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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.

In this episode we talk about:

• Growing up experiencing homelessness, healing from generational trauma, and finding forgiveness
• Using alcohol as a distraction from trauma, why Tamika decided to stop drinking, and her experience with that transition
• Solo travel and the importance of doing what calls to you 
• Behind the scenes of Tamika’s amazing food reactions and video footage + tips for high quality content on Instagram
• Some misconceptions of being an influencer + tips and tricks for navigating brand partnerships
• Tamika’s Standout Style boutique and how she balances it with her content creation
• Staying excited for the future without being attached to a plan

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.

In this episode we cover:

• Finding self care practices that work for YOU
• Balancing self discipline and down time as a business owner
• Why What The Health is such a powerful vegan documentary and has something for everyone
• The importance of finding your WHY as a vegan
• The struggle of learning to cook tofu and why it’s now Emani’s favorite
• The 85/15 rule for eating whole foods vs processed alternative meats
• Beginner vegan tips and why having fun should be a part of your transition process
• The best vegan snacks and chips discussion
• A sneak peak of what’s to come for Emani’s upcoming cookbook

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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In this episode we cover:

• Growing up with a large family and learning to cook from a young age
• Managing life as a content creator, finding time for self care, and how to balance work with vacation time
• What Jenna loves to eat as a high protein vegan
• The method of cooking tofu that changed Jenna’s perspective
• Veganism vs plant based
• The process of veganizing different aspects of your life and how everyone’s life looks different
• How Jenna’s large Caribbean/Jamaican family responded to her going vegan and whether or not they enjoy her vegan cooking
• Transitioning to vegan from a heavy meat diet and how to safely increase calories with vegan foods
• The importance of not being hard on yourself during your transition to veganism
• Tips and unpopular opinions for new vegans 

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 podcast episode we talk about:

• The slow and steady approach to going vegan
• How to use ethnic grocery stores and CSA boxes to diversify your diet
• How eating new things changes your palette 
• Why blogging is still relevant
• How Amy created a life she loves out of a side hustle
• How to transition from a corporate career into a content creator
• Helpful tools to get strategic in your blogging
• How to create content around popular keywords and the best way to format your blog posts
• The myth of competition and oversaturation in the world of blogging
• Why it’s never too late to start doing what you love

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.

That’s why on today’s solo podcast episode, I’m sharing with y’all the four things I would focus on if I were starting all over from day 1 in growing my business! 

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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”.

In this episode, we chat about:

• How learning to cook as a child is a privilege that makes living vegan easier
• Nick’s favorite childhood meals he immediately learned to veganize
• Beginners steps for growing your own food at home (hint: grow things you want to actually eat)
• Why you need to grow pollinator-free plants inside
• The importance of farmers, human rights, and land rights in sustainable food systems
• How human rights are underrepresented in the vegan community
• How to take your first step toward a more sustainable lifestyle
• Avoiding the sustainability rabbit hole by choosing what you can control
• Nick’s favorite brands for sustainable personal care items
• What is a plant coach and how Nick got started in this line of work

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:

• How fluctuations in income make working online feel uncertain
• My frustration with my current financial situation
• My previous struggles with mental health and how I’m struggling right now
• Feeling a lack of purpose and confusion about what I’m ‘supposed’ to be doing
• Being consistent in my business and still experiencing the lows
• How even the people who seem to have it all together really don’t

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. 

In this episode we are talking about:

• Choosing a tiny home over van life
• Destiny & Brianna’s experience planning for a tiny house build
• The process of finding the right tiny home builder and what the process was like
• Financing options and unexpected costs associated with tiny living
• Different state laws that affect where you can live in a tiny home
• How tiny living can be more economical than purchasing a full sized home
• Whether tiny living is worth the hype and the pros and cons of tiny houses
• The most stressful part of the tiny home process in Destiny’s opinion
• Vegan cooking in a tiny house kitchen and how it changed Destiny’s cooking process

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• Want to go vegan or already have but aren't sure how to actually get started on the right foot
• Know the benefits of eating plant-based but have no idea how to make this lifestyle simple, easy, and long-lasting
• Feel like no one in your family understands veganism and you need structure and support to get started
• Are scared to call yourself 'a vegan' because you might need to take it one step at a time and don't want to 'mess up'.

This will be a virtual opportunity to work with me and get 2 hours of support from a year vegan who started out JUST like you: scared to fail, overwhelmed by making a huge lifestyle change, and needing a solid PLAN.

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*MEAL PLAN (breakfast, lunch, dinner & snacks) & Ingredient Replacement Guide

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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.

We chat about:

• How we met and started working together
• What an influencer manager does
• Brand partnerships, negotiating rates and contracts and how to handle late payments from brands
• Why having a website is a must for influencers
• Instagram and Tik Tok burnout, and now allowing these platforms to rob you of your energy
• Creating long form content on a blog or Youtube to expand the lifetime of your content
• Keyword research for your niche and creating your content around those keywords
• How to optimize for Instagram bio with SEO keywords
• Repurposing content so you are aren’t reinventing the wheel every time

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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If you’re a new vegan or someone interested in becoming vegan, this episode will be so valuable to you!

