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What does it take to turn discipline into joy and inner clarity into impact? This week on Lifted, host Tembi Locke sits down with therapist, entrepreneur, and mental wellness advocate Nina Westbrook for a powerful conversation about identity, ambition, and the long game of self-trust. Nina, founder of the online wellness platform Bene by Nina, creator of the Do Tell card game, and host of The Relationship Chronicles podcast, opens up about how her upbringing, athletic background, and clinical training inform her work at the intersection of emotional well-being and modern entrepreneurship. Together, she and Tembi explore how to sustain mental wellness while building something bigger than yourself. Nina shares the personal pivots that shaped her journey, from navigating transitions and grief to creating a life that reflects her values, and what it looks like when dreams come true in unexpected ways. With warmth, clarity, and strength, Nina reflects on: What healthy competition really looks like and how to redefine it from within Why self-care for Black women is an act of reclamation and power The importance of boundaries in relationships, business, and identity How building Bene by Nina became an extension of her values and expertise The healing power of community, travel, and support systems Key themes: mental wellness, boundaries, mental health advocacy, athletic discipline, licensed marriage and family therapy, travel as self-care, transitions in motherhood and marriage, self-care for Black women, competition, entrepreneurship, grief and identity, emotional clarity, wellness frameworks, community support Mentioned: Bene by Nina (platform), Do Tell card game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tembi Locke is joined by creative force and entrepreneur Pia Baroncini – founder of fashion label LPA, co-founder of Baroncini Import & Co., podcast host, and mother – for a heartfelt conversation about culture, loss, identity, and building a life that holds it all. Pia opens up about how her Italian-American heritage, her early years in New York's downtown art scene, and her deep connection to family shaped her creative path and business philosophy. Together, she and Tembi explore what it means to root your life in love and legacy while still navigating grief, motherhood, and the complexities of public life. From the loss of her father and her mother-in-law to the birth of her daughter, Pia shares how family, food, and ritual help her stay grounded. She reflects on building a business that feels personal, creating a public-facing brand without losing herself, and how travel – especially to Italy – is both a cultural homecoming and a space for clarity and reflection. Key themes: authentic entrepreneurship, grief and family loss, personal branding, motherhood, Italian-American identity, Italian culture, food and ritual, family legacy, supportive partnerships, the intersection of brand and identity, public vulnerability Mentioned: LPA (fashion brand), Baroncini Import & Co. (olive oil company), Pia's podcast (Everything is the Best), Ghiaia Cashmere Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In our Season 3 premiere, Tembi Locke welcomes bestselling author and literary powerhouse Cheryl Strayed (Wild, Tiny Beautiful Things, Dear Sugar) for a heartfelt conversation on the transformative power of travel, writing, and grief. Together, they explore how travel - across landscapes, emotions, and memory - serves as a catalyst for healing and self-discovery. Cheryl opens up about her earliest travel memories, her creative process, and how walking the Pacific Crest Trail became a metaphor for rebuilding after loss. They discuss her latest memoir-in-progress (about the journeys that changed her), her beloved newsletter Dear Sugar, and how writers can stay grounded while navigating the messy process of creation. From navigating grief to mapping out meaning with butcher paper, Cheryl and Tembi unpack what it means to truly listen to your "wise inner sage" and how staying present can unlock the deepest intimacy in art and life. They also discuss Cheryl's healing trip back to her childhood home in Pennsylvania with her sister, an emotional reckoning decades in the making. If you're seeking creative inspiration, emotional clarity, or simply permission to begin again, this conversation is a beautiful reminder that healing is not linear, and we can always find our way back to ourselves. Key themes: personal growth, travel as transformation, grief, writing process, healing through creativity, emotional resilience, family, intimacy, self-trust Mentioned: Pacific Crest Trail, Wild (book and film), Tiny Beautiful Things (book and Hulu adaptation), Torch, Dear Sugar newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hi friends, it's Tembi. I'm so excited to share that my new audiobook memoir, Someday, Now, is coming this fall—September 30th. An immersive, ride-along audio experience, Someday, Now invites you into a turning point in my life—our family's life—as we reimagined what it means to hold on while also letting go. Set in Sicily, it takes place during the summer before my daughter left for college—a season of anticipation, reflection, and emotional reckoning. As a blended family, we traveled to reclaim possibility in the face of big changes on an island that rarely changes. If From Scratch was a love story, Someday, Now is a story of re-nesting, reimagining, and reconnecting with trust in a sacred source during uncertain times. Follow Lifted on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen for updates and sneak peeks. And stay connected with me @TembiLocke for behind-the-scenes moments as we count down to the release. #SomedayNow #FromScratch #AudiobookMemoir #NewRelease Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In every deep relationship, there comes a point where we are asked to give up something of ourselves or change in ways we never anticipated. Who will this make me? What will this love cost? Tembi Locke fell in love with an Italian chef named Saro when she was studying abroad in Italy during college. Their romance was a story for the big screen. (Quite literally. One starring Zoe Saldana.) A rare illness upended it all. Tembi spent ten years as Saro's caregiver before he died. In her grief, Tembi took their young daughter back to Sicily to see what of her husband she could find there—in his culture, in his food, and with his family. In this conversation, Kate and Tembi discuss: becoming the architect of your life the effects of long-term caregiving (both the beauty and the cost) who grief makes us If you liked this episode, you'll also love: Katherine and Jay Wolf on what caregiving costs us Thomas Lynch on how we become who we miss John Swinton on living at the speed of love Watch clips from this conversation, read the full transcript, and access discussion questions by clicking here or visiting katebowler.com/podcasts. Follow Kate on Instagram, Facebook, or X (formerly known as Twitter)—@katecbowler. Links to social pages and more available at linktr.ee/katecbowler.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kicking off Season 6 of the show, actress and author Tembi Locke shares her experience of grief and the lessons she learned after the death of her husband. She discusses the importance of bringing awareness to grief and the opportunity it provides for connection and aliveness. She emphasizes the need to hold both the pain of loss and the joy of the person's life. Tembi also talks about the impact her husband had on her and the importance of sharing stories and memories of loved ones. In this conversation, Lisa Keefauver and Tembi Locke discuss the daily challenges of grief and the importance of finding agency and small moments of control amid loss. They also explore the vulnerability of being a young widow and the overwhelming weight of responsibility. Tembi shares her experience of navigating solo parenting and the importance of finding a partner who can understand and support her grief journey. They emphasize the need for rest, self-care, and finding moments of joy or ease in the midst of grief.SHOW RESOURCESFrom Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home: https://www.amazon.com/Scratch-Memoir-Love-Sicily-Finding/dp/150118766X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=From Scratch (the Netflix special): https://www.netflix.com/title/81104486 ABOUT THE SHOW & HOSTLisa Keefauver is a social worker, widow, and grief activist on a mission to reimagine the narratives of grief, one conversation at a time.Learn more at www.lisakeefauver.com.Follow @lisakeefauvermsw on Instagram.Listen to Grief is a Sneaky Bitch Podcast - Available on all podcast platforms.Read Grief is a Sneaky Bitch: An Uncensored Guide to Navigating Loss. Available in bookstores, favorite online booksellers, including Bookshop.Org. Also available as an audiobook.Watch her TEDx talk, Why Knowing More About Grief Can Make it Suck Less hereSPECIAL EPISODE NEWSSubmit your question: If you have a grief question, you'd like Lisa to answer on the air, record your question here: https://www.speakpipe.com/GriefIsASneakyBitchLive. Make sure you're subscribed to the show so you get notified when these bonus episodes drop so you can hear your question, and her answer live on the air.This conversation was recorded in May 2024 prior to the release of host Lisa Keefauver's book and held to be the kickoff episode for Season 6 of the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to another exciting episode of the Engineering Influence podcast from ECEC. Join our host, Thomas Grogan, Senior Director of Economics and Market Intelligence, as he sits down with Tembi Hommes, Global Chief Data Officer from Arup, to dive deep into the realm of digital transformation. In this episode, Tembi shares her unique perspective on what digital transformation means beyond just technology. She emphasizes the importance of optimizing processes, ensuring data integrity, and setting up robust security measures. Learn how the AEC engineering industry can benefit from adopting standardized data language and achieving interoperability across systems. Discover practical advice for smaller firms looking to embark on their digital transformation journey, and understand the critical role of training and change management in successful implementation. Tembi also discusses the potential of emerging technologies like GenAI and their transformative impact on engineering and design. Whether you're a large firm or a small business, this episode offers invaluable insights into leveraging data and technology to drive innovation and achieve strategic business outcomes. Don't miss out on this informative discussion!
