Vegan TourGuide

Vince Rountree is a Chemical Engineer by trade and so when he's faced with a puzzle, he dives in DEEP to study and learn and SOLVE the problem. Vince joins the Plant-Based TourGuide podcast today and brings LOTS of practical information and knowledge. Get his FREE Book Now: HERE Follow him on Facebook: HERE Check out his Coaching: HERE We know you'll get a LOT out of Vince's story and the findings from his research and coursework.

The Plant-based Tourguide is excited to bring Helene Ann to the show! She is the driving force behind multiple (and growing) VegFests, using these as her platform to get knowledge and information out to everyone and providing the environment for this to happen. She details her personal journey to plant-based and her goals for the festivals. She also reminds us that no matter how crazy and hectic your days are, always take time to "Roll on the floor with the dogs", I love that, something I'm sure all of us need a little reminding of time to time. So, go check out her different festivals, find the one nearest you, schedule a trip to check one or more out and find her and say hello. Wilmington Vegfest: Click Here Triangle Vegfest: Click Here Greenville Vegfest: Click Here Vegfest Expos: Click Here Asheville VeganFest: Click Here Knoxville, Scruffy city Vegan Fest: Click Here You can also always find her on Facebook: Click Here Thanks again Helene, you are a ROCKSTAR!!!!

On today's episode of the Plant-Based Tourguide, you'll get to meet Dawn Hilton-Williams. Dawn saw a need for change for someone very special in her life, she then saw that she needed to make a change in her life and more specifically her business, even though the changes could be very tough economically. Dawn followed her passion and made the changes. She now impacts MANY MANY people far beyond just those close to her in life.  You'll hear how Dawn is on a mission to change lives and change opportunities for people in both education and availability. She is passionate about availability of good foods in Food Deserts (which we talk about and explain in the show) She has started her conferences: Eat Drink and Disrupt More Info Here and she has a very informative website: Www.Herban-Eats.com packed full of information. We ofcourse talk about her path and her "knowledge gaining path" which included taking the eCornell T. Colin Campbell Course Check Out the Course And if you're ready to become the favorite cook everyone knows and do it with PHENOMENAL plant-based meals, then you MUST get her cookbook (spoiler alert it's on Martha Stewart's list!) entitled: Flava My Plate which you can easily pick up on Amazon: Get Your Flava On Here

In today's episode of the Plant-Based TourGuide, we dig into something that faces all of us in different areas and times of our life: Overcoming those pesky internal beliefs we have about something. People have reached out to me to assist them in starting on a plant-based path in life and ask for ideas and/or help in also overcoming these internal beliefs that so often stop or slow us. So, I've dedicated this show to just that. I hope you enjoy and I thank you for taking a listen and hope you have a phenomenal day!

In this episode of the Plant-Based TourGuide, we interview David Carter, former NFL Defensive End and listen to his story of switching to a Plant-Based Diet WHILE he was still in the NFL. If you're going to be in the NFL, you MUST be at the top of your physical abilities and David knew that. His INCREDIBLE success when he went Plant-Based absolutely DESTROYS all of the "where do you get your protein, you can't gain, let alone maintain muscle mass, you'll get weak....." myths! Enjoy!

This show is the first "new" look show as the Vegan TourGuide has now re-branded as the Plant-Based TourGuide. It's the same fun show from Mike Knight designed to bring information and inspiration to everyone about all aspects of the "plant-based life". This show details Mike's personal journey and his "Why" for starting the Plant-Based TourGuide. Check out other episodes at PlantBasedTourGuide.com

The dynamic trailblazer Giacomo Marchese joins us on this edition of the Plant-Based TourGuide. Giacomo tells his story of why he transitioned over to Plantbased - Vegan years ago and what it was life for a devoted Fitness Machine, Powerlifter, Bodybuilder, you name it to make this change.  Giacomo was the co-founder of PlantBuilt.com which is built on the mission: "...As a collective (Plantbuilt) we live, train, compete and educate in our communities, showing the success of compassionate veganism."  Giacomo also has the hit Vegan Fitness Podcast: Muscles by Brussels Radio and he is available FOR YOU to be your Coach!!! So check out his Coaching and Podcast at: Click Here

Luke and Emilie Tan stop by the Plant-Based TourGuide podcast to share the story of their journeys to Plantbased and their mission to impact lives and make a difference.  They have a great story of their journey from being two successful athletes performing at high levels, transitioning to Plantbased and actually watching as their performance GREW! Check them out at Www.EvolvedGeneration.com 

Nelson Campbell from PlantPure Nation and the incredible documentary film of the same name joins this edition of the Plant-Based TourGuide Podcast to discuss his next project that will create MASSIVE Positive Change!  Check out the podcast and then visit Plant-BasedTourGuide Website to read the accompanying blog post.  Nelson discusses the different phases for the new launch of Healing America Movement and how we can all get involved and what they are focusing on this time.  This will be one of the BIGGEST developments of the year, so you must tune into this episode to learn more.

