Season 3 Announcement and Update

In Season 3's mid-season finale I'm joined by one of my closest friends, Josh Moore. Josh is the dynamic force behind the food media brand Josh Eats Philly, where he highlights the food, restaurants, and events of the Philadelphia area. With a background as a content creator, photographer, and videographer, Josh has collaborated with some of the largest national brands in the food and beverage industry. Additionally, he has leveraged his platform to promote small businesses, women-owned businesses, minority-owned businesses, and LGBTQ+-owned businesses, striving to make a positive impact in his community. Currently, Josh holds the title of Philadelphia Magazine’s Food Influencer of the Year.In this episode, Josh discusses how he got his start in food media, particularly in social media. We explore the evolution and changes he’s seen in both social media and the Philly food scene, creating intentional spaces for Black content creators, and delve into the strategies he developed to scale his Instagram account to over 100,000 followers.Learn more about Josh and Josh Eats Philly:Website: josheatsphilly.comInstagram: @JoshEatsPhillyTikTok: @JoshEatsPhillyFacebook: /JoshEatsPhillyInstagram  accounts mentioned in this episode:@devourpower@stickaforkinme@nyc_cheatdaykingRestaurants mentioned in this episode:Bake'n BaconPrime Fusion LoungeMy LoupSubscribe, rate, and follow @geostable on Instagram to know when our episodes go live.Website: table86podcast.comInstagram: @geostable / @table86podcastFacebook: /geostablephl

Bryce Lennon is the trendsetting visionary behind UnRegisteredStyle and BryceLennon.com. Known for his street-style photography and insightful content, Bryce captures the essence of fashion with captivating visuals and eloquent prose.In this episode, we share our thoughts on how black millennials influence trends in fashion and food (highlighting brunch culture, TikTok trends, and music) We also share how our preferences and tastes have changed based on our life experiences.  In the table topic, Bryce gives us his tips on how to define your personal style, which are easily transferrable to other creative mediums.Learn more about Bryce, UnRegisteredStyle, and BryceLennon.com:Website: unregisteredstyle.com (relaunching Fall 2024) // brycelennon.com Instagram: @unregisteredstyle // @brycelennon Facebook: /UnRegisteredStyleTikTok: @BryceLennonSubscribe, rate, and follow @geostable on Instagram to know when our episodes go live.Website: table86podcast.comInstagram: @geostable / @table86podcastFacebook: /geostablephl

Stefani Renee is a culinary storyteller, blending traditional Southern flavors with a unique Bay Area twist on her blog, Savor + Sage.   Inheriting a love of cooking, throwing parties, storytelling, and creating from her Granny Octavia, Stefani celebrates this influence through her creative pursuits, showcasing her passion for cooking, entertaining, and building a beautiful lifestyle on her blog.In this episode, Stefani provides fantastic insight for those who have dreamed of starting a food blog but have been hesitant about taking that leap. She also shares how she stands out in the saturated food blogging world by staying true to her values and cultivating skills essential to her blog's success. In the table topic, Stefani reminds us that the best investment you can make is in yourself and gives us her tips and resources for doing just that. Learn more about Stefani and Savor + Sage:Website: savorandsage.comInstagram: @savorandsageTwitter: @savorandsageFacebook: Savor + SageYouTube: @savorandsageSubscribe, rate, and follow @geostable on Instagram to know when our episodes go live.Website: table86podcast.comInstagram: @geostable / @table86podcastFacebook: /geostablephl

