Table 86

38: How to Scale your Instagram Account to 100K Followers with Josh Moore of Josh Eats Philly

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 [https://www.josheatsphilly.com/], 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 businesses, minority-owned businesses, and LGBTQ+-owned businesses, striving to make a positive impact in his community. Currently, Josh holds the title of Philadelphia Magazine’s Food Influencer of the Year. In this episode, Josh discusses how he got his start in food media, particularly in social media. We explore the evolution and changes he’s seen in both social media and the Philly food scene, creating intentional spaces for Black content creators, and delve into the strategies he developed to scale his Instagram account to over 100,000 followers. Learn more about Josh and Josh Eats Philly: * Website: josheatsphilly.com [https://www.josheatsphilly.com/] * Instagram: @JoshEatsPhilly [https://www.instagram.com/josheatsphilly/?hl=en] * TikTok: @JoshEatsPhilly [https://www.tiktok.com/@josheatsphilly?lang=en] * Facebook: /JoshEatsPhilly [https://www.facebook.com/josheatsphilly/] Instagram  accounts mentioned in this episode: * @devourpower [https://www.instagram.com/devourpower/?hl=en] * @stickaforkinme [https://www.instagram.com/stickaforkinme/?hl=en] * @nyc_cheatdayking [https://www.instagram.com/nyc_cheatdayking/?hl=en] Restaurants mentioned in this episode: * Bake'n Bacon [https://bakenbacon.com/] * Prime Fusion Lounge [https://primefusionlounge.com/] * My Loup [https://www.myloupphl.com/] Subscribe, rate, and follow @geostable [http://www.instagram.com/geostable]on Instagram to know when our episodes go live. Website: table86podcast.com [http://www.table86podcast.com/] Instagram: @geostable [http://www.instagram.com/geostable] / @table86podcast [http://www.instagram.com/table86podcast] Facebook: /geostablephl [https://www.facebook.com/geostablephl]

37: How Black Millennials influence Fashion and Food Trends with Bryce Lennon of UnRegisteredStyle

Bryce Lennon is the trendsetting visionary behind UnRegisteredStyle [http://www.unregisteredstyle.com] and BryceLennon.com [http://www.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, Bryce gives us his tips on how to define your personal style, which are easily transferrable to other creative mediums. Learn more about Bryce, UnRegisteredStyle, and BryceLennon.com: Website: unregisteredstyle.com [http://www.unregisteredstyle.com] (relaunching Fall 2024) // brycelennon.com [http://www.brycelennon.com] Instagram: @unregisteredstyle / [http://www.instagram.com/unregisteredstyle]/ @brycelennon [http://www.instagram.com/brycelennon] Facebook: /UnRegisteredStyle [https://www.facebook.com/UnregisteredStyle/] TikTok: @BryceLennon [https://www.tiktok.com/@brycelennon] Subscribe, rate, and follow @geostable [http://www.instagram.com/geostable]on Instagram to know when our episodes go live. Website: table86podcast.com [http://www.table86podcast.com/] Instagram: @geostable [http://www.instagram.com/geostable] / @table86podcast [http://www.instagram.com/table86podcast] Facebook: /geostablephl [https://www.facebook.com/geostablephl]

36: Investing in yourself as a Food Blogger with Stefani Renee of Savor and Sage

Stefani Renee is a culinary storyteller, blending traditional Southern flavors with a unique Bay Area twist on her blog, Savor + Sage [http://www.savorandsage.com/].   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 blog but have been hesitant about taking that leap. She also shares how she stands out in the saturated food blogging world by staying true to her values and cultivating skills essential to her blog's success. In the table topic, Stefani reminds us that the best investment you can make is in yourself and gives us her tips and resources for doing just that. Learn more about Stefani and Savor + Sage: Website: savorandsage.com [http://www.savorandsage.com] Instagram: @savorandsage [https://www.instagram.com/savorandsage] Twitter: @savorandsage [https://twitter.com/savorandsage] Facebook: Savor + Sage [https://www.facebook.com/savorandsage] YouTube: @savorandsage [https://www.youtube.com/@savorandsage] Subscribe, rate, and follow @geostable [http://www.instagram.com/geostable]on Instagram to know when our episodes go live. Website: table86podcast.com [http://www.table86podcast.com/] Instagram: @geostable [http://www.instagram.com/geostable] / @table86podcast [http://www.instagram.com/table86podcast] Facebook: /geostablephl [https://www.facebook.com/geostablephl]

