Podcast appearances and mentions of Tembi Locke

On Friday's show: Mayor John Whitmire has announced a new push "to end homelessness." The plan calls for increased local funding and more collaboration between the city and county. Whitmire also wants to make it illegal to sleep in public spaces. We learn what all the plan entails.Also this hour: From a lawsuit over off-duty officers carrying weapons in some area hospitals, to a new baby elephant at the Houston Zoo, our panel of non-experts contemplate The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.And Houston native Attica Locke, who's got an extensive resume writing novels and for television, talks about incorporating Houston and East Texas into her writing, including her latest novel, Guide Me Home, the final installment of her Highway 59 trilogy, which centers around a Black Texas Ranger named Darren Mathews. She also discusses what it was like working with her sister, Tembi Locke, in bringing her memoir, From Scratch, to the screen for the Netflix series of the same name.

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.

Hello beautiful souls! Welcome to another enlightening episode of Angels and Awakening! Today, we have the privilege of hosting Alua Arthur, a beacon of spiritual wisdom and America's foremost death doula, on our show. Alua's memoir Briefly Perfectly Human offers a profound reimagining of death, urging us to embrace its spiritual essence as a catalyst for profound personal growth. Endorsed by acclaimed authors like Jodi Picoult and Tembi Locke, Alua's work resonates deeply with those seeking meaning in life's transitions. With warmth and humor, Alua guides her clients through the sacred thresholds of life and death, fostering deep introspection and spiritual connection. Having navigated her own journey through adversity, from fleeing political turmoil in Ghana to accompanying her loved ones through illness and loss, Alua embodies the transformative power of spiritual resilience. Join us as we explore Alua's insights into the interconnectedness of life and death and the spiritual awakening that awaits those brave enough to confront life and death with an open heart. I'd love to hear your thoughts about this episode over on Instagram @angelpodcast . . . and THANK YOU for listening!   To learn more about Alua Arthur's work: GoingWithGrace.com Alua's book Briefly Perfectly Human is available at this link (click HERE)   Click HERE to watch this episode on YouTube. Click HERE to read a transcript of this episode.   ++++++++++   I'm hosting my first-ever in-person events at Oak Brook, Illinois! I can't wait to see you there. Angel Reiki School June 1 and 2, 2024 (early bird pricing expires May 10) Learn more at TheAngelMedium.com/Get-Certified Spiritual Retreat on October 4 - 6, 2024. Learn more at TheAngelMedium.com/Retreat   Thank you for listening to the Angels and Awakening podcast! Post about today's episode on your social media accounts and tag us @angelpodcast. We couldn't do it without your support. Every purchase and donation helps us run our podcasts and the World's Largest Prayer Network. Thank you! WORK WITH JULIE Angel Membership: https://theangelmedium.com/angelmembership Angel Reiki School: https://theangelmedium.com/get-certified Book A Session: https://theangelmedium.com/readings Buy Julie's Book, Angels and Awakening, on Amazon.com Don't know where to start? Book a discovery call with Julie: https://calendly.com/juliejancius/discovery-call   FREEBIES Angel Newsletter: www.theangelmedium.com Angels and Awakening Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/angels-and-awakening/id1451424894 World's Largest Prayer Network: https://www.worldslargestprayernetwork.com/ Intuitive Kids Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1650866422   SOCIAL MEDIA Watch out for scammers who impersonate Julie's accounts. Julie will never DM you for a session. All purchases go through www.theangelmedium.com. Instagram: http://instagram.com/angelpodcast/   TikTok: @angelpodcast  Facebook Group: http://facebook.com/groups/angelpodcast  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/juliejancius   DRAWING WINNER Leave a 5-star positive review of this show or Julie's book, to be entered into a drawing to win a free session: https://theangelmedium.com/gift

Tembi Locke is a New York Times best-selling author, screenwriter, producer, actor and podcast host. Her book ‘From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home' follows her real-life love story, that all began with a chance encounter in the streets of Florence, where she fell in love with an Italian chef. Her life-changing journey of love, loss, resilience and hope was adapted for the screen by Netflix, in the limited series starring Zoe Saldana. Locke sat down with Hoda Kotb for a beautiful conversation on love, life after loss and how to begin again. 

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

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

This week, the Sad Girls are reading Tembi Locke's memoir of love, Sicily, and finding home, “From Scratch.” As Erin and Alegra dig into this rare love story, they discuss love at first sight, dating in New York City, and the reasons why Alegra wants to quit dating apps and start seeing a psychic. Follow us on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@sadgirlswhoread⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and TikTok at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@sadgirlsgoodbooks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Theme music by Taylor Peckham Episodes edited by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Donny Hadfield⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BUY US A COFFEE!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast is made possible by NOCD: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.treatmyocd.com⁠

#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.