Join host Lizzy Mathis on The Cool Mom Code Podcast for an inspiring conversation with Tembi Locke, a writer, entrepreneur, and beacon of resilience. Lizzy and Tembi delve into life's 'what ifs' and the power of imagining possibilities, taking each step forward with purpose. Tembi shares her remarkable journey, from the creation of the hit Netflix show 'From Scratch' to her experiences as a mother, caregiver, and widow. Discover the importance of community in navigating life's challenges and gain insight into Tembi's next chapter, including her podcast 'LIFTED'. Tune in for an uplifting discussion on creativity, resilience, and the pursuit of possibility. Welcome to The Cool Mom Code Podcast, where motherhood is your keycard to the coolest spot in town! Make sure to subscribe, rate, review and follow us on Instagram: @thecoolmomcodepodcast @thecoolmomco @lizzymathis Watch this episode in full on Lizzy's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL16OsVdIMwSc4ziMlwZHM33-9Ve5a3hiX Follow Tembi Locke on Instagram: @tembilocke Listen to Tembi's Podcast, ‘LIFTED': https://www.tembilocke.com/podcast/ More from Tembi: https://www.tembilocke.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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In this emotionally rich Do Tell Relationship Podcast episode, Nina sits down with the multi-talented actress, podcaster, and New York Times bestselling author Tembi Locke. Known for her poignant memoir turned Netflix series, "From Scratch," Tembi dives deep into topics of grief, food, and the transformative power of storytelling. Listeners are invited to join the intimate discussion as Tembi shares her personal journey of navigating loss and grief, intertwining it with the healing properties of food and the inspiration behind her book. Drawing from her own experiences, Tembi sheds light on the universal human experience of mourning and the importance of community and connection during difficult times. As the conversation unfolds, Tembi offers insights into the creative process of adapting "From Scratch" into a Netflix series. She provides a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges and triumphs of bringing her story to life on screen, from the production process to staying true to her narrative. Filled with heartwarming anecdotes, profound insights, and moments of reflection, this Do Tell Relationship Podcast episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking solace, inspiration, and the power of love in the face of adversity. Tune in for the journey of healing, growth, and the beauty of shared human experiences. Get your copy of From Scratch HERE. Find Tembi on Instagram HERE. Watch From Scratch on Netflix HERE. – Let's Connect! @dotellpodcast @ninawestbrook Have a question for Nina? Submit your questions HERE. Want to play the Do Tell Card Game, too? You can find the Standard and Couple's Edition here. DO TELL CARD GAMEThis podcast is produced by Gotham Production Studios. For more information, find us on Instagram or visit our website. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nina-westbrook/message
#226: We often think of creativity as a means to get to an end result. We create for a final product, or create to get good feedback. But what if we reframed how we looked at creativity to see it as a source of healing instead?Today I have the honor of deep-diving with author and filmmaker of the award-winning memoir and Netflix series From Scratch, Tembi Locke, on ways to stay grounded, take inventory with yourself, and find healing through self-expression and artistry.We also talk about…Tembi's transformative journey from actor to author to filmmakerHabit stacking and becoming the person you want to beHow to use creativity as a learning tool in difficult timesHow to find the rest in creative seasonsWhat it means to be vulnerable in creative spacesHow to get over the fear of sharing your creative workResources:Follow Tembi on Instagram @tembilockeSubscribe to Tembi's YouTube channelWatch From Scratch on NetflixRead Tembi's memoir: “From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home”Listen to Season 2 of Tembi's podcast “Lifted”If you're in the LA area, check out Octavia's BookshelfFor more of Tembi visit www.tembilocke.comHave a question you want answered in an upcoming episode? You can share them anonymously with me here.Keep in touch with Balanced Black Girl:Watch weekly episodes on Youtube @BalancedBlackGirlFollow on IG: @balancedles @balancedblackgirlpodcastFollow on TikTok @balancedlesVisit our website at balancedblackgirl.comSubscribe to our newsletter, Mirror NotesSponsors:Factor Meal Delivery Kit | Factormeals.com/balancedles50 code balancedles50 for 50% offLMNT | Stay hydrated with LMNT — electrolytes your body needs with no added sugar. Visit drinklmnt.com/balancedles for a free sample pack with any purchase!Fatty15 | Fatty15 is a science-backed, award-winning, vegan-friendly and pure C15 supplement. Fatty 15 is on a mission to replenish your C15 levels and restore your long-term health. You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to www.fatty15.com/balancedles and using code BALANCEDLES at checkout.Delta Airlines | Delta AirLines believes you should feel at home, even if you're 30,000 feet above it. Learn more at delta.comPlease note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Join us for a captivating conversation with Chef Jenny Dorsey, a professional chef, author, speaker, and recent graduate of Harvard University's Master's Program in Education. As the co-founder of Studio ATAO, an award-winning 501(c)3 nonprofit think tank, Jenny is at the forefront of defining more equitable standards for the food, beverage, and hospitality industry. In this episode, she sits down with Tembi to discuss: Her mission to use culinary arts as a platform for introspection, empathy, and real emotion. Jenny's work focuses on making food a driver of social impact and change, challenging social norms and provoking thought through her culinary creations. Her journey from working as a management consultant in the fashion industry and the youngest MBA candidate at Columbia Business School to finding her true calling in culinary arts, and using her experiences to fuel her passion for social change. The role of vulnerability in the dining experience, and how she confronts the complexity of identity in her work, often creating environments that deliberately evoke discomfort as a means to engage in honest conversation. Want even more? Delve into Jenny's recipes and articles here. Want to know more about Studio ATAO? Explore their initiatives and resources here. More from Jenny Dorsey: Website Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From scratch and the do-overs, we're gifted with Tembi Locke. Candace and Tanorria join forces with author, producer, and actress Tembi Locke. She shares how the hit Netflix series "From Scratch" was more than just a series. In the latest episode of 'Black Girls Eating,' we sit down with the incomparable Tembi Locke, whose life is as flavorful and rich as the food she loves. Her memoir, "From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home," has already touched hearts worldwide, and now she's here to share her journey with us. Tembi's story is not just about food but the essence of what it means to love and be loved. It's about finding home in unexpected places and the resilience that comes from embracing life's most challenging moments. As a New York Times bestselling author, TV producer, actor, podcast host, and screenwriter, Tembi has a knack for connecting with audiences, and her time with us on 'Black Girls Eating' is no exception. This episode is more than just a conversation; it's an invitation to explore the depths of human emotion and the ties that bind us all. It's a testament to the power of black women's voices and our impact on the world. So, grab a plate of your favorite comfort food, settle in, and prepare to be moved by Tembi Locke's incredible story. You'll laugh, you might cry, but most importantly, you'll be inspired. Listen to the episode now and join us at the table where justice, black girl magic, and well-seasoned food come together in perfect harmony.
Back on December 1, 2019, Diverse Voices Book Review host Hopeton Hay interviewed actor Tembi Locke who had just published her memoir, FROM SCRATCH:A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home. The daughter of Black student activists in Houston, Locke penned a courageous story of love, family, and healing through the story of the romance between her and her Sicilian husband Saro, and his untimely death. In our interview we discussed how she met her husband while in Italy on a semester abroad from college, his family's opposition to their marriage, and how her Sicilian mother-in-law's love after Saro's death helped her heal. FROM SCRATCH became a New York Times best seller and a limited Netflix series. The series, “From Scratch,” became an instant global hit, spending weeks on Netflix's Top Ten List in over thirty countries around the world and earning six NAACP Image Award nominations. Learn more about Tembi at https://www.tembilocke.com/.Diverse Voices Book Review Social Media:Facebook - @diversevoicesbookreviewInstagram - @diverse_voices_book_reviewTwitter - @diversebookshayEmail: hbh@diversevoicesbookreview.com
When Tembi Locke spent a college semester in Italy, it changed the course of her life. Meeting Saro, the man she would love and marry, filled her with joy and also challenged them both to bridge the gap between his Sicilian farm family and her Houston Texas family of civil rights activists. Over time their persistence and courage began to connect their two families. But no struggle before it could have prepared them for Saro's ten years living with cancer, his death, and Tembi's grief. Who could have predicted that Tembi would find her way forward in grief at the table of her mother-in-law, in her small home in Siciliy. Join us to talk about the road Tembi took to find her future.
When Tembi Locke spent a college semester in Italy, it changed the course of her life. Meeting Saro, the man she would love and marry, filled her with joy and also challenged them both to bridge the gap between his Sicilian farm family and her Houston Texas family of civil rights activists. Over time their persistence and courage began to connect their two families. But no struggle before it could have prepared them for Saro's ten years living with cancer, his death, and Tembi's grief. Who could have predicted that Tembi would find her way forward in grief at the table of her mother-in-law, in her small home in Siciliy. Join us to talk about the road Tembi took to find her future.
When Tembi Locke spent a college semester in Italy, it changed the course of her life. Meeting Saro, the man she would love and marry, filled her with joy and also challenged them both to bridge the gap between his Sicilian farm family and her Houston Texas family of civil rights activists. Over time their persistence and courage began to connect their two families. But no struggle before it could have prepared them for Saro's ten years living with cancer, his death, and Tembi's grief. Who could have predicted that Tembi would find her way forward in grief at the table of her mother-in-law, in her small home in Siciliy. Join us to talk about the road Tembi took to find her future.
