October 19, 2021 - “A beautiful, rich, and groundbreaking book exploring Black foodways within America and around the world, curated by food activist and author of Vegetable Kingdom Bryant Terry.“ Page 180 - 181

March 1, 2021 - “In this second edition, we explore the thoughts and cravings that foodies experienced in the past year. The people we connect with in this issue gave us access to what they were thinking, feeling, and cooking throughout the year.” Page 28 - 33

January 31, 2020 - “Need proof that dinner can be both flavorful and low-effort? Look no further than Kalisa Martin’s spicy coconut black bean soup, which turns a few pantry ingredients into something magical (in about 35 mins, even better).”

May 18, 2020 - “If you’re not into grinding your own spices, that’s cool, but let black pepper be your exception,” says Kalisa Martin of Kalisa Marie Eats. “I recently discovered Diaspora Co., a company that equitably sources heirloom…”

March 2020 - “Dine Diaspora’s “31 Days of Black Women in Food” celebrates the contributions of dynamic black women in the food and beverage industry during Women’s History Month…Carefully judged by food, business, and lifestyle experts - Carla Hall, Thérèse Nelson, Colleen Vincent, Korsha Wilson, Kalisa Marie Martin…”

February 21, 2020 - “Award-winning chefs for Taste Jamaica, presented by the Jamaica Tourist Board and the Tourism Enhancement Fund, took over the historic National Hotel on South Beach to serve up a cornucopia of Jamaican flavour, rum, and rhythm to over 500 guests.”

January 15, 2020 - “From culinary school to working with major brands, chef Kalisa Marie Martin is blazing her path in the food world — on her own terms. It’s easy to be enamored of Kalisa Marie Martin. With a contagious smile and an effervescent personality that never borders on saccharine, she’s on my screen…”

August 20, 2019 - “The quintessential summer drink gets upgraded with the infusion of aromatic basil syrup. When you make your own lemonade, you can adjust the sweetness to your liking and–most importantly–you can incorporate some fun and unexpected flavors…”

June 10, 2019 - “…This way, a broader audience than we can take on our trips can have access to this conversation about food and culture,” she says. While most of the recipes you’ll see there are globally inspired, Martin loves American dishes as much as anybody. Her current favorite cookbook is Cherry Bombe…”

“Dine Diaspora’s 31 Days of Black Women in Food is a celebration of the achievements and advancements of black women in the food and beverage industry during Women’s History Month (March). In its second year, our 2019 list honors black women who are: Trailblazers, Amplifiers, Game Changers, Innovators, and Creatives.”

October 4, 2018 - “In Entrepreneurs Run the World, Ali Francis gets advice and insight from game-changing entrepreneurs with big ideas. This week we talked to Kalisa Martin, co-founder of The Runaway Experience, a travel service that really gets us.”

May 2018 - “A great vacation can change your life. Just ask Kalisa Martin. In 2014 Martin was brand director at Tasting Table when a weekend trip to Jamaica set her on a new course. She…stayed put, opening a bed-and-breakfast that showcased local art and where Martin - a graduate of the French Culinary Institute - prepared her hyper-local Jamaican cuisine. Now she’s expanded that venture, channeling her love of food, hospitality, and travel into The Runaway Experience…” Page 16

February 1, 2018 - “As people of color, we’ve historically been underrepresented in [the self-care] scene. Now we’re creating our own platforms, companies, and experiences to carve out space for us all to take care of our whole selves,” Martin tells SELF. “Our retreats create an opportunity for women of color to be instructed and inspired by people who look like them and can relate to their life’s experiences.”