Hoda and Jenna help viewers through some awkward scenarios. Also, Diane Lane stops by to talk all things “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans.” Plus, Tembi Locke shares where she find inspiration. And, some great new springs reads by female authors. 

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 

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.

Introducing Season Two! In Season One, "Lifted" delved into the lives of artists who shaped the series "From Scratch." Now, in Season Two, we shift our focus to the heart of our homes – the kitchen. We invite you to join Tembi Locke as she sits down for candid conversations with top chefs, restaurateurs, nutritionists, entrepreneurs, and change-agents in the food equity movement to explore the transformative power of the table. From tales of resilience in the face of adversity to stories of innovation and culinary breakthroughs, this season weaves a rich tapestry of narratives showcasing the profound impact food can have on our lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.

Lindsey and Tifani discuss From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home by Tembi Locke. Happy Reading!

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!   

his episode contains spoilers. On today's RESET episode we are recapping Netflix limited series: From Scratch starring Zoe Saldaña and Eugenio Mastrandrea. This romantic drama is based on Tembi Locke's bestselling memoir with the same name. From Scratch is a cross-cultural love story that follows Amahle ‘Amy' Wheeler (played by Zoe Saldaña) 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; true to real life, it is also infused with lightheartedness and moments of humor that exist alongside the more serious ones. 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. Listen to Ebony Musings now in Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Stay connected with us and let us know in the comments below what your thoughts are on this episode. Stay connected with us! Follow us on Instagram : www.instagram.com/ebonymusingspodcast BookShop: bookshop.org/shop/ebonymusingspodcast Contact: ebonymusingspodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ebonymusingspodcast/support

Tori and Nicole discuss new books coming to library shelves, as well as graphic novels and their current reads. The hosts also announce that Worth Reading Wednesdays will be moving to a monthly schedule! The resources discussed in this episode are listed below: Sun!: One in A Billion by Stacy McAnulty, illustrated by Stevie Lewis; Moon!: Earth's Best Friend by Stacy McAnulty, illustrated by Stevie Lewis; Mars!: Earthlings Welcome by Stacy McAnulty, illustrated by Stevie Lewis; Ocean: Waves for All by Stacy McAnulty, illustrated by David Litchfield; Earth!: My First 4.54 Billion Years by Stacy McAnulty, illustrated by David Litchfield; No, David! by David Shannon; The Healing Garden: Cultivating and Handcrafting Herbal Remedies by Juliet Blankspoor; A Dude's Guide to Baby Size: What to Expect and How to Prep for Dads-To-Be by Taylor Calmus; Scenes from My Life: A Memoir by Michael K. Williams; From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home by Tembi Locke; Bones of Holly by Carolyn Haines; Home Sweet Christmas by Susan Mallery; The Twelve Topsy-Turvy, Very Messy Days of Christmas by James Patterson and Tad Safran; Her Name is Knight by Yasmin Angoe; They Come at Knight by Yasmin Angoe; Hollow by Shannon Watters, Brandon Boyer-White, and Berenice Nell; Man on A Mission: James Meredith and the Battle of Ole Miss by Aram Goudsouzian, illustrations by Bill Murray, edited by Vijay Shaw; Three Years in Mississippi by James Meredith; Stranger Things: Suspicious Minds by Gwenda Bond

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.

From Scratch is a Netflix show based off a book by Tembi Locke about a couple that just can't catch a break.  Our TV Party of 3 segment gets Jay on the road to his umpteenth Buffy rewatch.  No show next week and Happy Thanksgiving!

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.