Sherrod Faulks, a true Renaissance man, journeyed through culinary arts, photography, and software development before finding his passion in ceramics. Co-founding Slice & Torte, a food media company, helped him refine his branding and entrepreneurial skills. Yet, it was a pottery class that changed his path and led him to create DEEP BLACK, a ceramics and design-centered business in 2020. Since then, Sherrod and his work have been featured in powerhouse publications like The New York Times, Real Simple, Southern Living, and more.In this episode, Sherrod and I discuss the skills, internal work, and experiences that led him to leave his 9-to-5 job to pursue entrepreneurship full-time through DEEP BLACK, as well as what ignited his passion for ceramics and pottery. During the table topic, Sherrod shares his tips and practices for committing to continued evolution and growth as a multifaceted creative.Learn more about Sherrod and DEEP BLACK:Website: www.deepblack.shopInstagram: @deepblack.shopYouTube: @deepblackshopMentioned in this episode:Shops that have commissioned work from DEEP BLACK ceramics.  Bayberry Garden - Providence, RI | Restaurant Honeysuckle Provisions - Philadelphia, PA | RestaurantTrunc - Philadelphia, PA | Shop YOWIE - Philadelphia, PA | ShopSubscribe, rate, and follow @geostable on Instagram to know when our episodes go live.Website: table86podcast.comInstagram: @geostable / @table86podcastFacebook: /geostablephl

Ashley Berthoumieux is a registered dietitian and the visionary behind Mieux by Ashley. She is passionate about guiding women (with an intentional focus on women of color) toward sustainable, health-focused choices for their bodies while championing Health At Every Size™.  In this episode, Ashley shares how and why she chose to pursue a career in nutrition, and her dedication to breaking down barriers imposed by diet culture and debunking common myths held about cultural foods. In the table topic, she helps me explore my own nutritional goals by taking me through an activity she uses when engaging with clients and offering practical tips.Learn more about Ashley Berthoumieux and Mieux by Ashley Nutrition:Website: https://www.mieuxbyashley.com/Instagram: @mieuxbyashley.nutritionEmail: [email protected] mentioned in this episode:Is American Dietetics a White-Bread World? These Dieticians Think So - Article from New York TimesMaster of Science, Nutrition and Dietetics - New York University, Master's ProgramHealth At Every Size™ - Article from National Institute of HealthNote: This episode was recorded in February 2022 - statistics referenced in the episode reflect this.Subscribe, rate, and follow @geostable on Instagram to know when our episodes go live.Website: table86podcast.comInstagram: @geostable / @table86podcastFacebook: /geostablephl

Marwin Brown, is an entrepreneur, DJ, and the creative mind behind the food blog, Food Fidelity. Through his platform Marwin showcased his passion for modern soul food and music shines through his family-friendly recipes, all inspired by dope music tracks.In this episode, Marwin shares the origins of Food Fidelity and how, throughout his life experiences and travels, music has been a catalyst for his love of cooking and recipe development. In the Table Topic, Marwin shares with us the recipes he would dream up for a few of our hosts' favorite tracks and music genres.Connect with Marwin Brown:Website: foodfidelity.comInstagram: @foodfidelityTwitter: @foodfidelitySubscribe, rate, and follow @geostable on Instagram to know when our episodes go live.Website: table86podcast.comInstagram: @geostable / @table86podcastFacebook: /geostablephl

Sheree Williams is the founder and executive director of The Global Food and Drink Initiative (GFDI), based in Oakland, California. Since 2009, Sheree has been leading the charge in culinary storytelling as the publisher of the first Black global digital and print culinary lifestyle publication, Cuisine Noir Magazine. Through her visionary leadership, Cuisine Noir has been instrumental in connecting the African diaspora through the lens of food, drink, and travel, sparking important conversations about Black chefs, tastemakers, winemakers, and travel influencers.In this episode, Sheree shares the lessons she's learned from running a publication centered on Black food and culture and the trends she sees shaping Black foodways in 2024 and beyond. She also emphasizes the importance of sharing Black stories as a means of preserving. Black history. In the table topic, she offers her tips for writers and media professionals interested in amplifying underrepresented voices.Learn more about Sheree Williams:Global Food and Drink Initiative Website: globalforgood.orgCuisine Noir Magazine Website: cuisinenoirmag.comFacebook: /cuisinenoirmagInstagram: @cuisinenoirmagYouTube: Global Food and Drink InitiativeFlipboard: @cuisinenoirmag Resources mentioned in this episode:"At the Table of Power" by Diane SpiveyGreat Food, All Day Long: Cook Splendidly, Eat Smart By Maya AngelouThe Edna Lewis Cookbook by Edna LewisSupper with Love by Michelle BraxtonSpecialty Food AssociationSubscribe, rate, and follow @geostable on Instagram to know when our episodes go live.Website: table86podcast.comInstagram: @geostable / @table86podcastFacebook: /geostablephl

