Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
On this episode of Hot & Bothered with Melyssa Ford, Mel leaves the studio behind and heads into the kitchen with social media sensation Sonja Norwood, better known to millions as Wick’d Confections.
Over delicious food and even better conversation, Sonja shares the story behind her remarkable rise to Instagram fame, how a passion for cooking evolved into a thriving platform, and what life really looks like behind the camera. From building a loyal community to balancing creativity, family, and business, she opens up about the journey that brought her here.
Then it’s time to cook. Sonja teaches Mel one of the cherished recipes from her beloved Black History Month series, celebrating traditional Black dishes and preserving recipes that are slowly disappearing from family tables. Together, they explore the history, culture, and memories woven into every ingredient, proving that food is far more than nourishment, it’s heritage, storytelling, and love passed from one generation to the next.
Come hungry, leave inspired.
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On this episode of Hot & Bothered with Melyssa Ford, Mel leaves the studio behind and heads into the kitchen with social media sensation Sonja Norwood, better known to millions as Wick’d Confections.
Over delicious food and even better conversation, Sonja shares the story behind her remarkable rise to Instagram fame, how a passion for cooking evolved into a thriving platform, and what life really looks like behind the camera. From building a loyal community to balancing creativity, family, and business, she opens up about the journey that brought her here.
Then it’s time to cook. Sonja teaches Mel one of the cherished recipes from her beloved Black History Month series, celebrating traditional Black dishes and preserving recipes that are slowly disappearing from family tables. Together, they explore the history, culture, and memories woven into every ingredient, proving that food is far more than nourishment, it’s heritage, storytelling, and love passed from one generation to the next.
Come hungry, leave inspired.
Subscribe on YouTube - bit.ly/3PVfdBS
Watch more Hot & Bothered - bit.ly/40TK87U
Follow the Podcast:
Instagram - instagram.com/hotnbotheredpodcast
Facebook - facebook.com/hotandbotheredpod
X - https://x.com/hotnbotheredpod
Follow Melyssa:
Instagram - instagram.com/melyssaford
Facebook - facebook.com/melyssaford
X - https://x.com/MissMelyssaFord
#hotandbotheredpodcast #melyssaford #sonjanorwood