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.

In this episode we chat about:

• Aida’s personal journey going from being a pescatarian to a vegan, and what inspired her to go vegan
• Veganizing cultural dishes
• Being a vegan mom, raising vegan children, and the complexity of transitioning a family to veganism
• Nutrition myths about meat and dairy that we all were raised to believe
• Strategies for staying full and feeling satisfied as a vegan
• Why raw vegans need to eat larger portions
• Tips for new vegans to help them transition easily, make delicious & simple meals, and feel satisfied when eating plant-based
• Why you need to find what works for YOU as a new vegan

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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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In this episode, we chat about:

• Experimenting with recipes as a new vegan
• Documentaries about industrial food systems
• How Jessica began creating content online after being an observer for years
• Food photography, food styling, and the best equipment to take great photos easily
• Jessica’s secrets for making plating simple
• Virtual live vegan cooking demonstrations on Kiitch
• The process of recipe development
• Jessica’s gluten sensitivity and the symptoms she experienced before finding out
• The search for the best gluten free pasta, and the brands to avoid

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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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In this episode, we chat about:

• Francesca’s vegan journey and how she learned to recreate traditional Italian dishes
• What we would go back and do differently when starting our businesses
• The best social media platforms for vegan bloggers and vegan creators
• Why consistency is key on Youtube (or anywhere!)
• Making mistakes and learning as you go when starting your own business
• How to optimize your blog posts and do SEO research
• The word ‘influencer’ vs ‘content creator’
• Dealing with burnout as a content creator and how to manage overwhelm as an entrepreneur
• Advice for beginner entrepreneurs and vegan creators who are just getting started (hint: get started now and show up consistently!)

…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:

• Christina’s reasons for going vegan
• How to slowly and sustainably transition into eating vegan
• Thinking of what you can ADD to your diet rather than focusing on what you’re no longer eating
• The inspiration behind Juice For Us, and the importance of existing in a food desert
• The lack of black and brown-owned juiceries and what makes Juice For Us different
• Vegan entrepreneurship, leaving corporate life, and the realities of being your own boss
• Navigating business during a pandemic
• The importance of affordability for vegan food
• The growing vision for Juice For Us + providing healthy food options to our communities

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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!

In this episode I share:

• The importance of changing your mindset around money and creating a money mindset of worth and confidence
• Why I stopped calling myself ‘broke’ and became solution oriented
• How to consolidate multiple debts into one payment to help you pay off debt
• Getting student loans out of default with a customized payment plan 
• How to pull free credit reports
• How I tackled all the derogatory accounts on my credit report
• Utilizing Trello (a project management tool) to organize my debt and payments
• Creating a side hustle just for paying off debt
• The importance of having ‘debt’ to improve your credit score
• How to get a credit card when you have terrible credit
• Secured credit cards, what they are and how to use them responsibly
• How to dispute old credit inquiries and remove them from your credit report

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.

In this episode, we chat about:

• How a health crisis led her to vegan life
• Why it’s important to be your own advocate (she was misdiagnosed multiple times)
• The steps you should take to love yourself, build your confidence, and go after the life you deserve.

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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.

In our episode we chat about:

• Angel’s best tips for vegan travel, favorite places in the world to eat vegan, and why you have to go into vegan travel with the right mindset.
• The benefits to raw food, her favorite meals and how to eat raw vegan during the colder months.
• Why she prefers vegan men while dating

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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:

• Solo travel around the world as vegan - the food, the people, tips & the lessons 
• Is it possible to build a booty in the gym or is it all genetics?
• Baby steps you can take right now to eat healthier and move your body.

Rasheeta’s mission is to teach women how to heal with plants & get the body they desire with fitness.

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In our conversation, we chat about:

• Taylor work’s and her mission to redefine health and wellness
• Why we need vitamin B12 and how to get it
• The protein debate and how to ensure you’re getting enough each day
• The diet culture trap
• How veganism can be attractive to people who deal with disordered eating & the red flags you should be aware of.

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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.

• Think about what you’re already eating and make a vegan version of those meals Example: Smoothie - instead of using dairy, switch it out with plant-based milk
• Don’t feel like you have to plan 7 days of meals right away. Start small with 2 or 3 meals.
• Theme your meals: Taco Tuesday, Pasta on Thursdays, Leftovers on Mondays, Eat Out on the weekends
• Plan for leftovers, so you don’t spend a lot of thinking about what’s for dinner.
• Always have easy snacks like fresh fruit, carrots & hummus, nuts available.
• Plan ahead for busy times. Look for vegan options near you and always add convenient options to your meal plan like veggie burgers, potatoes and frozen vegetables in your freezer. 
• Consider a meal delivery service kit like Purple Carrot or Green Chef. They do the planning and grocery shopping for you.
• Be open to experiment - Add a new ingredient, produce, etc. to your grocery list. Be okay with failing in the kitchen. 
• If you’re not much of a cook right now, the only way to get better is by DOING. 

