Tune into another timely and visionary interview that shines a light on emerging voices in #PopCulture spaces. 

In this episode, Sundiata chats with Lawrence “Nature Boy” Seals who shares his vision of how hyper-local food systems can shift our modern culture, in turn, creating more equity, a deeper sense of purpose, and belonging on both a local and global level.

As an emergency responder with the US Army, Lawrence Seals observed a lack of government-sanctioned infrastructure for communities in the areas he was assigned to when touring overseas. Seals witnessed firsthand devastation and destruction within the war-torn territories. However, it was the resolve to thrive by those within those communities that inspired Seals to begin his journey toward community-based agriculture for our own underserved, underdeveloped communities here at home.

Overseas, Seals quickly observed a consistency within the communities that were “self-

sustaining.” He saw an unmistakable commonality among the thriving communities: an implementation of coordinated community efforts to maintain their survival, even during times of uncertainty.  

These communities abroad were growing their own food, even using centuries-old irrigation techniques in the unforgiving desert landscape. Seals realized that health and wellness can only be sustained through consistent access to living food and clean water.
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Episode Credits: 

• Featured Guest: Lawrence Seals 
• Writer, Producer, Co-host:  Maryella Marie 
• Co-host & Founder @ Grow Dialogue: Sundiata Soon-Jahta  
• Featured Cover Art: Guadalupe Arriegue 
• Featured Music: 
  • “Nu Vision”instrumental by Akilus The Cosmonaut @onlyblackcosmonaut 
  • “Blessed” instrumental by  Akilus The Cosmonaut @onlyblackcosmonaut 
  • “Slow Flow” by Strictly Observations Crew @StrictlyObservationsCrew 
  • "Love Lost" instrumental by Gualay The Goat @gualaythegoat
  • "Slidin" instrumental by Gualay The Goat @gualaythegoat

Show notes:

• Connect with our guest speaker: 
  • Lawrence Seals on Instagram
  • Seals Family Farm
  • Farm Fresh 24/7 App 
  • Purchase "Love Yall" Tees 
  • Theory of Indivisibility Podcast & Infographic
  • Podcast Artwork: 
  • Guadalupe Arriegue’s Instagram and website
  • For inquiries on commissioned artwork, contact [email protected]
  • Subscribe to Grow Dialogue’s Youtube Channel
  • Support the Grow Dialogue Podcast on Patreon

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