Tembi Locke lived an amazing love story: she met a handsome chef during a study abroad year in Italy when she was just 20 years old. They moved to LA to pursue Tembi's acting career, and built a life around their love of food, family, and each other. And then leiomyosarcoma arrived. Is it still a Hollywood love story if it doesn't have a happy ending? In this episode we cover: Who's the real couple behind the hit Netflix series, From Scratch? Why Tembi made sure From Scratch was an honest guide to profound loss How the sleeper hit show Eureka taught Tembi that it's ok to let people help How Tembi Locke learned about the grief in Never Have I Ever only after the show came out We're re-releasing some of our favorite episodes from the first 3 seasons. This episode was originally recorded in 2023. Looking for a creative exploration of grief? Check out the best selling Writing Your Grief course here. Follow our show on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok @refugeingrief and @itsokpod on TikTok. Visit refugeingrief.com for resources & courses Related episodes : Live Each Day Like It's Your First: with Alua Arthur Grief In Fiction, Grief In Life, with Best-Selling Author, Emily X.R. Pan About our guest: Tembi Locke is a writer, executive producer, and an accomplished actor. Her best-selling book, From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home was the basis for the hit Netflix series, From Scratch. Find her @tembilocke About Megan: Psychotherapist Megan Devine is one of today's leading experts on grief, from life-altering losses to the everyday grief that we don't call grief. Get the best-selling book on grief in over a decade, It's Ok that You're Not OK, wherever you get books. Find Megan @refugeingrief Additional resources: Read Tembi Locke's book - From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home Want to talk with Megan directly? Join our patreon community for live monthly Q&A grief clinics: your questions, answered. Want to speak to her privately? Apply for a 1:1 grief consultation here. Check out Megan's best-selling books - It's OK That You're Not OK and How to Carry What Can't Be Fixed Books and resources may contain affiliate links.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This is for EVERYONE!! Got kids?? Take a listen. Season 2- Episode 11 On this episode, homeschool parents, Tembi & Bevis Gray, shares their journey into homeschooling, the Young Musician's University, the importance of connecting as a family, and the benefits of building a musical foundation in your children's life. The Gray's Bio: Tembi and Bevis Gray have been in the music education business for over twenty years. As the founders of The Young Musicians University, also known as YMU, their overarching mission is to narrow the disparity in access to music education and technology among youth nationwide. YMU is an online music school that provides quality self-paced music courses and live coaching tailored to students ages 4 to 18. The curriculum at YMU seamlessly blends traditional musical values with cutting-edge technology. The Young Musician's University offers parents and students the invaluable opportunity to partake in top-notch music education with the flexibility of learning around their family's busy routine, all from the comfort of their homes. Bevis Gray received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Claflin University. In addition to being a music educator and professional musician, he has vast experience in music production, performing with various bands from theater to recording studios. Tembi Gray's educational journey includes earning her undergraduate degree in Sociology from Claflin University, followed by a master's in Integrated Arts in Education from Lesley University, and a second master's in Entertainment Business from Full Sail University. The Gray's rich background encompasses extensive experience in education, curriculum development, working with young people, and deep involvement in the arts, all of which contribute significantly to their lifelong mission of delivering high-quality music education. With over two decades of being in the music education field, they are committed to providing each student with a firm musical foundation and an experience that will last them a lifetime. Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/ymunow/https://www.facebook.com/ymunowhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/tembi-gray/https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-young-musicians-universityhttps://www.kierragray.com Homeschool Yo Kids Podcast shares organic conversations that promote confidence, a growth mindset, and are filled with inspiration and good energy. Sharing stories from the classroom, their home learning journey, and other reflections and life experiences, come grow and learn with Jae. Homeschool Yo Kids Organization is a 501c3 nonprofit that provides families with tools to aid unconventional learning experiences, helping to create a positive home learning environment. In addition to this, we are missioned to help families in traditional schools build a healthy collaborative relationship between the school and home. Visit our website!! https://www.homeschoolyokidsexpo.com/ Follow us on IG:@homeschoolyokids @homeschoolyokidspodcast Join our FB Group: Homeschool Yo Kids Jae is a former public-school teacher, now homeschooling her 2 little people. She is the founder of the 501c3 nonprofit Homeschool Yo Kids Organization. Join Jae as she chats with homeschool families, homeschool resource providers, and others that support the homeschool community on this journey of 'reimagining what learning looks like'. Introduction Song- ChrisNTeeb -Expect- Manifestation 2* The Manifestation 2 by Chris-n-Teeb on Apple Music The Manifestation 2 - Album by Chris-n-Teeb | Spotify chrisnteeb.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/homeschoolyokids/support
Tembi Locke lived an amazing love story: she met a handsome chef during a study abroad year in Italy when she was just 20 years old. They moved to LA to pursue Tembi's acting career, and built a life around their love of food, family, and each other. And then leiomyosarcoma arrived. Is it still a Hollywood love story if it doesn't have a happy ending? Check out the best selling Writing Your Grief course here.Train with Megan here: next course begins 9/04 In this episode we cover: Who's the real couple behind the hit Netflix series, From Scratch? Why Tembi made sure From Scratch was an honest guide to profound loss How the sleeper hit show Eureka taught Tembi that it's ok to let people help How Tembi Locke learned about the grief in Never Have I Ever only after the show came out Why you don't have to know how it all works out before you get started. Related episodes: Live Each Day Like It's Your First: with Alua Arthur Grief In Fiction, Grief In Life, with Best-Selling Author, Emily X.R. Pan Follow our show on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok @refugeingrief and @itsokpod on TikTok. Visit refugeingrief.com for resources & courses About our guest: Tembi Locke is a writer, executive producer, and an accomplished actor. Her best-selling book, From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home was the basis for the hit Netflix series, From Scratch. Find her @tembilocke About Megan: Psychotherapist Megan Devine is one of today's most insightful and original voices on grief, from life-altering losses to the everyday grief that we don't call grief. The best-selling book on grief in over a decade, Megan's It's Ok that You're Not OK, is a global phenomenon that has been translated into more than 25 languages. Her animations and explainers have garnered over 75 million views and are used in training programs around the world. Find her @refugeingrief Additional resources: Read Tembi Locke's book - From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home Want to talk with Megan directly? Join our patreon community for live monthly Q&A grief clinics: your questions, answered. Want to speak to her privately? Apply for a 1:1 grief consultation here. Check out Megan's best-selling books - It's OK That You're Not OK and How to Carry What Can't Be Fixed Books and resources may contain affiliate links.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
So excited to share my rich and nuanced convo with Attica and Tembi Locke. I discovered this dynamic sister duo after devouring their Netflix limited series, FROM SCRATCH, starring Zoe Saldana. Once my tear ducts could no longer produce any more tears, I immediately had to find out who was behind this beautiful show. Tembi is a New York Times best-selling author, TV producer, actor, and screenwriter. Her memoir, From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home, is a 2019 Reese's Book Club pick and NYT bestseller. Alongside Hello Sunshine, Tembi and Attica adapted the book as a limited series for Netflix, which trended in the top 10 globally in 84 countries for weeks on end following its October 2022 release. Attica is an award-winning screenwriter, TV producer, and novelist. She recently co-created and served as showrunner on From Scratch. Other screen credits include Little Fires Everywhere, When They See Us, and Empire. Locke is also NY-Times best-selling author of five novels: Heaven, My Home; Bluebird, Bluebird; Pleasantville; The Cutting Season; and Black Water Rising. They are delightful humans, astute creators and I can't wait to watch their star continue to rise! In this chat, we dive into: -Why it's necessary to come up for air/refuel -How sometimes the things you fear the most end up being the greatest gifts -How to own your creative vision while staying open to collaboration LINK IN BIO!
This might be my most personal conversation to date. In this episode, I sit down with Attica Locke. In case you don't know, she is the author of five books; her latest novel, Heaven, My Home, is the sequel to her Edgar Award-Winning Bluebird, Bluebird, and it is also a New York Times Bestseller. Her novel Pleasantville was a winner of the Harper Lee prize for Legal Ficton, her second book, The Cutting Season, was the winner of the Ernest Gaines Award for Literary Excellence, and Black Water Rising, her debut novel, was nominated for an Edgar Award, an NAACP Image Award, an LA Times Book Prize, and was shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction. Attica is also a screenwriter and TV producer, with credits including Empire, When They See Us, and Little Fires Everywhere, for which she won an NAACP Image Award for screenwriting. She also happens to be my sister. Together, we co-created and adapted From Scratch, but it was her role as showrunner and as sister that made our whole series happen. Guest Bio: A former fellow at the Sundance Institute's Feature Filmmaker's Lab, Attica Locke is an author, showrunner, screenwriter and producer, with credits that include Empire, When They See Us and the Emmy-nominated Little Fires Everywhere, for which she won an NAACP Image award for television writing. Most recently, she served as showrunner, an executive producer, and co-creator, alongside her sister Tembi, for the Netflix series From Scratch. An adaptation of Tembi's memoir of the same name, the series, produced by Hello Sunshine, landed on Netflix's Top Ten List in its first week on the platform. Attica Locke is a New York Times best-selling author of five novels. Her novels include, Heaven, My Home, sequel to the Edgar Award-winning Bluebird, Bluebird; Pleasantville, winner of the Harper Lee Prize for Legal Fiction and long-listed for the Bailey's Prize for Women's Fiction; The Cutting Season, winner of the Ernest Gaines Award for Literary Excellence; and her debut, Black Water Rising, which was nominated for an Edgar Award, an NAACP Image Award, as well as a Los Angeles Times Book Prize, and was short-listed for the Women's Prize for Fiction. A native of Houston, Texas, Attica lives in Los Angeles, California, with her husband and daughter. Stay in Touch: IG: @liftedpod @tembilocke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In 2019, Tembi Locke published her memoir titled "From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home." In it, she tells the story of how she pieced her life back together after losing her husband, Saro, to cancer.The book is also a celebration of their love story. And that love story is now the center of a Netflix series also titled "From Scratch." Tembi and her sister Attica act as writers, showrunners, and producers on the show.They join us to talk about bringing their story to the screen.Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Find us on Twitter @1A.
Host Aaron Fullerton speaks with From Scratch creators-writers-sisters Attica & Tembi Locke about their Netflix limited series, based on Tembi's memoir about finding love and home in Sicily.
This week I'm talking to the author and inspiration of From Scratch, Tembi Locke! This was a very special interview to me. Tembi talks about getting her story out on the page and how she got it seen by Reese Witherspoon, plus the true story of how she met Saro and raising her daughter with her current partner. don't say I didn't warn you about spoilers!! Produced by Dear Media
It's Part 2 of my conversation with Attica and Tembi Locke, writers, showrunners, executive producers, and the creative sister duo behind the Netflix series From Scratch, based on Tembi's 2019 memoir of the same name, about love, Sicily, and finding home. In Part 1, we talked about the series and their story, and as we jump back into our conversation, we are talking about the success of this show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tembi Locke was 41 years old when she lost her husband to a long illness, leaving her to parent their young daughter alone. Tembi wrote about her journey rebuilding and reimagining her life in her memoir “From Scratch,” which is now a hit Netflix series starring Zoe Saldaña. But how are you supposed to move on and find meaning when your partner in life is no longer here? This episode's practice is about grieving loss and reflecting on the moments, people, and phases of our lives that shaped us into who we are today. Resources from the show Read Tembi's memoir “From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home” Watch “From Scratch” on Netflix Want to connect? Join the New Day Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/newdaypod Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors. Did you try one of these weekly practices? We want to hear about it! Call 833-4-LEMONADA (833-453-6662) or email us newday@lemonadamedia.com. To follow along with a transcript and/or take notes for friends and family, go to lemonadamedia.com/show/newday/ shortly after the air date. Follow Claire on IG and FB @clairebidwellsmith or Twitter @clairebidwell and visit her website: www.clairebidwellsmith.com. Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
I'm talking with Attica and Tembi Locke, writers, showrunners, executive producers, and the creative sister duo behind the Netflix series From Scratch, based on Tembi's 2019 memoir of the same name, about love, Sicily, and finding home. We started talking about the series and their story, and then we really went everywhere from there — this turned into a full-blown LIFE conversation. Which, if you've seen the series, will not surprise you at all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week's episode is a story of love and how love can change your life. It's a story about marriage, family, health and grief but at its core is love. Love at all costs. Tembi Locke is an actress and an author and now the co-writer and executive producer behind the new Netflix's series, ‘From Scratch', based on Tembi's beautiful and heartbreaking life story which she wrote about in her New York Times best-selling memoir. ‘From Scratch' has been adapted and produced by Reece Witherspoon and stars Zoe Salanda. As an actress Tembi has appeared in TV shows, comedies and films including The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Beverly Hills and 90210. But it's her improbable and extraordinary story which has captured attention; meeting and marrying her Sicilian husband Saro, winning over his estranged family who rejected his life choices, including Tembi as a black American, and ultimately caring for Saro as he died. Tembi writes so beautifully in her memoir about her life and the intimacy of witnessing Saro dying and raising a grieving child. Her story is defiant and moving. It's about bringing families together despite their differences, changing your life because of love and the challenges that come with that. It may even change your idea of romance and what it is to love someone. 'From Scratch' is on Netflix now and you can buy the memoir here:https://www.tembilocke.com/book/Changes is now a deaf friendly podcast. You can access transcripts here: https://www.anniemacmanus.com/changesShould you be affected by any of the issues raised in this episode there is always someone to talk to. In the UK, The Samaritans can be reached on 116 123. You can also contact Mind on 0300 123 3393 or head to mind.org.uk. In the US, the National Suicide Prevention Hotline is 1-800-273-8255. Hotlines in other countries can be found http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tembi Locke knows grief intimately. In this powerful podcast, she shares her story and her healing. Her perspective and her advice is important to hear. Tembi is the New York Times bestselling author of her memoir From Scratch, and an actor, producer, and screenwriter with a passion for connecting with an audience. From Scratch is a Reese's Book Club pick, an Audie Awards Best Audiobook finalist, and a Goodreads Best Books finalist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this episode of Complicated Conversations, we are doubly thrilled to welcome sisters Tembi and Attica Locke about their new Netflix series, From Scratch, which is based on Tembi's New York Times bestselling memoir of the same name. We didn't think our hearts could be any more full after watching this beautiful, epic story of love and loss, but discussing it with Tembi and Attica brought us to even higher emotional highs! We chatted with them about how adapting it for the screen made for a deeper exploration of motherhood and mothering in all its complicated glory; how Tembi bearing witness to her grief allows others to be seen, but also translates the full embodiment of grief for those who haven't walked that path yet; the realistic and mature depiction of love and partnership in the series, going well beyond the “meet and cute” and giving us the sticky middle of a relationship; how Attica's intuition guided her choices for the writers room and the collective sisterhood that brought this book to the screen; what a “from scratch” moment can look like in all of our lives; and the ways Tembi and Attica's astrological signs make them the perfect team!
