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Daishu shares her journey of using cooking as a way to grieve after her father's passing and how she started sharing her cooking on social media. Daishu also talks about feeling overwhelmed by the response she has received and how gratitude has been a constant presence in her life.
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In this episode of the Brown Vegan podcast, I interview Chef Truth about veganism and overall wellness. We discuss the importance of intention and purpose in life and how being open to receiving can lead to abundance and overflow. Chef Truth shares her personal experiences with traveling, honing skills, and connecting with amazing people in the food industry.
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In this episode, Candace of @edgyveg expresses her desire to create a space for nurturing a community and storytelling to help people heal from trauma.
Also in our conversation, Candace emphasizes the importance of having a team that handles production, as doing everything (with ADHD) is challenging and time-consuming.
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After being diagnosed with PCOS in 2015 (and not satisfied with the treatment plan her doctor provided), she explored alternative methods, including a plant-based diet.
We chat about how PCOS affects women of color disproportionately. Britany also highlights many Black women may not even realize they have PCOS due to a lack of education and awareness about the symptoms. Women are often taught that irregular periods are normal and may not realize that other symptoms such as hair loss, excess hair growth, and changes in blood sugar levels could be linked to PCOS.
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We chat about a range of topics including her life in New York City, her wedding, being a content creator, and charging her worth when working with brands. She shares her love for New York and how it is her happy place.
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It’s been two years since she last caught up with us on the podcast and this conversation is long-overdue and full of amazing energy.
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Todd L. Anderson AKA Turnip Vegan, lives in San Diego, CA and co-owns Spoiled Vegan Cafe. He has one son and two beautiful granddaughters and is a full-time content creator, recipe creator, and videographer. Todd is inspired by the next generation and the freedom to decide what we put in our bodies.
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Emani Marie Corcoran is a vegan recipe and lifestyle creator who caters to all people curious about expanding into the vegan lifestyle. She focuses on health and nutrition as a focal point in her creations, while creating delicious meals that will entice even the most notorious meat eater.
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If you follow Jenna on Instagram, you know that she creates high-energy, high-quality recipe videos with food that looks so good it will inspire you to get in the kitchen right away. During this conversation, she shares some behind the scenes of how she creates her content, what her process looks like, and how she manages life as a content creator. We also reflect on how working on vacation can be a challenge and what Jenna has done to make it work for her.
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Cara Celeste West is a mother, creator, and coach focused on intentional living through a vegan lifestyle & travel. She has built up an online community on multiple social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and Youtube. After building a successful business as a content creator she is now helping others take the leap into becoming a full time content creator too!
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Amy Katz is a certified vegan nutrition health coach. At Veggies Save The Day she shares easy vegan recipes inspired by a healthy Mediterranean diet. Her recipes have been featured on NBC News, Parade, VegNews, BuzzFeed, MSN, Insider, Brit+Co, Well+Good, and more.
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In this series, I speak with everyday people and money experts to share how we can get better with our money and heal our relationship to money to live our best lives.
Today, I have Dyana Marie on the show to talk about getting out of crippling debt, how she improved her money relationship overall, why staying on track can be difficult, and finding forgiveness for our financial mistakes.
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On this solo episode we’re doing another behind the scenes episode because I know you guys enjoy it.
I’m in a season of business right now where I’m really focused on YouTube and if you’ve been following my journey here, you already know all my reasons why.
You can listen to this episode and this one to hear more about why I am choosing to grow my YouTube channel again if you’re interested.
We’re going to talk about why I started my channel, why I’m coming back after being gone for so long (and what’s different this time around), AND some tips to starting your own YouTube channel because I get so many DMs from you all asking those questions.
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On this episode of the show, I have Charlotte of The Worthy Vegan joining me for an amazing, in-depth conversation about so many relatable topics that I KNOW y’all will enjoy.
Charlotte is a long-time listener of the Brown Vegan Podcast (which is how we originally connected!) and shares her vegan journey and food inspo as well as talking about health and wellness on her Instagram. She is also a mother of two and loves sharing her experience as a vegan mother with her community.
Charlotte’s vegan journey began as trying out pescetarianism in high school, but really took off in college after a health journey led her to watch multiple vegan-focused documentaries (Forks Over Knives; Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead; Invisible Vegan, etc) which led to a summer vegan food challenge. And, as so many people share on this podcast, even though she wanted to eat plant based food, Charlotte kept feeling stuck about WHAT to eat. She shares how that challenge went for her and why it ended up taking her multiple years to officially go vegan.
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I’m so excited to share today’s conversation with David Quarles, who has been bringing so much vibrant energy and joy to my Instagram feed for years.
David Quarles is a Memphis-based Interior Designer, Jewelry Designer, Content Creator and Fitness Instructor - the true definition of a multi-hyphenate creative! His philosophy on life stems from doing and creating all things from a place of love. David comes from African-American, Afro-Caribbean, European and Indigenous-American descent; a vibrant cultural background that influences his work and movement in this world. With a professional background in jewelry design, interior design, visual merchandising, and wellness coaching, David views creativity as more than an activity, he views it as his way of life.