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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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Mistakes I Made:

• Not being consistent 
• Overediting
• Not getting help sooner — letting go of control
• Not researching my guests and not having 15 min pre-interview 
• Not celebrating my wins often enough 

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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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Some of the tips mentioned:

• Test out new recipes on the days you have leftovers. They don’t like it? Cook it again.
• Add an extra vegetable to the dinner plate and make sure they’re seasoned properly and not overcooked.
• Use a cup with a lid and straw to give them green smoothies Also, keep fruit available to snack on.
• Make school lunches with food that looks familiar (like peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and plain Lay’s potato chips)
• Let your kids grocery shop and cook with you
• Have a conversation with your spouse
• It’s okay to start without everyone…

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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:

• How Melissa went from junk food vegan to whole foods plant-based eating
• Growing her own food with her family
• How to eat well and add more variety to your life, how to figure out what type of vegan lifestyle you want (its not one size fits all),
• Melissa’s three plant-based pregnancies and deciding to raise plant-based children
• Behind the scenes of Melissa starting and building a YouTube channel with over 20K subscribers.

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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:

• How Danni found love during quarantine
• What Danni did to prepare her body for a healthy pregnancy
• How Danni adjusted to life with her three young bonus children and what she did to help transition them to a vegan lifestyle.
• How she advocated for her baby in the NICU (baby Saige was there for 30 days) and why an emergency birth plan & NICU plan are essential
• Her family’s plans to travel full-time in a school bus to explore the country
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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:

• Why and how she went vegan to save money on her family’s food budget
• Raising vegan kids
• Building a successful business with her husband (their workflow for YouTube video production, blogging, social media content, etc.)
• Tips on how to start and grow a vegan YouTube channel
• How she and her husband Andrew are making money in their business (the streams of income)
• Why it’s important to charge your worth when working with brands

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In this episode, I chat with Ashleigh about:

• Why she decided to become a vegan and take her family along with her
• How dairy is in everything and what Ashleigh did to replace her favorite dishes
• Being a vegan mom with 3 small children - some of their favorite meals, school lunches, being a social vegan family
• Being married to a non-vegan spouse 

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In this episode, I chat with vegan chef, entrepreneur and actor, Ayinde Howell about:

• His childhood in a vegan household (what he ate, social life, etc.)
• How Ayinde started his entrepreneurial journey at 13
• How Ayinde took his family’s Mac & Yease recipe from festivals to over 100 Costco locations.

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.

We also cover:

• The health benefits of plant based eating
• The struggles of new vegans: dealing with cravings, cooking a lot, and the convenience of meat and dairy
• How vegan eating may positively affect your menstrual cycle
• Growing up with a vegetarian mother and how that impacted Shenicka’s vegan journey
• Shenicka’s time in culinary school and how that influences her vegan cooking
• How going vegan with an accountability partner makes it easier
• Vegan facebook groups and the support of the vegan community on social media
• How to get back on track if you slip up on your own vegan journey
• Shenicka’s advice for new vegans who may be struggling

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• Why she started her natural and homemade skincare line, Best Life Beauti
• Her journey to plant-based eating
• Her skincare routine and tips
• What she did with just $200 to start her business
• Finding work/life balance while working from home

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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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In this episode we chat about:

• How Diyasha used Instagram Reels to build her brand and her number #1 tip to reduce overwhelm while producing content
• Why being authentic is the only way to build long-term success with your vegan brand
• Her home birth experience, vegan pregnancy, and what her toddlers like to eat
• How eating plant-based improved other areas of her life for the better

Erin Hill is a vegan chef and entrepreneur who spends her days feeding vegan-curious people delicious food with a red carpet experience.

In this episode we chat about:

• How Erin uses a practical approach to help vegan-curious people eat more plants
• How and why she started her luxury picnics during the pandemic
• How she was able to clear her acne by ditching the dairy
• Why it doesn’t have to be all or nothing to start a vegan journey
• Some of her favorite ingredients, meals, and how she preps for clients.

In this episode we chat about:

• Why Jasmine became a vegan for the planet, animals, her health, and to inspire other Black folks.
• How her example of veganism has motivated her immediate family to embrace the lifestyle with her.
• How she’s able to veganize some of her favorite Caribbean and soul food dishes — You never lose out when you go vegan!
• How Jasmine uses Instagram to inspire others to go vegan and share her passion for art.
• Why becoming a vegan was the best thing Jasmine ever did for her life.

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.