In honor of Mother's Quest turning 5, all season we've been sharing Throwback Thursday episodes from the archives. I've been excitedly anticipating resharing this episode with you with actress, author of the memoir From Scratch, and now co-creator and executive producer of the Netflix series by the same name, Tembi Locke. Since the limited series release just a few days ago, From Scratch has already climbed to the Top Ten in 74 countries and has captured the hearts of so many. Throughout my day today, I've been alternating between watching the show and relistening to my episode with Tembi, also beautifully dedicated by her sister and show co-creator Attica Locke. The combination of the two has rekindled an appreciation in me for honoring our ancestors, for the power of answering the call of our heroes journey, and of looking for light in the darkness to guide us through challenging times. Tembi says at the beginning of our conversation that she hoped it would be evergreen and we could find new meaning if we returned to it in a different time. That intention came true. This episode is a gift that feels just right for today. Like it did for me, I hope it provides the wisdom, inspiration and light you seek right now. More About the Netflix Series ‘From Scratch' Watch From Scratch on NetflixNY Times Article: In ‘From Scratch,' the Locke Sisters Tell a Story of Love, Loss and Food Mother's Quest Inspiration Guide: Volume 1 Engage Tembi's episode is just one of many featured in the Mother's Quest Inspiration Guide, part personal memoir, part reflective journal, drawing on over 70+ interviews on the Mother's Quest Podcast. Learn more about the Guide and order your copy here. You can find the full show notes from the original episode here: Ep 76: Light For These Pandemic Times: Space, Grace & Love Planted Across Generations with Tembi Locke Much appreciation, Julie Neale
When Tembi Locke was in her twenties she left a letter in a drawer at a coffee shop that read: "I want to live a life of love and companionship." Her heart-expanding memoir and Netflix series, From Scratch, encapsulates its manifestation across three love stories: With her late husband Saro, daughter Zoela, and mother-in-law, Nonna. From Scratch begins with Tembi landing in Italy for a semester abroad, where she'd soon run into Saro on the streets of Florence. The more I reflected on the book, the more its true gift revealed itself. Their family's journey navigating life's great questions — on love and loss, forgiveness and reconciliation — isn't solely an exploration of the answers. It's an embodiment of them. We see it in Tembi's conviction reconciling Saro and his family, after their marriage separated them. In his mother and sister's bravery answering their invitation in a traditional culture. Then, in their family's choice to begin anew, rather than relive the past. Throughout, we witness Tembi and Saro's choice to live fully, despite his devastating illness, and how it was his mother's love that carried her through his loss. Our conversation is an exploration of what matters most and how we may all embrace it.
In 2019, Tembi Locke's book From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home found a place in Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine Book Club and on the New York Times bestseller list. It has now been adapted as an eight-part series on Netflix starring Zoe Saldaña and Eugenio Mastrandrea.Tembi Locke talks with Seán about the adaptation that she helmed with her sister Attica Locke, about the experience of watching Zoe Saldaña portray a character based on Tembi's life, and about the thickly-woven fabric of family, food, love, serious illness, loss, and grief that's at the heart of Tembi's story. .Tembi mentions her recipe for Eggplant Parmigiana being used to feed the cast and crew during filming. Read the recipe (.pdf) here.Closing credit music: Anime Imperfette sung by Matteo Bocelli, From Scratch (Soundtrack from Netflix series) Laura Karpman & Raphael Saadiq.
New York Times bestselling author, actress, and screenwriter Tembi Locke joins Zibby to talk about her memoir, From Scratch, which was a past Reese's Book Club pick. The two discuss the lessons Tembi's late Italian husband taught her about cooking and enjoying food, what were some of the hardships she faced as a grieving single parent, and why it was so important to her to explain the emotions she felt after her husband's passing as clearly as possible in her writing. Tembi also shares how she didn't initially plan to write a memoir about her relationship with her husband's family before her sister—who helped turn this book into a new limited series—pushed her to try. Read Zibby's review of the upcoming Netflix adaptation on Zibby Mag today!Purchase on Amazon or Bookshop.Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VHPJJMBookshop: https://bit.ly/3s9kKJ8Subscribe to Zibby's weekly newsletter here.Purchase Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books merch here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tembi Locke's best-selling memoir, From Scratch, has been turned into an eight-part series streaming now on Netflix. It's the story of life and love and loss... and the healthcare choices a family makes. Tembi will be our guest on the next episode (10/27/2022) of the podcast. Check out "From Scratch" on Netflix and then make a plan to join us on the next Hear Me Now Podcast.
New York Times best-selling author, TV producer, actor, and screenwriter Tembi Locke has a passion for connecting with an audience both on the page and on the screen. After going through a monumental rollercoaster life experience, Tembi put pen to paper and began the cathartic experience of writing down her personal story. This turned into Simon and Schuster's' New York Times-bestselling memoir, “From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home,” which was chosen as a 2019 Reese's Book Club pick, and was quickly scooped up by Reese's Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine and Netflix as a limited series. Inspired by the memoir, From Scratch is a cross-cultural love story that follows Amy (played by Zoe Saldana, based on Tembi) an American student studying abroad in Italy, as she meets and falls in love with Lino, a Sicilian chef. Their whirlwind romance faces many unforeseen challenges, including their very different cultural backgrounds of which Lino's family is not accepting of Amy's. But when Lino is faced with unimaginable health challenges and the couple's future is threatened, the two families come together to create an extended family unlike any they could have imagined, proving that love crosses all borders. Tembi is an accomplished actor with over sixty film and television credits, most recently recurring on Never Have I Ever. Offscreen, Tembi is a nationally recognized speaker for her keynotes on resilience, loss, and motherhood; her TEDX talk has been viewed by individuals and nonprofits worldwide. https://www.tembilocke.com
Tembi Locke is an actress and author of “From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home.” The literary debut details her love affair with her late husband, Saro, a chef from Sicily whose family initially rejected Tembi and refused to attend their wedding because he was marrying a black actress from America. Saro's mother and family eventually did embrace them and their daughter, Zoela. But then tragically Saro was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. "From Scratch" has now been adapted as a Netflix limited series from Zoe Saldana and Reese Witherspoon.During this podcast, Tembi talks about her love affair with Saro and her decade of caring for him. She recounts the eventual bonding that happened with Saro's mother during summers spent in Sicily, cooking and healing. During this conversation, Tembi also provides guidance and inspiration for others dealing with grief and loss, as she does on the website she founded, The Kitchen Widow.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
“Think not you can direct the course of love, for love, if it finds you worthy, directs your course.” Tembi Locke is the New York Times bestselling author of her memoir From Scratch, and an actor, producer, and screenwriter. From Scratch is a Reese's Book Club pick, an Audie Awards Best Audiobook Finalist, and a Goodreads Best Books Finalist. Along with Reese Witherspoon and Hello Sunshine, Tembi serves as an executive producer and co-writer for the Netflix limited series inspired by her book. Tembi shares: How to put one foot in front fo the other when your life changes forever How she met her late husband Saro in Italy + the story of their romance How do you parent and caregiver while living with grief? How can you help and support someone who is grieving? One piece of advice for cross cultural relationships What it's like to see Zoe Saldana play her on screen!
When Tembi Locke spent a college semester in Italy, it changed the course of her life. Meeting Saro, the man she would love and marry, filled her with joy and also challenged them both to bridge the gap between his Sicilian farm family and her Houston Texas family of civil rights activists. Over time their persistence and courage began to connect their two families. But no struggle before it could have prepared them for Saro's ten years living with cancer, his death, and Tembi's grief. Who could have predicted that Tembi would find her way forward in grief at the table of her mother-in-law, in her small home in Siciliy. Join us to talk about the road Tembi took to find her future.
