KJ and Anela are food influencers, yes. But they are also people who have varied interests in a variety of topics. In this episode, they discuss their desire to showcase more of themselves online and whether their followers would come along for the ride.

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In this episode sponsored by Flipboard, Anela and KJ tackle one of the most talked-about issues in the current food and beverage space -- the labor shortage. Hear from a variety of food industry folks about their perspective on the shortage, or what Anela prefers to call the great realignment, throughout the episode. And be sure to check out this curated collection on Flipboard for a deeper look at this topic and how labor issues are changing the industry: https://flipboard.com/@feedthemalik/labor-shortage-great-realignment-jcadkvmaakls4d6a | You can sign for Flipboard for free in any of the app stores or if you sign up on the web at flipboard.com/@feedthemalik.

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Follow Anela on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/feedthemalik/, TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@feedthemalik, Twitter https://twitter.com/feed_the_malik, and check out FeedTheMalik.com.

Follow KJ on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/blackfoodfridays/, Twitter https://twitter.com/blkfoodfridays, and BlackFoodFridays.com. 

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Hear from dynamic DC area chefs/restaurateurs on this locally-focused episode. Guests include Rock Harper, Rob Rubba, and Danny Lee. 

Restaurants mentioned this episode:

Queen Mother’s: https://www.queenmothercooks.com/ 

Oyster Oyster: https://www.oysteroysterdc.com/ 

Chiko: https://www.chikodc.com/ 

Mandu: https://www.mandudc.com/ 

Anju: https://www.anjurestaurant.com/

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Follow KJ on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/blackfoodfridays/, Twitter https://twitter.com/blkfoodfridays, and BlackFoodFridays.com.

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On this Juneteenth episode, hear from some amazing Black foodies! Catch Sense & Edibility, Dom N The City, Flights and Foods, and Dubbs Grubbs chatting about topics ranging from misbehavior in the influencer space to what they wish their audiences knew and more.

Find them on social:

Dubbs Grubbs - https://www.instagram.com/dubbsgrubs/

Sense & Edibility - https://www.instagram.com/senseandedibility/

Dom N The City - https://www.instagram.com/domnthecity/

Flights and Foods - https://www.instagram.com/flightsandfoods/

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Follow KJ on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/blackfoodfridays/, Twitter https://twitter.com/blkfoodfridays, and BlackFoodFridays.com.

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In this episode, KJ and Anela give some random praise to people, places, and things that have brought them joy over the last few weeks. They also warn that, with COVID restrictions tapering off, beware of talking recklessly on the internet because you might have to answer for that Tweet in these streets!

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Follow KJ on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/blackfoodfridays/, Twitter https://twitter.com/blkfoodfridays, and BlackFoodFridays.com.

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KJ and Anela explore what it means to be Black creatives who not only feel the pressure to "root for everybody Black," but also seek out spaces where nuanced commentaries and critiques are welcomed.

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Follow Anela on Instagram at https://Instagram.com/FeedTheMalik and check out FeedTheMalik.com.

Also follow KJ on Instagram at https://Instagram.com/BlackFoodFridays and at BlackFoodFridays.com.

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After numerous requests, we finally hear from Anela's husband Ahmed, who typically works behind the scenes helping with Feed The Malik occasionally. Ahmed tackles questions from the community ranging from how to balance the need for content creation with quality time to his dream career in the future. Hear from him about the demands of being married to a driven career-focused partner who is also a public figure.

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On this episode of “Fix Your Plate”, Anela and KJ have a conversation about the dangers of “Guru-ism” with wellness journalist and blogger Carina Wolff. During our chat Carina speaks candidly about how she’s dealt with the growing popularity of her “Kale Me Maybe” blog, her willingness to fail in public, and why she is starting to shy away from the term “Social Media Influencer”.

We make more than one reference to one of her most popular editions of her newsletter so check that out here so you’ll know what we’re talking about: 

https://www.goodmoodfood.news/p/influencers-as-wellness-gurus

Follow Carina on Instagram at https://Instagram.com/KaleMeMaybe

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https://Instagram.com/BlackFoodFridays

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Anela explains how the online backlash that she received—from the Black community—led to KJ’s desire to explore what the term “Black Food” means in the first place. From discussing how the term can be expanded to why certain foods are considered “Black”, listen as the two share their experiences, ideas, as well as a few listener comments during this wide ranging conversation. 

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https://Instagram.com/BlackFoodFridays

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On this episode of “FIX YOUR PLATE”, KJ and Anela speak to Brooklyn based Chef, virtual cooking instructor, and “Shark Tank” contestant Jumoke Jackson. In it they discuss how he got the nickname “Mr. Foodtastic”, how much money he’s made teaching virtual cooking classes, and how winning “Shark Tank” has impacted the vegan food company he co-founded with his friends. 

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Find Jumoke on all social media platforms by searching for “Mr. Foodtastic” but he’s most active on both Instagram and TikTok. Check out his “Shark Tank” approved company, Legendary Burger, at https://GoLegendary.com. 

Follow Anela on Instagram at 

https://Instagram.com/FeedTheMalik and at FeedTheMalik.com. 

Follow KJ on Instagram at https://Instagram.com/BlackFoodFridays and at BlackFoodFridays.com.

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