In this episode we chat about:

• Working through imposter syndrome (we doubt it ever goes away)
• How failure can force you to lean into your purpose
• Learning how to charge your worth while working with brands
• Navigating around the multiple Instagram algorithm changes
• Tips on how to stand out using Instagram Reels

In this episode, we chat about:

• Why Andrea decided to become a vegan and how this transformation has improved her life.
• Being vegan with a family and how life has changed for them in 2020
• The power of gratitude & self-love
• How to find joy in our lives

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In this episode, we chat about:

• Some of the shifts Tracye has noticed in the vegan movement over the last several decades
• Her program 10,000 Black Vegan Women - how and why she started it and what participants can expect
• Her perspective on how some people don’t embrace veganism and what we can do about it
• The health crisis in the Black community and why it should be discussed on a national level

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In this episode we chat about:

• How Intel used veganism as a form of discipline and growth while serving a life sentence.
• What Intel ate while in prison and how he was able to find support while not having access to everything he needed initially.
• His activism, writing, and building his clothing line

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• How to make drool-worthy food photography on Instagram
• Vegan tips you need now to start your journey
• Why all beauty products aren’t equal, the difference between cruelty-free and vegan, and some of her current favorites
• How going vegan changed Malinda’s relationship with her husband
• How to save time with vegan meal prep services
• Building a brand and brand sponsorships
• Being a social vegan

Get the full show notes for this episode here

Download the free vegan starter kit with more tips and a grocery list at brownveganvip.com

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.

Order your detox at drbobbyprice.com and use discount code "brownvegan" to save 10%

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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.

Get full show notes at brownvegan.com here 

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:

BUY my 10-vegan family challenge

3 Easy & Affordable Vegan School Lunches from my YouTube channel

How to Plan A Vegan School Lunch For Kids from my YouTube channel

Podcast episode with Dr. Bobby Price

Dr. Price’s detox

Field Roast

Gardein

Beyond Meat

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.

Get the full show notes for this episode here

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.

Reach Nory and get the show notes for this episode here. 

In this episode, I chat with Chef Zu about:

• Chef Zu’s gradual transition to a plant-based lifestyle
• Vegan meal planning and how to get confident in the kitchen
• How to veganize your favorite dishes
• The connection between gut health and mental health
• Why veganism is culturally & historically relevant to black folks.

Get the show notes for this episode here 

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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.

Get the show notes for this episode here 

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.⁣⁣⁣
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Some of the questions I answered:⁣⁣⁣
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*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.

Order your detox at drbobbyprice.com and use discount code "brownvegan" to save 10%

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.

Get the full show notes for this episode here

• 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

Get the full show notes for this episode here 

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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

 Get full show notes for the episode here

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)

Get the show notes for this episode here 

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

Get the full show notes for this episode here. 

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• Why he started his plant-based journey back in the early 2000s (he was only 12!)
• How Xav is able to stay plant-based with a busy work schedule.
• Some of Xav’s favorite meals (he loves to cook & entertain).
• Why he’s plant-based and NOT vegan
• How Xav is able to stay satisfied with plant-based eating (no starving over here!).
• Xav shares tips on how black men can start their own plant-based journey.

Get all the show notes for this episode here 

For $50 off your first box of Green Chef, go to http://www.GreenChef.us/brownvegan

• 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.

Get all of the resources mentioned in this episode here 

• 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.

Get the resources mentioned in the episode & contact Dr. Ruby here

Get all the resources mentioned in this episode here 

We chat about:

• How to be vegan on the go without eating out at restaurants.
• An example of a full day of meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack, dessert.
• How Jackie was able to start her business with blogging on Tumblr, photography, and networking.
• Simple food photography tips using a phone.
• Cookbook writing

We discuss:

• Why Mary McQuirter started her vegan journey at 50 years old (she's 81 now) and the positive changes that came with the lifestyle.
• How Mary McQuirter was able to overcome overeating and a sugar addiction.
• Why Tracye decided to write Ageless Vegan with her mom and how they came up with recipes together.
• Tips on how to make vegan life long-term and practical.

Get the show notes at brownvegan.com

• How to sneak in a couple of vegan meals a week.
• Why it's such an advantage to go vegan when your children are very young.
• How she was able to change her husband mindset around protein and "feeling full."
• How she was able to get her teenage daughter on board *despite the multiple side eyes* lol
• Why faux meat products are so helpful for new vegan families.

Get the full show notes for this episode here

• Why she's so confident as a fat vegan 
• Her 120 weight loss (she worked out for four hours a day at one point!)
• How she handles negative comments as a Youtuber
• Her struggles with plus-sized vegan fashion
• Tips on how to start a vegan journey
• Tips on how to get started as a vegan YouTuber

Get the show notes for this episode here 

• How to be vegan on a road trip
• How to vegan at the airport and on a flight
• How to be vegan when you get your destination (especially during a group trip)

• How she was able to cure her acne from the inside out using raw food and rejuvelac.
• How to stay satisfied eating a raw food diet.
• How to enjoy flavorful and delicious salads.
• Five causes of fatigue and how you can overcome it.
• Why your diet may be the cause of your depression.

