The Afro Beets Podcast

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. Rate,  Review, and Share Like this show? Please leave a rating and review on iTunes. Share this episode with your fellow gard...

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 F...

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 Sh...

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...

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 yo...

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...

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...

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 th...

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&nb...

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...

From becoming a viral model sensation who has been featured on the platforms of: Afro Punk,  Essence, and Blavity; to making a killing selling vegan soul food plates at Stony Brook University, Kid and Fro is a phenomenon. The Brooklyn native breaks it down on this week episode of the podcast with topics like: growing up in a Nigerian household, the misogyny of the Black Panthers and the strug...

Vegan relationships can be tough. It’s one thing when your parents and friends make rabbit jokes but what happens when it’s your significant other? Take a listen to this raw exchange I had with Felicia aka By Felicia from YouTube. Make sure to check out her podcast The Vegan Inquisition for amazing content like this episode on the woes of being a black vegan. The audio is a little rough, so I apol...

This weeks episode is my interview with the Edible Activist Podcast. I have some great podcast segments coming down the line but until then learn about the origin of Afro Beets, garden tips and what really made me go vegan.  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...

This week is a little bit different. I wanted to give you guys a taste of the origins of Afro Beets and some valuable content regarding culture. Make sure you check out Fresh Aesthetic on Instagram and Anchor. 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. ( Download Epi...

BEYONCEISM In the inaugural episode of The Afro Beets Podcast, I have a sit down with my little brother Big Jon to talk about my transition to the vegan lifestyle, our upbringing and what Beyonce has to do with the vegan movement.  Rate,  Review and Share Like this show? Please leave a rating and review on iTunes. Share this episode with your fellow gardeners and foodies! ( Download Epis...