In the podcast episode, you’ll hear me say that David is full of surprises. As a follower of his content, he is constantly seeming to reinvent not just the spaces around him, but reinventing himself as well. From his vegan cooking, to interior design, to mocktail creations, to his new jewelry line, and then learning he used to complete men's fitness competitions–there is truly so much inspiration to find from David’s life and experiences.
We are of course diving in to all of the topics today including what led David to initially go vegan and how he finally learned to make tofu delicious, but we also talk a lot about his creativity, the seemingly endless sources of joy in his life, his experience when he first stepped into the interior design world, and how he has navigated life as a radically vibrant and creative person.
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Today on the podcast, I have Jay McPherson: a vegan content creator and YouTuber who calls himself “your favorite friendly fashionable vegan.” We’re here for a high energy conversation about finding inspiration to go vegan, the need for more vegan breakfast spots, and how to be confidently vegan anywhere you go.
I love this conversation with Jay because it hits on SO many important points of getting comfortable living a vegan lifestyle. If you love hearing the guest stories of what inspired them to go vegan, you’re gonna love Jay’s answer: “If Beyonce can go vegan, I can too!” And while it starts off with a laugh, we talk about how at the end of the day, when it comes to making healthy life changes, ‘inspiration is inspiration’ and everyone needs to find their own source.
So many people I talk to say that fear of missing out on social events, family gatherings, and food as culture is what holds them back from a vegan lifestyle, and Jay is such a great representative of what being a confident, fulfilled, social vegan can look like. He gives some amazing tips on how to eat out when there’s no vegan option, how to prepare for family holidays and parties with friends, and how having the right outlook on social gatherings is crucial to remaining happy as a vegan.
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My friend Grace is on the podcast with me today.
If you missed episode 89, we spoke about fitness, food, being vegan in the military and more, so make sure you check that out to get the background on Grace.
That being said, today we’re talking about DEBT.
A few years back, Grace and I were hiking together and she shared with me that she had recently paid off all of her credit card debt. As someone on my own financial wellness journey, I was so interested to hear what strategies she used and how long it took her. We ended up talking about it for so long, that when I started the Money Series, I knew I had to ask Grace to come back on the podcast to share her own story.
This episode is full of such valuable insight from Grace about debt, building your credit, and home ownership. But what I love about this episode is that it’s so relatable. Grace’s debt didn’t come from a lack of income; her debt grew over time due to predatory credit card companies, lack of education around credit payments, and subtle overspending.
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When I first started my business and creating vegan content online, I spread myself SO thin trying to use all the platforms and do all the things at once. I didn’t have a strategic plan when it came to my content and guess what? After years of doing this, it drained my energy, wasn’t boosting my bank account, and led to burnout.
I felt like I was putting so much into my business without having my finances reflect it.
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Les is the founder and host of Balanced Black Girl, an online wellness community and podcast focused on health, wellness, and self-care from the perspectives of Black women. She started her first blog The Balanced Berry in 2014 to share her love of fitness and nutrition with others. After years of feeling dissatisfied with the lack of diversity in wellness content shared on large platforms, she pivoted to create Balanced Black Girl in 2018. Balanced Black Girl provides content and experiences empowering millennial Black women to live their healthiest lives.
While this conversation is mostly focused on the business side of Balanced Black Girl, we of course also cover some great wellness topics and strategies that might inspire YOU to create more sacred spaces in your own life. And what I really love about this conversation is that even if you aren’t a content creator, podcast host, or online personality, the lessons that Les speaks on are universal. As Les shares in this conversation, “Wellness is a constant dance.”
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If you want to hear from a seriously multi-talented (I’m talking singing, acting, cooking, and more!) person about living vegan–this episode is for you!
Today on the podcast I have Joi Liayé (@veganwithjoi) here to share her vegan story, inspirations, and about her life in Los Angeles pursuing her passions.
Joi Liayé is a vegan actress and singer from Detroit, MI and is based in Los Angeles. She also hosts the talk show, The Vegan View on Youtube with episodes airing every Monday. She began her vegan journey gradually over the years by removing meat out of her diet in high school, becoming a pescatarian and ultimately becoming vegan in 2011.She shares her love for vegan food and lifestyle on her instagram Vegan With Joi. She is passionate about uplifting people in her community, specifically young girls and women.
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With the Money Series, I’ll be bringing in guest experts to focus on all things finances because, as you’ve heard me say, you can’t have wellness without financial wellness.
Today I’m joined by Phillip Dancy of Dancy with Money to talk about SO many valuable financial topics to help you get on track with not just saving your money but growing your money and wealth too.
Philip’s main goal is to help young professionals (but ultimately everyone) establish a strong financial foundation through one-on-one coaching and providing articles on various financial topics all while helping them turn steps into strides.
Phillip’s financial mindset really began in college after moving off campus and having to pay for rent and school tuition. He quickly realized that by wisely budgeting and paying himself first, he could pay for his needs without having to struggle through school and work at the same time. He ended up saving enough money from his 3 month internship to pay off an entire year of school due to his saving strategies.
