We Get to Know

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We Get to Know the talented and wildly popular baker, Sally McKenney from Sally's Baking Addiction .

Sally is the baker, author, photographer, and all around girl boss behind the incredibly popular website Sally's Baking Addiction. Sally lives in Maryland with her husband, young daughter, and 2 rescue dogs. She's written and photographed three best-selling cookbooks, published over 1,200 recipes, went on a 20-city national book tour, and hired two assistants to help her manage the business. Over the last 8 years, Sally's worked hard to build Sally’s Baking Addiction into a well-known trusted resource for fellow dessert lovers.

On this episode we get a behind-the-scenes look at how Sally's Baking Addiction was started and what it takes to run her successful business. We talk recipes, motherhood, schedules, and the why behind some of her interactive blog tools that keep us all engaged like Sally’s Baking Challenge and Pie Week. Listen in and enjoy getting to know Sally.

We Get to Know entrepreneur and family kitchen guru Catherine McCord from Weelicious and One Potato.

Catherine is the creator of Weelicious and co-founder of One Potato. She is the author of two cookbooks with her third scheduled for release in January of 2020. Founded in 2007, Weelicious is an online resource teaching parents how easy it is to expose children to wholesome, delicious homemade food. It's packed with recipes, information and ideas for cooking for the whole family. In 2015, spurred on by the voices of the Weelicious community, she launched One Potato, the first organic home meal delivery kit service focused specifically on the dinnertime needs of families. With three children of her own, she knows just how time saving these resources are to busy parents.

In this episode we chat about her early career as a successful model, actress, television hostess and her decision to attend culinary school. We talk about how her passion to healthily feed her family began after the birth of her first child. Catherine makes it a point to share all she's learned in a fun and authentic way. She has prioritized connecting with other female founders and deep dived into entrepreneurship while making the lives of families easier and healthier through food. She’s a true inspiration and we know you'll enjoy this conversation with Catherine.

We Get to Know plant based cook and recipe developer Laura Wright from The First Mess.

Laura is the creator of the vibrant plant based blog The First Mess. She lives in the Niagara region of southern Ontario and attended culinary school, but learned considerably more about food from her travels, working in restaurants, and growing up entrenched in agriculture. Her blog is packed with all the things she loves: cooking with natural and plant-based foods, eating seasonally, and sharing wholesome meals with the people she loves. She lives simply and is passionate about cooking and staying connected to the earth. You simply cannot visit her website without being inspired to make something delicious. Some of our favorites include her Hearty Mushroom and Beet Bolognese and Sweet Potato Pecan Tacos with Cashew Sour Cream. A meal is nothing to take for granted, and Laura's blog is a reflection of that simple idea. Enjoy our conversation with Laura.

We Get to Know plant based recipe creator and blogger Jessica Hoffman from Choosing Chia.

Jessica is the creator of the gorgeous plant-based blog: Choosing Chia. Jess is based in Montreal, Quebec and after a short stint working in the marketing world, she made a complete 180 after traveling to India to study yoga. She came away from her time there newly inspired for healthy, plant-based cooking and eating. Her blog Choosing Chia features delicious vegetarian recipes with a big focus on wholesome plant-based ingredients. That being said, she is all about balance and intuitive eating.

During our chat we learn about her transformative time in India and the influence of yoga on her life. We talk about the secrets to making perfect Thai green curry and how many of her popular recipes are asian inspired dishes influenced by her travels. We are craving her 15-minute sesame ginger noodles and her banana cream pie chia pudding. Jess and her healthy creations are inspiring and empower us to clean up our act in a joyful fulfilling way. Listen in and enjoy getting to know Jessica.

We Get to Know creative guru Paul Lowe from Sweet Paul Magazine.

Paul is the man behind Sweet Paul Magazine, a lifestyle publication featuring food, entertaining, and crafts - all without intimidation. Paul was born in Norway and from an early age became obsessed with cooking, crafting and decorating. He founded Sweet Paul Magazine nearly 10 years ago and now splits his time between New York and Palm Springs where he continues to run Sweet Paul Magazine and Blog. We were immediately smitten years ago when we first spotted his magazine in the store Anthropologie. We have been loving fans of both the magazine’s print and digital versions since the beginning. Paul is a creative through and through. While his parents were busy at work, Paul spent most of his days with his grandmother and great aunt, where his creative wish was their desire. They baked, crafted, sewed, and took him antique shopping. This foundation in his youth was the introduction for his life's work. He believes perfection is boring and we couldn’t agree more. Listen in and be swept away by his story.