Wow, what a PHENOMENAL year 2017 has been in the Plantbased - Vegan World!  We have seen such tremendous changes with a massive increase in awareness on all levels: Social, Ethical, Environmental, Economical, you name it. Always when you see massive change, if you look close enough, you will see drivers/supporters/facilitators of change and the Good Foods Institute is one of these.  Alison Rabschnuk is an absolute rockstar with G.F.I. and she stops by to tell her great story of transformation and she really digs in and gives a lot of great insight into what Good Foods Institute does and how they are such a big catalyst on so many levels and initiatives they are working on now and what they see coming up in the near future. You can find out more about Good Foods Institute here: Click Here and you can check out our blogposts and more podcasts on our home page: www.PlantbasedTourGuide.com

Jon Camp first felt his calling to protect animals at an early age when he wondered why the family dog, "Mandy" was treated so well and yet other animals weren't.  He set out on a path to make a difference at a young age and he hasn't stopped.  He holds the world record for the most pamphlets handed out at over ONE MILLION! Talk about touching a lot of people and spreading the message!  Jon is the VP Of Grassroots with the US Humane League and heavily involved in many campaigns to help animals and is always willing to help people find ways they can be involved.  We discuss his "tips" for handing out pamphlets, talking with people, getting involved at Colleges and a number of other topics including his Super Morning Smoothie Recipe!  You can email Jon for more info at JCamp@TheHumaneLeague.com and you can also find out more at Humane League Site and to find out more about the initiative he spoke about during our show: PreventCrueltyCA.

Marcus Watts stops by this episode of the Plant-Based TourGuide Podcast to discuss how he was the epitome of health and "in-shape".  He played professional basketball, sported an eight (8%) percent bodyfat and was chiseled in his appearance.  All this looked perfect on the outside, then two (2) blood clots were discovered and Marcus suddenly found himself going through a near death experience.  Marcus set out to find how he could regain his health, ensure continued health and leave behind the prescriptions that Doctors now wanted him to take the rest of his life, including blood thinners that left him subject to potentially bleeding to death should an accident occur.  Marcus researched and discovered the healing effects of Plantbased - Vegan, instituted this way into his life, dropped all the medicines and continuous doctor visits and now he feels the best he's ever felt and has opened his own gym and trains everyone from youth athletes to professional athletes.  You can find out more about him and his incredible wealth of knowledge at Click Here for his website: Www.VeganTransition.com

John Oberg takes MASSIVE action to helping animals.  John is the Social Media Director and Rockstar for the Humane League and through the tireless efforts of himself and his growing group of dedicated interns, the knowledge is being spread to more and more people about the Health, Environmental and Animal Benefits of a Plantbased - Vegan lifestyle.  John breaks down his journey, the impact of special people like his mother and how we can all help in a variety of ways.  Check out all his information at: Click Here

Brenden Fitzgerald of Planet Protein and great friend of the Plant-Based TourGuide Podcast stops back by the show to catch us up with all the great things going on with his company. He has a lot going on with the release of his AWESOME Protein Bars, he dishes on something secret he has in the works and tells us about the additions of great pro athletes Devin Fuller from the NFL and Wilson Chandler of the NBA.  Brenden's passion is obvious and you will hear great insights to increase your knowledge as well as about the growth and goals of this company that is growing and giving in great strides!  Check them out at Planet Protein Site and Find out more about the great charity organization he's involved with: 1% For the Planet.

Chef Wanda with the Humane Society of the US joined the Plant-Based TourGuide podcast to discuss her amazing journey of two (2) transformations: Transforming a dining hall at the University of North Texas they named Mean Greens to a 100% Plantbased - Vegan Dining Hall and the INCREDIBLE success that resulted AND her transformation to Plantbased herself while going through this.  (She was NOT plantbased when tasked with changing the dining hall over which adds an incredible aspect to this remarkable changeover at the dining hall).

