Ep #30 - From Sri Lanka with Song: Dama Lee's Creative Approach to Moringa Education

Join us on the Moringa for Life podcast as we speak with Dama Joan Lee, a passionate ambassador for the miracle tree. Dama shares her inspiring journey, from discovering Moringa to establishing a thriving farm and training hub in Sri Lanka. Learn how she's using innovative approaches like bilingual music videos and documentaries to educate diverse communities about Moringa's incredible benefits. Discover her strategic methods for engaging everyone from police officers to beauty salon workers, and hear about her ambitious plans to introduce Moringa to children in schools. This episode is a testament to the power of dedication, the magic of Moringa, and one woman's mission to foster health and sustainability across the globe.

In this flavorful episode of Moringa For Life, Jensen cheffs out over red bananas and house-made Moringa hot sauce while diving deep into resilience, roots, and regeneration with Aubrey and Lubitza of Free Up Farm.Nestled on seven acres of lush permaculture in Dominica, Free Up Farm is more than a tropical oasis — it’s a living model of what rebuilding with intention looks like. After Hurricane Maria ravaged the island, Aubrey returned to his father’s homeland with a mission: to turn devastation into abundance. Alongside Lubitza, they’ve cultivated over 60 tropical food and medicinal plants while building a community-centered model for food, education, and agrotourism.We talk about:How Moringa became a cornerstone of their ecosystem — why it matters and how they grow itAubrey’s early inspiration from the Moringa For Life course, taken before he even knew where his project would landThe emotional weight of rebuilding after disaster and reconnecting to ancestral landDesigning a diverse seven-acre permaculture system, one plant and principle at a timeWhy they believe agrotourism and pay-what-you-can models are the future for food equity in DominicaThis one’s a powerful blend of dirt-under-the-nails practicality and big-picture purpose — seasoned, of course, with a little Moringa hot sauce.

From Village Roots to Global Impact: Libby Wild and the Moringa Movement in IndonesiaIn this episode of Moringa For Life, host Jensen Cummings sits down with Libby Wild of SSP, a Certified Moringa Grower and a driving force behind a grassroots agricultural revolution in Indonesia. Libby shares how local villages in her region have partnered with her to cultivate Moringa—not just as a crop, but as a means of empowerment, entrepreneurship, and community upliftment. With deep cultural roots and agricultural wisdom, these villages are turning the miracle tree into a sustainable, profitable movement. Libby also discusses how more communities are joining independently, inspired by the success of others. With over two million tons of Moringa already grown and sold, this is more than farming—it’s transformation. Tune in to hear how Moringa is changing lives, one village at a time.

Jax Wilson’s Moringa Journey – From Nomadic Wonders to the ‘Sustain Me’ 5-Day Immersive EventWelcome to another inspiring episode of Moringa For Life Podcast, where we explore how Moringa transforms lives and communities! This week, we’re thrilled to welcome guest Jax Wilson of Nomadic Wonders and Shalom Temple Journey as she shares her incredible, multi-decade journey with Moringa:🌱 Living with Seven Potted Moringa Trees – Discover how caring for her own potted grove has deepened her connection to nature and nurtured her well-being.📚 Joining the Moringa For Life Growers & Educators Course – Learn about the community, knowledge, and transformative experiences she gained through dedicated learning.🎤 ‘Sustain Me’ 5-Day Immersive Event Featuring Barbara O’Neill: Discover Self-Mastery Tools to Heal & Thrive in Our World of Extremes – Hear how this groundbreaking event has empowered her to embrace sustainable living and self-mastery.⏳ 16 Years of Moringa Magic – Reflect on her personal story of discovering Moringa through Moringa For Life and the profound impact it’s had over the years. Join us for a heartfelt conversation about growth, sustainability, and the powerful role Moringa plays in healing and thriving in today’s world.#MoringaForLife #NomadicWonders #ShalomTempleJourney #SustainMe #BarbaraONeill #MoringaJourney #GrowersAndEducators #SustainableLiving #SelfMastery

Moringa Journeys Span The Globe 🌿🌏🌍🌎 In this week’s Moringa For Life show, “Meet A Few Of Our Moringa Ambassadors Across The World”, our founder, Mariko Gifford, alongside Chef Jensen Cummings, introduce us to ten of our students and collaborators, and their Moringa journey projects. Join our Moringa movement and cultivate your own Moringa vision! Tune in every Thursday at 8AM ET to discover the secrets of Moringa cuisine! Become a part of our community at MoringaForLife.com #MoringaForLife #MoringaMagic #MoringaCuisine #Moringalicious #MoringaRecipes #MoringaCooking #MoringaEnthusiasts #MoringaCommunity #MoringaFood #MoringaJourney #GlobalMovement

Eat Moringa. Grow Moringa. 🌿🫐🧄🍊 In this week’s Moringa For Life show, “Nutrition and Health Benefits of Moringa Oleifera”, our founder, Mariko Gifford, alongside Chef Jensen Cummings, unpack the Superfood status, Adaptogen traits, 92 nutrients, 46 antioxidants and many more nutritional factors of the Miracle Tree. Join our Moringa movement and cultivate your own Moringa vision! Tune in every Thursday at 8AM ET to discover the secrets of Moringa cuisine! Become a part of our community at MoringaForLife.com #MoringaForLife #MoringaMagic #MoringaCuisine #Moringalicious #MoringaRecipes #MoringaCooking #MoringaEnthusiasts #MoringaCommunity #MoringaFood

