Everybody Eats - A Movement

Everybody Eats: A Movement - Season 1 Episode 2 - with Christie Melby-Gibbons from Tricklebee Cafe

In this episode, host Renee Boughman sits down with Christie Melby-Gibbons, executive director of Tricklebee Cafe in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Christie shares the story behind the café’s whimsical name, her fierce commitment to vegan cuisine, and why Tricklebee chose to open its doors in a neighborhood often overlooked.
 
 
Rev. Christie Melby-Gibbons is the Executive Director of Tricklebee Cafe, Milwaukee’s first pay-what-you-can community cafe (est. 2016), which is a ministry of the Moravian Church in America and a member of One World Everybody Eats. Her undergraduate work was in Russian Language & Area Studies, as well as an approved self-designed major: Nature Theology, considering questions at the intersection of theological and environmental studies, including recovering a valuation of nature and a sense of responsible stewardship through spiritual reflection. She has been an ordained minister in the Moravian Church since 2009. As an artist (eclectic assemblage beading & junk reclamation furniture building), an entrepreneur, a spouse, and a mother of three, she finds joy in simple living. She has the audacity to believe that all people deserve good, healthy food regardless of their ability to pay for it with money, and that a kin-centric economy—based on the assumption that everyone has something to offer—is possible because she witnesses it daily.
 
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Directed by Beth Davison
Engineerd by Sully Styles
Edited by Sully Styles
Podcast theme music by Adam Summey
Original Music by Sully Styles
Logo Design by Yakira Gurganus
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Everybody Eats: A movement - Season 1: Episode 1 - The origins of F.A.R.M. Cafe with Shelly Wilson

Welcome to the first episode of Everybody Eats - A Movement, a podcast that explores the intersection of good food and social change. Join host Renee Boughman, a former fine dining chef turned nonprofit leader, as she dives into the inspiring story of Community Cafes where everyone is welcome, and meals are served with dignity, regardless of ability to pay. Discover how a simple question - "Why isn't quality food available to everyone?" - sparked a movement that challenges traditional notions of charity and dignity. Tune in to hear the heartwarming and candid stories behind a cafe that proves everybody deserves a seat at the table.
 
 
Renee Boughman
 
Renee Boughman is one of the founders and the current Director of Community Engagement at F.A.R.M. Cafe in Boone, North Carolina, a nonprofit, pay-what-you-can restaurant dedicated to serving high-quality, locally sourced meals to all, regardless of means. With over 35 years of experience in food service, Renee holds a Bachelor’s in Culinary Arts from Asheville Buncombe Technical College and a Master’s Degree in History from Appalachian State University.
Since opening F.A.R.M. Cafe in May 2012, Renee has been a driving force behind its mission, first serving as Executive Director and Chef before transitioning to her current role in November 2022. Her leadership and compassion have made the cafe a cornerstone of community support, addressing food insecurity and fostering a sense of belonging for everyone who walks through its doors.
 
Shelly Wilson
In this first episode, Renee chats with her longtime friend and collaborator, Rev. Dr. Shelly Wilson, to reflect on the origins of Farm Cafe, the challenges they faced, and the dream that sparked a movement. From the early days of brainstorming over community needs to the transformative power of nourishment—both physical and spiritual—this conversation highlights how food can bring people together and create lasting change. 
Shelly completed a Master of Religious Education at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, NC, a Master of Theology at Duke Divinity School with a focus on homiletics (preaching), and a Doctor of Ministry at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, DC with a concentration in spiritual formation. She also has a degree in Nursing and is a Registered Nurse with a particular interest in geriatric and faith-based nursing.
Shelly believes in and practices collaborative leadership and loves working with congregations to serve the community in just and inclusive ways.
 
Produced by 
Directed by Beth Davison
Engineerd by Sully Styles
Edited by Sully Styles & Beth Davison
Podcast theme music by Adam Summey
Original Music by Sully Styles
Logo Design by Yakira Gurganus
All rights reserved