"Our Health Is Our Greatest Wealth" is the mantra for Sandra.  Sandra is the creative force behind her website and pathway to helping others: The Goodness Glow.  She stops by the Plant-Based TourGuide Podcast to share information about her journey and give great insight as to why we need to remember to focus on all areas of our life, remembering to put goodness IN and ON our body and in doing so our lives will be so much richer and healthier.

Renee Demarsh is a ROCKSTAR school teacher from Cape Cod that emphasizes to her students the importance of setting goals.  Renee also wants to lead by example and so set a goal...a BIG Goal: Running the World Marathon Challenge which is: Seven (7) Marathons in Seven (7) Days on Seven (7) Continents, YES, you read that correctly!  Renee discusses how her switch to a Plantbased - Vegan eating regimen aides her in her running and her recovery and how it even helped her beat race times in her fifties compared to race times on the same course twenty (20) years ago!  You can find out more about Renee in our blogpost about her at: http://vegantourguide.com/2017/10/renee-demarsh/

Gabriella Luisa aka "Busy Vegan Life" (On Instagram) joins us on this edition of the Plant-Based TourGuide Podcast to tell the awesome story of her journey.  Gabriella was someone (like many people) that was very conscious of her appearance and weight.  She then had two (2) life events: she lost her father due to health reasons and while on holiday/vacation in Australia, ran into some "Vegans" who shared knowledge with her about the plantbased - vegan life and so she made a change.  She adopted the plantbased - vegan life and she joined a gym.  Flash forward: she gets talked into entering a bikini competition and takes Second (2nd)!!!  She now is preparing for the British Bikini FINALS that she qualified to participate in!  You MUST see the pictures of her journey in her blogpost at Click Here to see exactly "where she started and where she is now".  It is inspiring and more inspiring is to hear how humble she is about all these changes and now all the effort she puts into helping others because as she says: "If I can do this, ANYONE can do this."

Will Tucker, Four (4) Time Bodybuilding Champion, Fitness Trainer, National Speaker, Virtual Trainer and all around machine stops by the Plan t-Based TourGuide Podcast to tell his journey about how he became plantbased - vegan and how he was able to become the bodybuilding champion that he is.  He shares his regimen advice, insights into eating (he discusses fasting too) and he also shares what he's working on (spoiler alert, he's got a way to make sure there is NOWHERE you can hide from a Power Packed Will Tucker live personal training session!) Check Will out on Facebook at: Click Here Visit Will's website: Click Here

Eddie Garza is the Senior Manager of Food and Nutrition for the Humane Society of the United States and he joins us today on the Plant-Based TourGuide podcast and you will INSTANTLY hear and feel his strong passion for what he does. Eddie's journey to Plantbased - Vegan includes dropping 150 pounds when he changed his life and that number serves as a symbol in his new book with 150 recipes in his book to recognize those pounds dropped. Eddie has implemented plantbased - vegan cooking programs all over the place and when I asked him how he was so successful in different types of areas at implementing, he told me that he always learned the demographic makeup in the areas and then create vegan dishes out of popular "traditional meat dishes" in those areas, essentially "meeting people where they are at" and this instantly prompted me to remark that he truly is the "Vegan Food Chameleon" for his unique ability to enter into these different areas, "morph" his meals to fit the area he's in and be successful. You'll hear all about it in this episode and can read the full blog also at: Click Here for More of Eddie Garza You can follow Eddie on Facebook at: Click Here You can follow Eddie on Instagram at: Click Here Visit the Humane Society "Meat Free" at: Click Here Check Out More Info and Shows from the Vegan TourGuide: Click Here     

Chef James "Jimmy" Corwell, Visionary Master Chef and Founder of Ocean Hugger Foods joins us on this edition of the Plant-Based TourGuide Podcast.  He discusses his "Aha" Moment that occurred during a visit to the Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo led him to starting Ocean Hugger Foods and the first product launched: Ahimi which is a Tuna Sushi replacement using:  Tomatoes....YES, Tomatoes!  Listen to his incredible story and the passion he has for being instrumental in change.  As he states during our podcast: "Chefs need to be leaders in the industry of creating plantbased products to save the environment". Chef Corwell is one of only a handful of Certified Master Chefs and a former instructor at the Culinary School of America and is leading the way for plantbased products replacing animal products. Visit Ocean Hugger Foods at Click Here Follow Ocean Hugger Foods on Facebook at Click Here Order the Ahimi Poke Bowl from Veestro.com at Click Here

