54. How to Vegan Meal Plan + Intersectional Veganism | A Convo with Natural Vegan Mama

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Good times with my girl Shawnte´ Parks on the podcast!

We covered so much in 30 mins (lol):

  • The importance of having a vegan community

  • It's okay to start over if you tried to go vegan before

  • Why intersectionality is important in veganism

  • Why vegan replacement products are helpful

  • Vegan meal planning for families

  • Why every vegan should have a YouTube channel and tips on how to start one.

Listen here....

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Contact Shawnte´:

Website

Instagram

YouTube

Resources mentioned:

Skinny Bitch

Cowspiracy (you can probably watch this on YouTube)

What the Health (watch on Netflix)

Aphro-ism by Aph Ko & Syl Ko

Black Vegans Rock

Beyond Burger

53. How to Stay Motivated to Workout & Why Veganism is More Than Food | Convo with Tory Wiley

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Tory Wiley, also known as Yorai Ben Adiel-Hebraic, has been a certified Holistic Personal Trainer for five years. He is intensely passionate about Holistic Health. Originally from Dimona, Israel, he now lives and practices in Atlanta Ga. Tory is young in age, yet very mature in spirit. He has an all-encompassing experience in the wellness field and has successfully operated his own fitness club for the past 4 years. Having followed a vegan LIVEIT (diet) for most of his life Tory practices what he teaches. He is a compassionate person and loves to help others set their personal health goals and achieve a healthy change in their lifestyles. He is also the CEO/Founder of LOJ FITCLUB, known as Lion of Judah Fitness Club. Over the past 4 years, he has built a healthy business which supports 12-15 full-time employees. He also offers consultancy, working with business owners to become mindful and dynamic entrepreneurs and develop righteous institutions.

We talked about...

  • How his experience as a child in a co-parenting situation led to veganism

  • His holistic approach to veganism -- emotional, physical and spiritual is just as important as the food you eat. 

  • How to stay motivated to workout

  • His love of raw food 

Listen to the full convo here...

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Quote from convo:

"Change will only come from full immersion."

Reach Tory Wiley:

7-Day Holistic Health Challenge

Facebook

Instagram

YouTube

 

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52. PCOS, Being A Social Vegan & Standing Out On YouTube | A Conversation with So Freakin Vegan

Have you ever met someone and instantly vibe with their energy? This is what happened when I connected with Carrie of So Freakin Vegan for our podcast convo. She's warm, funny and compassionate about animals and good health.

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

Listen to the full convo below...

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Quote from convo:

"Being vegan is normal. It's not common but it's normal."

 

Carrie's tips on how to start your vegan journey:

  • Just start.

  • Watch "What I Ate Today" videos on YouTube for meal inspiration.

  • Get accountability by going vegan with someone you know or by posting your meals on social media.

 

Resources mentioned:

Forks Over Knives

Cowspiracy

Earthlings

nutritionfacts.org

"How Not to Die" book

 

Reach So Freakin' Vegan:

Instagram

YouTube

51. Vegan Dating and Raw Veganism | A Conversation with Living Well with DeChantell

In this episode, I chat with my girl DeChantell from Living Well with DeChantell about her vegan journey.

Listen here....

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~You should subscribe to the show on iTunes by searching "brown vegan"~

 

Topics covered:

  • 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:

 

Resources Mentioned:

50. When Your Spouse Isn't Interested in Being Vegan + Finding Balance with Weight Loss| A Convo with Stephanie of Vegan What

In this episode, I chat with Stephanie of Vegan What about her vegan journey.

Listen to the episode below...

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~You should subscribe to the show on iTunes by searching "brown vegan"~

Topics covered:

  • What motivated Stephanie to start a vegan journey.

  • How she was able 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:

Resources mentioned: