I'm Here for The Food

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I'm Here for The Food episodes

January 21, 2020 12: Who Will Cry When You Die ft. Alua Arthur
We’ve all heard of birthing dula’s; professionals who assist women who reject the dogma of conventional medicine and birth their children at home during a ceremony.
Well Death Dula’s are at the opposite end of the spectrum; they prepare the terminally ill and their families for the inevitable. And their goal is to provide a safe space for patients and their families to feel as comfortable about the process of transition as possible.
Death is unavoidable; it happens to the best of us.
On today’s episode we introduce you to Alua Arthur: attorney and CEO of Going With Grace, an organization that practices and trains people to become Death Dula’s.
“Bringing awareness to Death and Dying.” That’s the goal of Going With Grace. So sit back and listen but you may want to grab a box of tissues with your glass of wine, folks.
1 hr 6 min
January 14, 2020 11: Girl Talk with Guest Host Claudia Jordan
We listened to your requests and as promised we’ve invited guests to sit in our rotating third chair; our first of the year being TV/Radio show host Claudia Jordan. We discuss personal tidbits from the last year (and decade) as we attempt to put the past (and all its drama and trauma) in the past and forge ahead with the promises the future holds. The conversation gets very personal - but reliving pain can also be cathartic. If you decide to fall down the rabbit hole with us, you may need to grab that bottle of Pinot and bring it with you.
1 hr 8 min
January 07, 2020 10: A King Amongst Men ft. Mike Rashid King
Hello Everybody and welcome to 2020!! Not only are we in a new year but a new decade! And if we’re to believe every meme on IG it’s going to be EVERYONE'S year!Our guest today is Mike Rashid King and he's no stranger to the “New Year/New Me” phrase; he’s one of the biggest online fitness and motivational coaches, with a line of supplements, apparel and meal plans. He’s transformed hundreds of people’s bodies and shaped their minds into a ”warrior mentality”; but what did it take for him to do so? Tune in to find out!
1 hr 25 min
December 24, 2019 9: HFTF Episode 9: Empire State of Mind ft Dr Michael Eric Dyson
Professor. Orator. Minister. Scholar. Regarded as one of the greatest critical thinkers of our era, award winning and NY Times best selling author Dr Michael Eric Dyson has made the list yet again with his 21st book; an ode to the life and legacy of rapper and entrepreneur Jay Z, released on the mogul’s 50th birthday and in celebration of his 30 years in the entertainment business. He sits down with the ladies shows us why his picture should be under the definition of the word “loquacious”.
36 min
December 19, 2019 8: Let's Get Lit! (A Holiday Themed Episode w/Special Guests)
Tis the season to be jolly! And jolly we were, with the help of Cannabis-infused food provided by @ChefBuds and libations provided by @shot_box! For our holiday episode, the hosts were joined by actress/producer Angell Conwell, cartoonist/illustrator Obi Arisukwu and actor and entrepreneur Kendall Kyndall. Everything from Past Personal Inventory to Future New Year’s Resolutions were discussed so grab a glass of spiked eggnog and settle in for some deep convos and, of course, some laughs!
1 hr 43 min
December 10, 2019 7: Dick in a Box ft. Mr Marcus
Labels. We love to use them on other people but HATE when they are used on us. Have you ever given any thought to who someone is PAST the label that they’ve been assigned?Well, hold onto your seats because this episode provides you with the opportunity. Meet Jesse Spencer, a charismatic, lovely church-going father of two beautiful daughters… who also happens to be one of the biggest stars of the porn industry in the last 25 years. Here’s where you say to yourself: “I will not judge a book by its cover.”
1 hr 13 min
December 04, 2019 6: Are Our Streets Safe? ft. Jayla Baxter
Imagine a product that can be used over and over. Criminal enterprises have caught onto this and applied it to the fastest growing crime, globally. That crime is Human Trafficking. And it’s not just an international issue; it’s right at our doorstep with the United States being one of the worst perpetrators.On this episode of I’m Here For The Food, the girls take a somber look at the statistics and sit down with Jayla Baxter, a former teen prostitute turned Human Rights advocate and rescuer of trafficked girls. They discuss her lengthy and brutal story, how she has risen above her past circumstances and personal safety tips for everyone to arm themselves with. This is an episode you DON’T want to miss and should definitely be shared with those closest to you.
1 hr 26 min
December 03, 2019 5: Mama Don’t Take No Mess ft. Marcia L. Dyson
Reverend Marcia Dyson joins the ladies to dissect an array of topics including: women’s empowerment, prison reform, political policy, and intimacy & sexual prowess. Class is in session.
1 hr 14 min
November 26, 2019 4: Forgiveness / Master Thy Selfie
This week's episode focuses on forgiveness through lens of the Amber Guyger murder trial. The ladies share their perspective of the subject matter before assessing the "hug" that stirred up more controversy after the verdict. Are we too forgiving towards certain cultures? Is it a subconscious compliance? Let's get into it.
1 hr 4 min
November 19, 2019 3: Dick in a Box ft. Ryan Davis
On our special segment "Dick in a Box” comedian Ryan Davis joins the ladies of the hour to talk companionship, standards of dating, and the infamous ideal mate list. Can Ryan simmer in the hot seat or will he reach his boiling point?Stay in the loop by following your new favorite group chat on Insta: @im.hereforthefoodSubscribe if you haven't already & we'll see you in the next episode!
1 hr 6 min

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