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In this episode, I start some basic tips for people who want to go vegan in the new year. Visit brownvegan.com for show notes and download the Vegan Starter Kit at brownveganvip.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

One of the most common questions I get is,  "how to get rid of dairy and/or eggs?" The good news is, you don't have to eliminate all of your dairy products overnight. You can begin by just replacing your cow's milk and butter with plant-based milk (almond, coconut, cashew, etc.) and vegan margarine ( Earth Balance  &  Smart Balance  are popular brands). 4 Reasons You Don't...

In this episode, I talk about how to get back on track when you are struggling with your vegan journey.   Tips Mentioned: Get clear on your why  Start replacing your struggle ingredients with vegan options Make vegan life a priority -- meal planning, research, look for recipes, grocery shopping Reflect and change things in your personal life, so that you can move forward Stop beating yourself up R...

It was a lot of fun having Donta on the show to discuss his vegan journey, being vegan while traveling, vegan fitness, finding a vegan community, how he inspired his family to make changes to their own diets and mastering the art of tofu. He's on a mission to scatter the stereotype of what a vegan looks out. Check out his video entry for the Vegan Smart contest and vote for him using the link...

In April, I celebrated 6 years as a vegan!  In this podcast episode, I share some of my lessons from the last 6 yrs and get candid about this misconception of a "perfect" vegan. Check out the full blog post and all resources mentioned for this episode here... http://www.brownvegan.com/podcast/41   Quick recap of the 6 lessons: Didn't expect my family to get on board with me -- so grate...

It was awesome having Jovanka Ciares on the show to share her vegan story and strategies on how to embrace a juice cleanse in a way that works for you. Not only can you lose weight with a juice cleanse, but the greater benefits are being more present, disciplined and to heal your body. Get all the resources mentioned in this episode here... http://www.brownvegan.com/podcast/40-why-a-juice-cleanse-...

Get the free email course at 7daystovegan.com Breakfast is the perfect area to get started on a vegan journey! Meal planning isn't as overwhelming as you can easily switch out ingredients to make them vegan. In this podcast episode I talk about what a vegan breakfast looks like and how to plan it. Get all of the resources mentioned in this episode here: http://www.brownvegan.com/podcast/39-wha...

Vegan and business talk together? Yes ma'am! 2 of my fave topics :-)  In the latest podcast episode, I chat with Jamel of The Veg about his gradual transition to vegan life and why and how he started his own vegan restaurant.    Get all the resources mentioned in this episode here... http://www.brownvegan.com/podcast/38-running-a-vegan-restaurant Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/br...

  Sign up for the free email course - 7 Day to Vegan  7daystovegan.com A few weeks ago someone asked whether or not my 3 sons (14, 12, 11) are vegans. Even though my kids eat vegan meals at home....they are not vegans.  Does this surprise you? It sure surprised the lady who asked that question. In my latest podcast episode, I talk about why my kids aren't vegan and share some tips on how to ea...

Since I know many of us are thinking about our goals for work, health and life during this time of year, I want to give you some specific strategies on how to start your vegan journey in the new year.  In the latest podcast, I give you 11 tips on how to do just that. Get all the resources mentioned in this episode here: http://www.brownvegan.com/podcast/podcast36-tips-on-how-to-go-vegan-this-year...

Before you think about meal planning, grocery shopping and eating out as a new vegan, there are 2 key steps you must take to start your journey. Get all of the resources mentioned here  http://www.brownvegan.com/podcast/2-key-steps-you-must-take-if-you-want-to-be-a-vegan Download the free vegan starter kit with more tips and a grocery list at brownveganvip.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcir...

Get all the show notes here http://www.brownvegan.com/podcast/tracyemcquirter The holidays are coming, so I had to invite Tracye McQuirter on the podcast to talk about how to navigate a vegan lifestyle during this season. Tracye is a 30-year vegan, national best-selling author, public health nutritionist, international speaker, and vegan trailblazer. She was named a national food hero changing the...