On this solo episode of the podcast, I wanted to talk about how I started and grew my YouTube channel to over 50,000 subscribers years ago and what I’m doing now to get back to creating videos consistently.
Over the past several months, I’ve noticed that you all are asking more about how to start a YouTube channel than how to start a podcast. I get it, YouTube may come across more glamorous and exciting than a podcast AND as I’ve mentioned in previous episodes, YouTube is great for creating long-term evergreen content that people will see for YEARS to come (I’m still getting comments on videos I posted 5 years ago!).
As you know, I absolutely love doing my podcast and using it as a way to connect with you all and share other people’s stories, experiences, and vegan strategies. But YouTube is really a peak into my own life, what I’m cooking, and what tips and tricks I want to share with people.
So if you’re at all interested in what it takes to start and grow a YouTube channel, I hope you find this episode valuable and that it gives you a good idea of what my own journey has looked like. And if you’re not yet subscribed to my channel, don’t be shy– find my YouTube channel here and click “Subscribe” so you can follow along on this journey with me.
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This week we’re back with a new guest interview all about plants and sustainability with Farmer Nick!
Nick is a “plantrepreneur” who is passionate about all things green. As a full-time plant coach, urban gardener, and landscape designer, Nick’s mission is to give people the knowledge and confidence they need to create their own green spaces in the pursuit of environmental action and social justice. Nick has more than 100 clients in NYC + LA and has been featured in the NY Times, Vogue, Food Network, Business Insider, Goop and the Netflix original series "The Big Flower Fight”.
This week’s solo episode is completely unedited, raw, and honestly vulnerable so if you tune in, thank you for being here and listening!
Y’all know that I don’t ever want to be overly negative, and if I am feeling down, I always want to present it as a lesson learned or end it with a solution. This week, I wanted to just hit record and document how I’m feeling in life and business at this very moment. I’ll be upfront, I don’t bring a solid solution to this podcast, but it did feel good to process my thoughts out loud and in sharing, I hope maybe one of you in this community will feel seen and understood as well.
I’ve talked before about my past struggle with anxiety and depression and how they were once so crippling that it was impossible for me to show up consistently in my work. In fact, this year is one of the first times I’ve been really consistent in creating new content, showing up every week, and staying on track in my business. I even did my first live workshop last month which felt valuable and rewarding as hell! I hired a team (a podcast and YouTube editor and an assistant) for the first time and have been marking off goals left and right. I’m doing things now that I wrote about wanting to do back in 2017.
That being said, I’m experiencing a complete WTF moment where I feel like I have NO idea what the hell I’m doing. Being an online entrepreneur and influencer comes with its perks (I talk about this in this episode) but it also comes with some serious pits full of self doubt and confusion.
In this episode, I’m getting vulnerable with how I’m feeling in this current moment and talking about:
As always, thank you for tuning in and sharing these moments with me. I know better times are ahead but I feel like it’s important to not just share a highlight reel of business and to be transparent with what I’m going through.
Destiny and Brianna bought their tiny house on wheels in January 2022 and officially moved into it in April 2022. They are currently living in Portland, Oregon and plan to move their home again within the next 3 years.
As a young, Black, queer couple, finding an affordable and safe space to live was a top priority and going tiny was an important investment for them. They enjoy traveling and going tiny allows them to explore different cities while not having to worry about finding a place to live.
Lez Go Tiny was created to share their experience within the tiny movement and they plan on making resources for other BIPOC looking to go tiny.
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This week on the podcast, Dr. Bobby Price is back once again, this time sharing all about his new company i Heart Fruit Box, why society has demonized fruit, and how fruit is an ancient gateway to living a healthy lifestyle.
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On this podcast episode, I am talking with Chantele Jones, chef and owner of Estella’s Vegan Cuisine & Desserts and Estella’s Vegan Dessert Boutique–Detroit’s first all vegan bakery and home of the vegan pound cake!
Chantele comes from a family of bakers but her own passion for baking started when she was just 6 years old, when her grandma Stella taught her how to make her first cherry pie. Chantele’s love for baking continued well into adulthood, until she was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease and had to completely change her diet.
Chantele says that her journey has really been a journey of unlearning unhealthy habits which has led her to her mission of helping people start their own journeys to better health. She is also determined to destroy the negative stereotypes associated against vegans and our food–one meal and pastry at a time.
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I’m bringing you a quick 15 minute podcast today full of my “lazy vegan” tips to help you save time and keep you on track in your vegan lifestyle.
I’m calling these lazy vegan tips, but in reality, these are just real life tips. We all have things going on in our lives between family, work, our social lives, and so many obligations. I share in this podcast the simple truth that if you’re going from eating a standard American diet to trying out a plant based diet, you’re going to be spending more time thinking about and planning for food. It’s just the reality. But with some strategy, you can quickly learn how to make veganism convenient for you and feel much more capable of staying on track.
