Rashad Frazier's guest appearances

Rashad Frazier

Get After It PDX

The Mood Board Interview Series

Opening Presence with Aaron Robinson

Candace Molatore

Sadie Lincoln

Cheryl Luckett

Hilton Carter

Ryan Robinson

Alan Young

Len Necefer

Ryan Williams

Joy Williams

Tavia Forbes

Jenni Kayne

Rebecca Atwood

Daniel Mason

Orlando Soria

Chris Miller

OwlTail

Camp Yoshi

In today’s episode I sit down with Chef and cultural curator Rashad Frazier. He is Founder of Yoshi Jenkins and Camp Yoshi - an exhilarating outdoor adventure meets elevated culinary experience. This conversation was  recorded on the final night of Camp Yoshi’s maiden voyage in the Alvord Desert located in South Eastern Oregon.  If you are interested in joining the next Camp Yoshi excursion or want to learn more about the culinary explorations of Yoshi Jenkins- visit www.campyoshi.com If you enjoy this episode, make sure to subscribe and share it with a friend! @yoshijenkins @camp.yoshi--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/openingpresence/support

In today’s episode I sit down with Chef and cultural curator Rashad Frazier. He is Founder of Yoshi Jenkins and Camp Yoshi - an exhilarating outdoor adventure meets elevated culinary experience. This conversation was  recorded on the final night of Camp Yoshi’s maiden voyage in the Alvord Desert located in South Eastern Oregon.  If you are interested in joining the next Camp Yoshi excursion or want to learn more about the culinary explorations of Yoshi Jenkins- visit <a href="//www.campyoshi.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.campyoshi.com</a> If you enjoy this episode, make sure to subscribe and share it with a friend! @yoshijenkins @camp.yoshi--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/openingpresence/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/openingpresence/support</a>

Ep. 37 Rashad Frazier: Camp Yoshi 

Yoshi Jenkins

Hear banker-turned-chef and caterer Rashad Frazier talk about growing up in Charlotte, North Carolina and his experiences getting into nature as a child, seeing first hand the ups and downs of the restaurant his father owned, getting a football scholarship to Howard University and--to this day--how much he values the culture and networks of Howard and HBCUs, living in New York City as a banker for years before getting laid off led him to explore other options, how dating his future wife influenced his early years of cooking, the creation and meaning of his high-end niche catering brand Yoshi Jenkins, moving to PDX and the subsequent pandemic that forced him back to the drawing board, his love of the outdoors and camping and some the experiences he's had as a person of color amongst largely white user groups, the creation of Camp Yoshi and why he feels it's important to specifically provide outdoor opportunities and services to Black folks, and much more!  Follow along: @pulledtogether @yoshijenkins @camp.yoshi www.campyoshi.com Vol. 1 - Wealth &amp; Abundance | Film by: Alex Forestier ~ music by: The Milky Way ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Brought to you by the Aimsir Distilling Company, a new distillery focused on great flavors and a warm environment.  They love the way spirits taste, but more importantly, they love that they bring people together to make memories, build bridges, and crystalize the moment. Opening in Fall 2020.  Follow @aimsirdistilling This episode is also supported by Daybreak Racing, a Portland, OR company offering some of the finest trail running events and trail stewardship opportunities available today.  Daybreak Racing has been uniting the adventurous &amp; wild-hearted with the mountain, coast &amp; forest trails of the Pacific NW since 2016. Adventure begins at Daybreak.  Follow @daybreakracing

Hear banker-turned-chef and caterer Rashad Frazier talk about growing up in Charlotte, North Carolina and his experiences getting into nature as a child, seeing first hand the ups and downs of the restaurant his father owned, getting a football scholarship to Howard University and--to this day--how much he values the culture and networks of Howard and HBCUs, living in New York City as a banker for years before getting laid off led him to explore other options, how dating his future wife influenced his early years of cooking, the creation and meaning of his high-end niche catering brand Yoshi Jenkins, moving to PDX and the subsequent pandemic that forced him back to the drawing board, his love of the outdoors and camping and some the experiences he's had as a person of color amongst largely white user groups, the creation of Camp Yoshi and why he feels it's important to specifically provide outdoor opportunities and services to Black folks, and much more! Follow along: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pulledtogether/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@pulledtogether</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yoshijenkins/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@yoshijenkins</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/camp.yoshi/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@camp.yoshi</a> <a href="http://www.campyoshi.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.campyoshi.com</a> <a href="http://www.campyoshi.com/films" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vol. 1 - Wealth &amp; Abundance | Film by: Alex Forestier ~ music by: The Milky Way</a> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Brought to you by the <a href="https://aimsirdistilling.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Aimsir Distilling Company</a>, a new distillery focused on great flavors and a warm environment.  They love the way spirits taste, but more importantly, they love that they bring people together to make memories, build bridges, and crystalize the moment. Opening in Fall 2020.  Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aimsirdistilling/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@aimsirdistilling</a> This episode is also supported by <a href="https://www.daybreakracing.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Daybreak Racing</a>, a Portland, OR company offering some of the finest trail running events and trail stewardship opportunities available today.  Daybreak Racing has been uniting the adventurous &amp; wild-hearted with the mountain, coast &amp; forest trails of the Pacific NW since 2016. Adventure begins at Daybreak.  Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/daybreakracing" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@daybreakracing</a>

Rashad Frazier - Chef & Founder of Yoshi Jenkins/Camp Yoshi

Rochelle Porter

This interview is a part of my series, Where Are The Black Tastemakers Now? I follow-up with two tastemakers during quaratine about life and their businesses. Rochelle Porter designs home decor and activewear clothing for her company Rochelle Porter Designs.  Chef Rashad Frazier is the owner of Yoshi Jenkins, a unique food platform which curates dining experiences for brands. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/angela-belt5/support

This interview is a part of my series, Where Are The Black Tastemakers Now? I follow-up with two tastemakers during quaratine about life and their businesses. Rochelle Porter designs home decor and activewear clothing for her company Rochelle Porter Designs.  Chef Rashad Frazier is the owner of Yoshi Jenkins, a unique food platform which curates dining experiences for brands. --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/angela-belt5/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/angela-belt5/support</a>

8. Interview with Designer Rochelle Porter & Chef Rashad Frazier 