Jameela Jamil on "The Martha Stewart Podcast"
So many of you are enjoying "The Martha Stewart Podcast." These shows are when I sit down for one-on-one conversations with fascinating people from all walks of life to learn how their individual careers began, how they have evolved, and what stories they can share with listeners. These talks are filled with information, inspiration, and lots of laughter. If you haven’t already, please tune in - it's available on the iHeart media app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Today, we're releasing another great episode - my first-ever LIVE podcast done from the beautiful New York Botanical Garden located in the Bronx, New York. My guest is actress and activist Jameela Jamil. Jameela is new to gardening but is so excited to sit down with me, learn about a new pastime, and share a little about her background and career. This episode is brought to you by our good friends at Miracle-Gro.
Here are some photos.
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- The New York Botanical Garden is a National Historic Landmark set on 250-acres of land with more than one-million living plants included in its extensive collections. If you are ever in the New York City area, I encourage you to pay a visit – its gardens and collections are stunning. I was so happy to be able to do my first-ever LIVE podcast from the NYBG.
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- The day’s events began at the NYBG’s Hudson Garden Grill, its elegant farm-to-table restaurant located right on the grounds.
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- Our friends at Miracle-Gro showcased beautiful plants for an interesting green backdrop where guests could take photos for social media.
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- Tasty hors d’oeuvres were passed around to all the guests…
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- … And a buffet of wonderful foods was set up indoors.
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- Outside on the terrace, a “Stitch and Sprout” booth was set up where guests could get personalized Miracle-Gro “Dirt Nerd” sweatshirts and hats. Remember my “Dirt Nerd” commercial?
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- It was a popular station and Miracle-Gro provided many “stitchers” to help.
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- A Garden Bar was also set-up with spring-themed drinks. The day’s forecast called for rain, and although the skies were cloudy, the weather held up nicely.
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- Here I am with two “influencer” guests. they were so excited to take a photo with me.
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- Gift bags were provided for everyone who attended.
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- Our event was held near one of the New York Botanical Garden’s entrances in the Arthur and Janet Ross Gallery and Lecture Hall, where many of NYBG’s lectures, meetings and presentations are held. This Hall seats 430. We invited friends, colleagues, media influencers, and gardening enthusiasts.
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- iHeart’s Podcast Network Chief Operating Officer, Will Pearson, welcomed all the guests to the event and began introductions.
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- On the right is NYBG’s Chief Executive Officer, Jennifer Bernstein. Jennifer also addressed the audience and introduced me. (Photo provided by NYBG)
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- And here is Jameela. If you’re not familiar, Jameela is in the cast of the award-winning fantasy comedy series “The Good Place.” Jameela is also an activist for women’s body positivity, climate change awareness, and LGBTQ+ issues.
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- It was a most interesting discussion about her background and career. Jameela is very funny, even a little bit raunchy on air, but the audience laughed through the hour – you must listen to this podcast. It will leave you laughing as well. (Photo provided by NYBG)
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- Jameela is new to gardening, so Jennifer and I also shared our thoughts on the essentials of any gardener’s tool bag. They include a trowel, Hori Hori knife, weeder, folding pruning saw, loppers, snips, scissors, pen, labels, a notebook, hat, and of course sunscreen. Aside from jokes, we offered her some good tips and ideas for starting a garden.
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- Jameela was interested in all we had to say, asking lots of questions and offering her own humorous interpretations. (Photo provided by NYBG)
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- And here I am after the podcast with Jameela, Jennifer, and Will. It was an excellent show and a very informative and interesting conversation.
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- If you haven’t yet purchased a copy of my 101st book, MARTHA STEWART’S GARDENING HANDBOOK: The Essential guide to Designing, Planting and Growing, be sure to order one today. It is a fully comprehensive gardening guide with everything one needs to know to curate a beautiful, thriving garden. You’ll want to read it cover to cover, over and over again.
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