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It's an exciting day here on the podcast! You’ve all been asking for more episodes related to money, debt, finances, and credit, so I am excited to bring you the official start of the Brown Vegan Podcast Money Series. With the Money Series, I’ll be bringing in guest experts to focus on all things finances because, as you’ve heard me say, you can’t have wellness without financial wellness
We chat about:
*How our upbringings can influence our money mindset and beliefs
*The financial impact of our education decisions including student loans and scholarships
*How Latosha paid off her debt in one year and what debt payment strategies she used
*How to discuss finances in relationships and the importance of finding someone with similar money values
*How to buy a home as a single person with one income
*3 strategies to pay off your debt: the debt snowball, avalanche, and tsunami methods
*Finding what works for YOU to best pay off debt
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This week, I have a very special podcast guest returning for the FOURTH time! A fan favorite: Shauna Renee, my very own influencer manager.
Shauna Renee is the CEO of VOI Agency and Effortless Launch. She helps influencers secure paid brand partnerships. She's also passionate about helping influencers and content creators make money on their own terms with automated online offers.
Shauna also discusses her work as an influencer consultant and how she works to help influencers create their own digital offer, build a content strategy around that offer, and create a lead magnet to start growing their email list. She’s running an amazing offer right now which is a 60-minute strategy call with her to help you develop your own offer for just $99, which is a steal! You can find a link to book a call with her below.
PS: Shauna and I are considering making this an ongoing series focused on our businesses, strategies, and entrepreneurship. If you’re interested, drop a comment below or on Instagram and let us know!
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Aida’s family is from Eritrea and her cultural upbringing as a first generation Eritrean-American helped shape her food choices later down the road. Growing up, she understood from an early age where meat comes from since her family and community would buy fresh meat from local farmers and would often see the animals being slaughtered.
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I’ve been looking forward to this week’s episode for a long time! In this episode, I chat with Folami Geter, the chef and owner of A Peace of Soul Vegan Kitchen in Columbia, South Carolina.
Folami Geter is the self-taught chef and owner of A Peace of Soul Vegan Kitchen in Columbia, South Carolina. She was raised vegetarian and spent ten years working in her family's restaurant business before branching out on her own in 2014. She has an award-winning gift for transforming southern comfort food favorites like fried chicken and macaroni and cheese into healthier, but still delicious fully plant-based cuisine. Food Network, Thrillist, The Local Palate, and more have recognized A Peace of Soul as one of the nation's foremost vegan restaurants and food trucks. When she's not in her food truck or brick and mortar restaurant, Folami is a true foodie who enjoys traveling and eating her way across the globe.
I knew I wanted to have Folami on the podcast as soon as I first stepped into A Peace of Soul while on a trip to South Carolina. I ordered the fried chicken sandwich and, I’m not trying to be dramatic, but it changed my life!
When I say you have to get to Columbia, SC just to try her food, I mean it.
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I have a short ‘n’ sweet episode for you this week that means a lot to me!
In this car-ride-home special episode, I’m taking a moment to chat with you and reflect on a huge moment for this podcast: winning Best Vegan Podcast in the VegNews Veggie Awards 2022! If you are at all immersed in the vegan community, you likely know VegNews is huge.
But even beyond the accomplishment part of this, I am feeling SO proud of how far this podcast has come and the community I’ve created with you all.
In this episode, I wanted to share with you my gratitude for what this podcast has grown into and say a huge thank you to each and every one of you that voted for Brown Vegan Podcast in the awards. I’m sharing a bit about my initial hesitation in starting a podcast and about the struggle earlier on in showing up consistently through this platform.
The purpose of this episode really is to encourage any of you who are wanting to start a new project (whether that be a podcast, YouTube channel, blog, or something completely different) to stop getting stuck in fear and ‘what ifs’ and just start creating now! I share a bit about my own journey, how I learned through trial + error (and help from my sons sometimes!), and what prevented me from starting sooner.
Building community on this show and this platform has been my favorite part of it all. From recording early episodes all on voice memos on my phone with no mic or headphones, to putting myself out there and interviewing new creators every single week, the challenges and rewards have been huge.
If you’re one of my listeners dreaming of starting your own podcast, I’m offering a huge discount on my Podcast Consultation Call as a way to say thank you for your support and share what I’ve learned with this community! I would absolutely love to help you get started.
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…and so much more!
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Christina is the Dreamer and Doer behind Juice For Us, New Jersey's first vegan food truck that offers cold-pressed juices, smoothies, and a variety of plant based options. Juice For Us mission is to inspire and educate our communities to enhance their quality of life and increase their quantity of life with the power of plants. Parked with purpose in a food dessert near you.
Christina, who has a long family history of severe diabetes, decided to go vegan for health reasons in hopes of changing the current and future health of her family. On the podcast, Christina shares her experience transitioning to veganism as a Puerto Rican who was raised heavily on traditional meat dishes and how she managed to make the jump to eating plant-based (hint: slowly, one animal product at a time, with a strong support system around her).
