Thrive Diaries

Hi friends! I just got back from a 3 week holiday in the USA and was surprised by how challenging it was. This was my first trip since going vegan and I have some tips and what-not-dos for you. This will be super handy if you have any trips coming up with international borders now open. Mentions in this episode: Trader Joe's Whole Foods Market Dominos pizza Subway Starbucks Burger King / Hung...

Philip aka Phitzee is a down to earth, London based content creator sharing delicious simple recipes and truth bombs that trigger the internet. On this episode, Philip and I chat about how he went vegan, how he juggles a healthy lifestyle with work and content creation, plus his best tips for vegan newbies. Follow Philip on Instagram @phitzee and TikTok @phitzee For podcast updates and recipes, yo...

Calling all aspiring content creators! This is an interview I did over on the Do You Even Influence Podcast with awesome brother-sister duo James and Renee Buckingham . On the episode we chat about juggling my 9-5 with content creation, how I went vegan plus my JUICIEST TIPS on how to go viral and how much $$$ I have charged brands for content. If you're looking for more info on the world of...

Ever thought of starting a food business? Today's episode with Jimmy van der Linden, founder of Veg Me Up meal kits will give you an insight into what it takes. Based in Melbourne, Jimmy was looking for a career change after being made redundant during the pandemic. Although having no prior start-up experience, with passion and  his chef background, he set out to build his own home-delivery m...

Hey friends! Today's episode is an interview I did with Elisha Atchison on the A Kynd Life podcast , sharing my story about going vegan and how I got started creating content. You can follow Elisha over on Instagram @akyndlife or check out the episode where I interviewed her here on Vegan Diaries. For podcast updates and recipes, you can follow me on Instagram , Tiktok or check out my blog ht...

Mitali Deypurkaystha is a former copywriter and ghostwriter turned publisher. Through her business, The Vegan Publisher , she helps plant-based experts become thought leaders by becoming published authors. On this episode, Mitali shares not only her career but the challenges of growing up in an immigrant family in the UK, her experience of racism and colourism, and how ultimately the pressure to f...

One of Instagram's Top 25 Under 25 Female Entrepreneurs ! In this episode I am chatting with Sarah, founder of the world's first oat cream cheese. Sarah pivoted from a successful start in her career in management consulting to starting her business after going vegan and realising there were limited nut-free, coconut free options out there that actually tasted good. From there, Compassion...

It's time to embrace who you really are and fulfil your dreams. Get ready to be inspired - Tully Chanana is an Indian-Australian content creator who shot to TikTok fame when he created his foul-mouthed and hilarious alter ego - Tully Uncle. Charming, wise, and now with over 400k friends on the internet, Tully shares his story: from struggling to accept his cultural heritage, and even physical...

Nina is an accredited nutritionist living in Western Australia helping people all over the world and she has joined me for another chat. On today’s episode we talk about creating a healthy mindset during weight loss. Nina helps us understand calorie deficits, increasing our metabolism and being mentally ready to pursue weight loss in a healthy way. You can connect with Nina on Instagram at @natura...

Steph is a passionate psychologist whose purpose in life is to help others live a better quality of life - whatever that might look like. In this episode, Steph and I chat about anxiety. Steph explains the different types of anxiety, self-soothing, emotional eating vs actual hunger and tools to regulate our nervous systems. I even share my new favourite technique to calm my anxiety. You can connec...

Leah Higl is a Sports Dietitian living in Brisbane who has been vegan for 8 years and helps other plant-based athletes with their nutrition. In this episode, Leah walks me through the difference between powerlifting, Olympic weightlifting and bodybuilding as well as every vegan’s favourite subject… getting enough protein. Leah also talks about how she works with her clients and maintaining weight...

Amanda Ducks is a content creator living on the Gold Coast, Australia. In this episode, I picked Amanda’s brain on content creation with Youtube, TikTok, Instagram and her podcast. We talk about different types of content creation in order to grow and nurture our following, self-care as a self-employed person and how to charge as a content creator. You can connect with Amanda on Instagram @amandad...

