Dr. Akil Taher is the author of OPEN HEART a book that chronicles his transformational journey. Dr. Taher had angioplasty at 56, open heart surgery at 61, and ran his first half marathon less than a year later. He then proceeded to run the Chicago, Boston, and Mumbai marathons, and also climbed mountains. He transformed from a middle-aged couch potato with a dangerously bad diet into a vital, energetic athlete, ever seeking new challenges and adventures. His whole food plant-based diet played a major part in his transformation.

Guy Vaknin is a renowned chef famous for his innovative plant-based creations. After serving in the Israeli Defense Force (IDF), Vaknin moved to New York in 2005 to study computer engineering. But he quickly realized that his calling was in the food industry. Chef Vaknin then enrolled in the Institute of Culinary Education. Upon graduating in 2007, he became the Executive Chef at Esprit Events, an established kosher catering company in Manhattan. In this role, he met his future wife and co-founder Tali. Together, they developed their signature vegan sushi and the Beyond Sushi brand was born. He is the founder and owner of City Roots Hospitality, New York City’s leading vegan restaurant group, which includes Beyond Sushi, Willow, and his latest vegan restaurant, Coletta.

beyondsushi.com
willownewyork.com
colettanyc.com
cityrootsnyc.com

Beth Love is the founder of Eat for the Earth, an ordained New Thought minister, and the author of the Tastes Like Love book series. She has brought a message of transformation to multiple audiences with her speaking and facilitation skills, in contexts as diverse as the California state prison system, schools, nonprofits, churches, radio, various online forums, local community television, and The Oprah Winfrey Show. She is known for her fierce commitment, wise counsel, strategic mind, and huge capacity for love.

Rev. Beth's life calling has taken many twists and turns but has always been centered on human transformation. She has taught in and run Montessori schools, helped to found a New Thought church and served in various capacities in that community for over 20 years, facilitated training on issues of power and privilege, run non-profit organizations focused on the topic of child abuse, and done extensive volunteer work with prison inmates.

Her current focus is running Eat for the Earth, a nonprofit organization that supports a human dietary shift towards more plants and fewer animal products to sustain all life on Earth. Learn more and find out how you can get involved at EatForTheEarth.org.

Karen Ranzi is an award-winning author, internationally acclaimed speaker, holistic health coach since 1998, certified raw foods chef, speech pathologist for 43 years, and director of the online 100 hour Vegan Certification Course. Her new book Heal and Prevent Autism: Natural Solutions That Work is out now. Karen is the winner of the Living Now Award in the category of Health and Nutrition, and the Peer-to-Peer Award for Service to Childrens Health for her book Creating Healthy Children. Karen has traveled throughout the United States and abroad to speak on the extreme benefits of a fresh whole food vegan lifestyle. In 1994, Karen was able to heal her three-year-old son from asthma, chronic ear infections, and multiple allergies, and herself from the IBS, hormonal imbalance, and severe cystic acne through dietary and lifestyle changes. By means of her education, life-changing personal experiences, and sincere desire to share her message, Karen has been able to guide thousands toward developing excellent health through simple plant-based living.

At 44, Ben Raue also known on Instagram as Plant Based Ben, a former corporate paper pusher, decided to change to a whole-food plant-based diet. Not only did he lose weight but he radically changed his physical appearance. You would be amazed at what Ben did in just 90 days.

Kathy Davis is a plant-based lifestyle coach, recipe developer, the CEO of VegInspired.com and the author of three cookbooks. Her third cookbook "Budget-Friendly Plant-Based Diet Cookbook came out on August 17th. Kathy helps people successfully transition to a plant-based way of eating that supports a fast-paced lifestyle, without requiring hours in the kitchen or the added stress of "What am I going to eat?!"

Kat runs a vegan bed and breakfast, offering yoga, meditation, reiki, and horse therapy. She is also the founder and executive director of Promised Land Animal Sanctuary in Campbellford, Ontario.

Ashlee Piper is a political strategist turned eco-lifestyle journalist and TV personality.

Ashlee is also the author of
Give a Sh*t: Do Good. Live Better. Save the Planet.

