Vegan Danielle

John Brooks was the first black graduate from the University of Montana, where he studied ecology, and he has always had the passion to help people and the environment. He's protected US airways as an Air Marshall, and worked with US Customs and Homeland Security to prevent the unlawful trafficking of live exotic wildlife. He's spent 30 years with the US Department of Interior from California to Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, Texas, Illinois, Ohio, Virginia, Washington DC and New Jersey.   John has also held the titles, Refuge Manager, Wildlife Inspector, Special Agent, Computer Forensics Specialist and augmented Federal Air Marshal. Although he retired in 2008 as a civil servant, he's continued to stress the importance of education through his work as an author, filmmaker, musician and community volunteer and believes education is the key to a healthy society.   Although congressional candidates have already been decided for this election year, John comes on the podcast to discuss some of the ways we can co

Holly Skodis watched her dad literally end his life through the nutritional choices he had made throughout his life. Shortly after, she noticed she was having higher cholesterol and blood pressure and started making the connection with food and health. Around the same time, Holly started her Yoga Teacher Training, which led to her research on the typical diets of yogis. On a compassionate level, Holly made the connection between spirituality and what was on her plate.   Today, Holly believes wholly in not only a vegan lifestyle for compassionate reasons, but a Whole Food Plant-Based diet for health reasons.   For information about Holly's workshops, podcasts and more, Yoga is Vegan can be found at the following links: Website: https://yogaisvegan.com/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/yogaisvegan FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/yogaisvegan   For Holly's personal pages: Website: http://www.hollyskodis.com Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/hollyskodis FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/hollyskodis

The Wake Up Experience is composed of two friends and artists, Evan Bane and Ryz. Evan grew up around Hip-Hop and Gospel Music and started rapping at a young age. Ryz is a singer, producer and happens to be certified in Advanced Spiritual Psychology.   But, their lives weren't always this way. At one point in his life, Ryz found himself homeless, with a food addiction, and living an overall unhealthy life. At one point, he decided he needed to make a change.   Now, years after Ryz and Evan met in college, they create music together as The Wake Up Experience. Throughout their journeys of struggles and accomplishments, both of them found veganism, which shifted some of their creative experiences.   The Wake Up Experience has grown to a point where the guys have focused on how to be more loving and compassionate, and how to spread those messages through their music.   In this podcast, we dive deep into race, ethnicity and several other perceived inequalities that take place in our world today, and how all of us

Dr. Will Bulsiewicz has been obsessed with healing people (and their guts) with a fiber-fueled diet. He went to med school at Georgetown School of Medicine, trained in medicine at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and gastroenterology at The University of North Carolina Hospitals, then got his Masters of Science in Clinical Investigation. He also holds a nutrition certificate from Cornell University and is board-certified in Internal Medicine and gastroenterology.   Despite all of Dr. B's accomplishments, his personal story experience was what taught him even more. Throughout his journey, he has lost 45 pounds, started feeling better than he ever had, and started applying what he learned from his own body, to those of his patients.   In this episode, Dr. Will Bulsiewicz shares his personal health journey and gives us a sneak peak of what to expect from his newly published book, Fiber Fueled, which not so surprisingly ended up on the New York Best Seller's list shortly after its release! Considering that a WHOPPI

Rachel Steenland is better known online as "The Plant Riot". She is the creator and mastermind behind thousands of amazing (and simple) plant-based recipe creations! In this episode, Rachel explains how and why she was first introduced to the idea of veganism, plus gives new chefs a few tips and tricks for plant-based cooking!   Website: http://www.theplantriot.com Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/theplantriot Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theplantriot Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/theplantriot/

Tony Howe is Roy Elam's right hand man at Donna Jean in San Diego. He's also the founder and creator of Scratch House; a local artisanal vegan cheese, charcuterie and sauce company that's always pushing the culinary limits! Tony's love for cooking started when he was younger; his dad was in the Marine Corps, which didn't allow him to be at home with his family as much as he would've liked. Because of this, Tony started watching cooking shows and learning how to cook for his family. Today, Tony has almost obsessed over perfecting the techniques and recipes for his vegan meats and cheeses, which are now being used in several San Diego restaurants and pop-ups. In this episode, Tony talks about the science behind creating the perfect vegan cheese, and how his methods have changed over time, and with time (with fermentation). References: Donna Jean: https://donnajeanrestaurant.com/  Rocky Howe Tattoo: https://www.instagram.com/rockyhowetattoo/  JR Organics: https://www.jrorganicsfarm.com/  Evolution Fast Food:

Yi Ping Lai grew up in China and explains the connection between the over-population of homeless dogs and the dog meat trade. She tells her heartwarming story of how she grew up viewing dogs as a threat in China, and how she overcame her fear when she moved to America. Today, Yi Ping is vegan and the founder of World of Angels Foundation; the US-based non-profit dedicated to alleviating the suffering of homeless companion animals in China by funding existing partner sanctuaries, establishing new sanctuaries, and ending the cruelty of the meat trade in China. Now, with the recent outbreak of the Coronavirus, or COVID-19, approximately 50,000 companion animals have been stranded in homes with no food or water due to travel restrictions and quarantine of their "owners". Yi is working hard to provide food and water for these animals, or place them in forever homes before it's too late. Website: https://woafoundation.org/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/woafoundation  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/woa

Alexander Bvck is a sober animal rights activist, triathlete and musician, but things weren't always this way. Alex grew up in Northern Los Angeles and did a lot of acting as a kid which allowed him to live a much different life than most children his age. Looking back on his life, he realized that he may have developed some personality traits during this time that may have influenced some of his actions later in life. Alex was exposed to veganism and vegetarianism in the punk scene as a teen, and as 16 years old, decided to give up all meat. At one point in his early adulthood, he went back to eating animals, and when he came to a point where he wanted to stop, he dealt with the same sort of addiction and peer pressure associated with his consumption of alcohol or other substances. After watching Okja, Alex went vegetarian over night. Tune in to hear Alexander's entire story, including what he continues to do to fight for the animals today, how he maintains his sobriety and sanity, and where you can hear his

Jane Velez-Mitchell has been vegan longer than some of you have been alive; she was never served meat as a child, despite her Puerto Rican upbringing. Later in life, Jane went to NYU and graduated with a degree in Broadcast Journalism, which later led her to work with K-CAL TV, CNN, Warner Bros. and many more. Over time, these platforms have allowed Jane to have a louder voice for the animals, which led to even further opportunities with Mercy for Animals, PETA, VegNews Magazine and so many more! Today, Jane's most recent project is New Day, New Chef, which can be found on Amazon Prime. Jane Unchained: https://janeunchained.com/  Lunch Break Live (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/JaneVelezMitchell/videos/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janeunchainednews/  Website: https://janeunchained.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1NIJo63rWA0kvHWiYY70Yg  New Day, New Chef: Amazon Prime: https://www.amazon.com/New-Day-Chef/dp/B084TNLF6Y  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newdaynewchef/  Re

Janet Safiuallah has been an working out most of her life. She has competed in bikini competitions and, like many of us at one time, didn't think she could build muscle on a vegan diet. A friend of hers in the gym, who was working out just as hard as Janet mentioned she was vegan, which sparked Janet's interest in the lifestyle. Soon after, she saw What the Health, and decided to give it a try. Today, Janet owns the all vegan, sustainable activewear company, Vegan Athlete Wear, which is most known for the "Vegan Booty" leggings and shorts. The company has recently expanded to include more tops and sports bras for females, and has even added a men's line to the collection! Vegan Athlete Wear: Web: https://veganathletewear.com/  Instagram: https://veganathletewear.com/  FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/Vegan-Athlete-Wear-2101231083481579/  References: What the Health: https://www.whatthehealthfilm.com/  SoCal Veg Fest: https://www.socalvegfest.org/  San Diego Fit Expo: https://thefitexpo.com/city/san-dieg

Elana Kirshenbaum is the visionary, developer and manager of New Life Vegan Mentor Program; A unique platform which helps people embrace vegan living through the support and guidance of of an experienced mentor. New Leaf is the only free, global vegan mentor program featuring premiere technology designed for personalized matching and a convenient mobile app. Within months of launching, New Leaf harnessed a strong network of trained mentors, attracting hundreds of participants and spreading to 30 countries around the world! New Leaf Vegans: http://newleafvegans.org  Catskill Animal Sanctuary: Web: http://casanctuary.org  IG: https://www.instagram.com/catskill_animal_sanctuary  FB: https://www.facebook.com/catskillanimalsanctuary/ 

