#137: First Time Ever: Melissa Gets Interviewed!

Melissa sits down in an exclusive interview with Chris Riddick of Afro Beets - the first time Melissa is ever interviewed by a media platform (and a black one at that)! In this episode Chris taps into her origin story, unearths her Mississippi roots and childhood, talks challenges of being a creator, and all-things Edible Activist (her podcast) and health justice. Tune in! This episode was recorded live at The Line Hotel DC. Who was Melissa before and after the podcast? What did you learn about your linage in reconnecting to your Mississippi roots? What are some ways your past jobs and career path translated to what you do with the edible activist podcast? Why was it so important for you to bring the visuals to the podcast? What would you have done differently in the past if you knew what you know now? What part do economics play in liberating the land and our people? What are some common themes you hear across interviewing people? What’s skills in agriculture and the land have you both picked up and haven’t quite nailed down yet since episode 1? What is your biggest frustration and current needs with the podcast? What media, moments or movements has been inspiring you lately? What does it mean for you to be apart of the African Diaspora?