Mamileiros e mamiletes, o que inspira o Mamilos Cultura dessa semana é a série “Recomeço”, disponível na Netflix, que é inspirada na história real de Tembi Locke, descrita no livro “From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home”, de 2019. Em oito episódios, a produção conta uma história de amor que ultrapassa as barreiras culturais. No centro do enredo está Amy Wheeler (interpretada por Zoe Saldaña), uma americana que vai estudar na Itália e se apaixona por Lino, um chef de cozinha siciliano. Aperta o play e vem se emocionar com a gente! _____ FALE CONOSCO . Email: mamilos@b9.com.br _____ CONTRIBUA COM O MAMILOS Quem apoia o Mamilos ajuda a manter o podcast no ar e ainda participa do nosso grupo especial no Telegram. É só R$9,90 por mês! Quem assina não abre mão. https://www.catarse.me/mamilos _____ EQUIPE MAMILOS Mamilos é uma produção do B9 A apresentação é de Cris Bartis e Ju Wallauer. Pra ouvir todos episódios, assine nosso feed ou acesse mamilos.b9.com.br Quem coordenou essa produção foi a Beatriz Souza. Com a estrutura de pauta e roteiro escrito por Eduarda Esteves. A edição foi de Mariana Leão e as trilhas sonoras, de Angie Lopez. A capa é de Thallini Milena. A coordenação digital é feita por Agê Barros, Carolina Souza e Thallini Milena. O B9 tem direção executiva de Cris Bartis, Ju Wallauer e Carlos Merigo. O atendimento e negócios é feito por Rachel Casmala, Camila Mazza, Greyce Lidiane e Telma Zenaro.

On Thursday's show: After Gov. Greg Abbott and others have called for investigations into alleged irregularities at Harris County polling places, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced she is launching a criminal investigation. We learn the latest and discuss what it all means. Also this hour: While there has been plenty of backlash to recent antisemitic remarks from celebrities, what steps are being taken to address such remarks and incidents here in the Houston area? And what can be done to counter them? Then, after former astronaut and incumbent U.S. Senator Mark Kelly survived a tough re-election challenge, his twin brother, Scott Kelly, talks about spending nearly a full year in space, which he documented in his book, Infinite Wonder. We revisit our 2018 conversation with him. And we hear how a Houstonian's chance encounter in Italy turned into a love story that's now streaming on Netflix. Tembi Locke talks about the story – and the food – that inspired From Scratch, from a 2019 conversation she had with us upon the release of her memoir by the same name.

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

First up, Who's on Content?! This Week?! Is Netflix's From Scratch which  has been on everyone's tongues and tissues in the past few weeks. The 8 episode limited series depicts the beautiful love story of Tembi Locke and her husband, a Sicilian chef named Saro. It is one the rawest pieces of content EJ has experienced and it was only right that he dissects what makes it so.  Next up, EJ chats with Alex Hill of Just Add Hot Sauce about her recent transition to being a fulltime food creator. As a marketer by trade, Alex suffered from imposter syndrome many times where she started and stopped her online career a few times until fully leaning in and betting on herself. Her content celebrates the culture of family and heritage with every post.      Interview Highlights:    Recognize what drives your passion and lean all the way in!  It's never too late to start the career of your dreams!  Providing a unique perspective to a traditional industry can help cultivate community.   Produced by Dear Media.   Please 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.

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

In this special episode we are discussing one of our mutually favorite books of the year - Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin. This is a SPOILED discussion so... you've been warned. Next Sunday, we start reading our next book club pick - Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. Check our Instagram for the schedule! Follow us on Instagram: @booktok_podcast Follow us on TikTok: @booktokpodcast Shop our Bookshop.org storefront: https://bookshop.org/shop/booktok --- Other books mentioned in this episode: Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney Tender Is the Flesh by Augustina Bazterrica Ill Will by Dan Chaon I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy Jennette McCurdy on Armchair Expert Lark & Kasim Start a Revolution by Kacen Callender Midnight Library by Matt Haig Beartown by Fredrik Backman Us Against You by Fredrik Backman The Winners by Fredrik Backman Bones and All by Camille Deangelis Tell Me Lies by Carola Lovering From Scratch by Tembi Locke

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.

Who's on Content?! This Week?! Netflix's From Scratch has been on everyone's tongues and tissues in the past few weeks. The 8 episode limited series depicts the beautiful love story of Tembi Locke and her husband, a Sicilian chef named Saro. It is one the rawest pieces of content EJ has experienced and it was only right that he dissects what makes it so.    Featured Guest: Award Winning Author of In Bibi's Kitchen, Hawa Hassan connects and invites people to eat and learn from her Somalian table. When she launched her hot sauce line for Basbaas Foods, Hassan was just looking for an entry point to start a global conversation around the need for diversification of available foods on grocery shelves that also connected people to the culture and communities of those cuisines. As a proud Somalian, she needed to find ways to diversify the content of our people and the narratives that were being shared about them. Understanding that food is the best cultural gateway that explores the ways in which we are all connected as humans, she's on a mission to continue inspiring others to explore the foods around the world as a way to better connect with communities far and wide.    Interview Highlights:  It's better to invite people into an idea rather than tell them what to do or how to do it.  Keep the community first - community cultivating content will always reign supreme as the community becomes invested in you!  Industry disruptors allow for diverse representative storyteller that connects and expands the experience one could have or share.     Social Handles    Host: @iamejjames Show: whosoncontent | @therealdba   Produced by Dear Media.   Please 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.