Leslie Durso is a vegan chef and wellness expert who refuses to compromise style for sustainability. She was once known as "Leslie the Lab Girl" on Bill Nye the Science Guy, and has taken her love for education and shifted her focus from science, to food. Ever since Leslie was 8 years old, she has cared about the animals and their welfare. Over the past few years, she has emerged as a public persona, hosting cooking segments on both television and online. Her show Accidentally Vegan can be seen on FABFITFUNTV and she regularly appears on The Doctors, Food Network, Discovery Channel, Hallmark Channel, and written for VegNews, CNN.com, Redbook, Glamour, and more, evangelizing the benefits of a mindful lifestyle, delivered with her trademark blend of sunshine-y sophistication and girl-next-door relatability. Leslie Durso: Website: https://lesliedurso.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lesliedurso/  FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/LeslieDurso  Yoga Retreat: https://corcyoga.com/pages/retreat  Referenc

Chef Bailey Ruskus, also known as "Chef Bai" comes from a long line of butchers, and her grandfather was a chef. Her background greatly influenced her love for creating recipes and sharing food with her family. This passion led her to culinary school, $100,000 in debt and the "skills" to break down whole animals and cook their meat; none of which serves her much purpose today. Since Bai was a young teen, she suffered from horrific female symptoms from heavy bleeding, to cramping, to sharp abdominal pains. Later in life, after many tests and prescriptions, she discovered she had endometriosis. Through her own research and switching to a plant-based diet, Chef Bai was able to cure herself and live a normal life, free of endometriosis symptoms! References: Donna Jean: https://donnajeanrestaurant.com/  Website: http://www.chefbai.kitchen/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chef_bai/  The Plant Remedy Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Tzq2aZ8G1l6WqSPkhe8eA  By the way, I should've never doubted myself;

Dr. Cyrus Khambatta is back for Part 3 of Mastering Diabetes to talk all about his new book, containing information from over 800 scientifically reviewed articles, and written by him and his business partner, Robby Barbaro. In this episode, Cyrus dives into some of the biggest myths about Diabetes and Insulin Resistance, and how you can reverse these conditions indefinitely. Website: https://www.masteringdiabetes.org/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masteringdiabetes/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/masteringdiabetes.org  Dr. Cyrus Khambatta: https://www.instagram.com/mangomannutrition/  Robby Barbaro: https://www.instagram.com/mindfuldiabeticrobby/  Get the book! Mastering Diabetes: The Revolutionary Method to Reverse Insulin Resistance Permanently in Type 1, Type 1.5, Type 2, Prediabetes, and Gestational Diabetes: https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Diabetes-Revolutionary-Permanently-Prediabetes-ebook/dp/B07TRJJHN2/ref=sr_1_1  Shout Outs: Dr. Doug Graham (The 80/10/10 Diet): https://www.instagra

Sadrah has never actually eaten meat. Mike was in the punk scene, where "compassion to all" was a popular mantra. Together, after struggling to find plant-based meat sources that were as sustainable as they were tasty, they came up with No Evil Foods; the plant-based meat alternative company that first debuted at a tiny Farmer's Market in Asheville, NC. Today, No Evil Foods is available coast-to-coast and leads the pack as the most environmentally sustainable plant-based meats on the market! Website: https://www.noevilfoods.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/noevilfoods  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noevilfoods/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/noevilfoods  References: Michael Pollan (The Omnivore's Dilemma): https://www.instagram.com/michael.pollan  Dr. Garth Davis: https://www.instagram.com/drgarthdavis/  Food Not Bombs: http://foodnotbombs.net/new_site/  Chattavegan: https://www.instagram.com/chattavegan/  Bounty & Soul: https://www.instagram.com/bounty_and_soul/  Snappy: https://www.mee

