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The Afro Beets Podcast

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.
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23: Garden Refuge in Times of Pandemic

The Afro Beets PodcastMar 27, 2020

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52: Uncovering Family Food History (feat. Melissa L. Jones)
Mar 26, 202401:12:18
51: Embracing Cultural Foods in Nutrition (feat. EatWell Exchange)

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

  • Tips on getting your family and loved ones to eat right

  • The challenges of funding a black-led non-profit

Both Ashley and Jasmine are two registered dietitians with well over a decade of experience between them. Ashley has been a Nutrition Educator for 9 years, advising peers in college and now families in lower-income populations. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Dietetics from Florida State University with a minor in religion and is pursuing a master's in Dietetics with a concentration in Health Informatics. Jasmine holds a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition Dietetics from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and a Master's degree in Clinical Nutrition from Rosalind Franklin University. With 3 years of experience as a Nutrition Educator in the Florida Department of Health, she counsels patients on community health issues.


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Mar 11, 202448:50
50: Unboxing Food Creativity (feat. Courtnee Futch)
Mar 05, 202401:01:23
49: Navigating Imposture Syndrome in Natural Resources (feat. Sharon Dorsey)
Feb 27, 202446:49
48: Transforming Your Balcony into a Celebration Garden (feat. Ingrid Butler)
Feb 19, 202401:05:35
47: Addressing Trauma and Privilege of the Land (feat. Camille T. Dungy)
Feb 05, 202458:49
The complicated history of watermelon | Black History Quick Bite
Feb 22, 202305:06
Let My People Eat | Seasonal Position Announcement
Feb 17, 202302:54
Did George Washington Carver actually invent peanut butter? | Black History Quick Bite
Feb 11, 202305:25
George Crum and the Petty Potato Chip | Black History Quick Bite
Feb 08, 202302:40
Love The Way We Garden | 2023 Podcast Announcement
Feb 08, 202303:58
46: Physician in the Kitchen Prescription (feat. Dr. Monique May)
Oct 10, 202251:48
What's my soil mix? Succulents, Indoor Plants and Vegetables
Sep 29, 202209:01
Road to Winning the Cannabis Cup

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. 

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Sep 29, 202204:44
Can self-care exist in organic farming?

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 join the conversation with The Afro Beets Podcast Patreon.

Want to start growing your own food?

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Sep 28, 202202:44
45: The Darkside of Farming (feat. Smokeyrgreens)
Sep 09, 202249:60
 Patreon Launch Announcement
Sep 08, 202203:50
44: What is dirt??? This is soil! (feat. Plots and Pans)
Jul 15, 202252:36
43: Age Ain't Nothing But A Number for Health and Wellness (feat. Snooty Vegans)

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 local grocery store, engaging in awkward social situations and overall living your healthiest life.  Want to continue the conversation on this week's episode and see the video? Join the Conversation after listening to this episode join the conversation with The Afro Beets Podcast Patreon. Want to start growing your own food? Sign up for our email list to receive a FREE at-home beginner container growing checklist. Want to learn more about our today's guest? Get more information on Snooty Vegans on their website. Check out the Snooty Vegans on Instagram. Want to get the word out about the podcast? Leave a Rating and Review. Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel.

May 05, 202242:06
42: Let Me Get A Lil' Something Sweet (feat. Manna Juice Bar)
Mar 31, 202237:36
Off the Beet: How Our Hair Keeps Us Fed
Feb 26, 202202:45
41: The Intricate Dance of Composting (feat. Sistained8)
Feb 18, 202248:10
The Importance of Black Community Gardening | BLAK Garden Talk on Gardening and Beats
Feb 14, 202201:03:46
40: Scaling Vegan Businesses in Africa (feat. Vegan Africa Fund)
Jan 18, 202201:01:25
39: The Addictive Nature of Fake Foods (feat. Kimberly Renee)
Mar 19, 202148:51
38: Gardening Saved My Life (feat. Gardening and Beats)
Feb 19, 202151:11
37: Creating Black Authority in the Land (feat. Black in the Garden)
Feb 07, 202147:40
36: Winning the Growing Season in the Winter
Jan 30, 202115:02
35: Rhythms of the Land (feat. Dr. Gail P. Myers)
Jan 23, 202155:46
34: Sustainable Garden Life Practices (feat. Sustaining with Shana)
Jan 17, 202145:54
33: The Best of the Afro Beets Podcast 2020
Jan 08, 202116:52
32: Cultivating a New Path from Dropout to Teaching Grads (feat. William Padilla-Brown)
Jan 01, 202145:20
31: Aligning Faith with Whole Plant Foods (feat. Daniel Fast: A Bridge to Healthy Living)
Dec 18, 202059:09
 SEASON 2 is here.... Join the Conversation Live!

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 @_daroza If you can't make it, no worries this live interview will also be on the podcast✌🏾 I look forward to seeing you all on @washyouthgarden page today at 12:15 pm🙏🏾


Jun 26, 202001:32
29: The Distorted Truth of Black People in Nature
May 15, 202012:57
28: Watering Woes and Wrestling Hose

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 unlocking the great results you hope to get in your garden. So let's get into it!

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May 01, 202010:20
27: My Garden Notes on Window Germination
Apr 28, 202007:19
26: Growing Your Sense Of Abundance (feat. Engaged Ecology)
Apr 17, 202023:20
25: Africa Is Within You (feat. Afro Veg)

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 knowledge to help them reach their higher vibrations.

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Apr 10, 202043:12
24: The Complex Food Culture of Afro-Latinos (feat. Coco Verde Vegan)
Apr 04, 202038:02
23: Garden Refuge in Times of Pandemic

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 have the time to set up our home growing systems that will provide value to ourselves and the community around us. Do you have what it takes to build a garden sanctuary among the chaos? 

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Mar 27, 202020:19
22: Vegan Basics to Surviving the Coronavirus
Mar 13, 202025:03
21: I Want to be Black as Hell (feat. The African Diaspora Alliance)
Mar 07, 202001:02:06
20: How to Make Vegetable-Based Meat Substitutes
Feb 28, 202016:54
19: Cape Verde Dinner Table (feat. cattsmeowww)
Feb 22, 202034:53
18: Building Plant-Based Environments (feat. Thee Plant Daddy)
Feb 14, 202034:26
17: Leaving Your Spices on the Table (feat. Vegan Feast by V)
Feb 07, 202041:57
16: Vegan Anniversary Throwback (feat. Big Jon)
Feb 01, 202021:31
15: The Art of Plantrepreneurship (feat. Black in the Garden)
Jan 24, 202041:12
14: The Best of The Afro Beets Podcast 2019
Jan 17, 202012:31