After going vegan, Christina started to notice more mental clarity and more brain space for creativity, which led her to question her corporate job and consider other ways to make an impact and make a living. She started selling juice + smoothies out of a trailer–or as she refers to it: “a shack”--to provide her community, which exists in a food desert, with healthier options.
The business she created successfully grew into more, and now Juice For Us is a fully built out food truck that still serves the original juice and smoothies alongside full meals as well.
Christina and I dive into the details of what it was like starting and growing her business and what it really takes being an entrepreneur.
In this episode we cover:
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On this solo episode of the podcast, I’m following up with part 2 of my own credit story as part of my Money Series.
If you missed it, please tune in to episode 159, which is the first part of this story where I share my struggles with managing money and credit and explain how these problems all started.
So many of you reached out to me saying you have experienced these issues too. I really hope this series helps even one person feel empowered to take control of your finances – it’s never too late!
At the end of the episode, I also answer some questions you guys asked me about my credit journey.
If you’re enjoying this Money Series and want to hear from money experts on this podcast, please reach out and let me know!
Financial management is wellness, too!
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SheRonda is wellness coach & plant-based nutritionist on a mission to teach women how to redefine health and rid themselves of toxic attachments and unhealthy habits.
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Angel is a wellness speaker and coach who helps women thrive on a plant diet and vegan lifestyle from head to toe.
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I feel a little uncomfortable sharing my credit/money story, but I also realize I’m not the only one out there with this struggle.
What does this episode have to do with vegan life? Everything! If your money ain’t right, you’re probably not eating right too. Money affects other areas of our lives…especially how we eat and take care of ourselves.
I’m starting this MONEY series because I always see people in their 20s and early 30s talking about how much money they’ve saved and how many student loans they paid off. I rarely see content from people like me…starting “late” and still want to build wealth.
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In this episode, I chat with plant-based wellness coach Rasheeta Joy about:
Rasheeta’s mission is to teach women how to heal with plants & get the body they desire with fitness.
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In this episode, I share practical vegan grocery shopping tips. My goal is to make shopping a little less overwhelming for you, so you’re more confident in the store.
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The world needs more JOY, so I had to bring my ball of sunshine, Andrea back on the podcast!
In this episode, we chat about aging gracefully, why approaching MOVEMENT over exercise is empowering, why we should STOP obsessing over our bodies (and others), the importance of listening to your body (fuck diet culture), and Andrea’s time as a stripper in her 20s.
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In this episode, I chat with Najla about food, content creation, overcoming a toxic relationship, & behind the scenes of running her business, Good As Green. 💚
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In this episode, I share practical tips on how to start meal planning as a a new vegan.
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This was such a good conversation with Jen about how she started her vegan journey, climate change, being a vegan parent, and I answered her questions about how to start a podcast.
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In this episode, I chat with Kerry about her loving & supportive approach to vegan life, how she lost 100 lbs, how she found her confidence after an abusive relationship, food photography, and letting the ancestors guide her with seasoning.❤️
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In this episode, we chat about taking gradual steps to build habits, cooking and eating the rainbow, & why representation is so important in the vegan community.
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Melissa Webster is a certified holistic nutritionist, plant-based food instructor, and certified personal trainer, who helps people transition to a plant-based lifestyle.
As a chronic illness overcomer, she is committed to empowering others to heal through a plant-based lifestyle, so they can freely live out their God-given purpose, and thrive.
We chat about:
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Our views in the episode may not be popular, but I think this conversation is necessary.
We chat about:
*How and why Felicia started her vegan journey
*Why it’s important to do what’s best for YOUR vegan life even if it doesn’t align with what everyone else is doing.
*Some of her favorite meals to cook and how she makes vegan meals delicious for her family
*Behind the scenes of Felicia doing pop-ups in Atlanta and opening a vegan restaurant in Washington, DC.
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Y’all know I love a repeat guest, so when several people requested I bring Danni back on the show to update us…I was READY! Danni has had some amazing things happen since our last conversation.
We chat about:
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In this episode, I chat with Breck about find love, balancing family & work, being a celebrity vegan chef, planning a simple vegan wedding, and tips on how to build a vegan business.
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In this podcast episode, I chat with YouTuber and blogger Larisha about:
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In this episode, I chat with Ashleigh about:
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In this episode, I chat with vegan chef, entrepreneur and actor, Ayinde Howell about:
In this episode, I chat with Natalie Paterson, the co-founder of ingarden about:
*How her childhood led to her career path in food science and biochemistry
*The benefits of growing and eating microgreens and how healthy food can be fast food (microgreens are much more than a garnish!).
*Why Natalie decided to focus on a sustainable, whole superfood business model instead of a pill or powder.
*Why it was important for Natalie to build an aesthetically pleasing smart garden and a carbon neutral business.
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Some of the tips mentioned in this episode:
1 What's your why and make the decision
2 Consider a detox
3 Research…but don't go down the rabbit hole
4 Get familiar with how to replace ingredients
5 Let your mornings set the tone for your day
6 Find a community of like-minded people
7 Start. Progression over perfection always.
Ashley Renne is a sustainable living blogger and YouTuber based in Atlanta, GA.