Uncover the magic of Moringa cuisine with Mariko Gifford! In this week’s Moringa For Life show, “Celebrating the Culinary World of Moringa”, our founder, Mariko Gifford, alongside Chef Jensen Cummings, reveals two decades of Moringa culinary mastery! Dive into the enchanting world of Moringalicious cookbook author, Mohana Gill, and get ready to unleash your inner chef with #MoringaFood.  Join our Moringa movement and cultivate your own Moringa vision! Tune in every Thursday at 8AM ET to discover the secrets of Moringa cuisine! Become a part of our community at MoringaForLife.com Get your copy of Moringalicious here. Then use that hashtag #MoringaFood to show us how you cook with moringa. #MoringaForLife #MoringaMagic #MoringaCuisine #Moringalicious #MoringaRecipes #MoringaCooking #MoringaEnthusiasts #MoringaCommunity

In this episode we get a follow up conversation with Aubrey Bynoe from Dominca on where he is now since he last spoke with Mariko. In the Last episode Mariko and Aubrey have a great conversation about his amazing Moringa and Permaculture Project on the island of Dominica.  We have been so inspired by Aubrey ever since he came through the Moringa Certification Course four years ago.  He was a man on a mission and quickly absorbed everything he could to integrate into his vision.  He purchased land in Dominica where his Father is from, and after traveling and studying Permaculture and Organic Farming practices he finally landed to be full time on his land, Free Up Farm.  He is also advocating for Permaculture and natural practices with the local decision makers on the island which is so great.  Aubrey is so fully dedicated to his mission and it is so uplifting.  We love to see the younger generations passionate about creating these new world hubs.  Check out his website and IG @freeupfarm www.freeupfarm.com In This Episode: Regenerative Design Comfortable in three month drought using Permaculture Indigenous Kalinago People of Dominica  Learning to adapt to climate changes AirCrete Structures Hurricane Reselience and Moringa's contribution Foliar Spray Lead by example  Behaving as if the God in All Life Matters Unlearning and Relearning Location of Moringa project? Dominica What is your Moringa Project? We are using Moringa to explore hurricane resiliency, the revitalization of organic agriculture and showcase nutritional and culinary applications of Moringa and the many other fruits and perennial  systems we have at the farm. When and where did your Moringa journey begin? I was first introduced to Moringa through traveling through Costa Rica. In 2016 I completed my growers course. Why did you step onto this path? Nothing else besides food and water made much sense so through permaculture I began exploring these topics more in-depth. What keeps you on this path? So far, permaculture is one of the only things that makes sense. What do you want Moringa to know about you and your work? That we are inspired by Morninga’s resilience, adaptability and abundance and that we emulate these attributes.

Nikoletta has been a digital marketing consultant for the past 20 years, working for the likes of the big tech giants Google, YouTube, & DoubleClick. Previous to this she also worked in the magazine/book publishing industry in London, and as a Community Worker with the elderly & people with cerebral palsy in Australia. She has a passion for organic gardening, regenerative agriculture, soil health, and her four chickens. Since moving to a 10 acre property 3 years ago, halfway between Sydney and Brisbane in NSW, Australia, Nikoletta has been eager to transition over to having a business working on the land & growing nutritious, medicinal food for her local community. Whilst researching different crops to grow she came across Moringa and was mesmerized by the 'miracle tree'. It was at this point she decided to learn as much as she could about this amazing tree (history, how to cook/eat it, grow, harvest, process), spread the knowledge (local community & beyond), and develop as many saleable Moringa products for human and animal consumption.  Please Visit www.Moringalicious.com for more info on her project!    Join the Worldwide Moringa Movement through our online courses, to discover your personal Moringa Vision.  It's time that we all start committing to restoring our soil, the very thing that feeds every living being on Earth.  We will take you through essential permaculture principles, specific soil biology, biological composting methods, and introduce you to the Moringa Protocol.     Sign up for our Moringa Course today, and allow us the honor to set you on your Moringa path.   Follow the link below for full details on our Level One Moringa Ambassador Certification Course   https://www.moringaforlife.com/products/moringa-growers-educators-certification-program

Nikoletta has been a digital marketing consultant for the past 20 years, working for the likes of the big tech giants Google, YouTube, & DoubleClick. Previous to this she also worked in the magazine/book publishing industry in London, and as a Community Worker with the elderly & people with cerebral palsy in Australia. She has a passion for organic gardening, regenerative agriculture, soil health, and her four chickens. Since moving to a 10 acre property 3 years ago, halfway between Sydney and Brisbane in NSW, Australia, Nikoletta has been eager to transition over to having a business working on the land & growing nutritious, medicinal food for her local community. Whilst researching different crops to grow she came across Moringa and was mesmerized by the 'miracle tree'. It was at this point she decided to learn as much as she could about this amazing tree (history, how to cook/eat it, grow, harvest, process), spread the knowledge (local community & beyond), and develop as many saleable Moringa products for human and animal consumption.   Please Visit www.Moringalicious.com for more info on her project!    Join the Worldwide Moringa Movement through our online courses, to discover your personal Moringa Vision.  It's time that we all start committing to restoring our soil, the very thing that feeds every living being on Earth.  We will take you through essential permaculture principles, specific soil biology, biological composting methods, and introduce you to the Moringa Protocol.     Sign up for our Moringa Course today, and allow us the honor to set you on your Moringa path.   Follow the link below for full details on our Level One Moringa Ambassador Certification Course   https://www.moringaforlife.com/products/moringa-growers-educators-certification-program