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He calls himself a recovering lawyer and politico turned culinary historian, food writer and professional speaker.

Sprinkle in a healthy dose of faith and social justice activism and voil\\xe0 \\u2014 a Soul Food Scholar \\u201cdropping knowledge like hot biscuits!\\u201d

Somehow, Adrian Miller has managed to fashion a successful career intersecting his multitude of talents to the benefit of us all.

From the White House to Netflix

Some of you might recognize him from his star turn on the acclaimed Netflix docuseries, \\u201cHigh on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America\\u201d.

Or perhaps you\\u2019ve encountered him on his cross-country travels.

He visited 150 restaurants in 35 cities as he researched his James Beard Award-winning book, \\u201cSoul Food: The Surprising Story of an American Cuisine, One Plate at a Time.\\u201d

He received a second James Beard Award just this year for his most recent book, \\u201cBlack Smoke: African Americans and the United States of Barbecue.\\u201d

Oh \\u2014 and he worked in Bill Clinton\\u2019s White House as Deputy Director of the President\\u2019s Initiative for One America addressing racism, ethics and religious issues of reconciliation.

So there\\u2019s that\\u2026

Not to mention his skills as a gifted storyteller and speaker with a wicked sense of humor.

Finding his Calling

Early in his career, Adrian aspired to represent his home state of Colorado in the U.S. Senate.

Instead, he has found a unique and compelling way to contribute to our national discourse using scholarship, food and faith to help bridge our divides.

As Executive Director of the Colorado Council of Churches, Adrian works to build interfaith relationships and advocate on social justice issues.

Clearly we have a lot to talk about, including some fun, food facts from my childhood during the Switch it Up segment at the end. So don\\u2019t miss it!

Be Featured on Our Voices Matter

Speaking of fun, food facts, we\\u2019d love to hear yours! You might even win a prize.

Send us a quick phone video sharing one of your favorite food memories. Bonus if your memory is about bringing people together.

We\\u2019ll use your videos to create a special episode of OVM just in time for the holidays.

The OVM team will vote on the best video and the winner of a $100 Visa gift card will be announced when the episode drops on December 1st..

The deadline to upload your video is Friday, November 18, 2022.

I can\\u2019t wait to see it. So get to it!