Today's episode is on nourishing a culture of health and nutrition.

I am truly honored to have Ms. Franciel Ikeji, MS, RD, LD on the show. She is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian and nutrition educator who has 10+ years of experience in nutrition and food policy, leading domestic and international program development, as well as health and nutrition training and professional development. She is passionate about empowering her community with cultural food and nutrition knowledge and strategies, as well as advocating for policies to support healthful and prosperous lives.

Originally, she wanted to be a Chef; however, her grandmother insisted that she go to college to study science. We are glad that she empowered her to move on up.

Franciel's contact information:

Instagram: betternutritionbetteryou

Twitter: IamWANDA.org

email: franciel@iamwanda.org

Marcia's contact information:

Facebook and Instagram: mbmarshalllee

email: leemarciab@gmail.com

A candid conversation on health topics affecting people of color with health care professionals who look like the population they serve.

Guests for this segment are registered nurses: Louise Lee, RN (retired), Stephanie Lee Radler, The George Washington University Hospital, Washington, DC and Cherrell Christian, United Medical Center, Washington, DC

Today's guest is Mary Blackford, Founder of Market 7 DC, which is a soon to be open food hall and lifestyle area. This is being started because she along with the community recognized that this area is a food apartheid.

The title, bring back the 16 years comes from average death rate of these underserved areas. Residents tend to live 16 years less than their counterparts in the more affluent areas of the city. Market 7 is looking to reverse this trend.

Mary's contact information:

IG/Twitter: @market7dc

Website: www.market7dc.com

Marcia's contact information:

Facebook/IG: mbmarshalllee