Ken Botts, the Food and Nutrition Director for the Humane Society of the United States stops by the Plant-Based TourGuide to discuss his journey and his journey through the food industry and the INCREDIBLE changes he and his team are making in Cafeteria's across the nation and now internationally!  He shares the incredible story of the University of North Texas Dining Hall and how they transformed an underperforming Dining Hall into a 100% Vegan - Plantbased Dining Hall and the results will blow you away. We want to give a big shoutout to all you listeners that help us spread the message by spreading our podcast on to others and getting others to check out other podcasts and blogposts at Www.VeganTourGuide.com and we want to thank our good friend John Cantrell and his team at H.B. Cantrell Insurance that have been so supportive behind the scenes of what we do and now are helping sponsor the show which allows us to deliver more to YOU.  If you're in the SouthEastern US, visit: Www.TheCantrellReview.com and get ALL of your insurance needs in good health just like you focus on the rest of your health.

Ella Magers joins me on this edition of the Plant-Based TourGuide Podcast.  Listen to see how her journey includes Daniel Boone, Yes, THAT Daniel Boone, becoming one of the Top Fifty Hottest Trainers by SHAPE Magazine and winning the Bikini Division in her Fitness Competition and taking her drive to attain these accomplishments (and many others you'll hear about) and use this platform to instill drive in others and show them anything IS possible with a Plantbased - Vegan Lifestyle.  Check out her Post I've put up on the website: Click Here to find all her information and links to what we discussed.

Erin Fergus is busting onto the bodybuilding scene having won BOTH of her last Shows, each in a different category WNBF Fit Body and OCB Women's Physique AND she secured a Pro Card with EACH win!  As far as she knows, she is the ONLY Plantbased - Vegan  Bodybuilder to do this in these categories!  Erin has a tremendous amount of knowledge and passion that she shares in this episode of the Plant-Based TourGuide Podcast.  She comments on her journey, training advice, eating advice, her "WHY", also you'll find out she and I discovered that her being Vegan saved the lives of others.  LOL.  You can find all the show note information at: Click Here for Notes and Summary

Taylor Wolfram, MS, RDN, LDN, author of the blog: Www.WholeGreenWellness.com stops by the Plant-Based TourGuide podcast today to talk about her journey and also give her advice on why "Keeping Compassion Your Core" will give you the "why" that will keep you going.  Taylor discusses her approach to our pursuit of health and how she approaches "diets" and stopping the body shaming that still exists today. Taylor gave us recommendations for a great book: Vegan for Life by Jack Norris and Virginia Messina and she also suggests a a very informative website: www.VegetarianNutrition.net with tons of great stuff about Vegetarian and Vegan - Plantbased.

In this Plant-Based TourGuide Episode we welcome Shonda Caines to the show.  Shonda brings her incredible energy and passion as we talk about everything from her journey to dropping 90lbs in a year to running three (3) marathons, Two (2) 5K's and a Fifty Miler in only Thirty-three (33) days, YES, only Thirty-three (33) days!  Shonda shares her tips for training, foods to eat, in-race performance tips and she even shares her secret weapon: Green Marley!  Get all the show notes at VeganTourGuide Website

Diane came on the Plant-Based TourGuide show to tell us about her company: The Naked Tart and you'll find out that besides having a way cool business name, she also has a cool story about her journey to a plantbased - vegan lifestyle.  You'll hear about the story of the motivation for her company and how the motivation came from a conversation she overheard while standing in line.  (A constant reminder for all of us to always be PRESENT IN THE MOMENT as we never know where inspiration and/or motivation will find us).  She saw a way that she could use her skills to make a positive difference and at the same time do something she has a passion for....isn't that what life is all about?  Thanks so much to Diane for sharing with us on this show and for exposing the world to...The Naked Tart. The Naked Tart Website Follow Her on Facebook Follow Her on Instagram