In our conversation we chat about:
*The steps you need to take beyond being a vegan to live a sustainable lifestyle.
*Why you should consider becoming a vegan if you’re currently a vegetarian.
*Being vegan in a relationship
*Ashley also shares an easy solution to save time and overwhelm in the kitchen as a new vegan (you don’t have to meal plan or shop🙌🏾)
On this episode of the show, Shenicka of @veganeatsdmv joins me for a lively conversation that covers SO MANY relatable topics about veganism.
If you’re a new vegan who’s struggling to stay on the wagon, you’ll definitely want to tune in to this episode to hear about her experience.
Shenicka talks to me about her initial inspirations for going vegan and how at first, she viewed veganism only as a diet to lose weight.
After several attempts to go vegan resulted in her ‘cheating’ and going back to eating meat, Shenicka learned the importance of finding community and an accountability partner to help build a support system.
After finding what works for her, she has now been vegan successfully for over a year and is creating amazing recipes and sharing them on Instagram! We talk a bit about how she started sharing her food on social media, what the journey of creating vegan content on Instagram has been like, as well as her plans to start a Youtube channel.
Shenicka’s vegan journey is a relatable one and there is something for everyone in this conversation.
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In this episode, I chat with sociologist and food blogger, Plant-Based Bre about: why she identifies as plant-based vs vegan, anti-diet culture, body image, recipe development, food photography, and the importance of ownership in the Black wellness space online.
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In this episode, we chat about healing, self-care, daily routines, Brittany’s vegan journey, and why it’s okay to pivot in your life and business to make a bigger impact.
In this episode, we chat about losing weight for LIFE, how Rasheeeta is changing her family’s legacy through holistic living, some of the mindset shifts that need to happen to lose weight & eat well, and how she’s killing it on Tik Tok & IG Reels.
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Erin Hill is a vegan chef and entrepreneur who spends her days feeding vegan-curious people delicious food with a red carpet experience.
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Shauna helps vegan influencers get paid brand deals and shares tips on how to grow and nurture a community on Instagram.
Learn more about her one-on-one coaching program Vegans of Influence here.
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He’s back on the show (check out episode #91 too) answering your questions about detoxing, how food affects our mood, the essentials to a healthy and happy life, what he eats on a daily basis, and so much more.
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In this podcast episode, I chat with The Invisible Vegan's filmmaker, Jasmine Leyla about:
The importance of black representation in the vegan community.
Why she decided to produce her documentary The Invisible Vegan to dispel many of the myths that stop black folks from going vegan (taste, body image, etc.).
How to start a vegan lifestyle in a practical way.
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In this solo episode, I share eight tips that helped me get my family to eat more vegan meals in the early days.
Tips mentioned in this episode:
Make sure school lunches are familiar, delicious, and appealing for your kids.
Have a chat about your plans (you don’t have to use the word “vegan")
Let majority rule when it comes to meal planning and whether or not a recipe/meal is good.
Test out new recipes on the days you have leftovers.
Ask your significant other to give you feedback on meals when the kids aren’t around.
Incorporate smoothies and fresh juice
Use meat alternatives when necessary
Get your family involved in grocery shopping and cooking
Resources:
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We chat about:
How heartbreak and a business setback led Najee to improve his health & fitness.
Easy tips to save time in the kitchen.
The mindset shift you must take to make fitness a lifestyle change.
How to workout consistently when you’re short on time.
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In this episode, I chat with Melana about:
Melana’s journey to veganism and marathon training.
How to keep food and life simple as a vegan.
How Melana was able to finally ditch her allergy and asthma medication once she went vegan.
Being a black ethical vegan.
How Melania maintains a social life while running two businesses and working a corporate job.
How to let go of being a “perfect” vegan and learn to embrace the journey instead.
The ups and down of juicing cleansing.
As a life coach, Nory helps millennial women who feel stuck get out of their heads, overcome their fears, and get to know themselves.
We chat about:
Her own struggle with depression and how she was able to overcome it.
Strategies on how we can all heal from tragedy and manifest the life we want.
How to be intentional with social media.
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In this episode, I chat with Chef Zu about:
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We chat about:
How Shauna changed her relationship with food and was able to overcome binging & purging and depression.
Specific strategies Shauna used to build community, post consistent quality content, and grow her Instagram following to over 16k in 10 months.
A breakdown on how to use tags, engagement, and analytics to grow your following.
Instagram Etiquette: Why you should STOP tagging personal pages that have nothing to do with your content and never add people to group messages without permission.
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After getting so many comments last year about why I never do solo episodes anymore, I finally did a Q&A sharing some of my vegan and business experiences.
Some of the questions I answered:
*My favorite vegan cheese brands
*Tips on how to get kids to go vegan
*How I edit my podcast
*When is a good time to start a YouTube channel (if you have a food business)?
*How & why I started a vegan journey
*Does it bother me that my family isn’t vegan?
*How to find a vegan community?
