From Soil to Soul

Join us on the evening of March 26 for a curated workshop featuring our cofounder Jahnavi Mange, Marilyn Cornelius (she/her), and chef Crystal Wahpepah. We will dive deep into how food can be a pathway to healing and sovereignty through an indigenous lens. Chef Crystal will have a delicious 4 course indigenous meal prepared for you right after our discussion.?This event will be hosted at the incredible WAHPEPAHS KITCHEN - a native owned restaurant. Date and time:?March 26 at 5 pm PT Location:?Wahpepah’s Kitchen, 3301 East 12th St Suite #133, Oakland, CA, 94601 Registration link here - https://lu.ma/g59l92zo We are also extending registration to folks who may need support to attend. With gratitude and love we are extending our offering to our community of folks who would like to sponsor tickets and support people to their path to healing and building collaborative futures! Simply give $50-$200 toward one ticket, and know that you are helping empower someone’s healing and growth! Step 1: Visit - https://lu.ma/g59l92zo Step 2: Select the sponsor option and click on “Get Ticket” then select the amount you’d like to sponsor on the next screen. Step 3: Complete your sponsorship Join us to learn about #foodsovereignty and #foodjustice while learning about #indigenous food systems and sharing a wonderful indigenous meal!

??To my network in the Bay Area: join us on this curated workshop + community dinner, "Food as a Path to Healing & Regenerative Futures"! Weaving together storytelling, innovation, gamification, and trauma healing, Jahnavi Mange and Marilyn Cornelius (she/her) will be presenting on food as a path to healing. Followed by a nourishing community dinner crafted by the wonderful Chef Crystal Wahpepah. The proceeds of this dinner will go towards supporting an Indigenous-owned restaurant, WAHPEPAHS KITCHEN, and community events fostering conversations around food sovereignty. RSVP here - https://lu.ma/g59l92zo From Soil to Soul #foodsovereignty #belonging #traumahealing #regenerativefutures

?? Reclaiming Belonging: Food as a Path to Healing & Regenerative Futures Before #Bioneers kicks off, From Soil to Soul is co-hosting a special workshop + community dinner in Oakland, CA—and you won’t want to miss this! ? What to Expect: A curated experience weaving together storytelling, innovation, gamification, and trauma healing, followed by a soul-nourishing dinner crafted by the wonderful Chef Crystal Wahpepah of the Kickapoo Nation of Oklahoma. Our own Jahnavi Mange will be presenting with Marilyn Cornelius (she/her) on how food is a path to healing. ?? Date: March 26, 2025 | Time: 5:00PM PT ?? Location: Wahpepah's Kitchen, 3301 E 12th St #133, Oakland, CA ?? RSVP: https://lu.ma/g59l92zo ??? Why This Matters: Food is more than sustenance—it’s a bridge to healing, connection, and resilience. This event supports an Indigenous-owned restaurant and fosters deeper conversations around food sovereignty. Proceeds will go towards supporting indigenous food sovereignty efforts. Seats are very limited—secure your spot now! Only 28 spots are left! Let’s gather, learn, and reclaim belonging through food. ?? #indigenousfood #foodsovereignty #foodjustice #FromSoiltoSoul

??? From Soil to Soul premieres in Tokyo! ??? In December, our cofounder Margaret To was at the Fabric office in Tokyo for a special screening of From Soil to Soul's pilot episode, "Food Justice in LA"—a powerful short documentary that explores the journey from food injustice to food sovereignty. This event, hosted in collaboration with Climate Designers Japan Hub, brought together an inspiring group of creatives, sustainability leaders, and food system changemakers. ?? The evening opened with introductions from Tomoko Saigan from Fabric, Toshi Otsuka (Climate Designers Japan Hub), and our very own Margaret To, setting the stage for why stories like these matter—both in Los Angeles and globally. ??? The 15-minute pilot transported us into the lives of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color farmers, food activists, and regenerative practitioners working to reclaim their food systems. The screening was followed by a thought-provoking Q&A, where we explored questions like: ?? How do you hope this documentary will influence the way viewers think about food systems and community? ?? Are there lessons from the stories in "From Soil to Soul" that resonate with Japan’s own food and agricultural systems? As we wrapped up the night with socializing and deeper conversations, it was clear—these are not just stories; they are blueprints for change. From LA to Tokyo, food sovereignty is a global movement, and each of us has a role to play. A huge thank you to everyone who attended and engaged in this meaningful dialogue. Let’s keep these conversations going—because food is more than what’s on our plate; it’s about justice, culture, and our collective future. #foodjustice #foodsystems #health #foodsovereignty #climateaction #communitygardens

