Alexis Nikole Nelson (known as @BlackForager on Instagram and @alexisnikole on TikTok) has racked up nearly 6 million followers on social media by foraging for plants and berries around her home in Columbus, Ohio. This is how the comedic creator is racking up accolades–from an upcoming book to a James Beard award to a Jimmy Kimmel spot.

0:00 How Alexis Nikole Nelson Became A Content Creator
2:53 A Backyard Garden Tour
5:28 Foraging Tips & Tricks
6:42 Happy Snacking Don’t Die
7:50 Prepping Foraged Foods
9:30 Getting Others Into Foraging
10:41 The Finished Foraged Dish
11:00 Turning A Hobby Into A Profession
12:35 Alexis’ Personas On & Off Camera
13:43 Foraging As A Person Of Color
17:45 A Focus On Community

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