Get the resources mentioned in this episode here 

Get the show notes here 

• Alyssa's vegan journey -- ditching dairy, meal prep, cooking tips
• Why more vegans should start podcasts
• Why you don't have to be tech savvy to start a podcast
• How to get used to the sound of your own voice
• Editing episodes
• How to book guests
• Why you don't need expensive equipment to get started

Get the full show notes here

• How Nzingah transitioned from a processed vegan life to a mostly raw lifestyle
• Why self-care is more than external (such as manicure and massage)
• Why self-care is important for relationships
• Self-care on a budget

Full show notes for this episode is here 

• Breck's work as a private chef and vegan caterer 
• How she plans to raise her baby vegan
• Her go-to meals and kitchen tools
• Why it's important to do what works best for you and to not feel like you have to follow "vegan rules"
• Tips for people who live in food deserts

Get the show notes for this episode here 

Get the resources mentioned in this episode here 

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

Get the show notes here 

Download the free vegan starter kit with more tips and a grocery list at brownveganvip.com

Get the resources mentioned in this episode on the blog post here 

Download the free vegan starter kit with more tips and a grocery list at brownveganvip.com

• Why it's important to be open-minded and know your options as a vegan
• How to deal with being vegan in the workplace
• Blah to the vegan police
• The difference between vegan and plant-based
• How to keep your booty as a vegan -- what to eat and what exercises you should do

Get the show notes and resources mentioned in this episode here 

Download the free vegan starter kit with more tips and a grocery list at brownveganvip.com

• 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

Get the show notes for this episode here

Download the free vegan starter kit with more tips and a grocery list at brownveganvip.com

Here's what we covered:

• How she transitioned her Sweet Potato Soul brand into a full-time business
• How she secured her book deal
• The details on how she wrote her cookbook
• How to grow your YouTube channel and social media
• How Jenne manages her depression & anxiety
• How she is planning her vegan wedding                                         

Get all the show notes and order Jenné's book here 

Be sure to follow me on Instagram (@brownvegan) and let me know what you think of the episode!

• Why she went vegan for cultural reasons
• What Jamila doing in Baltimore to make vegan options accessible
• Why she started a community farm with Afro-Vegan Society
• Being vegan in the south
• How she got her boyfriend to go vegan 

Get all the show notes & resources for this episode here.

Download the free vegan starter kit with more tips and a grocery list at brownveganvip.com

• Pantry staples to save time & money
• How to add variety to your vegan life
• Why community is so important
• How to vegan meal plan
• The difference between vegan & plant-based
• Why you don't need to shop at Whole Foods

Reach out to Toni:

Website

Instagram

Facebook

Buy her book -- The Super Easy Vegan Slow Cooker Cookbook: 100 Easy, Healthy Recipes That Are Ready When You Are

Buy her meal plans -- Plant-Based on A Budget meal plans

Resources mentioned:

New York Times article, "Black Vegans Step Out, for Their Health and Other Causes"

What the Health? (You can watch on Netflix)

• How is she using her writing and YouTube to show representation in the vegan community -- recipes and injustice
• How to be vegan if you live in a food desert
• Why veganism is a mindset and NOT just food
• How our love of meat and dairy affects the rest of the world
• Why you need to stop watching on the sideline and finally just go vegan!
• Why you shouldn't let the internet food shame you

Get all the resources mentioned in this episode here 

http://www.brownvegan.com/podcast/herbanistic

• Being vegan with teenagers
• Why it doesn't have to be "all or nothing" to start a vegan journey
• Our views on What the Health
• The cruelty of the dairy industry
• Eating out as a vegan
• Is health enough of a reason to stay vegan?
• Being a social vegan
• The importance of being gentle with yourself as you navigate a new vegan life

Get the show notes and resources mentioned in this episode here. http://www.brownvegan.com/podcast/58

In this episode, I chat with Johanna Ramos about:

• How the loss of her baby led to a plant-based lifestyle
• How she was able to get her meat-loving hubby to embrace plant-based meals.
• The difference between plant-based & vegan (Yep, there's a difference)
• Why Johanna does a raw food cleanse 10 days a month
• The secret to making affordable & tasty green juice
• How to choose a juicer that doesn't cost hundreds of dollars
• Her experience with being vegan in the deep south

Reach Johanna:

• Website
• Instagram
• Earthly Bodies Natural Living Facebook group
• Earthly Bodies products 

Resources mentioned:

• Jack LaLanne Fusion Juicer
• Breville Cold Juice Fountain Juicer

• How the Daniel Fast led her to a vegan journey
• How she ditched the cheese *How to co-parent vegan kids in a way that doesn't cause you to pull out your hair
• Why and how to start a yoga practice
• The importance of a self-care practice
• Why you should unplug from social media often *How to prepare for retreats/live events

Get all the show notes http://www.brownvegan.com/podcast/56

Reach Nikki and see all the show notes here http://www.brownvegan.com/podcast/55

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.

