Today we’d like to introduce you to Madison Pearson.
Madison, before we jump into specific questions, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story.
I grew up in Missouri City, Texas suburban middle class mix of brown, black, Asian and whites. I’ve been fortunate enough to be exposed to a variety of cultures. I took an interest in cooking at a pretty young age. My earliest memory of being in the kitchen is my dad teaching me how to bake my first cake. He showed me how to grease two round cake pans, delicately tapping flour on top of a thin layer of vegetable oil in a way that impressed and mesmerized my juvenile brain. When I was old enough to explore the kitchen on my own, I’d scramble eggs and grill cheese sandwiches while hosting my own cooking show equipped with a camera crew and imaginary audience.
I eventually moved on to cooking full blown down home southern meals for my family for Sunday dinners, holidays and anything else that called for collard greens and banana pudding. I gradually raised my consciousness with the help of food 1st becoming a pescatarian, then vegetarian, then vegan and ending at plant-based. I refused to sacrifice the delicious, comforting, southern foods I grew up on and began making my own recipes experimenting with combinations of fruits and vegetables that evoked the same feelings and flavors as traditional foods.
Along my journey I realized that expressing love and helping others raise their consciousness through food is my God given purpose in life. That is when Good Food was born. Good Food is a resource for minorities, specifically blacks, to learn and understand the connection between how you feel and what you eat. I aim to show my people that food made with plants and not all that other stuff doesn’t require sacrificing flavor.
We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
My entrepreneurial journey has required more faith than fear and that’s been the hardest part. I’m a young black woman starting a business on her own, learning as I go. There have been numerous financial, physical and emotional hurdles. I have an incredible support system in my friends, family, and community that help keep me grounded and focused. Everyday is another step along the journey that comes with teachable moments sometimes referred to as struggles or challenges.
Good Food – what should we know? What do you guys do best? What sets you apart from the competition?
Good Food is a resource that helps introduce minorities, specially blacks, to a plant-based lifestyle. The aim is to help the community understand the connection between what they eat and how feel. Through recipes, tips, cooking demonstrations, and a pop-up restaurant people can learn how to eat a plant-based food without sacrificing the taste of delicious foods.
Good Food is different from the typical “vegan” resource because we use tools, and foods that are accessible in all neighborhoods not only those with access to a specialty health food shop. I am proud to have the opportunity to connect with my community, spreading the knowledge I’m fortunate enough have, while learning from others.
Has luck played a meaningful role in your life and business?
Luck has been on my side throughout this journey. I believe it is because I make it a point to remain grounded and genuine in my purpose. When you act from a place of love the universe reflects that back to you.
Contact Info:
- Phone: 832-779-1549
- Email: goodfood1188@gmail.com
- Instagram: Instagram.com/goodfood1188
- Facebook: Fab.me/goodfood1188
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