Storytelling with Jamila Robinson

“It is a great lesson to remember that hard work, significant change, radical change, incremental change is all a process.”

Summary of Episode:

Jenn speaks to Jamila Robinson a journalist, editor, academy chair of the World's 50 Best and food influencer! A humble talent who besides for the titles listed earlier is also a classical trained violinist and competitive figure skater! Jamila reflects on her how food is an artform we all participate in and how food has shaped her journalism career over the years. She shares with us why curiosity and storytelling is so important to her and how it keeps her grounded in life, and why she is obsessed with pies!

What keeps me grounded is working with people who bring me closer to myself, they help my work become a greater manifestation of what I want to see in the world.

About Jamila Robinson:

Jamila Robinson is an assistant managing editor at Philadelphia Inquirer, where she leads an award-winning team of writers, editors and food critics, and is a regular contributor to Food & Wine magazine.

Among the most influential people in food media, Jamila’s work as journalism chair of the James Beard Awards, and the North American Academy Chair of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants, will have lasting impact on the next generation of food writers, chefs, and restaurateurs.

Jamila is a frequently sought speaker, thought leader and contributor to publications and culinary organizations worldwide. She's also an excellent cook, gardener, and competitive adult figure skater. Her love language is pie.

Episode Resources:

IG / Twitter / Justice of the Pies / Jubilee: Recipes from Two Centuries of African American Cooking: A Cookbook / Wildest Dreams / Secret Breakfast Newsletter / On the Pass