Black Girls Eating
The Podcast
Black Girls Eating is a podcast about two brilliant black women creating their own tables and making good trouble by flipping a few, too.
Co-hosts Tanorria Askew and Candace Boyd, of Food Love Tog, talk, educate, and advocate for justice, black girl magic, and well-seasoned food. Both leaders of the food scene in Indianapolis, Candace and Tanorria’s cadence over the airwaves is magical. They mesh. They are meant to do this.
They learned about their special bond while sharing platforms and stages. They both work with Indy Women in Food as Community Engagement Leads and co-moderators of the DiverseCity Series.
Candace and Tanorria don’t wait for opportunities to amplify black voices. They make them. Grab a biscuit and a chicken wing and tune in every other week for a celebration of sisterhood, food, and black culture.
Watch Tanorria and Candace in action as they lead a powerful discussion together for the Indianapolis Chapter of Creative Mornings.
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You see this beautiful Black woman being creative…at BGE the podcast, we are going to put Black women at the forefront.
- Candace Boyd
Latest episode
030 The Creative Rant Episode: Sorry, Not Sorry.
Black Girls Eating has something to get off their chest, Back together again, Tanorria and Candace share about what creatives are often thinking about, but never share…
030 The Creative Rant Episode: Sorry, Not Sorry.
Black Girls Eating has something to get off their collective chest. Back together again, Tanorria and Candace share about what the creatives are often thinking but never share. This is what happens when creatives bare it all.
029 Time out for tea
Candace and Tanorria are joined by tea sommelier and enthusiast, Ruchi Shah. Ruchi shares about the origins of tea and how her tea business Chai High Tea is in high demand. Take a sip and listen in!
028 Growing At The Seams. One Woman’s Journey Back To Earth.
Candace and Tanorria sit down with plant goddess and Botanical Bar owner, Victoria Beaty. The conversation begs you to dig deep into all the reasons why getting back to Earth and taking time for yourself is not only necessary but required.
027 Drawn and Designed. How art starts in the heart.
Artist Natasha Rae sits down with Candace and Tanorria to share her journey of becoming an artist.
026 Called: Doing the Work You’re Called to Do, Part 2.
Candace and Tanorria are back with part 2 of; Called, do you know what you’re called to do? With Ericka Sanders of the You yes you, project.
Take a listen as the group dives into how incarceration affects more than just the incarcerated. Grab your seat, this group goes deep.
025 Called: Doing the Work You’re Called to Do, Part 1.
Do you know what you're called to do? Ericka Sanders does.
Candace and Tanorria sit down with You Yes You Project Founder Ericka Sanders. The group chats about doing the work you're called to do and why it matters.
024 A Moment. To Be Seen. To Be You.
Candace and Tanorria are joined by food justice advocate and rockstar, Michelle Jordan. They share just exactly why being true to you is so important
021 More New Beginnings
Candace and Tanorria set the stage for season 3.
018 Black Girls In Love
Candace and Tanorria are all about sharing the love in this episode. Who knew eloping could be such fun? This is a personal one. Grab the tissues, there may be tears.
023 The Visionary
The man who saw and made a future. Black Girls Eating wouldn't be where it is today without their sound engineer. Candace and Tannoria, invite you to jump in and learn about the man who makes the magic happen, David McKissic.
020 More Math, More Problems?
Candace and Tanorria are back with part two of their chat with Trezanay. More encouragement and more algebraic equations.
017 Holiday Must-Haves & Staples +5
The holiday season is here! Candace and Tanorria give you all the deets on who and what needs to be on your holiday shopping list. From Tanorria's debut cookbook, Staples+5 to local offerings, Black Girls Eating has you covered.
022 Chocolate Luxury
Candace and Tanorria believe that Black people deserve luxury, unapologetically. The duo is joined by Black chocolatier Ella Livingston of Cocoa Assante.
019 When the Math is Mathin’ and More
Candace and Tanorria are joined by lawyer by day, teacher by night Trezanay Atkins. She claims she can't fry chicken, she challenges Candace and Tanorria with algebraic equations. This episode encourages you to stretch your brain and step out of your comfort zone.
016 Made in Indy Meets Black Girls Eating
Candace and Tanorria meet Kendall Hughes of the Made in Indy Podcast. The group chats about all things Thanksgiving for the culture. Sweet Potato pie, anyone? This episode has it all. Eat up! Gravy served separately.
015 Captured
Tanorria and Candace get some razzle for their dazzle in this episode with creative extraordinaire, Martina Jackson. She shares what it's like to be a Black creative in Indy and more.
014 Sip, Share & Learn
Candace & Tanorria catch up with Sip & Share Wines owner Nicole Kearney and get a lesson on wine and all the things. You'll want to sit at her table.
013 Chef Oya Returns
Tanorria & Candace finish up part 2 of their conversation with Chef Oya. It definitely gets drippy and real.
012 Chef Oya Tells It
Black Girls Eating Hosts, Tanorria & Candace sit down with Indy Chef and Trap Mutha Chef Oya. Things are going to get saucy!
011 A Culture of Good Eating
In the season 2 opener, culinary collective, Two Midwest Foodies joins Black Girls Eating. A Black-led food blog and creative team passionate about showcasing amazing Black-owned businesses across the Midwest.
010 Recipes, Lukewarm Girl Summer, and Big News!
In this season 1 finale episode, Tanorria shares BIG news and Candace dreams of a lukewarm girl summer. Listen in while they caught up on all the things.
009 Don’t Burn My Grits
Candace and Tanorria get down to the nitty-gritty of what really burns their grits.
008 Where’s the Fire?
Tanorria and Candace interview firefighter tuned chef, Chef Manny FD. This conversation definitely gets heated!
007 Sweet Tooth: Sweetness with Baker Extraordinaire, Asia Coffee
Candace and Tanorria delve into all that’s sweet with the baker and educator, Asia Coffee, who is as sweet in person as her cakes.
006 Chicken Thigh Chronicles
Candace and Tanorria talk about the beauty of a chicken thigh, how its been gentrified and how so many other areas of Black culture are shunned and appropriated all in the same breath.
005 The Food Education of Mr. Kinetik
Marc William, aka Mr. Kinetik, an educator, music lover and artist, shares with Tanorria and Candace why food gentrification is a thing and why it must be stopped.
004 Food as Ministry with Tanisha Stewart
Entrepreneur, community advocate and everyone’s aunty, Tanisha Stewart, joins Candace and Tanorria to talk about food as ministry.
003 Candace Shares Her Story
Tanorria learns somethings about Candace she didn’t already know as she interview’s her co-host.
002 Tanorria Shares Her Story
Candace puts her co-host in the hot seat and asks things she didn't already know about Tanorria.
001 Is This Mic On?
Candace and Tanorria are ready to share their sisterhood with the world. Get ready for the ride!
