Today we are hanging out with one of our favorite food content creators, Nasim Lahbichi aka @lahbco! Born and raised in a Puerto Rican-Moroccan household in Brooklyn, Nasim believes in the power of nourishing our bodies and he aims to help others gain a sense of that power in the kitchen and at the table. […]
We’re Getting Older, Here’s How We Feel About it
Did you know our Birthday’s are one day apart? My birthday was yesterday and Wendy’s is TODAY. Next week we’ll be in Joshua Tree celebrating together (and checking out the progress made on my @jewelcrestcottage new construction project). Today on the podcast we talk about our thoughts, fears and hopes about getting older. We didn’t […]
What Everyone Should Know about Prediabetes w/ Alice Figueroa
Prediabetes rates have been rising and there’s so much confusion and stigma associated with the diagnosis. Today we’re talking with dietitian friend Alice Figueroa about what prediabetes is and the importance of a compassionate and individualized approach to treatment. Alice recently authored Prediabetes Diet and Action Plan and is passionate about promoting universal access to […]
Decolonization Isn’t a Metaphor w/ Mikey Mercedes
Today’s mini-episode is a continuation of a conversation we had with our favorite podcast guest Mikey Mercedes. Mikey shares her insight on whether or not you can “decolonize” your diet and why wanting communities of color to be vegan for health reasons may be misguided. Marquisele Mercedes is a doctoral student and writer from the […]
Reflecting on 10 Years of Food Heaven + Juicy Q&A
How have 10 years gone by?! Today we’re celebrating this huge milestone by reflecting on all the ups, downs and in-betweens. We started Food Heaven to improve access to nutrition education in black and brown communities. Never in a million years would we have thought that this would be a full blown brand that we […]
Business Advice We Wish We Got w/ Blavity CEO Morgan DeBaun
CALLING ALL ENTREPRENEURS!!! Whether you have a business, a side hustle, or a just great idea, you NEED to tune in to today’s episode. This week, we talk to the one–the only– Morgan DeBaun, who is basically Steve Jobs to black Millennials. Morgan is the Founder & CEO of Blavity Inc., the leading media company […]