She baby stepped her way to becoming vegan about 10 years ago and hasn’t looked back.

Former NBA player Donny Marshall has been a standout basketball player in high school, college and the NBA. He was healthy, in shape and yet the doctors told him and his wife that they had about a 1% chance of getting pregnant. Donny and his wife decided to change to a plant-based diet and were able to have children.

Dr. Aaron Spitz is among the top 2% of male infertility experts in the country and the author of the most informative and accessible book on men’s health: The Penis Book: A Doctor's Complete Guide to the Penis—From Size to Function and Everything in Between. His trademark wit makes men feel at ease with even the most uncomfortable topics, which is why he's often featured in the media, such as the Netflix documentary, The Game Changers, The Doctors, and more.

Sarah is the founder of the pig sanctuary, The Pearly Acre. The Pearly Acre was founded to serve an unexpected demand for experience and knowledge about her Pot Belly pigs. What began with simply taking her pig, Bullet, for hikes at a local conservation area and attending town events, became what is now The Pearly Acre. Named after her beautiful piglet, Pearl, whom she lost at 8 months old, she strives to live the most compassionate life she can, in Pearl's name. The Pearly Acre also works to help match unwanted pigs with new homes through a networking community.

Mackenzie Sullivan is the founder and president of Ellie Mae Farm Sanctuary.
The story of EMFS started when Mackenzie was a student a the University of Connecticut. For her Introduction to Animal Science course, she had to choose a farm animal to train for an event at the end of the semester. She ended up picking a Hereford girl with the ear tag that read H864D; who she named Ellie Mae. Over the next few months, Mackenzie grew an incredibly strong bond with Ellie Mae.
At the end of the class assignment, the university auctions off some of the farmed animals, and Ellie Mae happened to be one of them. Mackenzie knew she had to do something to try and save her. Unfortunately, when the time came, she was outbid by a local farmer and completely devastated. She felt that she had let Ellie Mae down. Luckily the farmer said that she could come to visit Ellie Mae whenever she wanted to, so for the next two years, she did every weekend. During this time Mackenzie visited as many sanctuaries as possible and interned at a sanctuary in New York.
When Ellie Mae was almost two years old she was artificially inseminated and on September 16, 2018, Ellie Mae gave birth to a baby girl who Mackenzie named, Zee. Mackenzie was finally able to convince the farmer to let her have Ellie Mae and Zee. So she and her partner, Billy, bought a trailer and moved the two girls to their first property in May of 2019.

Show Notes for Plant Your Seed Podcast: Iye Bako | Iye Loves Life

Welcome to another compelling episode of the Plant Your Seed Podcast. This time, we are joined by the inspiring Iye Bako, a passionate advocate for veganism, social justice, beauty and wellness. With her roots in Nigeria and her life now in the United States, Iye shares her unique journey and how it has shaped her mission today.

What You'll Learn:

• Iye's motivations for adopting a plant-based lifestyle and the impact it's had on her life.
• The challenges and rewards that came with transitioning to a vegan diet.
• The deeper meanings and personal convictions that resonate with Iye about veganism.
• How Iye's journey into activism began and its connection to her vegan lifestyle.
• The inspiration behind her influential Instagram page, Iye Loves Life.
• Strategies for making the vegan movement more inclusive, especially for people of color.
• Iye’s passionate reasons for her vegan advocacy.
• Exciting updates and ventures in Iye’s life.
• Tips and advice for maintaining a plant-based lifestyle.
• How listeners can connect with Iye and follow her journey.
  
  Timestamps:
• 00:54 - Introduction to Iye's vegan journey
  4:41 - Personal changes from adopting a plant-based diet
  6:40 - Overcoming struggles in transitioning to veganism
  9:42 - Deep dive into Iye's connection with veganism
  12:11 - Iye's entry into activism
  17:01 - The story behind Iye Loves Life Instagram
  19:32 - Discussing diversity in the vegan community
  20:42 - Iye's fervent belief in veganism
  26:02 - What's new and exciting in Iye’s life
  26:53 - Iye’s top tips for sticking to a vegan diet
  30:47 - How to stay connected with Iye

Resources Mentioned:
Iye Loves Life Instagram: @iyeloveslife

Connect with Iye:
Follow Iye on Instagram: @IyeLovesLife

Thank you for joining us for this enlightening conversation with Iye Bako. If you’re looking to blend veganism with activism or simply seeking to live a life aligned with compassion and wellness, Iye’s story is sure to inspire.

