L. Malik “Taka” Anderson (he/they) is a journalist, filmmaker, creative storyteller, and live radio producer. Raised in the Midwest and now based in New York City, Taka is the creator and host of The Zesty Podcast. This life-giving show explores new paths to enlightenment through personal stories, with a particular focus on Queer, Black, and Latine experiences.

From writing an inspiring profile of the Milwaukee Brewers’ official barber, José Pérez “JP” Zamora, to filming a thought-provoking documentary on the significance of community spaces, to producing rich live radio conversations about Bad Bunny’s award-winning album DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS, Taka explores how music, television, film, literature, business, fashion, pop culture, and both social and political movements shape public life.