Theresa Longo joins us on this episode of the Plant-Based TourGuide and discusses her journey to a Plantbased - Vegan Lifestyle, her passions and how she's taking a stand.  She also discusses her personal brand and how she balances her many passions of being an Actress, Former Ms. Italy N. America, Fitness Expert (Check out the cool stuff she's doing with Skype), Brand Ambassador and she stays true to her core of being Plantbased - Vegan while doing all of this and how she uses these principles to guide her decisions. Check out her website: Click Here Check her out on Facebook: Click Here  

We welcome Dr. Pam Popper onto this edition of the Plant-Based TourGuide Podcast.  Dr. Pam has been involved for twenty (20) years now spreading knowledge and information about our health and how to maximize our health and the pitfalls that await us if we don't follow a proper diet and educate ourselves.   Dr. Pam's Wellness Forum (Click Here) is FULL of information, including online courses you can take on a wide variety of topics.  Dr. Pam answers commonly asked questions such as "Is there a certain food I should take for heart health, cognitive function, etc?" Dr. Pam tells us the story about transitioning her life from "Unintentional Living" to "Living with Intention" a MUST topic for all of us.  You can find links to all of Dr. Pam's websites and videos and books and social media at Pam's Blog On VeganTourGuide.com

David Benzaquen, founder of PlantBased Solutions stops by the Plant-Based TourGuide Podcast to share his journey to Plantbased - Vegan and the path that led to starting his company.  PlantBased Solutions is a very innovative concept within this space because it focuses on assisting Plantbased - Vegan Companies in different stages of getting their company to the market, advising them and "making innovative plantbased products more accessible, desirable and affordable." You can email David at David's Email Find Out More Great Info about his company: Plantbased Solutions Books Suggested by David: Mission In A Bottle by Seth Goldman Raising the Bar by Gary Erickson Exciting Up and Coming Company: Www.TomatoSushi.com

This is a very fun podcast series that myself (Plant-Based TourGuide) and my friend Danielle Reutter are doing to chronicle her return to the main stage (literally) as she prepares for her return to the IFBB Bodybuilding Stage, after a break for kids and life and this time with a "twist"....she's Plantbased-Vegan.  We will talk about what's going on, how her training is going, what she eats, the workouts she does, everything to give people a glimpse into the life of someone preparing for the Big Stage AND doing it all with the incredible benefits of a rocking Plantbased - Vegan Eating Regimen.  You can also follow her journey on her facebook group: Danielle's Facebook Page

Kacie Smagacz is a rockstar that the World needs MORE of in it!  Listen in on today's episode of the Plant-Based TourGuide as she talks about being the owner of Move That Dough Baking Company Move That Dough Baking Company, however she does SO much more.  She is constantly finding ways to give back and help others and her time on the podcast with us demonstrates that.  She has an incredible journey personally and it is only enhanced by all of her passion and energy she puts out.

So what do you do when you've just started on a new path in your life (in this case a plantbased - vegan journey) and you feel  like there is something missing in the market and you feel called to make a difference?  Well, that is the story of Brenden Fitzgerald and his company, Planet Protein.  Brenden discusses in today's Plant-Based TourGuide  episode his journey to plantbased - vegan, the inspiration for his incredible protein bars (I've had them and can attest that they are AWESOME) and his tips for eating, working out, etc.

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau joins the Plant-Based TourGuide Podcast today to share her vast knowledge about a Plantbased - Vegan Lifestyle, how she found her passion and followed it.  Colleen stays ACTIVE, she has Seven (7) Books (so far) and is the host of the Food for Thought Podcast (Eleven Years of "Addressing all aspects of living healthfully and compassionately" and Animalogy Podcast which is her newest podcast that "discusses animal-related words and expressions we use every day and how they reflect and affect our relationship with animals." Colleen discusses her "30 Day Vegan Challenge" Program that approaches this transformation in people in all areas of their lives, not just "here are some recipes". Colleen provides information on how to talk to co-workers, family members, what to cook for kids, and everything in between that people encounter on this new journey in their life.  You can find out more here: 30 Day Vegan Challenge You can find out more about Colleen on her site: Visit Colleen Colleen advises people to take the steps they're capable of, some people will transition right away to Plantbased - Vegan and others will make one (1) change at a time.  However what she doesn't want to happen is for people to do nothing because they can't make a lot of changes all at once.  Colleen shared a great statement with us that is so appropriate: "Don't do nothing because you can't do everything.  Do something.  Anything."