When Tembi Locke spent a college semester in Italy, it changed the course of her life. Meeting Saro, the man she would love and marry, filled her with joy and also challenged them both to bridge the gap between his Sicilian farm family and her Houston Texas family of civil rights activists. Over time their persistence and courage began to connect their two families. But no struggle before it could have prepared them for Saro's ten years living with cancer, his death, and Tembi's grief. Who could have predicted that Tembi would find her way forward in grief at the table of her mother-in-law, in her small home in Siciliy. Join us to talk about the road Tembi took to find her future.
When Tembi Locke spent a college semester in Italy, it changed the course of her life. Meeting Saro, the man she would love and marry, filled her with joy and also challenged them both to bridge the gap between his Sicilian farm family and her Houston Texas family of civil rights activists. Over time their persistence and courage began to connect their two families. But no struggle before it could have prepared them for Saro's ten years living with cancer, his death, and Tembi's grief. Who could have predicted that Tembi would find her way forward in grief at the table of her mother-in-law, in her small home in Siciliy. Join us to talk about the road Tembi took to find her future.
In her book, From Scratch, A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home, producer, actor and author Tembi Locke shares the poignant love story of her life with her husband Saro, his terminal illness and how she and her daughter Zoela found ways to move forward in their grief following his death. Tembi joined us to share her very personal story about life, love and loss.
Tembi Locke is the New York Times bestselling author of her memoir From Scratch, an actor, producer, and screenwriter. From Scratch is a Reese's Book Club pick, an Audie Awards Best Audiobook Finalist, and a Goodreads Best Books Finalist. Along with Reese Witherspoon and Hello Sunshine, Tembi serves as an executive producer and co-writer for the Netflix limited series inspired by her book. Her hope is for her work to inspire people to love more deeply, embrace resilience, and honor the fundamental humanity that connects us all. From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home is a poignant and transformative cross-cultural love story set against the lush backdrop of the Sicilian countryside, about how one woman discovered the healing powers of food, family and unexpected grace in her darkest hour. This New York Times bestseller and Reese's Book Club pick is for anyone who has dared to reach for big love, fought for what mattered most, and needed a reminder that life is, after all, delicious.
Tembi Locke is an actor, an author, a screenwriter, and a producer who really knows how to connect with her audience. Her New York Times bestselling book, From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home was Reese Witherspoon's 2019 Book Club pick. Reese loved it so much, she's executive producing the adaptation for a Netflix series where Zoe Saldana will star as Tembi. Tembi's memoir, From Scratch, is a sweeping, autobiographical romance that follows an American woman as she falls in love with a Sicilian man while studying abroad in Italy and then builds a life with him in the United States. When she unexpectedly loses her young Italian chef husband to illness, she's challenged to pull herself through grief so she can raise their adopted daughter as they would have raised her together: with hope, joy, and infinite love. Cooking becomes a way for her to be close to Saro both in Los Angeles and in his mother, Nona's kitchen, and why mourning food (morning with a “u”) offers comfort and sustenance. It's why a bowl of pasta always makes us feel better. Tembi has over sixty film and television credits under her belt as an accomplished actor and is currently recurring on Never Have I Ever, a comedy created by Mindy Kaling. Offscreen, Tembi is a nationally recognized speaker for her keynotes on resilience, loss, and motherhood with her TEDx talk viewed by individuals and nonprofits worldwide. Tembi is here to remind us to embrace resilience, love, and the power of community. SHOW NOTE LINKS: Tembi Locke's Website Tembi Locke's Instagram Jeanette Yoffe on the Dear Family, Podcast about Adoption and Foster Care CONNECT WITH US! *Dear Family, Podcast Page *Write Now Rachel Website *Rachel's Blog @Medium *Rachel's Twitter *Facebook *Instagram PLEASE JOIN: *Dear Family Members, the Private Facebook Group WAYS TO HELP THE PODCAST: *PLEASE Leave a 5-Star Review and Subscribe! Thank you! Your support means the world to me. Wishing you love, happiness, and good mental health always.
I want to apologize for how intensely emotional this episode is. The hour leading up to talking to Tembi, I was overcome in a way I had not expected. I think the combination of experiencing the loss of my father, coupled with my intense fear of something happening to my husband…which by the way I know is extremely selfish talking to someone who went through it…and all that emotion coupled with Tembi's pure light, joy and incredible success - I don't know it was all overwhelming to me. For those who don't know, Tembi wrote about losing her husband. We recently connected at Reece's book club, because Hello Sunshine, Reece's production company is currently producing a Netflix show based on the book. Imagine casting your own life and being able to share your love, sorrow, and beautiful new life with the world? It's just magical. This is a very special episode and I can't wait to hear what you think. Ads: Go to www.ringconcierge.com Go to www.perelel.co and get 15% off your first 3 months when you use code BEST15 Go to www.babbel.com and get 3 months off for free after the purchase of a 3 month subscription. Use Code PIA at checkout Go to www.truebill.com/pia it could save you thousands a year Produced by Dear Media
Tembi Locke is a TV producer, actor, New York Times bestselling author and screenwriter. In addition to her excellent accomplishments, she is also a life-long friend with whom I have spent hours too long to measure in conversation with her. She has written a memoir titled From Scratch. The book recounts the painful death of her husband and how she and her daughter literally had to rebuild a life without him From Scratch. The story has captured the heart of the world and will soon be seen as a limited series on Netflix. Her account of love, tragedy and return in many ways reflects what Tembi learned at the knees of her ancestors in East Texas, and the struggles of her parents in the Civil Rights Movement in Houston, TX – you always find a way to get to where you are going. No matter what. There would be no From Scratch without that determination that has colored the landscape of her life from the very beginning. Our conversation is expansive and the lessons she brings to us are right for this time. We talk about the importance of sisterhood, the crowning joys of long and authentic friendships, and the importance of taking first steps into the unknown. But my biggest takeaway from our time together this week? As Tembi says herself, “There is a value at the personal level in naming what you do. It's essential for us as artists. Naming it. Then [you're] owning that space. I'm owning that part of me. I'm not doing that for the front-facing world, I'm doing that for Tembi. I'm doing that for me.”Her words capture one of the guiding pillars of this podcast and what I would like to convey this month and all months through this platform. We own our lives. We own our narratives. We have a direct say in what our world will be. Tembi's websiteTembi on IGPatrick's WebsitePatrick's IGAt the Podium on IGPatrick on LinkedInPatrick on Facebook
Tembi Locke was 41 years old when she lost her husband to a long illness, leaving her to parent their young daughter alone. Tembi wrote about her journey rebuilding and reimagining her life in her memoir “From Scratch,” which has just been turned into a limited Netflix series. But how are you supposed to move on and find meaning when your partner in life is no longer here? This episode's practice is about grieving loss and reflecting on the moments, people, and phases of our lives that shaped us into who we are today. Resources from the show Read Tembi's memoir “From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home” Want to connect? Join the New Day Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/newdaypod Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors. Did you try one of these weekly practices? We want to hear about it! Call 833-4-LEMONADA (833-453-6662) or email us newday@lemonadamedia.com. To follow along with a transcript and/or take notes for friends and family, go to lemonadamedia.com/show/newday/ shortly after the air date. Follow Claire on IG and FB @clairebidwellsmith or Twitter @clairebidwell and visit her website: www.clairebidwellsmith.com. Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In The World's Oldest Profession, we learn more about what domestic and care work is, and its roots in exploitation and slavery. We meet organizers in South Africa and Hong Kong and we talk to the former US Ambassador to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons to understand more about the origins of domestic servitude and when and how we stopped seeing care workers as disposable. Guests: Myrtle Witbooi, International Domestic Workers' Federation; Elizabeth Tang, International Domestic Workers' Federation; Tembi, South African domestic worker; Amb. Luis CdeBaca, former Ambassador-at-Large Resources: International Domestic Workers' Federation --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thegig-podcast/support
EPISODE #26 - You know today's guest from dozens of roles in television and movies, starting as one of Will Smith's crushes in the iconic Fresh Prince of Bel Air to her most recent role as Elise Torres in Netflix's hilarious and endearing comedy, Never Have I Ever.Along the way she lived her best life, working as an actress in Hollywood, falling in love with and marrying Saro, a Sicilian chef, coping with his later cancer diagnosis, adopting a daughter, and then eventually caring for Saro and their daughter as he passed away in 2012. Her journey then turned toward understanding and living through grief, the lessons of which she turned into a 2019 memoir called From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home. The book has been adapted into a series by Netflix, produced by Reese Witherspoon, coming out next year.We met Tembi way back when she started doing work around grief and caregiving after her husband passed away. Our work with childhood cancer families in MaxLove Project provided a lot for us to connect over. Now all these years later we get to connect over parenting, growing through grief, finding resilience in the face of tragedy, and planting roots and choosing love no matter what life throws our way.
Tembi Locke is an actress and author of “From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home.” The literary debut details her love affair with her late husband, Saro, a chef from Sicily whose family initially rejected Tembi and refused to attend their wedding because he was marrying a black actress from America. Saro's mother and family eventually did embrace them and their daughter, Zoela. But then tragically Saro was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. "From Scratch" is currently being adapted as a Netflix limited series from Zoe Saldana and Reese Witherspoon. During this podcast, Tembi talks about her love affair with Saro and her decade of caring for him. She recounts the eventual bonding that happened with Saro's mother during summers spent in Sicily, cooking and healing. During this conversation, Tembi also provides guidance and inspiration for others dealing with grief and loss, as she does on the website she founded, The Kitchen Widow.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On episode 62 of the podcast we’re rewinding to listen to debut author and actress,Tembi Locke, talk about writing her brilliant memoir about love and loss, From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily and Finding Home. In our conversation, Tembi and I talk about the reasons she decided to write this searing love story about life before and after her Italian husband’s death from cancer; her writing process as a new author; why writing memoir is so powerful; what life is like for a Black-American woman living in Sicily; raising confident multiracial children; and the healing power of food. Yes, we covered just about all of my favorite things in this one brilliant conversation. At the end of the conversation, I share some exciting news and updates about Tembi and From Scratch, regarding her connections with Reese Witherspoon and some other Hollywood-based projects. Personal News on the Meltingpot Minute Speaking of multicultural memoirs, during the Meltingpot Minute, I share some exciting news about my own life. Like Tembi, who is a Black woman who found lasting love while studying abroad, and then wrote all about it, I wrote a memoir too. My memoir is called Kinky Gazpacho and takes place in Spain instead of Italy. Tune in to hear my exciting news and what it has to do with writing, memoir and Spain. Literary Links from the Show To follow Tembi Locke, please visit her website where you can also find all of her social media handles. To keep track of when From Scratch the Netflix series, visit the From Scratch page on Netflix. To find out more about the Waiting to Exhale Series on ABC, check out this article about the Locke sisters on LitHub. If you haven't read Terry McMillan's classic, Waiting to Exhale, get your copy wherever you like to buy books. If you haven't read any books by Tembi's talented sister, Attica Locke, you might want to start with The Cutting Season. I loved it. Tembi is as much a grief activist as she is a writer. If you're looking for resources to help you move through grief, visit her platform, The Kitchen Widow for help or inspiration. If you're interested in reading my memoir about my complicated love affair with Spain, you can find Kinky Gazpacho anywhere you buy books. ****************************** How to Support the Show Leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts Do your online book shopping on the My American Meltingpot Bookstore Leave us a tip via paypal on the My American Meltingpot Website. Thank you!