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Kimberly is a self-taught private chef, an on-air personality noted for her infectious personality, and the founder of Might Be Vegan.

In the kitchen, she’s had the pleasure of serving busy executives, families, as well as celebrities, and professional athletes. She’s also the creator behind the award-winning national COVID-19 hunger relief program, Food Love.

Food Love by Might Be Vegan is a national, direct-to-door hunger relief effort providing families in need with nutritious, plant-based food at no cost to them, to strengthen health outcomes and work towards greater food justice in the U.S.

Created as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the program is especially focused on serving Black and Brown communities and those living in poverty. The program operates in all 48 contiguous states and has already served so many when they needed it most. In addition, Food Love is the only national hunger relief effort that is fully vegan and that is led by a Black woman.

Jamie is the founder of Humble Honee and the Vice President of Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary.
Her time at Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary has allowed her to educate people about the cruelty involved in animal agriculture by having people meet their meat.

With her new business venture Humble Honee, The Bumble-Free Alternative. She is focused on raising awareness about another exploited species: bees.

Alicia Wilks is a mother of five who runs a plant-based household. She is a trained massage therapist, is certified in plant-based nutrition from Cornell University, and her husband, James Wilks, is the producer of the popular documentary - The Game Changers.

Steven Seighman is a plant-based food photographer and founder of the website The Nut-Free Vegan. He is a ten-year vegan and lifelong food allergy sufferer. Another aspect of The Nut-Free Vegan, which aligns with his belief in change through positivity, is his support of animal sanctuaries. He is a member of several of these organizations around America and donates 50% of all of his ad revenue from his site to support these causes.

Lena Kaneider suffered from anorexia nervosa and veganism changed her life. Veganism helped her battle and overcome anorexia nervosa. The colorful vegan diet let her enjoy food again and helped her regard it as fuel rather than the enemy. She also became aware of certain problems in this world and now lives more ethically. She was vegetarian for years but going vegan was definitely the best decision of her life!

Instagram:
len.alini

After watching Forks over Knives, Kory Zelickson decided he wanted to change to a vegan diet. He started simply by eliminating meat, moved onto fish, and then finally dairy. His transition took him about 10 years to completely change to a vegan diet. He is proof that where there is a will, there is a way.

Kory is an entrepreneur, investor, vegan, and CEO of Vejii Inc.
Kory's latest venture, shopvejii.com is putting his passion to life.
Shopvejii.com is an online marketplace making vegan certified products more widely accessible.

Danielle and Chris Benn had no intention of becoming vegan. After trying a vegan challenge five years ago, Danielle and Chris saw and felt immediate benefits. They both decided to continue with a plant-based diet and are still vegan today.
Danielle and Chris continue to share these benefits so that others can feel as they do.

Mario Buccellati is a plant-based chef and owner of Mariolinos Vegan Italian Kitchen in New York City.

He has worked in all facets of the industry from food festivals and food trucks to some of the best vegan restaurants in New York City. He has also curated 30 of his own 4-course pop-up dinner events. Mario traveled Europe to develop his knowledge on the plant-based scene. Stopping in Italy, Athens, and London, he met with restaurants and chefs to learn techniques and the imagination behind the food they had to offer. During his stay in Tuscany, he also received a diploma at the macrobiotic & plant-based school, Gioia di Vivere.

When the pandemic started, Mario decided to take his small vegan Italian kitchen and change it into a delivery service to help bring food and joy into people's homes.

Things mentioned in the podcast:
Books:
The Beauty Detox Solution: Eat Your Way to Radiant Skin, Renewed Energy and the Body You've Always Wanted Paperback –
by Kimberly Snyder

Dirt Candy: A Cookbook: Flavor-Forward Food from the Upstart New York City Vegetarian Restaurant by Amanda Cohen

Music:
White China

Sammantha Fisher is a self-taught internationally-published Animal Rights photographer. The sole purpose of her work is to showcase the emotional lives, beauty, and vibrant personalities of animals in hopes that viewers will consider a plant-based lifestyle. Sammantha provides free photography services to vegan sanctuaries worldwide - so a huge majority of her work is based on rescued animals but she also documents those animals at farms, slaughterhouses, and everywhere in-between.

