Brief history of cow peas/black eyed peas, rice and beans, okra, coffee, sorghum, the cola nut, watermelon, millet, the Guinea hen, tilapia, cattle/beef host Dr. Frederick Douglass Opie
Related Links: 
Rice and beans stories/recipes: http://www.fredopie.com/search?q=rice
Okra stories/recipes: http://www.fredopie.com/search?q=okra
More on Guinea: http://www.fredopie.com/search?q=Guinea
More watermelon: http://www.fredopie.com/search?q=watermelon

About Dr. Opie
Dr. Frederick Douglass Opie is a former world class athlete turned innovative educator, speaker, and author. Dr. Opie is a Babson Professor of History and Foodways, and the author of many books and contributor to anthologies. He is the producer and host of The Fred Opie Show. Dr. Opie has appeared on NPR, BBC Radio, The History Channel, PBS television, and in the New York Times, Washington Post, and Oprah Magazine.
For Speaking Visit: https://www.fredopie.com/speaking
Books: https://www.fredopie.com/books/

African Food and Drink History

Today’s Fred Opie show was recorded at the McDonogh School in Owing Mills, Maryland, a suburb of Baltimore.  Coach Andy Hilgartner invited me to come and speak to several groups at the high school. I spoke at FCA huddle, Sankofa (BSU type organization), a history class, and ended with a lunch time Fred Opie Show with the McDonogh  girl’s and boy’s varsity lacrosse teams. Both team are outstanding; the girls have not lost a game in three years, yes you heard right three years! 
Taylor Cummings, Jessy Morgan, and Jeremy Sieverts are outstanding McDonough alum who I’ve interviewed on the show. Today we interview McDonough seniors Julia Cooper a goalie going to Stanford, Maddie Jenner a midfielder headed to Duke, Jack Simmons and midfielder committed to the University Virginia, and Jack Sweeney a midfielder/attack men who will be attending the United States Naval Academy. Following the interviews I took questions from the audience. Follow the Fred Opie show and the content Fred shares on his website, Twitter and Facebook. Take the time to review the show on iTunes, Stitcher, and Soundcloud. If you like what you hear and learn, tell others about it and share and post the link to the show.
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GET IN TOUCH WITH YOUR SUPERPOWERS.

All of us have superpowers.

They are the things that come easily to us.

You have to find your superpower and then use it to change the world.

Why is it so important?

Because once you are coming from a place of passion, the rest will follow.

People who lead with a desire for money or fame won’t have the same impact.

It’s all about your intention.

On today’s episode of The School of Greatness, I talk with an amazing entrepreneur and mother who has honed in on her superpowers and helps others find theirs: Rebekah Neumann.

Rebekah Neumann is a founding partner and Chief Brand Officer at WeWork, where she has directed the company’s mission, values, and culture from its inception. As an artist, entrepreneur, and yogi, Neumann has also worked as an equity trader for Solomon Smith Barnet, gained certification as a Jivamukti yoga teacher and acted in and produced a number of film projects.

Neumann majored in Business and studied Buddhism at Cornell University. Mother to five children, she is committed to creating a conscious educational community that fosters growth in children’s minds, bodies, and souls, unleashing endless happiness, global citizenship, and every child’s superpowers.

Rebekah has now created WeGrow as a new approach to childhood education. She’s hoping to consciously and authentically help the planet through her work using her superpower of intuition.

So get ready to get in touch with your superpowers on Episode 716.


Some Questions I Ask:

Do you ever hate anything? (13:47)

Who came up with the name “WeWork?” (14:54)

What inspired you to start a different type of school? (24:24)

What are you the proudest of? (33:07)

How do you emotionally handle your business taking off? (40:38)

Why is WeWork taking off? (42:26)


In This Episode You Will Learn:

Rebekah’s superpower (11:43)

Why anger isn’t a helpful emotion (19:46)

The biggest thing Rebekah is working on (21:20)

Rebekah’s innovative approach to early education (26:01)

How Rebekah used career setbacks to find her true passion (31:50)

Why it’s important to be constantly changing (44:06)


Follow Guest:

WeWork Website: https://www.wework.com/

WeGrow Website: https://www.wegrow.com/


Don't forget to follow me on Instagram: @lewishowes or instagram.com/lewishowes

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Dr. Frederick Douglass Opie is a historian and the Baldwin Richardson Foods Term Chair at Babson College and talking head contributing to stories journalist and documentary film makers produce. He shares his research interest and musings as a blogger and the producer and host of The Fred Opie Show. To learn more visit FredOpie.com.

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