator of SWAP DC. A pop-up event approach to creative recycling in...
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53: Diary of a Young Black Farmer (feat. Tolu Igun)
In this week's episode, we sit down with Tolu Igun. A land steward, community organizer, and educator currently based in Washington, DC. This is Tolu's fifth season distributing and growing fresh food in the DMV. She started OlaLekan Farm, a destination in the community for wellness, wholesome...
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52: Uncovering Family Food History (feat. 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...
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51: Embracing Cultural Foods in Nutrition (feat. EatWell Exchange)
In this week's episode, we sit down with Jasmine and Ashley of EatWell Exchange to discuss the importance of eating your way through health and wellness through the cultural foods you eat. We dive into topics such as: The career path of a registered dietician Engaging the community around food…
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50: Unboxing Food Creativity (feat. Courtnee Futch)
If you are a food creative looking to take your game to the next level this episode is for you. Courtnee is basically Thanos of the food creative world and has stopped by to give us some quick bites on how to move right. We discuss everything from Atlanta food culture to how to navigate the...
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49: Navigating Imposture Syndrome in Natural Resources (feat. Sharon Dorsey)
Sharon Dorsey is an urban naturalist, birder, hiker, and educator based in Baltimore, MD. Her mission is to expose people to the beauty and ecological functions of nature in their backyard. On top of that, she has recently received her Master of Science degree in Fish & Wildlife Sciences from...
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48: Transforming Your Balcony into a Celebration Garden (feat. Ingrid Butler)
This week's episode has expert balcony and container gardener, Ingrid Butler. We dive into some apartment growing tips but we also get real with the inspiration behind her projects including her plans to open a supermarket with her father. Want to check out some resources from this week's…
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47: Addressing Trauma and Privilege of the Land (feat. Camille T. Dungy)
In this week's episode with Camille Dungy, we discuss her new book Soil: The Story of a Black Mother's Garden. The beginning of this episode starts with us talking about the book. Then we quickly dive into Camille’s perspective of being a Child of the American West, some of the challenges of...
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The complicated history of watermelon | Black History Quick Bite
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. Want to continue the conversation on this week's episode and...
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Let My People Eat | Seasonal Position Announcement
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…
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Did George Washington Carver actually invent peanut butter? | Black History Quick Bite
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...
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George Crum and the Petty Potato Chip | Black History Quick Bite
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. Want to continue the…
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Love The Way We Garden | 2023 Podcast Announcement
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…
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46: Physician in the Kitchen Prescription (feat. Dr. Monique May)
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...
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What's my soil mix? Succulents, Indoor Plants and Vegetables
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. Want to continue the conversation on this week's episode and see the video? Join the Conversation after listening to this episode join…
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Road to Winning the Cannabis Cup
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. Want to continue the conversation on this week's episode and see the video? Join the Conversation after listening to this episode join the...
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Can self-care exist in organic farming?
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. Want to continue the conversation on this week's episode and see the video? Join the Conversation after listening to this episode…
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45: The Darkside of Farming (feat. Smokeyrgreens)
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...
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Patreon Launch Announcement
For those who want to take help take the podcast to the next level, sign up for patreon. Exclusive content, recipes and access all at your fingertips. Sign up today! Want to continue the conversation on this week's episode and see the video? Join the Conversation after listening to this episode...
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44: What is dirt??? This is soil! (feat. Plots and Pans)
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...
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43: Age Ain't Nothing But A Number for Health and Wellness (feat. Snooty Vegans)
This week we chat with a husband and wife duo who serve as vegan coaches under the name Snooty Vegans. Mikel-Claire and Trey were in their 40's when they started getting into their vegan journey. Showing age ain't nothing but a number when it comes to finding out the best vegan picks at your…
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42: Let Me Get A Lil' Something Sweet (feat. Manna Juice Bar)
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...
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Off the Beet: How Our Hair Keeps Us Fed
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...
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41: The Intricate Dance of Composting (feat. Sistained8)
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…
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The Importance of Black Community Gardening | BLAK Garden Talk on Gardening and Beats
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? Want to...
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40: Scaling Vegan Businesses in Africa (feat. Vegan Africa Fund)
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…
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39: The Addictive Nature of Fake Foods (feat. Kimberly Renee)
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...
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38: Gardening Saved My Life (feat. Gardening and Beats)
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…
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37: Creating Black Authority in the Land (feat. Black in the Garden)
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. Want to continue the...
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36: Winning the Growing Season in the Winter
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...
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35: Rhythms of the Land (feat. Dr. Gail P. Myers)
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...
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34: Sustainable Garden Life Practices (feat. Sustaining with Shana)
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. Want to...
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33: The Best of the Afro Beets Podcast 2020
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! Want to continue the…
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32: Cultivating a New Path from Dropout to Teaching Grads (feat. William Padilla-Brown)
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...
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31: Aligning Faith with Whole Plant Foods (feat. Daniel Fast: A Bridge to Healthy Living)
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...
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SEASON 2 is here.... Join the Conversation Live!
THE AFRO BEETS PODCAST IS BACK😎🎧/ We're kicking off Season 2 TODAY with an Instagram live takeover of the @washyouthgarden Join the conversation as we navigate the current state of the world through the lens of green spaces with horticulture therapy practitioner, seamstress and entrepreneur...
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29: The Distorted Truth of Black People in Nature
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…
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28: Watering Woes and Wrestling Hose
In this week's episode, we talk about the problems when it comes to watering our plants. Once I truly understood how much to water, when to water, and these little tricks and tips I’m about to give you; I was really able to take my plant care to the next level. Watering may be the key to…
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27: My Garden Notes on Window Germination
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...
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26: Growing Your Sense Of Abundance (feat. Engaged Ecology)
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…
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25: Africa Is Within You (feat. Afro Veg)
On this week's podcast, we interviewed Chef Mari of Afro-Veg who specializes in scrumptious alkaline/African vegan platters and weekly meal prep. When she’s not slaying it in the kitchen she’s also a spiritual speaker leading women to live their best life through healing circles and providing the...
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24: The Complex Food Culture of Afro-Latinos (feat. Coco Verde Vegan)
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...
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23: Garden Refuge in Times of Pandemic
In this week's episode, we go over the things you need to think about before you sow your first seed of the spring during times of a pandemic. There's a crisis going on, and it may have taken us by surprise. But now is not the time to sit and reflect on what we didn't do. Now more than ever we…
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22: Vegan Basics to Surviving the Coronavirus
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...
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21: I Want to be Black as Hell (feat. The African Diaspora Alliance)
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…
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20: How to Make Vegetable-Based Meat Substitutes
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...
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19: Cape Verde Dinner Table (feat. cattsmeowww)
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…
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18: Building Plant-Based Environments (feat. Thee Plant Daddy)
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...
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17: Leaving Your Spices on the Table (feat. Vegan Feast by V)
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…
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The Afro Beets Podcast is your source for garden-to-table content inspired by culture and soul. We use food and nature as a tool to explore the African Diaspora and connect back to the land. Take a listen as Christin navigates his health and wellness journey one bite at a time.
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Christin Riddick
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