In episode 78 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Virginia-based yoga instructor and nature lover, Carrington Kernodle.

In this conversation we covered:

- 2020 and living through COVID times in America.

- Yoga training and practice.

- Connection with the outdoors and nature.

- Choosing veganism in Virginia.

- Mushrooms and foraging. 

- Black representation in the outdoor and vegan spaces.

+ MORE!

Hope you enjoy the show!

78 - Building Diverse & Inclusive Communities with Carrington Kernodle

In episode 79 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Adam Sud of @plantbasedaddict.

In this conversation we covered:

- Growing up in Texas.

- Being diagnosed with ADHD at a young age.

- Adderall and addiction.

- October 21st, 2012.

- Rehabilitation and a plant-based diet.

- Adam's non-profit, Plant-Based For Positive Change.

+ MORE!

Hope you enjoy the show!

79 - We Are Not Broken with Adam Sud

In episode 80 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Benj Johnson of UK clothing company ETHCS.

In this conversation we covered:

- Growing up in small-town England

- 2020 as a small biz owner and musician 

- Founding ETHCS

- Inequities of the clothing industry

- Buy, Sell, Trade ETHCS initiative 

- Tim Shieff leaving ETHCS

- Continuing the ETHCS mission

- UK vegan scene

- Racism in the UK

- How an advertisement was the catalyst for Benj’s veganism.

+ MORE!

Hope you enjoy the show!

80 - The Path Forward For UK Clothing Company, ETHCS with Creative Director Benj Johnson

In episode 81 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Jordan Martin, Founder of the Vegan Camp Out Festival in the UK.

In this conversation we covered:

- Growing up with music being a central part of life.

- Moving to Australia at 18.

- How Vegan Camp Out was born.

- Vegetarian to Vegan, 2-year journey.

- The importance of progress over perfection.

- Embracing people's differences, steering clear of division.

- Securing Russell Brand for Vegan Camp Out 2021.

- Aug 20-22 2021 @ Newark Showground, Nottinghamshire.

- Future of the festival, possible overseas expansion.

+ MORE!

Hope you enjoy the show!

81 - The Vegan Camp Out Festival with Founder, Jordan Martin.

In episode 82 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Pim Baljon, Founder of Vegan Pizza Bar and Big Drip in Rotterdam.

In this conversation we covered:

- Growing up in The Netherlands

- Wanting to be an entrepreneur from a young age

- Starting Vegan Pizza Bar and Big Drip

- Recipe development and research for vegan cheese

- Ghost kitchens and (mostly) delivery only

- Temporarily losing the sense of taste and smell to COVID

- Importance of purpose when starting a business

- Transitioning to vegan with the environment as the main driver

+ MORE!

Hope you enjoy the show!

82 - Pim Baljon is Rotterdam's Vegan Entrepreneur.

In episode 83 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Vanessa Shakib, co-founder of non-profit law firm, Advancing Law for Animals.

In this conversation we covered:

- Growing up in Los Angeles.

- Quitting her promising job to create Advancing Law For Animals.

- Going vegan at Thanksgiving dinner.

- Animals as property, and how they have existed in the world of law.

- The Animal Welfare Act.

- Case Vs The USDA.

- Current case Vs The University of Southern California. 

- Staying positive whilst being immersed in a world of animal suffering.

+ MORE!

Hope you enjoy the show!

83 - Advancing Law For Animals Vs The USDA with Vanessa Shakib

In episode 84 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Laura Reese, co-founder of Agriculture Fairness Alliance. 

In this conversation we covered:

- Becoming vegan and starting a cube of truth in Italy.

- The environmental impact of our food choices.

- How a Reddit AMA became the catalyst for AFA.

- Learning about subsidies on feed crops and animal agriculture.

- Helping farmers transition away from current agriculture practices.

- Dairy’s downfall and how farmers are getting stuck in this industry.

- How the mega farming corps are prolonging profits in a failing industry.

- Lobbying for change.

+ MORE!

Hope you enjoy the show!

84 - How To Help Farmers Transition To Non-exploitative and Sustainable Businesses with Laura Reese

In episode 85 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Ellis Goodridge, co-owner of UK clothing brand ETHCS. 

In this conversation we covered:

- Going vegan, why it was an easy switch.

- University in Leeds being a place of personal growth.

- Being vegetarian with meat-eating housemates.

- The importance of being venerable and sharing our difficult experiences.

- How Ellis went from part-time model to ETHCS Co-Owner.

- Being brave and upfront with brands if you want to learn more about their practices. 

- Making ethical choices as a brand ambassador/influencer.

- Depop and the rise of secondhand clothing.

+ MORE!

Hope you enjoy the show!

85 - Making Ethical & Sustainable Choices with Ellis Goodridge.

On this weeks special episode of the VedgeTalk Podcast , we speak with Nelson Costa and Edna Guevarra.

They are two plant powered athletes, Edna is an ultra marathoner and Nelson is an ironman triathlete.

We recorded this podcast 100% on the fly, after Vlad, the owner of organic grill connected us. 

The restaurant turned into a podcast studio so please bare with me if the audio is not up to usual standard. 

It was an opportunity I couldn't turn down, was a lot of fun and connected me with two amazing humans. 

After our chat, Nelson challenged me to an 18 mile race in Central Park next month, basically gives me a month to train.

Im all in and registered! Will keep you all updated on my progress through the Instagram page. 

Lets get started! Hope you enjoy the episode.