Sexual Assault Helpline - rainn.org

U.S. - stopbullying.gov

U.K. - nationalbullyinghelpline.co.uk

Australia - bullyingnoway.gov.au

Stephanie Rich is the chef and owner of Verdine in Houston, Texas. In six years, Stephanie was able to go from a simple vegan pop-up at a farmers market to owning her own bricks and mortar plant-based restaurant called Verdine.

Verdine

Show Notes for Plant Your Seed Podcast: Episode with Anne Molina

Join us on this episode of the Plant Your Seed Podcast as we sit down with the compassionate Anne Molina, founder of Hogs & Kisses Farm Sanctuary. With nearly 13 years of living a vegan lifestyle, Anne has dedicated her life to rescuing farm animals and promoting a message of love and respect for all beings.

What You'll Learn:

• The origins and inspirations behind Hogs and Kisses Farm Sanctuary.

• Unexpected aspects and challenges of running an animal sanctuary.

• Strategies and motivations for continuous operation in sanctuary management.

• Practical advice for individuals aspiring to start their own sanctuary.

• An introduction to the concept of micro sanctuaries and their significance.

• Future ambitions and plans for the growth of Hogs & Kisses.

• The most fulfilling aspects of life at the sanctuary.

• Anne's personal journey to veganism and its impact on her life.

• Effects of veganism on Anne’s social and family dynamics.

• The driving force behind Anne’s passion for animal welfare.

• Ways to connect with Anne and support Hogs & Kisses Farm Sanctuary.

Timestamps:

• 00:47 - Founding Hogs and Kisses Farm Sanctuary

• 3:02 - Surprises of Sanctuary Life

• 7:14 - Sustaining Sanctuary Operations

• 10:02 - Advice for New Sanctuary Founders

• 12:53 - Explaining Micro Sanctuaries

• 16:41 - Future Visions for Hogs & Kisses

• 23:55 - Joyful Moments at the Sanctuary

• 26:41 - Anne’s Vegan Transition Story

• 35:30 - Veganism’s Impact on Personal Relationships

• 40:44 - Anne’s Advocacy for Animals

• 47:07 - Connecting with Anne Molina

Connect with Hogs and Kisses:

• Instagram: @hogskisses

• Website: hogsandkisses.org

Resources & Links:

• MicroSanctuary.org

• OpenSanctuary.org

Glen John Jones is a personal trainer and the author of "Think and Grow Vegan" - a book about how to gradually adopt a plant-based diet in five stages.
Glen was an avid meat eater who changed to a plant-based diet when he started concentrating on endurance sports.

Matt Underwood is the play-by-play announcer for the Cleveland Indians. Matt suffered from allergies, inflammation and even had an inhaler for his asthma. In 2017, Matt changed to a plant-based diet and all of these symptoms disappeared.

Tamara Monroe was successfully thriving in a traditional marketing role but decided to give all that up to follow her dreams. Tamara owns and runs Lovebird Donuts with her husband Ryan, a vegan donut and coffee shop in Maine.

Lovebirds Donuts is an all-vegan and sustainably minded shop dedicated to offering real, scratch-made food and organic coffee.

Peter Cervoni is a corporate chef at Good Catch Foods, where they make plant-based seafood… and he’s been vegan for over 20 years. He’s seen a lot of changes over those years.

He is a veteran of the foodservice industry, bringing with him over 30 years of proven, professional culinary experience to the realm of plant-based, health-supportive cuisine.
Peter graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in 1993, and after an apprenticeship at The Breakers Resort in Palm Beach, FL, Peter worked at some of New York City's finest restaurants, including The River Café and La Cote Basque.