The Australian federal election is nearly here, and I was lucky enough to sit down for a last-minute chat with Meg Watkins, a candidate for the Animal Justice Party for Corangamite electorate, on the Surf Coast in Victoria.  Meg is a passionate animal and environmental advocate and is just 24 years old. On this episode, Meg shares how her overseas travels inspired her to go vegan and stand up for...

Nina is an accredited nutritionist, total foodie and friend of the show, returning for another episode. We had a super open conversation about managing her diabetes which ended her in treatment for disordered eating. Nina shares her journey with controlling food, orthorexia and moving to different parts of the world to get the best treatment. Nina now shares her plant-based recipes online to empow...

Liz is an amazing home cook that shares fun plant-based recipes on the internet with just shy of 200k followers on Instagram. Liz also has a market stall called Mylk and Bun in Sydney. Liz and I had a very open conversation about the challenges of veganism. We also spoke about the struggles of being a vegan content creator in Australia, feeling undervalued (and underpaid) and ethically auditing br...

I'm back for another chatty solo ep talking social media (my other passion!) On this episode I share my top tips for successful reels - super practical and actionable, I try to break down the beast of a topic that is video content. Let me know if you find these useful and no matter what, just keep going because it can pay off big time - I have nearly tripled my following in the past month 😱...

Between studying law and global studies, working as a legal assistant and having a thriving vegan foodie page on Instagram, Sienna Watson squeezed us in to chat about running for local council at the age of 19. We chat about working with the Animal Justice Party, and starting conversations about politics while living in conservative areas of Melbourne. I learned so much from this conversation abou...

An episode for content creators and anybody curious about social media (not related to veganism). It has been a crazzzzzyyyy week on Instagram for me! After spending 2 years growing my account to 8k followers, in one week through a viral video I grew to nearly 30k followers. I still can't believe it and am decoding the exact formula to replicate this viral video. Keep your eyes peeled for my...

If you’re on the environmentally conscious side of TikTok, you would likely have come across the wonderful Kaylah Du Cane. After watching What The Health 5 years ago, Kaylah has been on a journey to better the environment through veganism and eco-friendly hacks that have gone viral. In this episode, we chat about composting, recycling, greenwashing, reusable period products and tips on how to avoi...

Chloe is a professional model with a passion for health and wellness, who has gone viral on TikTok and Instagram with her delicious plant-based meals. In this episode, we chat about the transition for her and her mum going vegan, content creation, tips on eating more plant based meals and laughing at the silly hate comments vegan creators get on TikTok. You can connect with Chloe on Instagram @chl...

Stephanie is a passionate psychologist who helps people who have a complicated history with food and to shed diet culture. With the pressure to always be ‘that girl’ with her green smoothie and working out every day, I ask Steph where the line is for that becoming unhealthy. We talk about the pressure to lose weight before a wedding, emotional eating, and actionable tips to challenge your current...

If you're curious about dipping your toe into activism,  this is a must listen! I chat to WA based activists, Melanie Fay and MJ Kim about their experience protesting for animal rights last year by walking through Perth CBD in lingerie. The demonstration was a follow-up to the Melbourne based lingerie protest featuring model Stefania Ferrario and activist Tash Peterson. Both Mel and MJ are ne...

A quick update about the podcast direction, mixing things up with episodes/interviews and what to expect from new episodes. Feel free to DM me on Instagram @vegandiaries___ with your thoughts - I would love to hear from you! For podcast updates and recipes, you can follow me on Instagram , Tiktok or check out my blog https://vegan-diaries.com/ . For podcast updates and recipes, you can follow me o...

Lynlee Jacobson is a plant based mindset coach supporting those interested in losing weight following a whole foods diet.  An advocate for eating an abundance of healthy, nourishing food without restriction, Lynlee's career took off last year when she went viral on TikTok. She works online from her home on the Sunshine Coast, supporting other women to find balance and have a healthy mindset a...

If you love everything vegan lifestyle, you have to follow the charming Tess from @eden.vegan ! Based in Wellington New Zealand, Tess is marketing professional by day and part time content creator making beautiful recipes and lifestyle content on Instagram in her spare time. On this episode, Tess shares her story of going vegetarian at a young age, shifting into veganism for ethical reasons, her a...