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- 13: Curating Culinary Experiences with Adeola Sokunbi of Yolaskitchen
Adeola Sokunbi is a special event curator and culinary enthusiast based in Atlanta, GA. After working for some of the world’s largest and most iconic brands like Coca-Cola and the London 2012 Summer Olympic Games, she decided to combine her personal love for food and professional expertise in connecting people to create Yolaskitchen. Yolaskitchen started as an intimate monthly dinner supper club in 2016, and the Yolaskitchen brand now looks to a future in entering the consumer goods market with a unique product line of sauces. Additionally, in 2020 Adeola completed her Masters in the Study of Law at the University of Georgia in order to more effectively offer her consulting services to other entrepreneurs in the hospitality industry.
In this episode, Adeola shares how her wide array of culinary experiences have been paramount to the formation and continued growth of the Yolaskitchen brand. She also shares how her legal education has helped her to expand into culinary consulting. In the "Table Topic", Adeola shares her tips for curating exceptional and unique dining experiences that will wow your guests.
Learn more about Adeola and Yolaskitchen below.
- Website: yolaskitchen.com
- Instagram: @yolaskitchen
Adeola will also be participating in a private tasting experience with the Shular Institute (mentioned in this episode). Get more information about the event "MOTHERLAND" here.
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Facebook: /geostablephl41 min - 14: Evolving as a Content Creator with Jazzmine Woodard of Dash of Jazz Blog
Jazzmine Woodard is a young professional and content creator with Houston, TX roots and Nigerian heritage. In 2015, Jazzmine started her blog Dash of Jazz platform for her to share recipes with the goal of helping busy women balance what matters and live on their own terms.
In this episode, Jazzmine shares her beginnings as a food blogger and how she has evolved her wide array of content to include lifestyle, travel, and home design. She also offers insight into skills and strategies that have aided in her success as a content creator who photographs, writes, and manages her platforms all on her own. Before she leaves, Jazzmine gives us her tips for self-photography that will help enhance your brand and resonate with your audience.
Learn more about Jazzmine and Dash of Jazz below.
- Website: dashofjazz.com
- Instagram: @dashofjazzblog
- Twitter: @dashofjazzblog
- Pinterest: /dashofjazzblog
- LinkedIn: Jazzmine Woodard
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Facebook: /geostablephl38 min - Season 1 Recap and Season 2 PreviewAhead of Season 2 launching in February 2021, your host, Geo Darwin checks in to reflect on the first season of the Table 86 Podcast. In this special bonus episode, He highlights some personal achievements, accomplishments from Season 1 guests and provides you a little preview of what you can expect from Season 2. Be sure to review and subscribe and follow me for updates!Website - table86podcast.comInstagram - @geostable // @table86podcastTwitter - @geostablephl
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Facebook: /geostablephl9 min - 12: Branding for Bartenders with Barry Johnson of Bartender Barry
Barry Johnson is a professional bartender, certified mixologist, and craft cocktail blogger based in Philadelphia. In 2019, Barry launched his business, Bartender Barry, where he offers private bartending services as well as creates and delivers boutique educational experiences for the cocktail enthusiast. In addition, Barry competed in the 2020 Black Restaurant Week Cocktail Competition and is a contributor for the largest digital media company for the beverage industry, VinePair.
In this episode, Barry discusses his journey in building his brand as a bartender at the helm of a spirits based business. He also discusses passion for driving diverse representation in the beverage industry, highlights the inspiration behind the delicious cocktails on his blog, and how he is laying the groundwork to reach his personal goal of owning his own distillery. In the Table Topic, Barry shares an extra-special cocktail recipe and provides some helpful tips for the budding home bartender.
Learn more about Barry and his business via his website at bartenderbarry.com, or follow him on Instagram @bartender_barry.
You can also check out the recipes he mentions in this episode below.
In the Beginning Cocktail
The Ungodly Hour Cocktail
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Facebook: /geostablephl28 min - 11: Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Recipes with Shanika Graham-White of Orchids and Sweet TeaWhether photography, recipe development, or writing, creatives in the food industry tend to vary in their area of expertise. That’s why it is so exciting when I come across one who excels at three!Shanika Graham-White is a talented food blogger, photographer, and recipe developer, who has been featured in Food 52, the Feed Feed, Buzzfeed, and many more.She joins the podcast to discuss the inspiration behind her blog, Orchids and Sweet Tea, and to provide her tips on cooking some delicious gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan recipes. Recipes you can find in abundance on her blog. Before she leaves, we have some fun, as she would create gluten-free and dairy-free versions of some of my favorite foods.Learn more about Shanika, try out some of her recipes at her blog: orchidsandsweettea.comYou view her amazing photography by following her on Instagram at (@orchidsnsweettea_ ).
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Facebook: /geostablephl33 min - 10: Why Representation Matters with Jasmine Lukuku of The Black Food Bloggers ClubIt will come as no surprise that equitable representation is a large issue across the food and beverage industry. And with recent events bringing this problem to the forefront, creatives of colors are demanding that companies address these disparities. That’s why it was so necessary to be joined by an international brand strategist and blogging expert, Jasmine Lukuku. In 2016, Jasmine founded The Black Food Bloggers Club, an online platform for black food bloggers to share resources, be connected to opportunities, and to network in a safe space. In this episode, we discuss her passion for uplifting other black creatives and how she has created initiatives that drive representation and combat the default whiteness in the food and beverage industry. Before she leaves, Jasmine shares her expert tips on how to pitch yourself to brands and companies you are looking to work with. Learn more about Jasmine and her by following her on Instagram (@jasminelukuku) and Twitter (@jasminelukuku). To learn more about The Black Food Bloggers Club and discover new black food bloggers you can follow their Instagram feed @blackfoodbloggers .You can also learn more about joining The Black Food Blogger club, and check out the directory at Black Food Bloggers Directory.
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Facebook: /geostablephl39 min - 9: Wine Tasting Basics with Vincent Moten of Elevate Your TastesAt the table today is Vincent Moten, a wine professional and educator who curates phenomenal wine tasting experiences through his business Elevate your Tastes. In this episode, we discuss his passion for wine and the ways in which he makes the wine tasting process less intimidating. Vince leaves us with his recommendations on some fantastic Black-owned wine brands to get you started on your wine tasting journey.Learn more about Vince and Elevate Your Tastes at elevateyourtastes.com or by following him on Instagram and Twitter at @elevateyourtastes .Learn more about Vince and Elevate Your Tastes at elevateyourtastes.com or by following him on Instagram and Twitter at @elevateyourtastes .
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Facebook: /geostablephl45 min - 8: Food is Love Made Edible with Ben GoodlyAt the table today is New Orleans based food blogger, photographer, and recipe developer, Ben Goodly. Listen in as Ben and I talk about new takes on classic recipes influenced by his upbringing in Alabama, the differences between Creole and Cajun cuisine, and some of his upcoming projects. Ben also serves up some of his favorite spots to dine in New Orleans. As a bonus, Ben offers his tips on making a great roux! Learn more about Ben and check out his recipes through his blog foodislovemadeedible.com or by following him on Instagram and Twitter at @mrgoodlycooks.
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Facebook: /geostablephl32 min - 7: Stay Home and Stay Healthy with Marsha Hoffmann of SalutNutritionIn the wake of the stay-at-home orders, we are finding ourselves in unprecedented times. I, for one, have experienced heightened anxiety, and have fallen into some not so healthy routines. The hardest part is finding a way to cycle out of those behaviors. This episode is a part of that self-discovery. In this special episode of Table 86, I welcome my friend, fellow blogger and registered dietitian Marsha (aka Summer) Hoffmann to share some insight on how we can be more mindful and create healthier habits during these uncertain times. Based in New York City, Marsha has worked as a registered dietitian for the past five years. Through her online platforms Salut Nutrition and Do You Salut, she covers a wide range of topics from healthy living and mindfulness to some epic guides to ignite your world travels. Listen in as we discuss ways to channel your anxious energy and take a deep dive into what it means to be kind to yourself during this time. Marsha also shares some fun, tasty, and HEALTHY alternatives to a list of my favorite quarantine food and snacks.Learn more about Marsha her consultative work, travels, recipes by following her on Instagram at @doyousalut or on her websites doyousalut.com and salutnutrition.com .
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Facebook: /geostablephl42 min - 6: Caribbean Vegan Cuisine with Chef Lee Bentick
Light, fresh, and island-inspired. Although she uses these words to describe her beautifully plated dishes, they are also well-suited to describe the chef herself. In this episode, I speak with the charming Leeonney Bentick. A personal chef from Baltimore who is pioneering the Vegan Caribbean movement. We discuss her roots in St. Vincent, tips and techniques to elevate your vegan cooking game, and explore her desire to expand the world’s knowledge of Southern Caribbean cuisine through her exquisitely curated events.
Learn more about Chef Lee, her beautiful dishes and her supper club by following her on Instagram at @platedbyleshe or on her website leshestyle.com
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About Table 86
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Table 86 is a podcast showcasing Black and underrepresented content creators, entrepreneurs, and culinary professionals that are transforming the food and beverage industry. Hosted by Dr. Geo…
Banks-Weston (affectionately known as Geo Darwin) the Table 86 podcast explores each guest's journey and gets their insight on navigating an industry that has historically ignored Black and underrepresented talent.