Inequitable power dynamics and colonial legacies continue to shape education and training of health professionals across Africa. We talked to Tembi Mugore about the urgent need to redesign nursing and midwifery curricula and training programs to be responsive to local health needs; adapt international competency standards to countries' context; and equip nurses and midwives to lead within the health system.Stembile “Tembi” Mugore is currently the Senior Advisor for Health Sector Performance and Sustainability at IntraHealth International. She is a UK state registered nurse, a UK state certified midwife, and a public health practitioner. Tembi has over 20 years of extensive experience and expertise in policy and strategy development; clinical service delivery strengthening; health systems strengthening; and integration of maternal and child health, family planning, and HIV services. Find Seed Global Health & Tembi Mugore on social media:Seed on instagram: @seedglobalhealth Seed on Twitter: @Seed_Global Seed on Facebook: @seedglobalhealth Seed on LinkedIn: Seed Global HealthTembi Mugore on Twitter: @t_mugore
When Tembi Locke spent a college semester in Italy, it changed the course of her life. Meeting Saro, the man she would love and marry, filled her with joy and also challenged them both to bridge the gap between his Sicilian farm family and her Houston Texas family of civil rights activists. Over time their persistence and courage began to connect their two families. But no struggle before it could have prepared them for Saro's ten years living with cancer, his death, and Tembi's grief. Who could have predicted that Tembi would find her way forward in grief at the table of her mother-in-law, in her small home in Siciliy. Join us to talk about the road Tembi took to find her future.
When Tembi Locke spent a college semester in Italy, it changed the course of her life. Meeting Saro, the man she would love and marry, filled her with joy and also challenged them both to bridge the gap between his Sicilian farm family and her Houston Texas family of civil rights activists. Over time their persistence and courage began to connect their two families. But no struggle before it could have prepared them for Saro's ten years living with cancer, his death, and Tembi's grief. Who could have predicted that Tembi would find her way forward in grief at the table of her mother-in-law, in her small home in Siciliy. Join us to talk about the road Tembi took to find her future.
When Tembi Locke spent a college semester in Italy, it changed the course of her life. Meeting Saro, the man she would love and marry, filled her with joy and also challenged them both to bridge the gap between his Sicilian farm family and her Houston Texas family of civil rights activists. Over time their persistence and courage began to connect their two families. But no struggle before it could have prepared them for Saro's ten years living with cancer, his death, and Tembi's grief. Who could have predicted that Tembi would find her way forward in grief at the table of her mother-in-law, in her small home in Siciliy. Join us to talk about the road Tembi took to find her future.
Here it is, our final episode of Season 1! J. Claude Deering (Twitter/Instagram) chats with actor and author Tembi Locke (From Scratch). Tembi is a succesful actor, and New York Times bestseller for her memoir, “From Scratch”. Soon to be a Netflix series, starring Zoe Saldana. It’s a heartbreaking and beautiful story about the loss of her first husband, a wonderful Italian chef named Saro, to Cancer. The book was also featured in Reese Witherspoon’s, Reese’s Book Club. Claude and Tembi worked together on the Blumhouse YouTube Original comedy horror series, 12 Deadly Days. Just one of 52 TV series she’s worked on in her very busy career. She talks about the changes to actor pensions and residuals over the years. She also talks about her parents' activism and being targeted by the FBI’s notorious COINTELPRO program. And she talks about the historic nomination of Kamala Harris for Vice President of the United States. Followed by a second interview with actor, producer, and activist Vinny Chhibber (The Red Line). Vinny is a fast rising actor and producer, and a strong activist for better representation in Hollywood, both in front of and behind the camera. He recently starred as Liam Bhatt in the Ava DuVernay and Greg Berlanti exec produced CBS series, The Red Line. Vinny talks about the importance of voting and civic engagement. His work as a co-founder of The Salon, a forum whose mission is to accelerate the creative development of South Asian American television and film through community organizing and empowerment. He also talks losing the lead in a new tv series due to the shutdown. Claude is also joined by his producer and co-host Winston Carter (Twitter/Instagram) to talk Things Are Going Great For Me Season 2. If you like any of what you hear, do us a BIG kindness - subscribe to the show. Leave us a nice comment. Tell your aunt about us! Give us those five stars wherever you’re getting your podcasts from today. And stay tuned for more fantastic episodes of Things Are Going Great For Me. Coming soon! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thingsaregoinggreatforme/support
Heyyooooo...winter is coming people! Did you enjoy that extra hour in bed? Or do you have kids that couldn't give a toss what time it is and were up at silly o'clock anyway? Well, either way, have we got a treat for you! Here is the second part of our chat with the lovely Tembi, telling us all about her family, work life and experience of the school system. We hope you enjoy it and don't forget to give her a follow! Get in touch, subscribe and share ;0)....Big love xxxhttps://www.instagram.com/mumatembz/Mum and Mummer InstagramMum and Mummer FacebookMum and Mummer TwitterMum and Mummer Email See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Word up! How are you? It's all fun and games here isn't it! We hope you're coping and please, if you fancy a chat get in touch. This week we have the glorious Tembi who's one of Harry's closest friends. She tells us all about her childhood in South London, her South African family and her life as a single parent. Oh, and her dreams of being a Pop Star and love of Kylie and Jason....but don't tell anyone ;0) We hope you enjoy it as much as we did! And please, subscribe and share us! Big love and stay safe xxxhttps://www.instagram.com/mumatembz/Mum and Mummer InstagramMum and Mummer FacebookMum and Mummer TwitterMum and Mummer Email See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Los peeps Erick, Titito y Cristina reciben al invitado especial Jorge Abejas de la banda Las Abejas y nos habla en portugués de la nueva producción. Titito le da clases de pronunciación en inglés a Erick y entérate de quién es el comediante más guapo de Puerto Rico. En nuestra "Reseña Repleta de Spoliers" hablamos del especial de standup de Liz Miele, ¨Self Help Me¨ disponible en youtube y le damos nuestra rating de panas. Celebramos al Mejor Actor de Comedia del año, "two times Award Wining actor" y mejor actor del mundo! Tembién nos da su reacción. Quieres saber quién es, entérate en este podcast. Jorge Abejas se pone su capa de comediante y se une al gradioso, teleférico y empoderado, OPEN MIC DE COMEDY PEEPS!!! Síguenos en todas las redes sociales y compártelo con tus panas. Escucha este episodio del podcast que le gusta el biscocho mojaíto. Comedy Peeps, tus panas de la comedia! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/comedypeeps/support
I’m excited to share this beautiful conversation with Tembi Locke, that centers around the wisdom of our matriarchs and the seeds they plant within us to pursue our journeys, to create space for resilience, love, and creativity, and to invest in ourselves so we can serve the collective good. Tembi is a distinguished keynote speaker, writer, advocate, and American actor with more than sixty TV and film credits including the global hit Netflix series, Never Have I Ever. She is also the author of the New York Times bestselling book, From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home … A Reese’s Book Club pick and soon to be Netflix series, starring Zoe Saldana. This episode’s dedication comes from Tembi’s sister, acclaimed author and writer and producer of many powerful series for television, including Little Fires Everywhere and When They See Us, Attica Locke. Attica dedicates the episode to her mother, to her matrilineal ancestors, and to her sister Tembi...all who have been as she says, “visionaries of love in her life.” The legacy of love and vision is a thread that weaves throughout my conversation with Tembi, as she names and shares about the four generations of women in her family, who she can trace back to the time of reconstruction after chattel slavery, and whose lessons help her navigate today’s world. We explore how her family’s ecosystem enabled her to invest in her dreams, nurture creativity and play, and pursue her creative endeavors and also how she carries that forward in how she mothers her daughter Zoela. Though we covered a lot of territory together, we realized there was so much more we wanted to discuss, including what it is like to star in her latest hit show Never Have I Ever, so Tembi has agreed to a special Mother’s Quest Q & A via zoom that we will schedule in September. Make sure to join the Mother’s Quest email list at www.mothersquest.com or the Facebook Group for details if you want to join us! I felt like this whole conversation was inspiration to light the way during these pandemic times, with profound moments that filled me with clarity and faith in the future. I hope this conversation helps remind you, as it did me and Tembi, of the power of our matriarchs, of sharing our experiences, of learning from and guiding each other, and seeking that sanctuary within so that we can serve a higher good. Much appreciation, P.S. Know someone who would love this conversation? Pay this forward to a friend who may be interested. This Episode is Dedicated by: Attica Locke Attica Locke’s latest novel Heaven, My Home, sequel to the Edgar Award-winning Bluebird, Bluebird was published in September 2019. Her novel Pleasantville was the winner of the Harper Lee Prize for Legal Fiction and was also long-listed for the Bailey’s Prize for Women’s Fiction. The Cutting Season was the winner of the Ernest Gaines Award for Literary Excellence. Her first novel Black Water Rising was nominated for an Edgar Award, an NAACP Image Award, as well as a Los Angeles Times Book Prize, and was short-listed for the Women’s Prize for Fiction. A former fellow at the Sundance Institute’s Feature Filmmaker’s Lab, Locke works as a screenwriter as well. She was a writer and producer on the Fox series, Empire, and most recently, she was a writer and producer on Emmy-winning Netflix series When They See Us and the Hulu adaptation of Little Fires Everywhere. She is currently writing and producing a limited series adaptation of her sister Tembi Locke’s memoir From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home for Netflix. A native of Houston, Texas, Attica lives in Los Angeles, California, with her husband and daughter Connect with Attica: Attica Locke Website Twitter @atticalocke Instagram @atticalocke Facebook In This Episode We Talk About: How Tembi and I met, finding unexpected common connections, and how those kind of experiences are one of the gifts of writing FROM SCRATCH Lessons from four generations seeded within Tembi that are helping her navigate the present What’s required now in the midst of the pandemic: turning away from individualism to serve the greater good Tembi’s epic life pursuits, what that has to do with the Lord of the Rings, and what we’ve both learned about the path of the hero’s journey How Tembi’s parents and grandmother created space for her and her siblings to play and develop their creativity and how we can do the same for our children. In “Quarantinelandia” Tembi’s