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 busines...
Jul 02, 2024•53 min•Season 3Ep. 8
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...
Jun 18, 2024•40 min•Season 3Ep. 7
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 blo...
Jun 04, 2024•34 min•Season 3Ep. 6
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 ...
May 14, 2024•42 min•Season 3Ep. 5
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...
May 01, 2024•43 min•Season 3Ep. 4
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 h...
Apr 16, 2024•42 min•Season 3Ep. 3
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 conversati...
Apr 02, 2024•41 min•Season 3Ep. 2
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...
Mar 19, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 1
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.com Instagram: @geostable / @table86podcast Facebook: /geostablephl...
Mar 05, 2024•6 min
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...
Oct 12, 2021•40 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Tracey Johnson is a full-time historian and part-time home cook. She turned her obsession with Trader Joe's into the successful Instagram page Tracey Joe's which features delicious, easy-to-make recipes using Trader Joe's ingredients. In this episode, Tracey shares how a research trip to the National Archives in New York inspired her to start her Instagram account, her creative process for developing recipes with products found at Trader Joe's and her forthcoming cookbook: Cooking with Five Ingr...
Sep 28, 2021•35 min•Season 2Ep. 17
From podcaster to blogger to author, Sarita Cheaves is a wine media producer with a passion for food and wine. A DC native, she is known for discovering great wines and unique wine pairings and has a WSET (Wine Spirits Education Trust) certification. Sarita's latest launch is a wine activity book titled to be adored by wine enthusiasts and those seeking knowledge about Blacks in wine. In this episode Sarita shares how a trip to Napa Valley propelled her interest in wine. She also shares how the ...
Sep 14, 2021•37 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Anela Malik is the food and lifestyle influencer at the helm of Feed the Malik . She is a writer, cat lover, and traveler who shares truly tasty treats and experiences with an eye towards thoughtful, intentional consumption. Through her platform she shares diverse food stories, simple recipes and sourdough methods, travel inspiration, and more. In this episode, Anela shares how her love of travel, trying new cuisine and her career as a diplomat influenced the creation of Feed the Malik. She also...
Aug 31, 2021•47 min•Season 2Ep. 15
When it comes to creating stellar social media and blogging content, quality and consistency should always be top of mind. In this Table Topic, we revisit Episode 20 where food and lifestyle blogger Dominek Tubbs of Dom N’ the City gives us the tips and tools she uses to work smarter, to gather inspiration, and to automate her social media and blog content. Learn more about Dominek Tubbs and Dom N’ The City below: Website: domnthecity.com Instagram: @domnthecity Twitter: @domnthecity Facebook: /...
Aug 17, 2021•6 min
Kae Lani Palmisano is the Emmy Award-winning host of WHYY's Check, Please! Philly , a television show that explores dining throughout the Philadelphia region as well as the host and writer of WHYY's Delishtory , a digital series on the history of food. She is also the host of a podcast called Amuse-Bouche which explores the food industry's big ideas and shares them in small bites. In this episode, Kae Lani dives into how her blogging and journalism career helped prepare her to take on roles as t...
Aug 10, 2021•44 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Demond Mullen (also known as DJ) is the owner of SWEEETHEAT Sauces and Rubs . Based in Willow Grove, PA, SWEEETHEAT Sauces and Rubs are sold at many local retailers in the Philadelphia area including Di Bruno Brothers, Weaver's Way, Kimberton Whole Foods and many more. He describes his products as all natural with multiple layers of flavor that start off sweet and end with a mild flavorful touch of heat. In this episode, DJ shares how SWEEETHEAT Sauces and Rubs were born out of his catering busi...
Jul 27, 2021•37 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Did you know that there are more than one hundred Black-owned spirits brands? If you're interested in imbibing in a few (but don't know where to start), then this is the episode for you. In this this table topic mini-episode, we revisit Episode 17: Building a Black-Owned Wine and Spirits Brand , where I was joined by Sean McCloud, the founder and owner of A Taste of the Culture . A Taste of the Culture is the first membership community and monthly subscription service dedicated exclusively to Bl...
Jul 21, 2021•14 min
Chef Cleophus "Ophus" Hethington is a talented chef from Miami who has been featured in Cuisine Noir, Atlanta Magazine, Eater, and the Miami Herald. Beginning his career in the U.S. Navy, Chef Ophus has a passion for traveling, and specifically how the African diaspora has historically and continues to impact the cuisine and spices of the world. He was able to turn this passion for travel and history into multiple businesses including his pop-up dinner series "Ebi Chop Bar" as well as a boutique...
Jul 13, 2021•39 min•Season 2Ep. 12
In this Table Topic Mini-Episode, we head back to our Season 2 Premiere (Episode 13), when special event curator and culinary enthusiast Adeola Sokunbi gave us insight on planning and executing top notch events. Adeola has combined her personal love for food and professional expertise in connecting people to create Yolaskitchen . Yolaskitchen started as an intimate monthly supper club in 2016, and now the brand is expanding into consumer goods. Listen in as Adeola shares her tips for curating ex...