Welcome to Lifted: A multi-season series in which Tembi Locke interviews exceptional female creators, writers, entrepreneurs, artists, and thought leaders about their work, inspirations, and the stumbling blocks that became launch pads for resilience.  Stay in Touch: IG: @liftedpod @tembilocke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.

Sisters behind the new Netflix series From Scratch, Attica and Tembi Locke join Zerlina on the show!

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

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.   

The World is Filled with LightningIn 2019, The New York Times asked Attica Locke what moved her most in a work of literature. Attica's response came back with one word: Wisdom. The New York Times rightly knew who to go to for this question. Attica is a five-time published, New York Times bestselling author. If you've yet to read one of her crime and suspense filled novels but have watched an episode of Empire or Little Fires Everywhere (or her upcoming Netflix Limited Television Series From Scratch produced and written with her sister Tembi Locke), you have had a glimpse into the worlds that Attica creates through the magic of her imagination and her pen. Her office is filled with awards for her creativity. When Attica writes, Hollywood and New York take notice, because something good is about to happen.But when Attica sits down to write, there are no critics in the corner applauding (this is no waking ritual of a 17th Century monarch). No studio executives rushing in to read and then approve the latest edits. It all begins with Attica showing up to face an empty Microsoft Word Doc, a flashing cursor, and an idea. An idea of what could be. Showing up is a recurring theme in Attica's journey as writer and human. The act of being present, taking up space and trying – even in the face of doubt – are essential ingredients for living. She says, “Your ability to then be additive to the lives of others, starts with you being able to show up for yourself.” Before I can give to others, my cup must first be full. In our conversation, Attica and I both show up and struggle together through the most challenging questions of our times as we contemplate what the world is and what it could be: Will this democracy last? Can black people afford forgiveness? Can we defeat the illusions of scarcity that Attica identifies as the central question of crime in her work? Our conversation is funny, sometimes raw and tear filled, but mostly it is the dialogue between two life-long friends who spend an hour together in fellowship as the world around us is filled with lightning. Attica sums it up in the final moments of our conversation, “The thing I care about on planet earth is kindness. Kindness. Kindness. And recognizing peoples' humanity.”Now that, Attica, is wisdom.Attica InformationAttica on IGPatrick InformationPatrick on IGPatrick on LinkedInFor more information contact Patrick at patrick@patrickhueyleadership.com

Attica and Tembi Locke join Valerie to discuss their new Netflix series "From Scratch". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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!

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.

The first Frank Buckley Interviews audio podcast dropped on August 17, 2016. Every Wednesday since then, a new podcast has featured a conversation or conversations with fascinating individuals. Frank goes deep with his guests, going beyond the usual sound bites one hears on news programs. During this podcast, we highlight some of the many guests he's had on both the podcast and now the TV show that airs every weekend on KTLA and is available worldwide on YouTube and on the KTLA+ app. Among the guests you'll hear on this episode: Tembi Locke, Larry King, Ice Cube, Katelyn Ohashi, and Kobe Bryant.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Tembi Locke and I continue our conversation about grieving and caregiving, including what it means to be friends with someone who is grieving, and specific ways you can be considerate.  Yipes! Wipes Go to www.yipes.com/humans for 20% off. Yipes to the rescue! Faherty Head to www.fahertybrand.com/humans20 and use code humans20 at checkout to get 20% off! Perelel Head to www.perelel.co with code HUMANS15 to get 15% off your first 3 months! Once Upon A Farm Use code HUMANS at www.onceuponafarmorganics.com for 35% off your first subscription order. Produced by Dear Media

How do you parent and caregive while you're living with grief? How can you help someone who is grieving? Join me in conversation with Tembi Locke, author of From Scratch, on what to say, what not to say, and for her story of profound love. LMNT: Right now LMNT is offering my listeners a free sample pack with any purchase. Get yours at www.DrinkLMNT.com/HUMANS Once Upon A Farm: Use code HUMANS for 35% off your first subscription order with Once Upon A Farm. www.onceuponafarmorganics.com  Perelel: Exclusively for Raising Good Humans listeners, Perelel is offering 15% off your first 3 months of Perelel with code: HUMANS15 at www.perelel.co  Shopify: Grow your business with Shopify today at www.shopify.com/HUMANS    Produced by Dear Media

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.