way of tuning into herself now Listening actively and speaking less in motherhood How Tembi has created circles of sisterhood and how her own sister is helping her turn her memoir into a Netflix series The importance of slowing down, becoming present with ourselves, and creating a “Sanctuary Within” Tembi’s reflections on the Sicilian proverb “Hunger is the Best Sauce” and how hunger and desire can be its own reward How we can be each other’s guides This Episode's Challenge: For those of us who are in a place where we are well, have food, shelter, and are healthy, Tembi encourages us to slow down, tune into ourselves, and find that sanctuary within so that we can be a guide to others and serve the greater good. Learn More About Tembi Locke A distinguished keynote speaker, Tembi is an American actor with more than sixty TV and film credits including the global hit Netflix series, Never Have I Ever. She is also the author of New York Times bestselling memoir, From Scratch… A Reese’s Book Club that will become a Netflix series starring Zoe Saldana. Tembi started her onscreen career with the iconic comedy, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Currently, she can be found in roles on The Magicians, Proven Innocent, NCIS: LA, and EUReKA to name a few. She discovered her love of the written word at a very young age, writing short stories, journaling, and taking writing classes to grow her skills. After the loss of her husband, Saro, Tembi’s writing took on a completely new meaning. She began putting together the outline of what would eventually become her memoir, From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home. Today, Tembi works as an advocate and speaks on topics such as loss, resilience, and connection. Together with her daughter Zoela, Tembi enjoys cooking, connecting, and traveling to Sicily to take in the gorgeous Mediterranean landscape and eat ridiculous amounts of gelato. Follow Tembi on Social Media Instagram Twitter Tembi Locke|Website Resources Mentioned: From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home Happy Women Dinners Additional Resource for this episode: The New York Times - What Do Reese Witherspoon, Florence Welch and Andrew Luck Have in Common? What Forty Steps Taught Me About Love and Grief|Tembi Locke|TEDxPasadenaWomen Announcements: Special Coaching Invitation for Mindful Mothers Before the summer ends...are you on a quest for personal clarity and connection so you can start the academic year well? The secret to starting well is to end well One of the biggest lessons I've learned on my parenting and life journey is that if we want to set our children up for successful new beginnings, we need to do the reflective work ourselves to close the last chapter and begin anew.COVID-19 and distance learning upended all of our lives and made it very challenging to end the school year well. But, in the midst of the difficulties, we also found new ways of being and deep resilience.There is wisdom and lessons learned to mine for that can help shine a light on what to do next. And when we create space for reflection and invest in ourselves, we open up possibilities and a blueprint to help our children do the same.Interested in getting support to close COVID, life and distance learning 1.0 before beginning again? With me as your guide? In August, I'm launching a special Back to School Coaching Special that combines my signature "Virtual Milestone Hike" experience in a one-on-one 90-minute coaching session along with the opportunity to be in "Circle" with other reflective mothers to share what we uncover together on these Virtual Hikes. Details Here: Here's what it will include: 1 90 minute one-on-one coaching session with me via Zoom using my signature Milestone Hike Reflection process. We won't be on a real hike, but it's the next best thing...slides/photos and all! A 1.5 hr. Reflection Circle with the other mothers who have been through the same Virtual Hike experience where we can share together the insights that came up & make commitment statements for how we want to move forward into the fall. Cost: $270 (please reach out if a scholarship is needed) Spots Avail: Only Six to keep our Circle Intimate Timeframe: One-on-One Sessions early August. Circle date TBA working with the schedule of the six who sign up.If this calls to you, I encourage you to sign up quickly. I have space to take on six participants! Sign up here & link in bio: www.mothersquest.com/backtoschool Season Five of the Mother’s Podcast is Under Way! - Help us Spread the Word If you enjoy the Mother’s Quest Podcast, we’d love your support in sharing this or another favorite episode with a mother you think would appreciate it too! Another way to help spread the word is to leave a review at Apple Podcasts. 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How can you multiply your impact far beyond what you could imagine? And how do you overcome fear when what God is asking you to do seems impossible? In this episode, Holly and I conclude our conversation with Tembi Secrist about her incredible 14-month journey through Southeast Asia and Africa. She shares with us about the additional lessons she learned on her trip, including how God showed her that her impact could be multiplied through the power of community and the truth about overcoming fear. Did you miss Part 1 of our conversation with Tembi? Go back and listen before you dive into this episode. Key Points Discussed: Leadership lessons Tembi learned during her 14 month trip You are the product of you and your people [2:30] The work is not going to be accomplished just by you. Your impact can be multiplied by the power of the people you know. Sometimes you have to ask. [7:56] Don’t be discouraged if people don’t say yes right away. [9:25] Listen for God’s voice, obey it, and don’t be afraid [13:38] Take it one step at a time [16:11] Once you step out, it’s easier to keep going [21:30] It will be uncomfortable in the moment [24:00] Tembi’s family and friends’ reaction to her decision to go on this trip [26:15] The importance of trusting God even when things don’t make sense [28:30] Advice for a woman who senses God is calling her to something big [31:28] Family is your God’s call - He won’t call you to something that would disrupt your marriage or your children Be creative with what “something big” looks like [33:15] What’s next for Tembi [34:30] Writing about her trip Interested in making connections between using your professional expertise and what’s needed overseas Leaders are Learners [39:00] If you don’t stretch, you won’t grow. Enjoy the adventure. Read management books: The Four Disciplines of Execution* Connecting with Tembi Links for connecting with Tembi are below She is available to speak and share about her experiences. She resides in the Seattle, WA area. Key Quotes from the Episode: “It’s not just you. It’s who you know and who else God wants to involve in what He is doing.” “You don’t realize until the end what God has brought you through.” “Only you understand the nuances of your situation.” “It’s easy to find excuses because things are scary.” “If you don’t stretch, you won’t grow.” Connect with Tembi Secrist: September Secrist is a management consultant, writer, and speaker, based in Seattle, Washington. She recently returned from a 14-month solo trip through 22 countries in SE Asia and Africa, volunteering her professional expertise with 45 NGOs and mission-based projects. Previously, September was the Director of Global Healthcare Initiatives with the U.S. Commercial Service, the export promotion agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce. She led a global team of 200 responsible for national and international events, education, and healthcare sales. She was with the agency for 16 years, and served details as the Deputy National Director and Advisor for Congressional Outreach. She served as Board Chair and advisory member of the Center for International Business Education and Research at the University of Washington and has done volunteer service projects in Mexico, Russia, Poland, Haiti, Armenia, Turkey, and Greece. September received her Bachelor of Arts from Northwest University in Business Administration and her Master of Arts from the Naval War College in National Security and Strategic Studies. Blog Facebook LinkedIn *Affiliate link - If you choose to make a purchase via one of the links, we will receive a commission at no extra cost to you. This helps to support the costs of running the podcast and blog. Connect with Esther and Holly: Esther’s Website Holly’s Website Instagram Facebook Group Facebook Page This episode was originally published on estherlittlefield.com/episode84.
Tembi Secrist always thought she would be a missionary in an impoverished country. But instead, God took her into a career in government where she continued to advance into leadership roles. Until one day when everything shifted, and she sensed God calling her to leave it all behind. In this episode, Holly and I talk with Tembi Secrist about her incredible 14-month journey through Southeast Asia and Africa. She shares with us about her leadership experiences that led up to this trip, as well as the pivotal moment when everything shifted for her. She also shares the leadership lessons she learned during her volunteer trip around the world, often through hard to believe as well as hilarious stories. Our conversation with Tembi is so good, but it was quite long, so we are breaking it into 2 episodes. This is part 1, and next week we will be sharing part 2. Key Points Discussed: Tembi’s leadership journey [5:05] When God shifted Tembi’s path from her government career to leaving everything behind [10:21] Leadership lessons Tembi learned during her 14 month trip Even when you step out, it doesn’t always come together [16:00] You never “make it” with faith [19:20] Look at where your best return on investment is - what are you created to do? You are the only you who can do what you do Things will probably fall apart in the middle of it, and that’s okay When the why becomes the Y [11:43] Sometimes you have to just take the first step [14:30] Understand what your biggest value is [20:00} The greatest adventure sometimes starts with the unknown [24:00] God puts people in your path at the right time when you need them [29:30] God will use your experience as preparation for the next thing [34:00] How Tembi balances the tension between confidence in God's gifting vs. arrogance [36:20] Key Quotes from the Episode: “Clarity comes in movement.” “When things fall apart, it still can be part of God’s plan.” “God is going to use every experience as preparation for the next thing.” Connect with Tembi Secrist: Blog Facebook LinkedIn September Secrist is a management consultant, writer, and speaker, based in Seattle, Washington. She recently returned from a 14-month solo trip through 22 countries in SE Asia and Africa, volunteering her professional expertise with 45 NGOs and mission-based projects. Previously, September was the Director of Global Healthcare Initiatives with the U.S. Commercial Service, the export promotion agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce. She led a global team of 200 responsible for national and international events, education, and healthcare sales. She was with the agency for 16 years, and served details as the Deputy National Director and Advisor for Congressional Outreach. She served as Board Chair and advisory member of the Center for International Business Education and Research at the University of Washington and has done volunteer service projects in Mexico, Russia, Poland, Haiti, Armenia, Turkey, and Greece. September received her Bachelor of Arts from Northwest University in Business Administration and her Master of Arts from the Naval War College in National Security and Strategic Studies. Connect with Esther and Holly: Esther’s Website Holly’s Website Instagram Facebook Group Facebook Page This episode was originally published on estherlittlefield.com/episode83.