*How I avoid going down the vegan rabbit hole of too much research? #rawvegan#veganketo #drsebi
Dr. Bobby Price is a certified plant-based nutritionist, exercise physiologist, and Doctor of Pharmacy. He has extensive clinical experience in the hospital setting, one on one patient contact in community pharmacy, and health care regulatory experience with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
After personally experiencing the healing powers of a plant-based lifestyle seven years ago, Dr. Price was inspired to adopt a more holistic approach to healing others. Since that time he has traveled the world studying with herbalists, shamans, and spiritual gurus learning the magical art of healing the mind, body, and soul. Now instead of filling synthetic prescriptions, Dr. Price uses plant-based foods, herbal medicine, and holistic techniques to help others restore their well-being.
We chat about:
Dr. Price’s transition from an S.A.D diet to a healthy plant-based lifestyle.
Myths and solutions for vitamin deficiencies such as B12, vitamin D, protein & iron.
Natural treatments for common ailments, such as headaches, menstrual cramps, and stomach pain.
Dr. Price’s own meal planning process and where and how he shops.
Why you should ignore food advertising (on the front) and flip products over and look at ingredients instead.
The benefits of herbal detoxing, his detox program, and what results you can expect.
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In this episode, I chat with Trudy of the Geneus Life about:
How Trudy’s eating has evolved since she started her vegan journey.
Why and how she uses herbs to heal herself naturally.
Why you don’t need a million followers to be a social media influencer.
How she and her partner Jet were able to triple their income working with brands in less than a year.
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Why Grace started her vegan journey after seeing so many young people plagued by lifestyle diseases.
The ups and downs of being vegan while deployed with the military in various parts of the world.
Tips on how to make running a part of your wellness journey
Being vegan in social situations and while dating
Grace’s practical approach to intermittent fasting
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It was amazing to have @officialgreymusic on the show to share his vegan journey.
We chat about:
Grey’s start in music and how he was able to stay encouraged even when he wasn’t how/when his brand would grow.
His favorite Thanksgiving dishes and how he is still able to enjoy Thanksgiving as someone who loved meat.
Grey’s annual vegan Thanksgiving dinner and how he plans to expand it in 2019
How his activism has evolved from mostly animal ethics to food justice for black folks
How he plans to raise his daughter vegan
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I had a great time chatting with Kimberly Barnes about vegan life with FLAVOR.
In this episode, we chat about:
What she didn’t expect to happen when she started her plant-based journey.
How to stock your pantry for easy cooking and experimenting
How to meal plan and simple meal prep tips
How to make pulled jackfruit that is actually worth eating (lol)
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In this episode we chat about:
How a vegan lifestyle has changed her life for the better
Practical tips on how to do a successful 21-day juice cleanse & the spiritual benefits
Why she is celibate, even though she’s been in a relationship for over two years
Her journey to self-love
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Being a social vegan
What’s holding black women back from going vegan and what we can do about it.
Does animal rights have a place in black veganism?
How to be vegan and keep your curves
How to stay on track as vegan and the importance of being clear about your why.
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Why it’s okay for kids to be vegan
How to get small children and teenagers on board
Her family’s easy go-to meals
Being a social vegan with kids (school parties & family events)
How she made vegan formula right at home for her children and store-bought options that are available.
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Don’t overthink it.
Get clear on your why and make it happen!
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In this episode we chat about:
How being vegan takes your FLY to the next level
How to be vegan no matter where you live in America
Good vegan finds at the 99 cent store (sometimes organic & non-gmo)
The connection between mental health and what we eat
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Why you don't need dairy and how to ditch it
Easy dairy replacements
Her vegan wedding & vegan relationship
How she was able to get her university to offer more vegan options
Why it's not a bad thing when non-vegan companies offer vegan products
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Here's what we covered:
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Reach out to Toni:
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What the Health? (You can watch on Netflix)
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In this episode, I chat with Johanna Ramos about:
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We covered so much in 30 mins (lol):
The importance of having a vegan community, why it's okay to start over if you tried to go vegan before, why intersectionality is important in veganism, vegan meal planning for families, and why every vegan should have a YouTube channel and tips on how to start one.
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What We Talked About:
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The good news is, you don't have to eliminate all of your dairy products overnight.
You can begin by just replacing your cow's milk and butter with plant-based milk (almond, coconut, cashew, etc.) and vegan margarine (Earth Balance & Smart Balance are popular brands).
4 Reasons You Don't Need Dairy:
How to use plant-based dairy and vegan margarine:
Where can I buy these products? You can buy plant-based milk in most grocery stores these days. Check out Earth Balance and Smart Balance websites to locate these products near you.
Remember, it doesn't have to be all or nothing to get started! Make gradual shifts and keep on moving forward.
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He's on a mission to scatter the stereotype of what a vegan looks out.
Check out his video entry for the Vegan Smart contest and vote for him using the link on his Instagram bio
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Quick recap of the 6 lessons:
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Tips on how to have a successful cleanse:
Quotes from the episode:
"You cleanse to let your body heal"
"Every choice...every bite needs to honor your body."
