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In this episode, I chat with Trudy of the Geneus Life about:

• How Trudy’s eating has evolved since she started her vegan journey.

• Why and how she uses herbs to heal herself naturally.

• Why you don’t need a million followers to be a social media influencer.

• How she and her partner Jet were able to triple their income working with brands in less than a year.

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We chat about:

• Why Grace started her vegan journey after seeing so many young people plagued by lifestyle diseases.

• The ups and downs of being vegan while deployed with the military in various parts of the world.

• Tips on how to make running a part of your wellness journey

• Being vegan in social situations and while dating

• Grace’s practical approach to intermittent fasting

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It was amazing to have @officialgreymusic on the show to share his vegan journey.

We chat about:

• Grey’s start in music and how he was able to stay encouraged even when he wasn’t how/when his brand would grow.

• His favorite Thanksgiving dishes and how he is still able to enjoy Thanksgiving as someone who loved meat.

• Grey’s annual vegan Thanksgiving dinner and how he plans to expand it in 2019

• How his activism has evolved from mostly animal ethics to food justice for black folks

• How he plans to raise his daughter vegan

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I had a great time chatting with Kimberly Barnes about vegan life with FLAVOR. 

In this episode, we chat about:

• What she didn’t expect to happen when she started her plant-based journey.

• How to stock your pantry for easy cooking and experimenting

• How to meal plan and simple meal prep tips

• How to make pulled jackfruit that is actually worth eating (lol)

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 It was great to finally have Queenie on the show!

In this episode we chat about:

• How a vegan lifestyle has changed her life for the better

• Practical tips on how to do a successful 21-day juice cleanse & the spiritual benefits

• Why she is celibate, even though she’s been in a relationship for over two years

• Her journey to self-love

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In this episode, I chat with Xav of Plant-Based Brotha about:

• 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.

 

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Letitia is a certified holistic health coach, and it was so nice to chat with her about her journey to wellness. We chat about: 

• Being a social vegan

• What’s holding black women back from going vegan and what we can do about it.

• Does animal rights have a place in black veganism?

• How to be vegan and keep your curves

• How to stay on track as vegan and the importance of being clear about your why.

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Dr. Ruby Thomas is a board-certified pediatrician in Atlanta, GA. It was great to have her on the show to share practical vegan tips for families. There are so many people who have pushback from family and friends about whether or not veganism is safe for kids.

In this podcast, we chat about:

• Why it’s okay for kids to be vegan

• How to get small children and teenagers on board

• Her family’s easy go-to meals

• Being a social vegan with kids (school parties & family events)

• How she made vegan formula right at home for her children and store-bought options that are available.

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• Start.

• Don’t overthink it.

• Do the best you can every.single. day.

• Get clear on your why and make it happen!

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Get the show notes and buy Jackie's book at brownvegan.com

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

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