Jul 07, 2021•7 min
Marta Rivera Diaz is a formally trained chef with more than 25 years of cooking and baking experience. She created her blog Sense & Edibility to encourage advanced and novice cooks, alike, to explore and succeed at executing culinary fundamentals and techniques never before explained to them. Marta melds her multicultural background and extensive travel history into creative recipes that inspire others. She is the proud wife of a retired U.S. Army soldier and the proud mother of 15-year-old ...
Jun 29, 2021•42 min•Season 2Ep. 11
It's National Food Truck Week (June 20th - June 27th)! For our first Table Topic Mini-Episode, we're celebrating with Ariel D. Smith, the founder of The Food Truck Scholar and host of its podcast! Her platform seeks to amplify Black voices in the food truck industry, educate current and aspiring food truckers, and inspire those in and beyond the food truck and entrepreneurship fields. In this Table Topic, Ariel gives us her top Black-owned food truck picks across a number of fun categories. If y...
Jun 22, 2021•11 min
From styling A-List celebrities on Fifth Avenue to working under the tutelage of famous chefs like Marcus Samuelson and JJ Johnson, Chef Rasheeda Purdie boasts an impressive resume full of vibrant experiences, all of which she has poured into her ramen business, Ramen by Rā . Launched during the global pandemic, Ramen by Rā offers exclusive “dine-in” ramen experiences for guests to indulge in the comfort of their own homes. In this episode, Rasheeda shares how and why she decided to explore beco...
Jun 15, 2021•32 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Your host, Dr. Geo Banks-Weston, is here to introduce a new addition to the Table 86 podcast schedule: "Table Topic" Mini-Episodes!!! The best part is that these bite-sized episodes will be 10 minutes or less and packed with tons of valuable information! As you may know, at the end of each episode our guests lead a segment called "Table Topic" where they get the opportunity to impart some knowledge, give some quick tips, or share their expertise with our listeners. With this segment being one th...
Jun 09, 2021•4 min
Margo Gabriel is a freelance writer and cookbook editor from Boston, MA. Her writing has been published in Boston Art Review, Cuisine Noir, Edible Boston, Fodor’s, Popsugar, the New York Times and Solstice Literary Magazine. Earlier this year, Margo fulfilled a long-term goal of moving abroad to Lisbon, Portugal where she is currently enrolled in a graduate program. In this episode, Margo gives us insight into how she was able to build her career as a freelance writer focusing on food and cultur...
May 25, 2021•34 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Dominek “Dom” Tubbs is a food and lifestyle blogger based in Harlem. Through her blog, Dom N’ the City as well as through social media, she has become known as the go-to guide for eating your way through New York City. She is passionate about highlighting businesses from marginalized communities and loves sharing quick and easy recipes for at home. When she isn't indulging in the flavors of the city or creating content for her site, Dom works for an innovative tech startup company in an operatio...
May 11, 2021•37 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Have you ever thought about self-publishing a cocktail book or cookbook but don't know where to begin? Well, today's guest is here to help! Martina Jackson is a professional photographer, food blogger, and founder of Drea & Co . - a lifestyle platform. She recently added the title of self-published author to her resume with her first cocktail book: After Hours . Martina’s joy for life is at the forefront of her work and woven throughout every cocktail recipe and project that she touches. Whe...
Apr 27, 2021•35 min•Season 2Ep. 7
KJ Kearney is the founder, creator, and viral social media influencer behind Black Food Fridays. Black Food Fridays is a call-to-action centered around the economic empowerment of Black-owned businesses. Black Food Fridays encourages everyone to support a Black-owned food and/or beverage business every Friday. In this episode, KJ shares how Black Food Fridays grew from a simple way concept to support black-owned food businesses into a social media sensation and platform that educates the masses ...
Apr 13, 2021•46 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Sean McCloud is the founder and owner of A Taste of the Culture , the first membership community dedicated exclusively to Black-owned wine & spirits. Members of this private member community receive a monthly subscription box that includes a black-owned wine or spirit, a black-owned mixer, recipes & suggested serves as well as a home bar accessory. Through this community, Sean strives to elevate black-owned brands and at the same time make them more accessible. In this episode, Sean disc...
Mar 30, 2021•43 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Chef Jezabel Careaga is the owner of Jezebel's Cafe and Bakery located in West Philadelphia. Although her roots lie in Palpalá which is located in Northwest Argentina, her restaurant has made a notable stamp on the Philly food scene winning a Best of Philly Award in 2019. In this episode, Jezabel discusses how sharing the cuisine of her childhood has helped center the unique and intimate experience she offers at her restaurant. She also highlights how her grandmother's love and memory inspired t...
Mar 16, 2021•31 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Ariel D. Smith is the founder of The Food Truck Scholar and host of its podcast. The platform seeks to amplify voices in the food truck industry, educate current and aspiring food truckers, and inspire those in and beyond the food truck and entrepreneurship fields. Ariel is also a Ph.D. student at Purdue researching specifically African American participation in the food truck industry. In this episode, Ariel gives us insight into her journey as a journalist and researcher of Black food truck hi...
Mar 03, 2021•49 min•Season 2Ep. 3