Amy Webster, a Food and Nutrition Coordinator for the Humane Society stops by the Plant-Based TourGuide and it was a blast!  Amy talks about her journey to a Plantbased - Vegan Lifestyle and how volunteering in High School at a Wildlife Rehab Center laid the groundwork for what would eventually lead her to the career she loves with the Humane Society.  Amy also gave us some COOL tips on the ChickPea snack that she loves making (I tried making it after the show and EVEN I could make it, so it's definitely a simple and cool and delicious dish!) Great work is being done with the Humane Society and their outreach program at Schools, Universities, Hospitals and other institutions to not only implement but TRAIN the kitchen staff on how to prepare and cook Plantbased - Vegan Meals ensuring they will taste GREAT!  Incredible concept and forward thinking by the Humane Society, LOVE IT! Get more info at: HumaneSociety.Org/MeatlessMonday or ForwardFood You can reach out to Amy here: AmyWebster@HumaneSociety.Org

Michelle Cehn stops by the Plant-Based TourGuide and tells us all about her super cool journey to a Plantbased - Vegan Lifestyle and devotion to the spread of compassion and awareness to animals and their plight.  Michelle stays BUSY and she does it all so well because it is her core passion and so everything she is doing is never work, always fulfilling her "why" in life.  You'll find a lot more information in the Blog Post about her  View The Post Here and here are resources for her: Youtube: World Of Vegan On YouTube Michelle Cehn Website    World Of Vegan Website Awesome Program she co-created: The Dairy Detox Program PlantBased Meal Plan Delish Book She Co-Authored: Friendly Vegan Cookbook Instagram Accounts: Instagram.com/vegan or Instagram.com/worldofvegan or Instagram.com/michellecehn Twitter: Twitter.com/michellecehn And some awesome organizations that she works with: VeganCuts and VeganOutreach Check her out, she is doing a LOT to spread the message and help many!

Shabaka Amen stops by the Plant-Based TourGuide Podcast to talk about his one of a kind Fitness Bootcamps: PlantFit BootCamp.  He brings a holistic approach to working out, incorporating years of fitness knowledge and experience with his "Innercise Meditation" and extensive knowledge of PlantBased - Vegan Nutrition to bring maximum results.  Shabaka began exercising at just five (5) years of age and hasn't looked back since.  He has been a a large influence on many people, including myself when I was introduced to him when I first started on my Plantbased - Vegan Journey and wanted a Fitness Coach that was also Plantbased - Vegan.  You can get in touch with Shabaka on Instagram: @PlantFitBody and Facebook: shabaka.amen and email him at ShabakaAmen@Bellsouth.net and Check Out his website: PlantFit Gym to learn more about his revolutionary PlantBased Bootcamp!

Curt Albright "had it all": Great Job, Great Income, Financial Freedom, seemingly what is the dream.  Yet, he felt "his insides just weren't right" and knew there was something missing.  Curt tells his story on today's Plant-Based TourGuide podcst and how it led to a book that changed his life: "Eat to Live" by Dr. Joel Fuhrman to a Video of a speech by Phillip Wollen that made a huge impact in his life: Phillip Wollen Speech and then his eventual involvement (BIG INVOLVEMENT) in the Humane League and being a major driving force of opening the Charlotte, NC location.  Curt then became heavily involved in the Charlotte VegFest and seeing the numbers grow in a few short years from hundred in attendanc to thousands.  Curt summed it up during our interview when he said: "His world was getting smaller and smaller (while he was centered on himself and how much money he was making with his job, etc) and now it's the opposite, his world is getting BIGGER and BIGGER".  Such great perspective and great things he is doing.

Toni Okamoto stopped by the Plant-Based TourGuide Podcast to settle another MYTH that exists when people talk about a PlantBased - Vegan Diet: It is too expensive.  Toni has the awesome website: Plantbased On A Budget that breaks down into simple to make (100% Mike approved for their simplicity) and great tasting and VERY inxpensive!  As in $25.00 per week inexpensive!  She tells you how to do this, discusses her in life that lead her to a Plantbased - Vegan Lifestyle and why she decided to start her website AND talk about the MANY other things she has going on to spread the word.  Oh and did I tell you she was kind enough to do all of this on her birthday?  She rocks!  You can visit her on all social media at: PlantBasedOnABudget and she also has another website as well:  PlantBased Meal Plan.