On December 27th, we hosted an inspiring film screening event featuring From Soil to Soul, a short film by Margaret To, founder of Studio SAKA and leader of Climate Designers LA. Co-organized with Climate Designers Japan, the event brought together 15 designers and sustainability professionals for engaging discussions on food systems and how design can drive meaningful change—all over a shared love of delicious vegan pizza! ???? This gathering was a wonderful way to wrap up 2024, fostering dialogue on how creativity and collaboration can address critical challenges like regenerative agriculture and food justice. Thank you to everyone who participated and made this event so special! ??? 12月27日、Studio SAKAの創設者であり、Climate DesignersLAのリーダーでもあるマーガレット?トウさんによる短編映画 From Soil to Soul の上映イベントを開催しました。 Climate Designers Japanとの共催で行われたこのイベントでは、15名のデザイナーやサステナビリティの専門家が集まり、美味しいヴィーガンピザを囲みながら、食のシステムやデザインがどのように社会に良い影響を与えられるかについて活発な議論を交わしました???? 再生型農業やフードジャスティスといった重要な課題に対し、創造性とコラボレーションの力で挑む方法について考える、素晴らしい締めくくりとなりました。 ご参加いただいた皆さん、本当にありがとうございました！ ??? #Sustainability #DesignForGood #RegenerativeAgriculture #FoodJustice #ClimateDesign #サステナビリティ #デザインの力 #再生型農業 #フードジャスティス #気候変動

As the Year Ends, Help Us Bring "From Soil to Soul" to Life! As we reflect on this past year, we’re overwhelmed with gratitude for the support and momentum behind From Soil to Soul. This isn’t just a documentary series—it’s a movement to reclaim our food systems and empower communities to thrive through food sovereignty. Our self-funded pilot episode, Food Justice in LA, has already ignited crucial conversations about the inequities in our food systems. Now, we’re ready to expand this vision into an 8-episode series, amplifying the voices of BIPOC farmers, food activists, and regenerative practitioners to influence community led food system solutions. To make this possible, we need your help to reach our $50,000 fundraising goal. Donate here - https://lnkd.in/dffcFSZ5 Here’s how you can make a difference before the year ends: ?? Donate: Every dollar fuels this project and pushes this movement forward. ?? Donations of $50+ will receive a private link to the pilot episode, and donations of $150+ will include your name in the credits as a supporter. ?? Share: Spread the word! Share this campaign with 3 friends, colleagues, or family members who care about food justice. Your network can create an incredible ripple effect. ?? Advocate: Use your platform to champion food equity and sustainability. Share our mission on LinkedIn, Twitter, or Instagram. Together, we can build a world where food systems nourish communities and the planet. Let’s sow the seeds of change—one story at a time. Thank you for standing with us on this journey. ?? Wishing you a meaningful and inspiring end to the year! #foodjustice #foodsovereignty #health #communitygardens #farming #fromsoiltosoul

This #GivingTuesday, we have a heartfelt request. We’re creating "From Soil to Soul", a groundbreaking documentary series that is so much more than just storytelling. It’s a call to action—to reclaim our food systems and inspire transformative change in communities across the globe. Our self-funded pilot episode, "Food Justice in LA," has already sparked powerful conversations around food system inequities. Now, we’re ready to bring more stories to life, and we need your help to meet our $50,000 fundraising goal to continue creating episodes. You can donate here - https://lnkd.in/dEd9wArs Here’s how you can make a difference: ?? Donate: Every dollar fuels this 8-episode series and amplifies the voices of BIPOC farmers, food activists, and thought leaders. ?? Donations of $50+ get a private link to our pilot episode, and $150+ will feature your name in the credits as a supporter. ?? Share the campaign: Imagine the ripple effect if everyone shared this with just 3 people who care about food justice. Together, we can grow this movement. ?? Champion the cause: Use your voice and your platform to raise awareness. Share our mission on LinkedIn, Twitter, or Instagram. Your support, big or small, moves us closer to food sovereignty, equity, and sustainability. Let’s sow the seeds of change—together. #FoodJustice #FoodSovereignty #FromSoilToSoul #health

"Instead of just creating media to inspire people, it's more of an action-based docuseries," said Ankur Shah. "How to activate systemic transformation of food systems" is the goal of the docuseries, said Shah. ?? "We don't want it to be something that only people with power can do. It's something that the everyday person can do to break down the food system barriers." A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to interview Ankur S. , co-founder of From Soil to Soul, a docuseries project and share his insights on CivicSciTV, part of Civic Science Media Lab. We discussed food sovereignty, soil vs. dirt, barriers to sustainable food, localized solutions at scale, and more! The docuseries examines community-led examples of sustainable food systems with BIPOC leaders. The pilot episode sheds light on food justice in Los Angeles. Please check it out ?? It's broken into chapters for easy viewing. #CivicSciTV #CivicScience #Journalism #SciComm #Sustainability #FoodSystems #Farmers #SystemicSolutions #BIPOC #Docuseries #FromSoiltoSoul

A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of being featured on CivicSciTV, part of the Civic Science Media Lab, where I shared insights about From Soil to Soul—a docuseries I co-founded with Margaret To and Jahnavi Mange. A big thank you to Diya D. for the invitation and conducting this interview. Watch it here - https://lnkd.in/dwSk3_GT During the interview, we explored topics like food sovereignty, the difference between soil and dirt, barriers to sustainable food systems, and how localized solutions can scale for broader impact. I shared a bit about From Soil to Soul's latest pilot episode called 'Food Justice in LA'. Our docuseries focuses on community-led, sustainable food system examples led by BIPOC leaders. The pilot episode highlights food justice in Los Angeles, showcasing powerful stories of resilience and innovation. As I shared in the interview: "We don't want it to be something that only people with power can do. It's something that the everyday person can do to break down the food system barriers." #foodjustice #foodsovereignty #soilhealth #foodsustainability #FromSoiltoSoul #urbanfarming #communitygardens