After experiencing his epiphany leading to his paradigmatic switch to become vegan over 20 years ago, Peter devoted all his talent and energy to plant-based and health- supportive cuisine. Since that time Peter has worked at the helm of top New York City vegan restaurants, such as Angelica Kitchen, Quintessence and Organic Avenue in addition to consulting for many others.
Besides being a chef, Peter has held almost every job imaginable in the culinary world from food writer for Vegetarian Times, to food stylist and culinary educator. As a restaurant consultant and recipe formulator, Chef Peter has travelled extensively in North and Central America and Europe to help bring the message of Veganism to the world.

Bettina Campolucci Bordi is the driving force behind Bettina's Kitchen. Bettina is a chef who hosts retreats, writes cookbooks, and has workshops in London. She Inspires people to eat seasonally and cook from scratch. 

Bettina’s Kitchen today encompasses culinary, yoga and mindfulness retreats, plant based cooking workshops, recipe development, food writing, and most recently, Bettina's first cookbook, Happy Food. Everything she does honors her own beliefs around food and wellness and aligns with her philosophies: that we should eat seasonally, locally and from farm to table as much as we can; we should support small businesses within our communities; we must use roots, shoots and all! Cooking waste free is particularly important to her; and we must let our veggies do the talking – the best plant food is fuss-free, simple, easy, inexpensive and speaks for itself.

Doug McNish is a world class vegan chef, consultant, educator, author and committed vegan activist.

He's been named one of the 5 vegan chefs who are revolutionizing food and he has recently redesigned his Toronto restaurant, Mythology.

Doug is bringing Vegan cuisine to the mainstream and challenging ideas on ethics, the health and the environment. In addition to publishing 3 award winning books in three years, Doug currently helps operate Mythology in Toronto Ontario. You can catch Doug online by following him on Twitter, Instagram or on Facebook, where he routinely shares his current projects, and his love for everything Vegan!

Show Notes for Plant Your Seed Podcast: Ella Magers | Sexy Fit Vegan

Welcome to another inspiring episode of Plant Your Seed Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Ella Magers, the vibrant force behind Sexy Fit Vegan®. With 29 years of vegan living, Ella brings a wealth of knowledge, passion, and energy to the discussion on transforming lives through compassionate choices and fitness. Ella is also a Board Member at Hogs and Kisses Farm Sanctuary.

What You'll Learn:
Ella’s personal journey from a meat-eating background to becoming a passionate vegan advocate.
The founding of Sexy Fit Vegan® and the mission behind it.
Practical advice for those looking to transition to a plant-based diet without feeling overwhelmed.
The intertwining relationship between fitness, nutrition, and mental health in Ella's life and coaching.
How to use compassion as a guiding principle for lifestyle changes and personal development.

Timestamps:
00:59 - Introduction to Ella Magers and her vegan journey.
10:11 - What it was like to be a vegan kid.
17:37 - Challenges and rewards of transitioning to a plant-based diet.
19:34 - Combining veganism with fitness: Tips and strategies.
21:40 - The importance of self-love in the journey towards wellness.
31:52 - Sexy Fit Vegan success story
36:08 - What is next for Sexy Fit Vegan?
39:52 - Ella’s advice for newcomers to the plant-based lifestyle.
43:32 - Closing thoughts and where to find more about Ella Magers.

Resources Mentioned:
Sexy Fit Vegan® website

Connect with Ella:
Instagram: @SexyFitVegan
Facebook: Sexy Fit Vegan 
YouTube: Sexy Fit Vegan Channel 
Hogs and Kisses Farm Sanctuary

Thank you for tuning in to this episode with Ella Magers. If you’re inspired to make a change or want to learn more about living a compassionate, fit, and healthy lifestyle, make sure to check out all the resources listed and follow Ella on social media for daily inspiration and guidance.

Remember, the journey to a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle starts with one small step. Let’s continue to plant seeds of positivity, health, and compassion together.

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Rey Ortega is a pioneer in the plant-based sector with over 30 years of experience. In 1994, he founded the Alternative Baking Company, one of the first vegan cookie brands on the market, which generated $1 million in sales in 1995. In 1997, he founded Sun Flour Baking Co. to create new flavors, tastes, textures, and nutrition products with a longer shelf life and higher profit margins. With extensive knowledge across the entire product life cycle, he is an experienced formulator within the industry, has designed three facilities, and has sold millions of vegan cookies, keeping eggs and dairy out of the mouths of many. Besides owning five plant-based brands, he has also published two children's books and is an expert at cannabis infusion for topical and edible products.