35: How to Evolve Your Creative Practice with Sherrod Faulks of DEEP BLACK

Sherrod Faulks, a true Renaissance man, journeyed through culinary arts, photography, and software development before finding his passion in ceramics. Co-founding Slice & Torte [https://www.facebook.com/sliceandtorte/], 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 [https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/03/style/cobalt-blue.html?searchResultPosition=7], Real Simple [https://deepblack.shop/blogs/archive/real-simple-magazine], Southern Living [https://deepblack.shop/blogs/archive/southern-living-magazine], and more [https://deepblack.shop/blogs/archive/tagged/publication]. In this episode, Sherrod and I discuss the skills, internal work, and experiences that led him to leave his 9-to-5 job to pursue entrepreneurship full-time through DEEP BLACK, as well as what ignited his passion for ceramics and pottery. During the table topic, Sherrod shares his tips and practices for committing to continued evolution and growth as a multifaceted creative. Learn more about Sherrod and DEEP BLACK: Website: www.deepblack.shop [https://www.deepblack.shop] Instagram: @deepblack.shop [https://www.instagram.com/deepblack.shop] YouTube: @deepblackshop [https://www.youtube.com/@deepblackshop] Mentioned in this episode: Shops that have commissioned work from DEEP BLACK ceramics.   * Bayberry Garden [https://www.bayberrygarden.com/]- Providence, RI | Restaurant  * Honeysuckle Provisions [https://www.honeysuckleprovisions.com/] - Philadelphia, PA | Restaurant * Trunc [https://www.trunc.net/] - Philadelphia, PA | Shop  * YOWIE [https://www.shopyowie.com/] - Philadelphia, PA | Shop Subscribe, rate, and follow @geostable [http://www.instagram.com/geostable]on Instagram to know when our episodes go live. Website: table86podcast.com [http://www.table86podcast.com/] Instagram: @geostable [http://www.instagram.com/geostable] / @table86podcast [http://www.instagram.com/table86podcast] Facebook: /geostablephl [https://www.facebook.com/geostablephl]

34: Reframing the Health Narrative on Culturally Rich Foods with Ashley Berthoumieux of Mieux by Ashley Nutrition

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, she helps me explore my own nutritional goals by taking me through an activity she uses when engaging with clients and offering practical tips. Learn more about Ashley Berthoumieux and Mieux by Ashley Nutrition: Website: https://www.mieuxbyashley.com/ [https://www.mieuxbyashley.com/] Instagram: @mieuxbyashley.nutrition [https://www.instagram.com/mieuxbyashley.nutrition/] Email: hello@mieuxbyashley.com Resources mentioned in this episode: * Is American Dietetics a White-Bread World? These Dieticians Think So [https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/07/dining/dietitian-diversity.html]- Article from New York Times * Master of Science, Nutrition and Dietetics [https://steinhardt.nyu.edu/degree/ms-nutrition-and-dietetics-40-credit-clinical-nutrition] - New York University, Master's Program * Health At Every Size™ [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4386524/] - Article from National Institute of Health Note: This episode was recorded in February 2022 - statistics referenced in the episode reflect this. Subscribe, rate, and follow @geostable [http://www.instagram.com/geostable]on Instagram to know when our episodes go live. Website: table86podcast.com [http://www.table86podcast.com/] Instagram: @geostable [http://www.instagram.com/geostable] / @table86podcast [http://www.instagram.com/table86podcast] Facebook: /geostablephl [https://www.facebook.com/geostablephl]