Get all the resources mentioned and contact Natural Vegan Mama here. 

Download the free vegan starter kit with more tips and a grocery list at brownveganvip.com

What We Talked About:

• How she used food to treat PCOS
• Why it's important to plant the seed of veganism to her elementary school students
• How Carrie uses YouTube to connect with people in a compassionate and fun way
• How she handles being a social vegan

Get show notes for this episode at brownvegan.com under episode #52

• The struggles of vegan dating
• How she makes raw vegan life easy 
• How seeing so much fast food in her community and her dad's death led to her vegan journey

Reach DeChantell:

• Her website
• Instagram
• Facebook
• Buy her ebook! 10 Step Clean Eating Guide To Living Well

Get full show notes at brownvegan.com

Get the free vegan starter kit at brownveganvip.com

Topics covered:

• What motivated Stephanie to start a vegan journey.
• How she was about to get her hubby to become more vegan-friendly after he resisted the change.
• How to use vegan life to lose weight and maintain the weight loss.
• Why finding balance in your vegan journey is so important.
• How her life and business changed after she decided to become vegan.

Reach Stephanie:

• Instagram
• YouTube
• Website
• Stephanie's Raw Vegan Dessert Book
• Stephanie's t-shirt line

Resources mentioned:

• The Kind Diet by Alicia Silverstone
• Quarrygirl's website

Download the free vegan starter kit here 

Download the free vegan starter kit with tips and resources here (brownveganvip.com)

Follow me @brownvegan on Instagram, YouTube and Twitter.

• Shop at your regular grocery store for essentials like spinach, potatoes, etc and only shop health food stores for harder to find items like nutritional yeast, meat alternatives, etc. 
• Get your butt in the kitchen and cook
• Plan for leftovers -- I usually plan 4-5 dinners each week then stretch those out to save money and time
• Just because you're eating vegan, it doesn't mean everything has to be organic --- buy what you can afford. Check out the Environmental Working Group's list of produce that are sprayed with pesticides the most. Just get started and make adjustments as you move forward.
• Keep it simple. There's no need to be a gourmet chef every night. Simple meals like tacos, spaghetti, and stew are simple and filling. Save the elaborate meals for the weekend.
• Plan your meals

Get show notes at brownvegan.com

Sign up for Zero to Vegan at zerotovegancourse.com

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:

• Health risks -- high blood pressure, heart disease, high cholesterol & certain cancers.
• Get your calcium from green leafy vegetables opposed to animal byproducts
• Protest factory farming and animal cruelty. Read this: Factory Farming: Misery for Animals
• Environmental concerns -- global warming & pollution. Read this: The Shocking Truth About the Dairy Industry and the Environment

How to use plant-based dairy and vegan margarine:

• Plant-based milk (almond, coconut, cashew, soymilk, rice, etc) can be used in cereal, oatmeal, cooking, smoothies, etc.
• Vegan margarine can be used on toast, cooking, grilled cheese sandwiches, etc.

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.

Get the full show notes here

Download the free vegan starter kit with more tips and a grocery list at brownveganvip.com 

Tips Mentioned:

• Get clear on your why 
• Start replacing your struggle ingredients with vegan options
• Make vegan life a priority -- meal planning, research, look for recipes, grocery shopping
• Reflect and change things in your personal life, so that you can move forward
• Stop beating yourself up

Resources Mentioned:

• Field Roast vegan cheese slices
• Ener-G egg replacer

Download the free vegan starter kit with more tips and a grocery list at brownveganvip.com

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 

Contact Donta on Instagram here

http://www.brownvegan.com/podcast/41

Quick recap of the 6 lessons:

• Didn't expect my family to get on board with me -- so grateful!
• Cooking is required...especially if you have a family. Don't worry, I offered some advice and encouragement for this subject
• You will get used to reading ingredient labels
• You will find a vegan cheese that works for you -- so many options these days
• Why this lifestyle hasn't been "perfect" for me
• My struggle with losing and gaining weight 

Get all the resources mentioned in this episode here...

http://www.brownvegan.com/podcast/40-why-a-juice-cleanse-is-much-more-than-weight-loss

Tips on how to have a successful cleanse:

• [Newbies] Start with a combination of food and juices, so you don't feel overwhelmed
• Drink every couple of hours - don't limit yourself
• Around 4 PM enjoy a small smoothie of banana, plant-based milk (almond, coconut, etc.)
• Drink lots of water and herbal tea is okay
• Write/track your feelings in a journal

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.