Jo-Anne is an award-winning photojournalist, sought-after speaker, photo editor, and the founder of We Animals Media. She has visited over sixty countries to document our complex relationship with animals. She is the author of three books: We Animals (2014), Captive (2017), and HIDDEN: Animals in the Anthropocene (2020), and is the subject of Canadian filmmaker Liz Marshall's acclaimed Canadian documentary, The Ghosts in Our Machine. Jo-Anne's photographs have received accolades from Wildlife Photographer of the Year, Nature Photographer of the Year, Big Picture, AEFONA, Picture of the Year International, the Global Peace Award, and others. In 2020, Jo-Anne was thrilled to be a member of the jury for World Press Photo. She hails from Toronto, Canada.

weanimalsmedia.org

Show Notes for Plant Your Seed Podcast: Episode with Jennifer White

Join us on Plant Your Seed Podcast as we welcome Jennifer White, who shares her transformative journey to veganism after a pivotal reading of Jonathan Safran Foer’s book, Eating Animals, an eye-opening experience gifted by her aunt and uncle. Discover how her path led her from vegetarianism to veganism and eventually to a key role at PETA UK, aligning her career with her ethical beliefs.

What You'll Learn:

• Jennifer's Vegan Transition: How and when Jennifer adopted a plant-based lifestyle.
• Family Reaction to Influential Book: Insights into her family’s reaction to the catalyst of her vegan journey.
• Realizations Post-Book: The moment Jennifer understood the full impact of the book on her views.
• Challenges in Vegan Transition: The difficulties Jennifer faced moving from vegetarianism to veganism.
• Professional Alignment with Values: How working for PETA UK helped Jennifer align her actions with her values.
• Health Improvements: Changes Jennifer observed in her health and well-being since going vegan.
• Impact on Athletic Performance: How her vegan diet has affected her running and athletic endeavors.
• Influencing Others: Jennifer's approach to changing people’s opinions about veganism.
• Social and Family Dynamics: The effects of Jennifer’s plant-based diet on her social and family life.
• Addressing Vegan Misconceptions: How Jennifer responds to misconceptions and criticisms about plant-based eating.
• Passion for Veganism: What drives Jennifer’s deep passion for vegan advocacy.
• Life Changes and Motivation: How being vegan has altered Jennifer's life and what keeps her motivated.
• Overcoming Cognitive Dissonance: Strategies to help others address and overcome cognitive dissonance related to diet and lifestyle.
• Professional Challenges: Challenges Jennifer faces in her role at PETA UK.
• Measuring Impact: How Jennifer assesses the effectiveness of her efforts in making a difference.
• PETA UK Initiatives: Current projects and involvements of PETA UK.
• Job Responsibilities: A look into Jennifer’s daily tasks and responsibilities at PETA UK.
• Addressing Apathy: How Jennifer handles apathy towards animal rights and veganism.
• Rewards of the Job: The most rewarding aspects of her work.
• Current Excitements: Exciting developments in Jennifer’s life and career.
• Source of Courage: Where Jennifer finds the courage to pursue her passions and make significant changes.

Timestamps:

• 0:52 - Transition to Plant-Based Diet
• 2:36 - Reaction to Jonathan Safran Foer’s Book
• 4:08 - Realization from the Book
• 5:42 - Challenges After Becoming Vegetarian
• 7:10 - Not Challenging the Status Quo
• 8:01 - Working for PETA UK
• 10:35 - Health Changes
• 11:52 - Vegan Diet and Running
• 14:08 - Influencing Opinions
• 15:34 - Impact on Social and Family Life
• 16:34 - Addressing Misconceptions
• 17:39 - Passion for Veganism
• 19:02 - Life Changes Due to Veganism
• 19:54 - Staying Motivated
• 21:13 - Assisting Cognitive Dissonance
• 22:16 - Challenges in Role
• 23:46 - Measuring Impact
• 25:49 - PETA UK Involvements
• 27:14 - Job Details
• 28:13 - Dealing with Apathy
• 29:33 - Rewarding Aspects of the Job
• 30:09 - Current Excitement
• 31:43 - Finding Courage
• 32:45 - Recommended Resources
• 37:40 - Contacting Jennifer White

