Alexis Nikole Nelson (known as @BlackForager on Instagram and @alexisnikole on TikTok) has racked up nearly 6 million followers on social media by foraging for plants and berries around her home in Columbus, Ohio. This is how the comedic creator is racking up accolades--from an upcoming book to a James Beard award to a Jimmy Kimmel spot. 0:00 How Alexis Nikole Nelson Became A Content Creator 2:53 A Backyard Garden Tour 5:28 Foraging Tips & Tricks 6:42 Happy Snacking Don’t Die 7:50 Prepping Foraged Foods 9:30 Getting Others Into Foraging 10:41 The Finished Foraged Dish 11:00 Turning A Hobby Into A Profession 12:35 Alexis’ Personas On & Off Camera 13:43 Foraging As A Person Of Color 17:45 A Focus On Community Subscribe to FORBES: null Fuel your success with Forbes. Gain unlimited access to premium journalism, including breaking news, groundbreaking in-depth reported stories, daily digests and more. Plus, members get a front-row seat at members-only events with leading thinkers and doers, access to premium video that can help you get ahead, an ad-light experience, early access to select products including NFT drops and more: https://account.forbes.com/membership/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=growth_non-sub_paid_subscribe_ytdescript Stay Connected Forbes newsletters: https://newsletters.editorial.forbes.com/ Forbes on Facebook: http://fb.com/forbes Forbes Video on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/forbes Forbes Video on Instagram: http://instagram.com/forbes More From Forbes: http://forbes.com/ Forbes covers the intersection of entrepreneurship, wealth, technology, business and lifestyle with a focus on people and success.