Get all of the resources mentioned in this episode here: http://www.brownvegan.com/podcast/39-what-does-a-vegan-breakfast-look-like-tips-recipes

Get all the resources mentioned in this episode here...

http://www.brownvegan.com/podcast/38-running-a-vegan-restaurant

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.

Get all the resources mentioned in this episode here http://www.brownvegan.com/podcast/37-are-my-kids-vegan-tips-on-how-to-get-started-on-a-vegan-journey-with-kids

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:

• Add a daily green smoothie to your kids' diet
• Start by transitioning to vegan breakfast & snacks I wrote a blog post with recipes and tips for vegan breakfast here
• Get the kids involved in meal planning, grocery shopping and cooking
• Keep calm - A balanced lifestyle will make for a long-term vegan life 

Get all the resources mentioned in this episode here:

http://www.brownvegan.com/podcast/podcast36-tips-on-how-to-go-vegan-this-year

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!

Download the free vegan starter kit with more tips and a grocery list at brownveganvip.com

Get all of the resources mentioned here 

http://www.brownvegan.com/podcast/2-key-steps-you-must-take-if-you-want-to-be-a-vegan

Download the free vegan starter kit with more tips and a grocery list at brownveganvip.com

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:

• Be gentle with yourself and others - RELAX!
• Never talk about veganism at the Thanksgiving dinner table
• Bring enough food for yourself and others
• It's okay not to eat traditional Thanksgiving meals...even though you sure can do that! 

Notable Quote from Tracye: "Liberate your mind and your mouth will follow."

Other topics we chatted about:

• The importance of determining your why when you're going vegan
• Why community is essential to a long-term vegan life
• How veganism is a black movement

How in the heck do you plan meals without meat being the center of the meal?

Some people think you can only get protein from chicken, beef, fish, eggs, etc. but this isn't the case at all. There are sooo many plant-based options that can easily replace the meat on your plate.

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.

http://www.brownvegan.com/podcast/how-jenne-found-her-purpose-when-she-became-a-vegan

We discussed:

• How she decided to became a vegan after working in a vegetarian restaurant around ethical vegans
• Why meat alternatives are helpful when you're transitioning to a vegan life 
• Some of her favorite food/meals
• Whether or not celebrity vegans help or cause more confusion in the vegan movement
• How to help your picky eaters
• Why she credits finding her purpose from going vegan

We discussed:

• How she was able to get rid of her high blood pressure medication after eating a mostly raw diet for 4 months
• How she was able to get her husband to embrace vegan life
• Why balance is so important in a vegan lifestyle
• Her love of cooking and how she prepares her favorite dishes

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!

Get all the resources mentioned in this episode here http://www.brownvegan.com/podcast/elvisgardin

• How he was about to get mom to ditch 8 medications by changing her diet
• His journey of coming back to vegan life after being gone for several years
• Why balance is key is a long-term vegan life
• How veganism will make you elevate other areas of your life
• Why you are what you eat

New to vegan life? The free Vegan Starter Kit has tips, recipes and resources on how to get started. Click here to get it

In the podcast episode, I give you 5 tips to make vegan dinner meal planning easier for you & the fam.

Get all the resources mentioned in this episode here http://www.brownvegan.com/podcast/29-how-to-plan-vegan-dinners-5-tips

• Think about what you're already eating for dinner and find a way to veganize some of these meals.
• Ask for your family's input
• Commit to just a few minutes a day to gather vegan recipes
• Keep a food journal
• Make enough for leftovers

Get all the resources mentioned in this episode here: http://www.brownvegan.com/podcast/28-how-to-turn-your-passion-for-vegan-life-into-a-business

We chatted about:

• The importance of being patient and research
• Starting your business before it feels like you're ready 
• Building credibility
• We also chatted about how she did cooking demos at Whole Foods and received catering opportunities from word of mouth.

• Her gradual transition from vegetarian to vegan 
• How natural hair (we both have locs) empowered her to care more about the way she ate
• Why she's doing a juice cleanse to help curb her love of vegan junk food.
• Oh, and I found out sweet chili Doritos are vegan 

Get the show notes here and contact Kawani here 

We also chatted about:

• How she was able to encourage her husband to start his own vegan journey
• How the support of her family makes all the difference in the world
• Why you don't have to go vegan overnight
• Why organic food is so important to their family and everyone else
• Why coconut oil is magic (it sure is!)

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. 

Get all the resources and show notes for this episode here 

http://www.brownvegan.com/podcast/stop-spending-all-weekend-on-meal-planning

• How her husband inspired the family to research a vegan lifestyle
• How & why she serves her family an organic diet
• How she handles packing vegan lunches and got her 2 sons onboard
• Why it's important to understand that you're shifting the cost of your food- not paying more

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. 