Resources & Links:

• Contact Jennifer White and learn more about her initiatives: TikTok
• Recommended resources for transitioning to a plant-based diet: Eating Animals by Jonathan Safran Foer

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Crystal Bonnet is a professional raw vegan chef and founder of the raw culinary school Crystal Dawn Culinary. She also cooks and develops recipes for raw retreats and vegan restaurants across the globe.

Website: crystaldawnculinary.com
Cookbook: The Art of Raw Desserts: 50 Standout Recipes for Plant-Based Cakes, Pastries, Pies, Cookies and More

Show Notes for Plant Your Seed Podcast: Episode with Angela Yvonne

Join us on the Plant Your Seed Podcast as we welcome Angela Yvonne, a vibrant advocate for veganism whose journey began with a powerful personal realization about the impact of diet on health. Angela shares her transformative story from learning about her mother's diet-related illness to embracing a plant-based lifestyle and spreading awareness through her work, including her initiative "Vegan Pop Eats."

What You'll Learn:

• Angela's Transition to a Plant-Based Diet: Details on how and when Angela made the switch to veganism.
• Impact of Family Health on Dietary Choices: Angela discusses the emotional impact of her mother's illness and how it influenced her decision to change her diet.
• Health Improvements Post Transition: Insights into the changes Angela noticed in her health and wellbeing since adopting a vegan diet.
• Guidance for New Vegans: Angela offers advice for those considering a plant-based lifestyle.
• Evolving Food Perspectives: How Angela's views on food have shifted since her transition.
• Overcoming Transition Challenges: The obstacles Angela faced when shifting to a vegan diet and her strategies for overcoming them.
• Addressing Vegan Misconceptions: How Angela responds to common misconceptions about veganism.
• Challenges in Media Production: Angela discusses the hurdles of creating a TV pilot focused on veganism.
• Passion for Veganism: What drives Angela's strong passion for promoting veganism.
• Starting "Vegan Pop Eats": The inspiration and courage behind launching her vegan-focused platform.
• Recommended Resources: Angela shares valuable resources for anyone transitioning to a plant-based diet.

Timestamps:

• 0:45 - Transition to Plant-Based Diet
• 5:16 - Reaction to Family Health Revelation
• 9:05 - Detailed Vegan Transition Process
• 10:52 - Health Changes Post-Diet Transition
• 12:44 - Advice for New Vegans
• 15:12 - Changed Perspectives on Food
• 18:18 - Challenges During Transition
• 19:33 - Addressing Vegan Misconceptions
• 28:02 - TV Pilot Creation Challenges
• 36:02 - Passion for Veganism
• 38:17 - Launching "Vegan Pop Eats"
• 41:21 - Resources for Going Vegan
• 43:43 - Contacting Angela Yvonne

Resources & Links:

• Follow Angela Yvonne on Social Media: Instagram
• Vegan Pop Eats: https://www.veganpopeats.com/

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This is a Plant Your Seed podcast original concept... Catch-Up Conversation! We are finding out what's new with a former guest, Wendy Smith from Odd Man Inn Animal Refuge! Odd Man Inn's mission is to provide lifelong sanctuary care to vulnerable animals and educate to inspire compassionate living. Wendy is a military veteran, a registered nurse, the Co-Founder and Executive Director of the organization.

oddmaninn.org

Rachel McCrystal is the Executive Director at Woodstock Farm Sanctuary. She has been at the Sanctuary for seven years. Rachel has volunteered for and worked at various animal rights, conservation, and sheltering organizations over the last 15 years with a focus on development, marketing, campaigns, and strategic planning. She’s been widely published with stories on animal rights and liberation.

