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Today on the podcast, we're back with another great conversation with Amy Katz of Veggies Save The Day. 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. Check out the full blog post for this episode here 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

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Shout out to this week's sponsor: Athletic Greens - Athletic Greens is going to give you a free 1 year supply of immune-supporting vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. https://brnvgn.me/ag Clicking the link above is an easy and free way to support the podcast. Thank you so much for checking out the sponsor! 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. Check out the blog post for this episode

Shout out to this week's sponsor: Athletic Greens - Athletic Greens is going to give you a free 1 year supply of immune-supporting vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. https://brnvgn.me/ag Clicking the link above is an easy and free way to support the podcast. Thank you so much for checking out the sponsor!

Shout out to this week's sponsor: Athletic Greens - Athletic Greens is going to give you a free 1 year supply of immune-supporting vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. https://brnvgn.me/ag Clicking the link above is an easy and free way to support the podcast. Thank you so much for checking out the sponsor!   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. Check out the blog post for this episode here

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Shout out to this week's sponsor: Zencastr use discount code BROWNVEGAN to save 30% on your first 3 months https://brnvgn.me/zencaster Clicking the link above is an easy and free way to support the podcast. Thank you so much for checking out the sponsor!

Shout out to this week's sponsor: Athletic Greens - Athletic Greens is going to give you a free 1 year supply of immune-supporting vitamin D & five free travel packs with your first purchase. https://brnvgn.me/ag Clicking the link above is an easy and free way to support the podcast. Thank you so much for checking out the sponsor!

Shout out to this week's sponsor: Zencastr use discount code BROWNVEGAN to save 30% on your first 3 months https://brnvgn.me/zencaster Clicking the link above is an easy and free way to support the podcast. Thank you so much for checking out the sponsor! 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.” Check out the full blog post for this episode here

Shout out to this week's sponsor: Zencastr use discount code BROWNVEGAN to save 30% on your first 3 months https://zen.ai/brownvegan Clicking the link above is an easy and free way to support the podcast. Thank you so much for checking out the sponsor! 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.  Check out the full blog post for this episode here

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Blog post for this episode  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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If you've been tuned in to the Brown Vegan Podcast for a while now, you are likely very familiar with my friend Dr. Bobby Price. Dr. Price has been on this podcast twice before to share his experience of the healing benefits of plant-based eating, his work as a holistic doctor, his detox program, and more.  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. Get the full show notes for this episode here

Shout out to this week's sponsor: Maxine's Heavenly - https://brnvgn.me/maxines use discount code BROWNVEGAN to save 25% Clicking the link above is an easy and free way to support the podcast. Thank you so much for checking out the sponsor! Blog post for this episode Sign up for the 7 Steps to Go Vegan workshop 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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Blog post for this episode 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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Shout out to this week's sponsor: Maxine's Heavenly - https://brnvgn.me/maxines use discount code BROWNVEGAN to save 25% Clicking the link above is an easy and free way to support the podcast. Thank you so much for checking out the sponsor!

Shout out to this week's sponsor: Maxine's Heavenly - https://brnvgn.me/maxines use discount code BROWNVEGAN to save 25% Clicking the link above is an easy and free way to support the podcast. Thank you so much for checking out the sponsor!

Shout out to this week's sponsor: Maxine's Heavenly - https://brnvgn.me/maxines use discount code BROWNVEGAN to save 25% Clicking the link above is an easy and free way to support the podcast. Thank you so much for checking out the sponsor!

Shout out to this week's sponsor: Maxine's Heavenly - https://brnvgn.me/maxines use discount code BROWNVEGAN to save 25% Clicking the link above is an easy and free way to support the podcast. Thank you so much for checking out the sponsors! 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.  Get the full show notes for this episode here 

Get the show notes for this episode here Jessica is the Director of Programming for Afro-Vegan Society where she helps create resources about going vegan, provides support for staying vegan, and offers education on the impacts of animal agriculture on black communities. The work of Afro-Vegan Society is amazing, and all my listeners should absolutely check them out! 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   New to vegan life? Download the free vegan starter kit with more tips and a grocery list at brownveganvip.com

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Get the show notes for this episode here  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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Shout out to this week's sponsor: Maxine's Heavenly https://brnvgn.me/maxinesheavenly - use discount code BROWNVEGAN to save 25% Clicking the link above is an easy and free way to support the podcast. Thank you so much for checking out the sponsors!

Shout out to this week's sponsor: Maxine's Heavenly https://brnvgn.me/maxinesheavenly - use discount code BROWNVEGAN to save 25% Clicking the link above is an easy and free way to support the podcast. Thank you so much for checking out the sponsors! 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 Get the show notes for this episode here New to vegan life? Download the free vegan starter kit with more tips and a grocery list at brownveganvip.com

This episode is very different from my usual content on the podcast. 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.  Get the show notes for this episode here   New to vegan life? Download the free vegan starter kit with more tips and a grocery list at brownveganvip.com

Shout out to this week's sponsors: Freight Farms https://brnvgn.me/freightfarms Maxine's Heavenly https://brnvgn.me/maxinesheavenly - use discount code BROWNVEGAN to save 25% Clicking the links above is an easy and free way to support the podcast. Thank you so much for checking out the sponsors! 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. Get the show notes for this episode here

Shout out to this week's sponsors: Freight Farms https://brnvgn.me/freightfarms Maxine's Heavenly https://brnvgn.me/maxinesheavenly - use discount code “brownvegan” to save 25% Clicking the link above is an easy and free way to support the podcast. Thank you so much for checking out the sponsors! 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. Get the show notes for this episode here   Download the free vegan starter kit with more tips and a grocery list at brownveganvip.com

Shout out to this week's sponsor: Freight Farms https://brnvgn.me/freightfarms Clicking the link above is an easy and free way to support the podcast. Thank you so much for checking out the sponsor! 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. Get show notes for this episode here  Download the free vegan starter kit with more tips and a grocery list at brownveganvip.com

Shout out to this week's sponsors: Raw Sugar https://brnvgn.me/rawsugar Maxine's Heavenly https://brnvgn.me/maxinesheavenly - use discount code “brownvegan” to save 25% Clicking the links above is an easy and free way to support the podcast. Thank you so much for checking out the sponsors! 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. Get the show notes for this episode here  Download the free vegan starter kit with more tips and a grocery list at brownveganvip.com

Shout out to this week's sponsors: Raw Sugar https://brnvgn.me/rawsugar Maxine's Heavenly https://brnvgn.me/maxinesheavenly - use discount code “brownvegan” to save 25% Clicking the links above is an easy and free way to support the podcast. Thank you so much for checking out the sponsors! Get the show notes for this episode here

Shout out to this week's sponsor: Freight Farms https://brnvgn.me/freightfarms Clicking the link above is an easy and free way to support the podcast. Thank you so much for checking out the sponsor!

Shout out to this week's sponsors: Raw Sugar https://brnvgn.me/rawsugar Maxine's Heavenly https://brnvgn.me/maxinesheavenly - use discount code “brownvegan” to save 25% Clicking the links above is an easy and free way to support the podcast. Thank you so much for checking out the sponsors!

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In this solo episode, I share tips and encouragement to start a vegan journey with kids.  Download the free vegan starter kit with more tips and a grocery list at brownveganvip.com