Tune into another timely and visionary interview that shines a light on emerging voices in #PopCulture spaces.
In this episode, Sundiata chats with Lawrence “Nature Boy” Seals who shares his vision of how hyper-local food systems can shift our modern culture, in turn, creating more equity, a deeper sense of purpose, and belonging on both a local and global level.
As an emergency responder with the US Army, Lawrence Seals observed a lack of government-sanctioned infrastructure for communities in the areas he was assigned to when touring overseas. Seals witnessed firsthand devastation and destruction within the war-torn territories. However, it was the resolve to thrive by those within those communities that inspired Seals to begin his journey toward community-based agriculture for our own underserved, underdeveloped communities here at home.
Overseas, Seals quickly observed a consistency within the communities that were “self-
sustaining.” He saw an unmistakable commonality among the thriving communities: an implementation of coordinated community efforts to maintain their survival, even during times of uncertainty.
These communities abroad were growing their own food, even using centuries-old irrigation techniques in the unforgiving desert landscape. Seals realized that health and wellness can only be sustained through consistent access to living food and clean water.
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Episode Credits:
Featured Guest: Lawrence Seals
Writer, Producer, Co-host: Maryella Marie
Co-host & Founder @ Grow Dialogue: Sundiata Soon-Jahta
Featured Music:
“Nu Vision”instrumental by Akilus The Cosmonaut @onlyblackcosmonaut
“Blessed” instrumental by Akilus The Cosmonaut @onlyblackcosmonaut
“Slow Flow” by Strictly Observations Crew @StrictlyObservationsCrew
"Love Lost" instrumental by Gualay The Goat @gualaythegoat
"Slidin" instrumental by Gualay The Goat @gualaythegoat
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