The Tattons are the co-founders of BReD, a B-Corp certified vegan sourdough bakery located in the premier ski and mountain bike resort of Whistler, BC, Canada. The bakery specializes in sourdough and vegan baked goods. The BReD cookbook is an homage to the Tattons' bakery and mission to inform and provide their community with cruelty-free food.

edsbred.com

The Healthy Voyager, aka Carolyn Scott, is the creator and host of The Healthy Voyager web series, site, and overall brand. An award-winning healthy, special diet and green living and travel expert, holistic nutritionist, plant-based vegan chef, best-selling cookbook author, media spokesperson, sought-after speaker, consultant, and television personality, Carolyn Scott is a respected figure in the world of healthy lifestyle and travel as well as special diet cooking and nutrition. The Healthy Voyager aims to help people live well, one veggie at a time!

Brad King is the founder of Farm Animal Rescue, a sanctuary-based animal rights organization that focuses on education and awareness. 

Imagine a place where animals who've been bred to live short, painful, and uncomfortable lives in the commercial food industry… get to live happily and at peace without fear and stress. That place is Farm Animal Rescue which is located on 55 acres in the Dayboro Valley, 45 minutes north-west of Brisbane, Australia.

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Erin & Dusty Stanczyk are certified health & lifestyle coaches and creators of the lifestyle brand and website, EatMoveRest.com. Together with their two children, Max and Liv, and their Bernese Mountain Dog, Beau, they inspire and empower others to get back to the basics, by doing the 3 things we all do every day... eat, move, and rest!

You can find the plant-powered family of four blending, juicing, and chopping on Instagram @ErinStanczyk, @DBStanczyk, @EatMoveRest and on the EatMoveRest YouTube channel. In their free time, they enjoy photography and videography, traveling, and hosting local dinner gatherings, demos, and workshops. The family also hosts plant-based wellness retreats around the world, where they get to connect with many of their online friends and followers. Join them in their new private online community, the EatMoveRest Club, to gain access to their meal planner & recipe app, entire ebook collection, exclusive Facebook group, weekly livestream Q&As, and more!

Joshua Weilerstein enjoys a flourishing orchestral conducting career across the globe and has forged close relationships with many of the world's finest orchestras and soloists. He is also the host of the popular classical music podcast, Sticky Notes. He lives in London with his wife Bernice and their two rabbits, Abby and Benji.

After many years of treating serious childhood diseases, Dr. Ettinger turned his focus to wellness and prevention. In 2021, he founded the Doctor Herbivore telehealth practice to teach families how to thrive while eating plant-based, especially when there are weight concerns.  Dr. Ettinger enjoys helping families change course to a plant-strong path for their health, animals, social justice, and the environment.

Danielle Medina is the creator of Fit N Play Mama LLC, a fitness/ yoga and nutrition education resource for adults and children. Whether she is writing articles, conducting interviews, or teaching her educational webinars, classes, and workshops, Danielle loves sharing her knowledge with a variety of audiences on taking back their health and living their best life.

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Kate is relentlessly focused on creating a healthy, happy, compassionate vegan world. She specializes in creating the Mindset that makes your best eating and exercising choices simple and sustainable. Kate first got into fitness as a way to transform her body and confidence. She has spent 17 years helping thousands of individuals sculpt a body and life they love and over the past 7 years has focused on Vegan Health Coaching as one of the most powerful ways to advocate for animals is to be fit, strong, and healthy.

Theresa "Sam" Houghton has been eating a plant-based diet for 13 years and is the author of The Whole Food Plant-Based Diet Starter Guide. As Chief Nerd at The Modern Health Nerd, she helps plant-based and better-for-you brands understand their customers and create better long-form content. She's a graduate of both the Bauman College Nutrition Consultant program and the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate program, which gives her a unique perspective on plant-based health and content marketing.

Sarah Strickland is currently a junior in high school and the Lead Outreach Raven at the Raven Corps, a youth-led activist organization. Raven Corps current goal is to get big dairy out of schools and increase plant-based milk access in the over 100,000 schools that participate in the National School Lunch Program.

The Raven Corps is a youth-centered movement of activists devoted to building a just and sustainable future for ALL animals and our natural world. We take action through a consistent anti-oppression lens and trust that we can achieve liberation for ALL if we join forces and strike at the roots of oppression.