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How I Got Over: The Kitchenista, Angela Davis Part 2. Mountains have been climbed, and dragons slayed. This is the story of how Angela Davis got over. Candace and Tanorria continue the melanin-rich conversation with Chef, author, blogger, and recipe developer Angela Davis, aka "The Kitchenista."  

Black Women in the Food Industry: The Kitchenista, Angela Davis Part 1. Candace and Tanorria welcome Chef, author, blogger, and recipe developer Angela Davis, known on the interwebs as "The Kitchenista," to the show. The trio dives deep into what being a Black woman in the food industry means. Pull up a chair; this conversation is rich like Mama's gravy.

It's Black History Month, and we are here for alllllllll the joy!  Join us for a weekly dose of Black Girls Eating, where we highlight and chat about things you might already know, need to know, and should've known. Candace and Tanorria bring Black History Month greetings and truths for 2024 in this episode.  Dive in! We're live, Baby!

Banned books, a dream, and good laughs. Author and eternal Midwesterner join Tanorria and Candace for what becomes a rich, warm, and enlightening conversation. The trio dives into all things banned books, life as a Midwesterner, and what it really feels like being a Black, Queer, creative. Leah Johnson is an eternal midwesterner and author of award-winning books for children and young adults. Her bestselling debut YA novel, You Should See Me in a Crown, was a Stonewall Honor Book and the inaugural Reese's Book Club YA pick. In 2021, TIME named You Should See Me in a Crown one of the 100 Best Young Adult Books of All Time. Her debut middle grade, Ellie Engle Saves Herself, was published by Disney-Hyperion in May 2023. When she’s not writing, you can find her at Loudmouth Books, her Indianapolis-based independent bookstore that specializes in highlighting the work of marginalized authors and uplifting banned or challenged books.

It's better when I'm dancing: The Life and Times of multi-media creator Gabrielle Flowers Rader. Gabe, as she is known around the interwebs, joins the duo and opens up about all things Gabe & Babe. She shares her journey and some. Listen in and grab your dancing shoes. Gabrielle Flowers Rader is a wife, mother of two beautiful children, and founder of GabeBabeTV - a multimedia brand she runs with her husband. As a lifestyle creator, she has worked with hundreds of brands including national commercials with her family and multiple television appearances on her own. Her experience spans across multiple industries, from tourism to beauty and everything in between. In addition to working with brands, she co-hosts the “Let’s Make Out” podcast with her husband and runs Gabe Fix Fitness, where she coaches women through their wellness journey as a certified nutritionist. Gabrielle’s mission is to spread the message of love, life, and laughter across the world simply by living her life on camera. She believes that through social media, you can create a strong platform to influence change and build community.

Candace and Tanorria spend time catching up on this episode of Black Girls Eating. The dynamic duo fills you in on all things life, love, and Costco.

This public conversation, part of the Spirit & Place Festival, guests to hear culinary historian Michael Twitty speak live and in person during a live podcast hosted by Tanorria Askew and Candace Boyd. Audience members were given a chance to interact with each other and the speakers during a book signing and reception catered by vendors located in The Amp, which is part of the 16 Tech Innovation District. Michael W. Twitty is a culinary historian and food writer who blogs at Afroculinaria.com and has appeared on numerous television programs with hosts including Henry Louis Gates (Many Rivers to Cross) and Michelle Obama (Waffles and Mochi). The Cooking Gene was published in 2017 and traces Michael’s ancestry through food from Africa to America and from slavery to freedom. It was a finalist for The Kirkus Prize and The Art of Eating Prize and was a 3rd place winner of Barnes & Noble’s Discover New Writer’s Awards in Nonfiction. The Cooking Gene won the 2018 James Beard Award for best writing as well as book of the year, making Michael the first Black author so awarded. His piece on visiting Ghana in Bon Appetit was included in Best Food Writing in 2019 and was nominated for a 2019 James Beard Award. KosherSoul, his follow-up to The Cooking Gene, was published in August 2022 and received the 2022 National Jewish Book Award. Michael can also be found on MasterClass online, where he teaches Tracing Your Roots Through Food. Michael is a National Geographic Explorer, a TED fellow, and a member of the 2022 TIME 100 Next class. He served as a historical consultant on the FX adaptation of Octavia Butler's "Kindred." Kosher Soul

Candace and Tanorria welcome fellow podcaster Tiffany Rozier of Afro's & Knives to the show. The trio dives deep into what it means to be young, Black and gifted. Tiffany also shares her podcast journey and why she can't stop won't stop.

On the scene, behind the scences. Jessics Bellamy sits down with Candace and Tanorria to talk all things creative, in the life of captivating wife and mom and the face behind Black Girls in Starbucks. Grab a cup and take a seat as the trio dives into what creating online connection groups is really like and why a life on the scene but behind the scencs suits them just fine.

The city moves! On this episide of Black Girls Eating, Candace and Tanorria welcome Communications and Transit expert Lesley Gordon to the show. The trio delves into why transit is important and how we use it impacts us all. Lesley Gordon is the Chief Public Affairs Officer for IndyGo, Indianapolis’ mass transit provider. Gordon has spent the majority of her career in the public sector working for agencies such as the Department of Public Works, Indianapolis Parks Department, Indiana Civil Rights Commission and the Attorney General’s office. Gordon has focused on finding strategic and grassroots communication efforts to inform the public of key initiatives for these essential agencies and implementing crisis communication strategies. Gordon is also committed to giving back to the community and currently serves on the IndyHub, The Parks Alliance of Indianapolis, GANGGANG, and the Meridian Kessler Neighborhood Association board of directors. Gordon was born and raised in Indianapolis and considers herself an Indy enthusiast that takes pride in living, working, and playing in her native city with her family, husband Colin, and children, Greyson and Olivia.

Come back home to yourself. On this episode of Black Girls Eating, Candace and Tanorria are joined by best selling author Tasha Jun as she shares her creative process and the importance of coming home, back to self.