If you are looking for a book that feeds your heart, soul and mind, then 'From Scratch' by the incredible Tembi Locke is for you. This stunning memoir features love, food, family and loss. Whether you believe in love at first sight, you will definitely fall in love with 'From Scratch'. The book transports readers to the streets of Florence, where Tembi met professional chef, Saro. What began as young love soon blossomed into a truly beautiful relationship, even when Saro’s family initially disapproves. Tembi and Saro forge on to build a happy life in California, complete with successful careers and a beautiful baby girl named Zoela. The couple eventually reconcile with Saro’s family just as he faces a formidable cancer that consumes all their dreams. The story chronicles three summers Tembi and Zoela spend in Sicily as they piece together a life without Saro and find solace and nourishment - spiritually and literally - at the dining table. This is the love story that stays with you forever. 'From Scratch' was one of my favourite books of 2019. I had so much fun chatting with Tembi about her beautiful story. Enjoy! Buy Tembi's book here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/from-scratch/tembi-locke/9781501187650 Tembi's website: https://www.tembilocke.com/
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"For children their grief marches forward in a different way, meaning that as they grow and develop, they will have to revisit it at a new developmental stage. It's going to continue to change so that it's going to keep moving forward in time. Whereas for the adult -- the partner, the wife, the husband, let's say -- we're always looking back at our loss, where she's looking forward at her loss. We're looking back to the events that we had, the marriage I had -- you know the time we first did this, the time we first did that. She's looking at the time that she won't be able to do that. It's like you're looking at the timeline in different directions." -Tembi Locke I had such a great discussion with Tembi Locke for this episode. I met Tembi at Camp Widow years ago, and I'm so glad I did. She's an actor and now a New York Times bestselling author. Her first book – From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home – was recently published by Simon and Schuster and is one of Reese Witherspoon's picks for her book club. Tembi and I sat down to talk recently about her journey, including: What she learned as a caregiver to her husband for 10 years; Her service and advocacy work through The Kitchen Widow; What food and connection at her mother-in-law's table in Sicily has meant to her and her daughter in their grief; Tembi's tips for incorporating food into celebrations and memories, including simple tips for when cooking from scratch feels out of reach; Her thoughts on showing up for her daughter, even when she wasn't necessarily convinced that she could show up for herself; Her a-ha moment in realizing that she and her daughter – though they both lost the same person – have very different experiences based on their different relationships to that person; The idea that kids' grief is primarily looking ahead at what they're missing while adults' grief is looking back at what they lost; How helpful it's been for her to talk with friends who lost their dads when they were young; The relationship between anxiety and grief, and her experience with this; and Her desire to continue to show her daughter the world, both literally and in terms of preparing her for the world she will be living in. I hope you enjoy my discussion with Tembi Locke.
On this episode, I speak with Tembi Locke, actor and author of the debut novel, From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily and Finding Home. The novel is a beautifully told story of a cross-cultural love story set mostly in Sicily that deals with themes of family, food, loss, multiculturalism,motherhood and forgiveness.During our conversation, Tembi shares the inspiration for writing the book, her work as an advocate for family caregivers, raising a multiracial child, and how food, love and family helped her heal after the loss of her husband from cancer.To learn more about Tembi Locke, please visit her website TembiLocke.com.Listen to the podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher and Google Play.
On this episode, I speak with Tembi Locke, actor and author of the debut novel, From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily and Finding Home. The novel is a beautifully told story of a cross-cultural love story set mostly in Sicily that deals with themes of family, food, loss, multiculturalism, motherhood and forgiveness. During our conversation, Tembi shares the inspiration for writing the book, her work as an advocate for family caregivers, raising a multiracial child, and how food, love and family helped her heal after the loss of her husband from cancer. To learn more about Tembi Locke, please visit her website TembiLocke.com. Listen to the podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher and Google Play.
Jennifer welcomes actor, writer, and advocate, Tembi Locke. Tembi started her onscreen career with the iconic comedy, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Currently, she can be found in roles on The Magicians, Proven Innocent, NCIS: LA, and EUReKA to name a few. She discovered her love of the written word at a very young age, writing short stories, journaling, and taking writing classes to grow her skills. After the loss of her husband, Saro, Tembi’s writing took on a completely new meaning. She began putting together the outline of what would eventually become her memoir, From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home. Today, Tembi works as an advocate and speaks on topics such as loss, resilience, and connection. Together with her daughter Zoela, Tembi enjoys cooking, connecting, and traveling to Sicily to take in the gorgeous Mediterranean landscape and eat ridiculous amounts of gelato. In this episode, Tembi reflects on the enormity of the love she had with, and still has for, her late husband, Saro. She opens up about the emotional journey that eventually led to writing her memoir. Jennifer and Tembi talk about their own writing processes and the importance of writing freely and without restrictions. Tembi speaks to her latest project, The Kitchen Widow, a digital forum that’s a modern take on the age-old kitchen table conversation. Finally, Tembi recalls the call she received from Reese Witherspoon letting her know that her memoir had been selected as the Hello Sunshine Book of the Month. Full show notes: https://milfpodcast.com/51
Many of us lucky boomers now have the discretionary time to celebrate life in all of its fullness. And one of the best ways to do that is by immersing yourself in a great read that’s filled with passion, love, profound life lessons, travel and, of course, amazing food. That’s why this show promises to be especially meaningful. Our guest is Tembi Locke. You may recognize her name from her acting because Tembi has appeared in over forty TV shows and films. But she is also a writer with a poignant and heartfelt story you will want to hear. Tembi is joining us today to share all about her literary debut entitled, From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily and Finding Home. The story she shares (her own life’s journey) is one of love, loss, family, and food. And it is also one that is sure to touch every reader’s heart. So give yourself a gift that will awaken each of your senses and take a listen to Tembi as she shares her memoir of “Love, Sicily and Finding Home.”
I don't do interviews much anymore, but sometimes I come across someone with a story that I think my audience just has to hear. That's exactly what happened with today's guest, Tembi Locke, when I read her memoir From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Home. Tembi's story is one of courage, connection, loss, and grief. But more than anything, it's a story about the power of love to help us build bridges to other people and through difficult times. Get full show notes and more information here: https://bit.ly/2ETh4TQ
Tembi Locke is an actress and author of "From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home." The literary debut details her love affair with her late husband, Saro, a chef from Sicily whose family initially rejected Tembi and refused to attend their wedding because he was marrying a black actress from America. Saro's mother and family eventually did embrace them and their daughter, Zoela. But then tragically Saro was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. During this podcast, Tembi talks about her love affair with Saro and her decade of caring for him. She recounts the eventual bonding that happened with Saro's mother during summers spent in Sicily, cooking and healing. During this conversation, Tembi also provides guidance and inspiration for others dealing with grief and loss, as she does on the website she founded, The Kitchen Widow.
On episode # 14 of the MAMP podcast, I get to chat with debut author and actress, Tembi Locke about her beautiful new book, From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily and Finding Home. From Scratch is the first selection for the My American Meltingpot Book Club. In our conversation, Tembi and I talk about the reasons she decided to write this searing story about life after her husband's death from cancer; her writing process as a newbie author; what life is like for a Black-American woman in Sicily; raising multiracial children; and the healing power of food. We also chat about the Reese Witherspoon effect on Tembi's book, since Reese also selected From Scratch for her book club to read. Trust, it's all good things. Find the show notes for this episode and more about Tembi Locke on MyAmericanMeltingpot.com.
When Tembi Locke spent a college semester in Italy, it changed the course of her life. Meeting Saro, the man she would love and marry, filled her with joy and also challenged them both to bridge the gap between his Sicilian farm family and her Houston Texas family of civil rights activists. Over time their persistence and courage began to connect their two families. But no struggle before it could have prepared them for Saro's ten years living with cancer, his death, and Tembi's grief. Who could have predicted that Tembi would find her way forward in grief at the table of her mother-in-law, in her small home in Siciliy. Join us to talk about the road Tembi took to find her future.
When Tembi Locke spent a college semester in Italy, it changed the course of her life. Meeting Saro, the man she would love and marry, filled her with joy and also challenged them both to bridge the gap between his Sicilian farm family and her Houston Texas family of civil rights activists. Over time their persistence and courage began to connect their two families. But no struggle before it could have prepared them for Saro's ten years living with cancer, his death, and Tembi's grief. Who could have predicted that Tembi would find her way forward in grief at the table of her mother-in-law, in her small home in Siciliy. Join us to talk about the road Tembi took to find her future.
When Tembi Locke spent a college semester in Italy, it changed the course of her life. Meeting Saro, the man she would love and marry, filled her with joy and also challenged them both to bridge the gap between his Sicilian farm family and her Houston Texas family of civil rights activists. Over time their persistence and courage began to connect their two families. But no struggle before it could have prepared them for Saro's ten years living with cancer, his death, and Tembi's grief. Who could have predicted that Tembi would find her way forward in grief at the table of her mother-in-law, in her small home in Siciliy. Join us to talk about the road Tembi took to find her future.
Bill welcomes actress and author Tembi Locke to the show. Tembi is passionate about two things: the power of storytelling as a tool to inspire meaningful connection, and savoring the flavors, food and kitchen wisdom from her favorite place in the world, Sicily. An accomplished actor with over sixty television and film performances to her credit, including The Magicians, NCIS: LA, Bones, Eureka, Dumb and Dumber To, Friends, and Proven Innocent, she is also the author of the new memoir, FROM SCRATCH: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home. FROM SCRATCH is the story of losing her beloved chef husband to a rare cancer and the transformative path she embarked on to heal her heart and rebuild her life. Reviewers have called the book “lyrical,” “utterly incandescent” and “shimmering with hope and inspiration,” and New York Times bestselling author Claire Bidwell Smith says, “you will be forever changed for having turned these pages.” Don't miss it!
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