I answered this question several months ago but wanted to put in with a podcast episode because it's so important. How in the heck do you plan meals without meat being the center of the meal? Get all the resources mentioned in this episode here... http://www.brownvegan.com/podcast/how-to-put-together-your-vegan-meals Some people think you can only get protein from chicken, beef, fish, eggs, et...

It was a pleasure having Jenné of Sweet Potato Soul on the show to talk about her transition to vegan life. Get all the resources mentioned in this episode here... http://www.brownvegan.com/podcast/how-jenne-found-her-purpose-when-she-became-a-vegan We discussed: How she decided to became a vegan after working in a vegetarian restaurant around ethical vegans Why meat alternatives are helpful when...

I met Lynne several years ago online and since then we've had a chance to connect offline at local events. She's a big believer in balance and it extend not only to what she eats but how she lives her life. Get all the resources mentioned in this episode here http://www.brownvegan.com/podcast/-a-raw-cleanse-can-help-you-go-vegan   We discussed: How she was able to get rid of her high blood...

  I first saw Elvis in a vegan Facebook group and was so glad when Gail Roddy  made the introduction for me. This episode is truly a treat! Get all the resources mentioned in this episode here http://www.brownvegan.com/podcast/elvisgardin We discussed: How he was about to get mom to ditch 8 medications by changing her diet His journey of coming back to vegan life after being gone for several years...

Dinner can be the hardest meal of the day when you're getting started on a vegan journey with your family. This is when some of the complaints come up and when you feel the most rushed. I can definitely relate to this! In the podcast episode, I give you 5 tips to make vegan dinner meal planning easier for you & the fam. Get all the resources mentioned in this episode here http://www.brownv...

In this episode, I chat with vegan chef and business owner Chef A Ifayomi Victory about how she overcame health issues and used healing herself to help others start a vegan journey. Get all the resources mentioned in this episode here: http://www.brownvegan.com/podcast/28-how-to-turn-your-passion-for-vegan-life-into-a-business   We chatted about: The importance of being patient and research Starti...

In this episode, I chat with Naturalee Happee about:  Her gradual transition from vegetarian to vegan  How natural hair (we both have locs) empowered her to care more about the way she ate Why she's doing a juice cleanse to help curb her love of vegan junk food. Oh, and I found out sweet chili Doritos are vegan  Get the direct link to the resources mentioned in this episode here   Advertising...

In this podcast episode, I chat with Kawani Brown about how her children inspired her to start a healthy vegan life. Get the show notes here and contact Kawani  here  We also chatted about: How she was able to encourage her husband to start his own vegan journey How the support of her family makes all the difference in the world Why you don't have to go vegan overnight Why organic food is so i...

I received an email from a lady who said that she spends her whole weekend meal planning, prepping and cooking and how it was making her overwhelmed as a new vegan and had her thinking about quitting. I remember those days and ain't nobody got time for that! In this podcast episode, I some basic meal planning tips to save time and money.  Get all the resources and show notes for this episode h...

In this episode I chat with Saudia about: How her husband inspired the family to research a vegan lifestyle How & why she serves her family an organic diet How she handles packing vegan lunches and got her 2 sons onboard Why it's important to understand that you're shifting the cost of your food- not paying more Get all the resources mentioned in this episode  on this blog post    Adve...

I love eating out and I don't let being a vegan slow that down for me. In the beginning of this journey I did because it was just too much to think about and I didn't like asking the server a million questions. It feel like it was taking away from the experience. *sigh* Anywho, like I said, I love eating out. In this podcast episode, I give you tips to feel more comfortable about eating ou...

I get this question a lot... "I'm going to the grocery store this weekend, what should I buy?" In this podcast episode, I answer that question by going over the importance of a weekly meal plan and also talking about some of the items that make my own weekly grocery list. Get all the resources mentioned in this on the  blog post   Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Pri...

In this episode, I chatted with fellow YouTuber Naki Aya (I love her channel) about her vegan journey, pregnancy and how she handles vegan life with her young daughter. Get the show notes and all the resources mentioned in this episode  here  We also discuss: How she slowly eliminated meat, dairy and eggs one by one Why it's important to be your OWN health/vegan guru How becoming a vegan opens...