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Afros and Knives

56 episodesLatest Jun 30, 2026
Recorded in United States of AmericaAbout the Black AmericanEnglishSociety & Culture
Afros and Knives is more than a podcast—it’s a joyful storytelling movement exploring the voices of Black women & women of color in food, beverage, media, and hospitality. We uncover personal narratives, industry shifts, and cultural connections that shape how we eat, drink, and gather.

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  1. a conversation with Marcia McColl

    I chat with Marcia McColl, we talk about her top picks, upcoming events, and the future of Bubbles and Bourbon.

    56:35
  2. a conversation with Chef Catina Smith

    This week’s conversation is with culinary leader, influencer, and founder of Just Call Me Chef, Chef Cat we explore her cooking history, talk about the community and movement she h…

    59:30
  3. a conversation with Nina Broadie

    This week we introduce the Fresh Voices series…these are conversations with women who are in the early stages of their life in food, wine, or hospitality. I wanted hear about their…

    56:33
  4. a conversation with Desiree Brown

    Desiree created Wino Noire to chronicle her experience as a budding wine professional and to share no-nonsense wine tips to help people (especially millennials of color) enjoy wine…

    01:02:28
  5. a conversation with Elle Simone Scott

    A conversation around culinary journeys, career transitions, representation in media, and the value of rest.

    01:05:05
  6. a conversation with Kalisa Marie Martin

    My conversation is with chef, travel guru, and fellow South Jersey girl Kaleesa Marie Martin. Kaleesa has roots in both the US and Jamaica, is a classically trained chef with degre…

    55:11
  7. a conversation with Chef India Johnson

    Chef India grew up inspired by all cuisines, as a professional chef her food cooking style is based on fresh, local, and classic ingredients with cultural and exotic twists. Her fo…

    01:00:45
  8. a conversation with Deborah Anthony

    Joining the conversation this week is kitchen manager/head chef of the St. James School in Philadelphia, Deborah Anthony. I met Deborah when I worked for the Vetri Community Partne…

    46:40
  9. a conversation with Chel Loyd

    Joining the conversation this week is co-founder and CPO of Dope Coffee, Chel Loyd. She is the creative force behind Dope Coffee's incredible product offerings

    42:05
  10. a conversation with Myisha (Maya) Mastersson

    In this episode we talk about rediscovering our roots, finding healing in returning home, and the inspiration behind Chef Maya's new project Black Roux Farms.

    01:06:15
  11. a conversation with Korsha Wilson

    In this episode I am chatting with brilliant food writer and host of the A Hungry Society on Heritage Radio, Korsha Wilson.

    01:07:24
  12. a conversation with Nyanyika Banda

    I had a refreshing and timely chat with chef @marthasdaughter Nyanyika Banda about her journey, closing her restaurant, and her new work Mid.dle Passage @mid.dlepassage, and the gi…

    47:40
  13. Rahanna Bisseret Martinez

    This week's conversation was both aspirational and reenergizing. Talking with Rahanna reminded me that what we do is invaluable and worth fighting for. I hope as we watch the ever-…

    36:41
  14. a conversation with Black Food Folks

    Black Food Folks is a fellowship of black professionals working in food and beverage, food media, and events. The group was co-founded by Brooklyn-based photographer, Clay Willams…

    01:02:32
  15. a conversation with Grace Ouma-Cabezas

    "Grace is just your typical Kenyan-Jersey girl—with a love of $2 pizza slices and East African curry that runs equally deep. Growing up in a diverse community in New Jersey, Grace…

    01:06:41
  16. Welcome to the podcast

    An introduction to the host and creator of the Afros and Knives podcast, Chef Tiffani Rozier. Hear about the inspiration and future plans.

    20:30
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