Cera and Carrie make up the duo at Harmonize your Health; the plant-based healing coaching program that provides 1-on-1 coaching sessions to help you find relief from ailments, freedom from symptoms and knowledge to support your body to heal itself. In this episode, Cera and Carrie share their individual journeys of how plant-based living helped them through many of their health issues. They also talk about the benefits they've found in centering the mind, body and spirit, and how we can implement these into our lives today. For 25% off your first coaching session, mention "Vegan Danielle" when you sign up! Harmonize Your Health: Web: https://www.harmonizeyourhealth.info/  IG: https://www.instagram.com/harmonizeyourhealth/  FB: https://www.facebook.com/harmonizeyourhealth/  References: Vegucated: https://www.getvegucated.com/  No Meat Athlete: https://www.nomeatathlete.com/  Brendan Brazier: https://www.brendanbrazier.com/  Forager: https://www.foragerproject.com/ 

Are you looking to grow your vegan business? Kris Reid is the founder and CEO of Ardor SEO; the digital agency that increases search rankings for vegan and animal activism pages, with the goal of converting traffic to product sales, newsletter signups and awareness. Kris has been known as the "Coolest guy in SEO", but he hasn't always had this reputation. He once studied software engineering at the Queensland University of Technology, and later found himself working in finance in London, England. When the financial crisis hit, he lost his job and headed back to Australia, which began the start of his interest in Search Engine Optimization, or SEO. In this episode, Kris explains what SEO is and how we can use it to our advantage to grow our vegan businesses. Interested in hearing more? Go here: Website: https://ardorseo.com/danielle  References: Happy Cow: https://www.happycow.net/  Plant Based News: https://www.plantbasednews.org/  Rob Banks: https://www.instagram.com/rob__banks/ 

Stephanie Dreyer has been vegan for 10 years. She's also a mother of 3, children's book author and founder of Veegmama -- the online vegan recipe resource for families. Stephanie has also been featured on KCAL9, VegNews, and Chickpea Magazine. She is also a contributor to World of Vegan as well as VegNews. Batch Cooking Club Promo: Launch date: 1/21/2020 Discount: Order before 1/28/2020 for 20% ($20/mo) www.batchcookingclub.com  Books: Not a Nugget: https://www.amazon.com/Not-Nugget-Stephanie-Dreyer/dp/0986106011  Not a Purse: https://www.amazon.com/Not-Purse-Stephanie-Dreyer/dp/0986106038  Resources: The Kind Diet by Alicia Silverstone: https://www.amazon.com/Kind-Diet-Simple-Feeling-Losing/dp/1609611357  Okja: https://www.netflix.com/title/80091936  World of Vegan: https://www.worldofvegan.com/  VegNews: https://vegnews.com/  Stephanie: Web: https://stephaniedreyer.com/  IG: https://www.instagram.com/veegmama  FB: https://www.facebook.com/VeegMama/ 

Dr. John Tanner suffered a heart attack while on a morning run when he was promptly rescued by a passerby. During his stay in the hospital, doctors treated him with a stent and told him he was able to now "resume life the way it was" with no direction on how he could lower his risk of a second cardiac arrest. Fortunately, this tragic situation prompted John to dive into the research of the WFPB diet and as a result, John has not had any recurrences of Heart Disease or related conditions! In this episode, John shares his story, along with some pretty staggering statistics on the link between heart disease and diet. Plus, stay tuned; John is giving away 100 free books, as well as a BOGO meal from Little Green Forks! Claim Your Free Book or DVD (Free Shipping Too!): https://nusci.org/contact  Send a message saying you heard John on the "Vegan Danielle Podcast" and pick your book or DVD! To Order Meal Prep from Little Green Forks: https://littlegreenforks.com/  BOGO: Use code "BOGOnew" for Buy One Get One on yo

Rob Rast is an adrenaline junkie and new vegan! With the intention of creating environmentally-friendly products, he founded both Miles Board and FLX Bike. Through his eco-friendly research, Rob discovered the environmental impact of animal agriculture, which inspired him to go vegan. In this episode, Rob talks all about bikes, boards and his accomplishments (and struggles) as a new vegan. Rob: https://www.instagram.com/rob.rast/  Sources: https://sites.psu.edu/perspectivesontheenvironment/2015/03/27/the-effects-of-automobiles-on-the-environment/  To enter giveaway, visit: http://robrast.com/win/  References: Pete Leaviss: https://www.instagram.com/peteleaviss/  FLX Bike: https://www.instagram.com/flx.bike/  Miles Board: https://www.instagram.com/milesboard/  Gamechangers: https://www.instagram.com/gamechangersmovie/