Table 86
Table 86 is a podcast showcasing Black and underrepresented content creators, entrepreneurs, and culinary professionals that are transforming the food and beverage industry. Hosted by Dr. Geo Banks-Weston (affectionately known as Geo Darwin) the Table 86 podcast explores each guest's journey and gets their insight on navigating an industry that has historically ignored Black and underrepresented talent.
Table 86
35: How to Evolve Your Creative Practice with Sherrod Faulks of DEEP BLACK
Sherrod Faulks, a true Renaissance man, journeyed through culinary arts, photography, and software development before finding his passion in ceramics. Co-founding Slice & Torte, a food media company, helped him refine his branding and entrepreneurial skills. Yet, it was a pottery class that changed his path and led him to create DEEP BLACK, a ceramics and design-centered business in 2020. Since then, Sherrod and his work have been featured in powerhouse publications like The New York Times, Real Simple, Southern Living, and more.
In this episode, Sherrod and I discuss the skills, internal work, and experiences that led him to leave his 9-to-5 job to pursue entrepreneurship full-time through DEEP BLACK, as well as what ignited his passion for ceramics and pottery. During the table topic, Sherrod shares his tips and practices for committing to continued evolution and growth as a multifaceted creative.
Learn more about Sherrod and DEEP BLACK:
Website: www.deepblack.shop
Instagram: @deepblack.shop
YouTube: @deepblackshop
Mentioned in this episode:
Shops that have commissioned work from DEEP BLACK ceramics.
- Bayberry Garden - Providence, RI | Restaurant
- Honeysuckle Provisions - Philadelphia, PA | Restaurant
- Trunc - Philadelphia, PA | Shop
- YOWIE - Philadelphia, PA | Shop
Subscribe, rate, and follow @geostable on Instagram to know when our episodes go live.
Website: table86podcast.com
Instagram: @geostable / @table86podcast
Facebook: /geostablephl