In the highly anticipated season 3 premiere of Table 86, I am joined by none other than Ernest Owens. Ernest is an award-winning journalist, CEO of Ernest Media Empire, LLC, Editor of Eater Philly, and Political Writer at Large for Philadelphia Magazine. He's also President of the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists and Regional Vice President of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (Mid-Atlantic Chapter). Known for his bold commentary on race, LGBTQIA issues, and pop culture, Owens founded his multimedia company in 2018 to promote diversity in media.In this episode, Ernest delves into his personal experiences covering Philadelphia's food scene and emphasizes the crucial role that media plays in shaping its future. He also draws from his perspective as both a journalist and advocate, to offer insights into how to cultivate a more inclusive culinary culture.Follow Ernest Owens:Website:ernestowens.comTwitter: @mrernestowens Instagram: @mrernestowens / #ernesteatResources mentioned in this episode:Dining While Black: Race and the Philly Food Scene - Philly Magazine Article, 2018Philly Restaurant Coverage - Eater Philly, 2023 - PresentThe Case for Cancel Culture - Authored Book, 2023Restaurants mentioned in this episode:Favorite CocktailsPhiladelphia DistillingBest WingsMoriarty's PubPattaya Thai CuisineBest Happy HourHarp and CrownBest OystersPearl and MaryRoyal BoucherieLoch BarOlde BarDate NightKalayaSouth Jazz KitchenWhite Dog CafeBlack-Owned RestaurantToast CafeBake'n BaconHoneysuckle ProvisionsTwo Locals BrewingSubscribe, rate, and follow @geostable on Instagram to know when our episodes go live.Website: table86podcast.comInstagram: @geostable / @table86podcastFacebook: /geostablephl

Season 3 launches in March 2023, and your host Dr. Geo is checking in to update you on what's been happening since the conclusion of Season 2, his plans for Season 3 (with a few mentions of special guests), and the future of the Table 86 podcast.  Also, check out our new podcast art!Subscribe, rate, and follow @geostable on Instagram to know when our episodes go live.Website: table86podcast.comInstagram: @geostable / @table86podcastFacebook: /geostablephl

In the Season 2 Finale of Table 86 Podcast, we are joined by Meiko Temple. Meiko Temple is a self-taught home cook and the vibrant personality behind the food blog Meiko And The Dish, where she shares fresh and soulful recipes inspired by her upbringing. In addition to being at the helm of her own blog, Meiko is also a very successful freelance creative director and consultant who is skilled at helping brands bring their ideas to their life. She is passionate about uplifting and creating spaces for historically underrepresented food creatives and the organizer behind the wildly popular Black History Month Virtual Potluck and Juneteenth Virtual Cookout.In this episode, Meiko shares why she left her job in Corporate America to pursue blogging full time and the skills she’s been able to cultivate as a result of taking that leap. In the Table Topic, Meiko offers some insight into the transferable skills she's developed as a result of food blogging and how they have contributed to her professional success in other areas. Learn more about Meiko Temple and Meiko and the Dish below: Website: meikoandthedish.com Instagram: @meikoandthedish Twitter: @meikoandthedish Facebook: @meikoandthedishSPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTMyself, Meiko and some other very talented Black culinary creators have joined forces to create Eat the Culture. The purpose of Eat the Culture is  to create community-centered spaces that nurture, support & amplify Black culinary creators. To kick-off this entity, we have created our first "Eat the Culture Video Challenge" including a video course that will teach you how to make crave able tasty style videos. If you're a Black culinary creator who's interested in joining our challenge or who wants access to our free course visit EatTheCulture.com today to learn more and to sign up.Subscribe, rate, and follow @geostable on Instagram to know when our episodes go live.Website: table86podcast.comInstagram: @geostable / @table86podcastFacebook: /geostablephl