066 All that Glitters with Vanessa Parish: World Tours and the Importance of Having Community
All that glitters: world tours and the importance of having community Vanessa Parish. Chef, executive director, and all-around fabulous creative join Black Girls Eating for a lively conversation about Beyonce tours, silver boots, and community.
Tune in to our latest podcast episode featuring Vanessa Parish, a dynamic chef who is stirring up change in and out of the kitchen.
Anissa's journey is one of passion, purpose, and the power of community. As the co-founder and director of the Queer Food Foundation, she's breaking barriers and nurturing a space where everyone can find a seat at the table. From her work reaching millions on Tasty's "Tasting Our Roots" show to her advocacy for mutual aid, Anissa's story is a testament to the change one can make when driven by love and a little bit of spice.
Vanessa's voice needs to be heard. Her experiences, insights, and laughter are as enriching as the food she creates. Your soul—and your palate—will thank you.
About Vanessa:
Vanessa (she/her) is a Black Indigenous lesbian Chef that hosted the show Tasty’s "Tasting Our Roots"reaching over 20 million views and is on streaming platforms.
Vanessa is a co-founder and director of the Queer Food Foundation, an organization spotlighted by NPR, Essence and the James Beard Foundation. She continues to collaborate with Food Network, NBC, BET, AirBnB, Google, Access Hollywood, and Blavity platforms. She has founded mutual aids, “Brown Books for Brown Kids” and “Tasty Tutelage”. She’s been a contestant on Chopped Sweets, named Savage X Fenty’s 2022 Change-maker, Nissan’s Partner for Progress and is an Eating Well Magazine Correspondent.
Vanessa is an advocate for Mental Health and Disability rights, Justice Reform, and championing Queer Black Girl magic!
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