Breakfast is the perfect area to get started on a vegan journey! Meal planning isn't as overwhelming as you can easily switch out ingredients to make them vegan. In this podcast episode I talk about what a vegan breakfast looks like and how to plan it.
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A few weeks ago someone asked whether or not my 3 sons (14, 12, 11) are vegans.
Even though my kids eat vegan meals at home....they are not vegans.
Does this surprise you?
It sure surprised the lady who asked that question.
In my latest podcast episode, I talk about why my kids aren't vegan and share some tips on how to eat more vegan meals with your own kids.
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As always, it's so important to do what works best for your family situation. It doesn't have to be all or nothing to get started on a vegan journey.
Do your best every. single. day. and I promise it will get easier...even with picky kids (and spouses lol).
Tips:
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Here's a quick recap of those 11 tips from the episode:
*Determine your why
*Make the decision to go vegan
*Always be ready, so you don't have to get ready when it comes to meal planning, eating out, etc.
*Don't restrict yourself more than you have to
*Take time to get comfortable in the kitchen
*Find a supportive community
*Explore your grocery store/farmer's market in a new way
*Make a vegan version of your favorite dishes
*Realize that it doesn't have to be all or nothing
*Focus on what you can eat and not what you "can't eat"
*Progress over perfection -- always!
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The holidays are coming, so I had to invite Tracye McQuirter on the podcast to talk about how to navigate a vegan lifestyle during this season.
Tracye is a 30-year vegan, national best-selling author, public health nutritionist, international speaker, and vegan trailblazer. She was named a national food hero changing the way America eats for the better by Vegetarian Times, and her national best-seller, By Any Greens Necessary, was the number one recommended vegan book on The Huffington Post. For 25 years, she's been teaching people throughout the United States and abroad how and why to go vegan for better health. She's been featured in more than 100 media outlets, including CBS News, Fox News, The Huffington Post, and The Washington Post. Tracye has a master's degree in public health nutrition from New York University.
Her tips:
Notable Quote from Tracye: "Liberate your mind and your mouth will follow."
Other topics we chatted about:
How in the heck do you plan meals without meat being the center of the meal?
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The best way to approach vegan life when you're getting started is to think about what you're already eating and how you can make a vegan version of that meal.
In this episode, I used vegan fried chicken, taco salad and chili as examples of how this would look.
Try not to overthink your meal planning, be gentle with yourself and I promise it will get easier once you're consistent.
We discussed:
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Quotes:
"That month of raw food changed my life"
"Life is About Balance"
I first saw Elvis in a vegan Facebook group and was so glad when Gail Roddy made the introduction for me. This episode is truly a treat!
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In the podcast episode, I give you 5 tips to make vegan dinner meal planning easier for you & the fam.
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I remember those days and ain't nobody got time for that!
In this podcast episode, I some basic meal planning tips to save time and money.
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Anywho, like I said, I love eating out.
In this podcast episode, I give you tips to feel more comfortable about eating out at restaurants and family/work-related events.
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Quick recap:
"I'm going to the grocery store this weekend, what should I buy?"
In this podcast episode, I answer that question by going over the importance of a weekly meal plan and also talking about some of the items that make my own weekly grocery list.
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My chat with Gail Roddy was amazing! She's been on a vegan journey for over 25 years and shares her experiences on how and why she started and the true secret to staying on the journey for life.
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I appreciate her candor in this conversation and believe our chat will give folks the confidence to move forward in their journey.
In this conversation we discuss:
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During this conversation, we talk about:
In this podcast, I talk about the 4 mindset shifts that must happen in order for you to start a vegan journey in the new year.
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Nichole started a vegan journey in Sept 2012 after doing the Daniel Fast at her church and watching the documentary, Earthlings.
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After trying every diet you can think of and desperately wanting to change her 300 lb frame, she decided to eat a raw vegan diet of tons of fresh fruit & vegetables (minimum cooked food).
In the latest podcast episode, I talk to Chemese about her journey and why she started a 100-day detox to ring in the new year with clarity, exercise and nothing but fresh juice & smoothies.
Not bad for someone who didn't grow up eating vegetables! :-)
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We talk about the importance of getting your children in the grocery store and kitchen with you, how to handle eating out and attending events as a family & why it's so important to "meet people where they are" when you're encouraging family and friends to embrace this lifestyle.
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*Start to replace your dairy with plant-based milk alternatives
*Read and watch documentaries-I recommened "Vegucated" "Fork Over Knives" "Sistah Vegan" "Skinny Bitch" and "Earthlings"
*Eat vegan breakfast & snacks
*Commit to cooking one vegan meal a week
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You don’t need a whole lot of exotic ingredients to start your vegan journey right now.
In fact, you probably use most of these ingredients already.
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It's funny because I recorded this podcast at midnight in my pajamas and a head scarf. Good times!
It felt so fun and natural that I will definitely do more episodes.
This episode is 5 minutes but feel free to skip the first 2 minutes since I'm rambling. lol
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