Julieanna Hever stops by the Plant-Based TourGuide Podcast and we learn what happens when you bring somebody that has appeared on multiple tv shows, has her own TV show (What Would Julieanna Do?), Best Selling Author, Awesome TedEX Presenter, Columnist for the VegNews Magazine and SO much more...what happens is you get someone VERY passionate about what she is doing and you get a LOT of knowledge.  You can check out more about Julieanna on her website: Julieanna's Website.  You will find out about the "B12 Question" everyone always asks and then about IRON and best ways to care for your skin, tips for fitness, you name it.  She talks about health, planstbased - vegan eating and how to gradually move to this type of lifestyle.

Kristie Middleton, Senior Director for Food Policy of the Humane Society stops by the Plant-Based TourGuide podcast to deliver her story along with a LOT of knowledge!  She has a great new book coming out titled "Meatless" and you can Order Her Book Here .  She tells her story and you will find out how she owes it all to: Pete, Casey and Tinkerbell.  She tells us many cool facts including: Did you know that Meatless Mondays was actually started by the US Government?  Go see what Kristie is up to at: Www.KristieMiddleton.com

So, Robbi stopped by Plant-Based TourGuide podcast and shared, she shared a LOT, a lot of knowledge, a lot about her journey and a lot of personal tough periods and how she overcame them.  I appreciated her sharing everything, especially her tough periods because I know in life it will resonate with some listening to this podcast and by sharing, she will be helping others.  She has a very cool website: Www.LikeABunny.com (Go check it out) where you will see cool recipes (I mean she's a Rocking Culinary Chef ya know) and she brings great information, here is an example of the "intro" to one of her dishes:   "Sometimes a dish is so delectable that it requires very little of an introduction.  So here goes: this dessert is packed full of Phytonutrients, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, healthy fats and plant based protein.  There is no refined sugar.  No dairy, No gluten. In other words, this dessert is actually kinda healthy!" Enjoy this podcast and spread the word: Www.VeganTourGuide.com

Francesca joins us on this episode of Plant-Based TourGuide and she brings great positive energy and a great story that so many people can relate to and learn from.  She "puts it out there" about her life starting at an early age with medications and how those medications affected her and her journey to reclaim her true self.  She started researching (you'll tell from the podcast that she has self-taught herself a LOT of knowledge) and through this researching, she found the ways to reverse her ailments and in turn continues to pay it forward to others in conversation and also via her Blog at:  Www.YoungBrokeAND.com and you can find her on Instagram: @YoungBrokeAndGlutenFree.  You'll love her story and not to mention you'll find out the story behind "Lil Avocado".

Anthony brings a great story about how he turned a lifetime of being as he describes "the biggest kid in class" and by biggest, he wasn't referring to The Rock.  Anthony is a listener to the Plant-Based TourGuide podcast and was kind enough to reach out to send a message supporting the podcast and we started talking and once it was figured out that Anthony had a very cool story himself, well, I definitely wanted him on the show!  Anthony had been overweight practically his entire life, starting in childhood and discusses his "breakthrough moment" and when he decided to make changes and how switching to a Plant Based - Vegan Eating regimen helped him accomplish his goals then and still to this day.

I had an awesome time with Ellen Jaffe Jones on this edition of the Plant-Based TourGuide Podcast!  She brings an INCREDIBLE amount of knowledge (I mean she's up to four (4) books so far that she's written to relay her knowledge to put it in perspective) plus she's a frequent speaker at conferences all over the place, most recently at the Plant Pure Summit 2016 Conference.  She grew up surrounded by illnesses in her family and loved ones and seeing this made her determined to make positive changes in her life which set her on this path. She can be reached at Www.VegCoach.com and her four (4) books are: Paleo Vegan, Kitchen Divided, Eat Vegan on $4 A Day and Vegan Fitness for Mortals and be found on her website for purchase.   Many thanks for her coming on and joining me today and I know you'll enjoy this conversation with her!

