Colah B. Tawkin | Source

A mom, comedian, podcaster, and lifelong nature-lover, Colah B Tawkin draws on the strength of her ancestors and her awe-inspiring range of life experiences as she becomes the ultimate “plantrepreneur.” Her aim is to grow and foster village-building, education, and healing through gardening. And she’ll make you laugh while she does it, too.

Colah is the juggernaut creator, producer, and voice behind the renowned Black in the Garden podcast, and more recently, The Plant Kiki podcast. She is also the founder of The Compost Society. Using her extensive horticultural knowledge, her endless love for Black people, and her keen ability to teach in a spirit of joy and kinship, she has built a village of Soil Cousins that have come to not only love, but trust her voice. “I see myself as an advocate for Black people trying to reconnect with the land. I want us to be able to talk about plants with the same vigour and volume as everyone else. We know what we’re talking about, too.” she says.

By amplifying Black voices and bringing the marginalized into the center, Colah is on a mission, y’all—a mission that sees Black folks taking up space in the plant industry. So while you may know her as Colah B Tawkin, don’t forget that Colah B Planting, Colah B Momming, Colah B Twerkin’ and most prolifically, Colah B Manifesting. Come witness the glory.