Get all the resources and show notes for this episode here http://www.brownvegan.com/podcast/23

Quick recap:

• Check out the restaurant’s menu online before you get to the restaurant
• Use happycow.net to find vegan-friendly restaurants near you
• Think about what the chef has in the kitchen
• Don’t be afraid to make a meal out of side dishes 
• Bring a dish to the event, so you’re guaranteed to have something to eat
• Eat before you go and after you leave- keep emergency snacks in the car because life is too short to be hungry

"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.

Get all the resources mentioned in this on the blog post

Get the show notes and all the resources mentioned in this episode here 

We also discuss:

• How she slowly eliminated meat, dairy and eggs one by one
• Why it's important to be your OWN health/vegan guru
• How becoming a vegan opens your world up to so much more variety
• How she handles meal planning
• Correlation between food and depression

Get all the resources mentioned in this episode here http://www.brownvegan.com/podcast/20-body-image-not-being-vegan-enough-a-conversation-with-vegan-journey-gurl

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. 

Get all the resources mentioned in this episode http://www.brownvegan.com/podcast/19-how-to-be-vegan-for-life-a-conversation-with-gail-roddy

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: 

• The shame of not being vegan enough
• Why there's no such thing as a "perfect" vegan journey for most
• Why you didn't fail even if you tried to go vegan 30 times before

Get the show notes and resources mentioned here: http://www.brownvegan.com/podcast/18-why-mock-meat-is-helpful-in-a-vegan-journey-a-conversation-with-tashunda-franklin

During this conversation, we talk about:

• How meat alternatives (mock/faux meat) are helpful for families who are looking to make the switch
• Why it isn't a good idea to just jump on the vegan bandwagon
• Is possible to have meatless kids?
• The difference between vegan and plant-based eating

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.

Get all of the resources mentioned in this episode here

http://www.brownvegan.com/podcast/17-4-mindset-shifts-to-go-vegan-in-the-new-year

• Write down why you want to go vegan - Is it for ethical, health or environmental reasons? Maybe it's a little bit of everything. Take a few minutes and write down your reasons and visualize how your life will look after the transformation. Having this purpose on paper will give you something to refer back to when you get discouraged.  Write it down, make it happen!
• Make the decision - If you don't decide to go vegan, you will always make excuses about why you can't do it. When you make the decision to take this step, you're more likely to research and take action. There's so much power in that declaration!
• This journey is NOT perfect - Please don't beat yourself up! You will fall. You will feel overwhelmed. Some days cooking will be the last thing you want to do! Hold on! You got this! Always remember progression over perfection!
• You need a meal plan - There's really no way around this one. You must plan your meals in order to stay on track. Use Pinterest, Findingvegan, Google and library books for ideas. You can also check out my recipe page for suggestions. Also, check out this previous article with 5 Meal Planning Tips for New Families 

Download the free vegan starter kit with more tips and a grocery list at brownveganvip.com

Nichole started a vegan journey in Sept 2012 after doing the Daniel Fast at her church and watching the documentary, Earthlings.

Get the show notes and resources mentioned here http://www.brownvegan.com/podcast/16-why-you-should-transition-your-family-to-vegan-life-with-their-favorite-meals-a-conversation-with-nichole-berry

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why veganizing what you're already eating is so important
• Our love/hate relationship with cooking
• Why you should watch Earthlings
• Some of our favorite vegan junk food

Get show notes and resources mentioned in this episode here 

http://www.brownvegan.com/podcast/15-vegan-travel-meal-planning-a-conversation-with-naomi-prioleau

• How she plans her weekly meals
• How she handles travel as a vegan

Get the show notes and resources mentioned in this episode here

http://www.brownvegan.com/podcast/how-to-get-kids-to-embrace-vegan-life-why-gradual-change-is-okay-conversation-with-shantelle-garypodcast-14 

Get all the show notes and resources mentioned in this episode here 

http://www.brownvegan.com/podcast/carter-brown-13

Get all the show notes and resources mentioned for this episode here:

http://www.brownvegan.com/podcast/some-of-our-go-to-vegan-meals-audio

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!  :-)

Blog post with the show notes for this episode here 

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.

Follow Cherri at brownveggiemom on Instagram and Facebook 

Visit brownvegan.com for all the resources and information mentioned in this episode

Register for "Vegan Family Meals Made Easy" here

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Get more information about the resources meantioned in this episode at brownvegan.com

*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

Download the free vegan starter kit with more tips and a grocery list at brownveganvip.com

Download the free vegan starter kit with more tips and a grocery list at brownveganvip.com

Download the free vegan starter kit with more tips and a grocery list at brownveganvip.com

Be sure to visit my blog at brownvegan.com and subscribe for weekly recipes & tips.

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.

Get all the resources mentioned about show notes here http://www.brownvegan.com/podcast/ep3

Download the free vegan starter kit with more tips and a grocery list at brownveganvip.com

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  

Get show notes and resources mentioned in this episode here 

http://www.brownvegan.com/podcast/ep1

Download the free vegan starter kit with more tips and a grocery list at brownveganvip.com