We Get to Know artist and poet Morgan Harper Nichols****.

Morgan is an incredibly talented and soulful writer, artist and musician. Morgan spent the first few years of her adult life as a college admission counselor, and then, as a full-time touring singer-songwriter and musician. It was on the road that she cultivated her curiosity and passion for the written word and art, and slowly began to share her art with others online. In 2017, she started a project where she invites people to submit their stories to her website. From there, she creates art inspired by what they send her, and then, sends them the art as a gift. Visit her Instagram account and follow along.

In this episode we discuss her process for writing poetry, the inspiration behind her project to write for others, and how her reach is widespread and strengthens the human connection. Morgan is awe inspiring in her thoughts and life practices. We felt moved by her generosity of spirit towards others. While her work is reflective and thoughtful, she is lighthearted and engaging. We hope you will be inspired by Morgan and maybe send her a message with your own story. Enjoy the conversation.

We Get to Know interior designer and decorator, Nicole Salceda from Eye For Pretty.

Nicole is the woman behind the design firm and blog Eye for Pretty. Her story is unique and an inspiration for anyone tempted to leave comfort to follow their passions. She spent 12 years teaching, a profession she truly loved and valued. Throughout the years however, she had a growing passion for interior design. She eventually made the transition and as they say, the rest is history. She is a firm believer that you don’t need to break the bank in order to have a beautiful home. By blending old and new, high end and discount finds you can have the space you’ve always envisioned.

In this interview, we discuss how her first home remodel sparked a now thriving design business. She offers great tips for people looking to upgrade their own home and avoid common pitfalls. Nicole’s style is California casual, fresh and bright with clean lines and soft textures. It’s not stuffy or overdone and we must add perfectly beautiful. Listen in and get to know Nicole.

We Get to Know wellness blogger Carrie Walder, RD from Walder Wellness.

Carrie is a Registered Dietitian (RD) in both Canada and the United States and the woman behind the wellness blog Walder Wellness. She is passionate about clarifying the misinformation on nutrition, promoting healthy lifestyle change, and helping others foster positive relationships with food. Her blog and Instagram accounts are packed with recipe ideas and everyday meal inspiration to help you easily incorporate more whole foods into your lifestyle.

In this episode Carrie talks about her experience living and attending school in NYC, how her struggle with acne and weight gain ultimately led her to study dietetics, and why it’s important to get out of your comfort zone. She is a wealth of knowledge and positive so listen in to hear her story.

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We Get to Know plant based recipe creator and food blogger Maria Koutsogiannis from Food by Maria.

Maria is the Greek-Canadian from the popular blog and handle Food by Maria. She is a spunk house of authenticity and a lover of organic whole foods plus all things green and plant-based. She's is a food stylist, recipe creator, photographer, and cookbook author. Her straightforward recipes are thoughtful, healthy, and nourishing while satisfying all cravings for classic comfort food and sweet indulgences. Maria has an unwavering ability to keep it real and genuine and seeks to educate readers and inspire vegans and non-vegans alike to embrace vibrant, wholesome plant-based foods into their daily lives.

In this episode we discuss everything from her upbringing in a food-loving family to her 6-year battle with bulimia. She shares what she's learned along the way to improve mind and body positivity. Her fierce honesty and stripped back approach to sharing her journey to self-love are an inspiration to us. It's no wonder she's amassed a global following. Listen in and enjoy.

Show notes for this episode: SHOW NOTES

Visit wegettoknow.com to explore original and guest related content and to learn more about our podcasts and guests.

This episode is brought to you in partnership with Dr. C Vitamins. Use our code WEGETTOKNOW to save 30% off your order of their pharmaceutical grade and medically endorsed vitamins. Dr C Vitamins are the highest quality and are tested for potency and purity that ensure their quality www.drcvitamins.com