Jason Rash is a great friend and someone that joins the Plant-Based TourGuide podcast today to tell his story.  Jason talks about growing up in Alabama on traditional southern fried food and to his "dare" to eat a vegetable off the Shoneys' salad bar (can we say tipping point in his life).  Jason then tells the remarkable story of his son's diagnosis of autism and the determination and COMMITMENT of Jason and his awesome wife Brooke to find a way to BEAT this and how the Plant Based - Vegan Lifestyle took away all of these parts of autism and they now have an incredible son (that loves to upstage them on their FB live shows, lol).  Jason tells about his daily meals that give him all the fuel he needs to complete ten (10) INTENSE workouts per week including his one of a kind salad invention.  There is a LOT of energy on this show today and you will feed off of it in your lives, I guarantee it.  You can reach Jason and Brooke Rash on Facebook at TheSocialCircle or Www.TheSocialCircleMembers.com or Jason Rash on Facebook. Here is the recipe for his rockstar Raw Cacao Hemp Shake: ICE Almond Butter (if it doesn't slide out of the jar, you've got the wrong kind) Chia Seeds 2 Bananas Unsweetened Almond Milk Stevia Raw Cacao Powder (unsweetened) BOOM!!! Launch the Rocket!

David Clark's story is amazing.  Listen to today's episode of the Plant-Based Tourguide on how he overcame the obstacles in front oh him to go from not being able to run more than FIFTEEN Seconds to Running ULTRA-MARATHONS over ONE HUNDRED Miles! He tells how Plant Based -Vegan plays a role in his training and life. Find out more about David at: Www.WeAreSuperman.com Check out his awesome cause that he is supporting: Www.TheHerrenProject.org Pick up his book: "OUT THERE: A Story of Ultra Recovery" on Amazon today.

Maddie stops by the Plant-Based TourGuide podcast today to tell us her journey to going to a Plant Based - Vegan Diet and even drops a little known fact about the "peta loophole". She does great work with spreading the word about plant based in addition to her phenomenal work as Grassroots Director the Humane League. You can get in touch with Maddie at: MSegal@TheHumaneLeague.com or visit the site at Www.TheHumaneLeague.com  

David Carter, aka the 300 Pound Vegan stops by the show.  He has an incredible story to tell about switching to a Vegan - Plant Based Diet WHILE IN THE NFL!  Wait, switching WHILE you are among the most elite athletes on the Planet and you play on the Defensive Line and need to be 300 pounds? Hear all about it.  He brings incredible knowledge about working out, his food staples for adding muscle mass and then he tells you about his Passion and Mission in life to help the Food Deserts in the US that need to be addressed.  He has a book coming out this year titled "Oppression In The Food System" so be on the lookout for it. You can follow him at:  Www.The300PoundVegan.com 

Lara Foldvari joined the Plant-Based TourGuide podcast today and brought a great perspective of being a "newbie" vegan, since she has been following a plant based lifestyle for less than a year.  Listen as she gives her tale of being "tricked" into going to a Plant Based Vegan Diet (funny story) and even her ideas for "sneaky vegan meals" to serve to people. You can find Lara at: Www.Yolarates.com. She recommends the book: WHOLE: Rethinking the Science of Nutrition by T. Colin Campbell She recommends this website for info on Vegan Cheese's: Www.Miyokoskitchen.com She even provided us with the "word of the day" REJUVELAC which she describes how she uses this process.   Here is her recipe for Vegan Mozarella she was kind enough to share: 1/3 Cup Raw Cashews (Soaked for about 4 hours in water) 1 Cup Water (filtered suggested) 3 heaping teaspoons potato starch (can use tapioca starch also) 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon salt Blend all ingredients together in a blender.  Pour into a saucepan and stir, stir, stir over a medium heat.  It will start THICKEN and STRETCH -much like mozzarella does. You're done!  Store leftover in a container in the fridge.  She uses this on her vegan pizza's and vegan poutine (a french fries/gravy/cheese dish from Canada).  

Hailee stopped by the Plant-Based TourGuide podcast today and shared a LOT of knowledge on how to juggle being a Full Time Mom (she has two (2) little girls, 4 1/2 and 1 1/2) AND she works in her business AND she balances time with her husband AND she maintains a Plant Based Diet for the entire family. WOW!  She talks about great plant based meals for kids, great "go to" meals for when you're having company over for dinner and they aren't plant based eaters and you want to prepare them a great plant based meal that will appeal to their tastebuds.  She has an awesome website: Www.CuckooKitchn.com (yes, there is NOT an "e" in kitchen just to clarify).  She gives great advice on "hiding stuff" in the smoothies for her kids to ensure they love the flavor and get their nutrients at the same time.  She also recommends the book: "Eating Animals" by Jonathan Safran Foer.