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Edible Activist
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 Mel...
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#184: SWAP: Fashioning Environmental Justice with Zsameria Rayford
From living-room swaps to a decade of citywide pop-ups, Zsameria Rayford’s SWAP DC → SWAP Universe shows how style and sustainability move together. T...
#183: SiStained8: From Kitchen Scraps to Living Soil
Najwa Womack, founder of SiStained8 in Washington, D.C., traces her path from early nature moments to teaching compost as the art of growing soil. She...
#182: Black Cotton and the Power of Legacy with Julius Tillery
Cotton has long been a cornerstone of American agriculture and culture. Julius Tillery, a fifth-generation cotton farmer and founder of Black Cotton,...
#181: Roots, Recipes & Storytelling with Antoinette Johnson
Chef, storyteller, and advocate Antoinette Johnson takes us back to her Black Southern roots, where family traditions and community gatherings first s...
#180: From the Kitchen to the Soil with Chef Marly
After a traumatic brain injury in 2014, Chef Marly — a classically trained chef and Washington native — found healing in an unexpected place: the soil...
#179: Melon Nation
In this episode of Edible Activist, Melissa sits down with Kenny and Cutt, the co-founders of Melon Nation — two Black farmers and agricultural specia...
#178: The Bodega Bites with Ora Kemp
Ora Kemp, creator of The Bodega Bites, is on a mission to make sure everyone’s eatin’. As a 2025 Castanea Fellow and Senior Policy Advisor with the NY...
#177: Intelligent Mischief: Shaping Black Futures
What would our world look like if Black imagination led the way? In this episode, Artistic Director Aisha Shillingford of Intelligent Mischief joins m...
#176: Demi Unique: Telling Stories Through Style, Flavor and Food
Chef Demi Unique approaches food as art, memory, and ancestral tribute. Trained at both the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising and the Instit...
#175: Regenerating Food & Health at Konterra Life Farms
In this episode, Melissa sit down with Kela, a farmer and founder of Konterra Life Farms in Maryland. Kela is deeply rooted in regenerative, soil-fir...
#174: Mushrooms, Justice, and the Future of Food with Eight Fold Farms DC
In this episode of The Edible Activist, Melissa sits down with JR, founder and CEO of EightFold Farms DC, a network of hyperlocal urban farms transfor...
#173: Bees & Seeds at Châteaux Cocoa
In this episode, we sit down with Darrelynne Strother, founder of Châteaux Cocoa, where wellness takes root through gardening, beekeeping, and communi...
#172: Fried Chicken & Caviar: Reclaiming Luxury with Chi Walker
In this episode, we sit down with Chi Walker—creative force, culinary curator, and one-half of the duo behind Fried Chicken and Caviar, the pop-up red...
#171: Protecting Food Access: A Policy Update with LaMonika Jones
In this episode, we’re joined once again by LaMonika Jones, Director of State Initiatives at the Food Research & Action Center, for a food policy upda...
#170: Anderson James Farm: A Conversation with The Chicken Mama
Meet Kizzy Anderson James—a fierce spirit cultivating community, creativity, and flavor straight from the soil. In this episode of Edible Activist, ho...
#169: Great Mother Garden Solutions
In this episode, we sit down with Tamara, the founder of Great Mother Garden Solutions, to explore the deep roots of land stewardship and herbal wisdo...
#168: The Joy of Black Foodways with Indigo Culinary & Co.
In this episode, we explore the rich tapestry of Black foodways with Josmine Evans, founder of Indigo Culinary & Co. As a cultural preservationist, ch...
#167: Black Girl Environmentalist: Building Community in DC
In this episode of Edible Activist, we’re joined by Olivia and Deja, co-Hub leaders of Black Girl Environmentalist DC. Focused on fostering an inclusi...
#166: Marching Forward: Resistance, Rest & Reconnecting with Nature
As we step into March, I’m reflecting on what it means to march forward—with purpose, even when the ground beneath us feels unsteady. In this episode,...
#165: Reclamation & Resilience – Taking Nature Black 2025
#164: Edible Activist Reflecting on 2024 and Looking Ahead
Join me as I reflect on 2024—celebrating Edible Activist’s key milestones, and the exciting journey ahead in amplifying Black voices in growing spaces...
#163: Farming Truths and Myths: A Live Conversation with Gail
Catch the full live episode on YouTube to experience the energy firsthand! Tune in for an inspiring celebration of resilience, community, and the lega...
#162: Ashwagandha’s Power and Revolutionizing Wellness with HSA/FSA
In this episode, we sit down with Najee Ellerbe, founder of Everybody's Juice, to explore the journey behind his growing health-focused business. We r...
#161: Food Systems Spotlight: SNAP and Farm Bill
In this episode of Edible Activist, we welcome back LaMonika Jones, Executive Director of DC Hunger Solutions, to discuss the latest updates on SNAP b...
#160: Growing Futures: Youth, Food, and Community
In this episode, students from the Youth Entrepreneurship Cooperative at Common Good City Farm take the lead, sharing their experiences exploring urba...
#159: Farmer Wes aka The Compost King
We sit down with Farmer Wes, aka The Compost King, as he shares his inspiring journey and entrepreneurial legacy from his roots to his current role in...
#158: Heirs Property 101: Insights with Urban Planner, Brittney Drakeford
Disclaimer: We are not lawyers and are sharing personal experiences. For legal assistance with heirs property, please consult a lawyer.
#157: Seeds of Blackness: A Journey Through St. Croix
#156: Empowering LA: Prosperity Market Transforming Food Access
Join us on this episode as we welcome Carmen and Kara, the dynamic duo behind Prosperity Market LA—a unique farmers market on wheels and food truck th...
#155: The Roots of OlaLekan: Farmer Tolu’s Story
Join us as we explore the inspiring journey behind OlaLekan Farm with its founder, Farmer Tolu. Named in honor of her grandparents, the farm is a symb...
#154: Sowing Seeds with Farmer Monica Newman
Join us for an inspiring conversation with farmer and Navy veteran Monica Newman as we explore her remarkable journey from archaeological technician t...
#153: Homegrown Delights with Plots & Pans
Join us on our podcast as we catch up with Dominique Charles of Plots & Pans and dive into her latest adventures. We fondly reminisce about her Louisi...
#152: Advocating for DC's Food & Health Future
Join us for an in-depth conversation with returning guest LaMonika Jones of DC Hunger Solutions, as we celebrate the victories in DC's battle against...
#151: Exclusive Live Podcast: HOMEGROWN with Byrd's Nest Box
During this exclusive episode of The Edible Activist Live Podcast event, we opened our studio doors to welcome guests into a vibrant, in-person dialog...
#150: Beauty Blooms Farm with Nia Nyamweya
#149: From Roots to Market: Nourishing Community with Ashley Drakeford
Join us for an enlightening discussion with Ashley Drakeford, the visionary behind Capital Market in Capital Heights, MD. With roots spanning six gene...
#148: Cuzzin' Talk: Sean's Veggie Garden
*Heads up! This episode gets a little spicy with some colorful language—perfect for mature ears only*
Edible Activist launches its exciti...
#147: Plate to Passion: JuJu Harris on Culinary Education & Well-being
#146: Breaking Bread: LaMonika Jones Unveils the Blueprint for Hunger Eradication in DC
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 Wash...
#145: The People's Market
Step into the world of "The People's Market" with us in this episode!
Meet the visionary founder, Brandon Starkes, who is reshaping the g...