5 - The Power Of Choice With Edna Guevarra and Nelson Costa

This week on The VedgeTalk Podcast, I speak with brain cancer survivor and owner of Pleasant Petites, Bobby Nagelberg. 

We chatted at his place on Long Island, New York about being diagnosed with brain cancer at 21 and what his experience was like throughout that battle. 

Bobby went through some extremely challenging times over a 3 year span. We will hear about his experience with the modern day medical system, how he

managed to clear the remaining brain tumor after surgery and why he started a raw dessert company!

7 - Battling Brain Cancer and Adopting a Plant Based Diet With Bobby Nagelberg

This weeks game changing guest is Irish musician, Tanya O’Callaghan.

Tanya is an amazing human being! She has been an activist for animals from a very young age, which blew me away, making the connection before your 5th birthday and having the confidence to stick by your decision is something special. 

In addition to Tanya's tireless dedication to animals, she is a professional bass player, currently touring with ex Guns N Roses drummer Steven Adler.

In this episode we cover:

- Tanya’s life growing up in Ireland.

- Making the connection between what's on your plate and the animals at 5 years old.

- Speaking up for animals every chance she gets.

- Her journey to becoming a professional touring bassist.

- Moving to LA.

+ More!

I hope you enjoy the show. You can find Tanya on Instagram at @tanyaocallaghan_official and @highwaytohealthofficial. Her website is http://tanyaocallaghan.com/

11 - The Importance Of Trusting Your Gut with Tanya O'Callaghan

This weeks game changing guest is Amie Hamlin from The Coalition For Healthy School Food.

Amie has helped to educate children, parents and teachers about healthy plant based food and the benefits it has on our health and environment. 

In addition school admin are able to learn about the benefits healthy nutrition has on the students' focus, attendance and grades! 

In this episode we cover:

- Amie’s Background.

- The Coalition For Healthy School Food Program.

- How we can educate children, parents and staff of the benefits a plant based diet can have.

- Dairy in schools.

- The effect of nutrition on focus, attendance and grades.

- Raising her daughter vegan.

+ More!

I hope you all enjoy the show.

You can find The Coalition For Healthy School Food online at https://healthyschoolfood.org/

16 - Upgrading The School Lunch Menu with Amie Hamlin

This weeks game changing guest is Jacky Wasserman, founder of vegan clothing company BeetxBeet, based out of Los Angeles, CA.

This was our first day in Los Angeles, and I don’t think we could have spent the time any better. Jacky was an amazing guest and I think you will really enjoy her story from growing up in Atlanta to owning an apparel company in Los Angeles. 

In this episode we cover:

- Jacky’s life growing up in Atlanta, GA.

- Experiencing the world of design though multiple jobs.

- Entering and winning a competition that was run by Obey’s Shepherd Fairy.

- Going vegan in America’s Deep South.

- Packing up everything into her Honda Civic and moving to LA.

- Deciding to leave her well paid job with benefits behind.

- The BeetxBeet journey.

+ More!

I hope you enjoy the show!

You can find Jacky online @beetxbeet on Instagram and at www.beetxbeet.com, they’ve got awesome vegan clothing, go check it out!

22 - BEETxBEET with Jacky Wasserman

This weeks game changing guests are Hannah and Derek Howlett, they are well known for their work ‘High Carb Hannah’ and ‘Handeeman’. 

If you follow Hannah and Derek on YouTube, you already know they have built an awesome off grid Tiny Home in Arizona with rain water catchment and solar set up. 

Since recording the show, Derek has added thousands of gallons more water storage and also finished a massive garage project that was half done when I visited.

In today’s conversation we cover:

  - Their reasons for choosing a vegan lifestyle.  

- Why they decided to live in a tiny home.  

- Minimal living.

  - The challenges of living together in a tiny home.  

- How they can financially support themselves from online work.  

- Making sound financial decisions.

  - Their experience with Psychedelics!   

+ More!

 I hope you enjoy this episode.  

You can find Hannah at @highcarbhannah on Instagram and YouTube, she also has a website https://highcarbhannah.co. Derek can be found at @handeeman on Instagram and YouTube.

24 - Live Minimally And Consciously with Hannah & Derek Howlett

This weeks game changing guests are Eileen and Gillian AKA The OM Twiins. 

Eileen and Gilian are full of energy and are doing amazing work in their local community and also with their online guides, reaching people around the world.  

In this episode we cover:  

- What it was like growing up in Mexico.

  - The comparisons they constantly received as twins.  

- Not going vegan at the same time.  

- Experiencing the body building scene as vegans.  

+ More!

  I hope you enjoy the episode.

I encourage you to find them on Instagram @om_twiins and their website https://www.om-twiins.com, they’re a wealth of knowledge for people looking to get strong and healthy on a plant based diet. 

Lastly I am dedicating this episode to Eileens rescue dog, Shila, who we met during this recording. She sadly passed away due to complications giving birth.

26 - Cruelty Free Fitness with The Om Twiins

This weeks game changing guest is Mike Case, English personal trainer and plant eater, AKA Vegainz Coach. 

  Mike is based in Sydney, Australia, after living in Melbourne for a number of years. We caught up with Mike at my family home in the south east suburbs of Melbourne for a chat. 

If you have been following Mike for a while, you may expect this to be all strength and fitness. However we go much deeper than that. 

In this episode we cover:  

- Mikes background in the UK  

- How he decided to live in Australia.  

- Self development. 

  - Travel

  - What’s best for our bodies in terms of nutrition and exercise.

  - The world seed bank in the arctic circle!  

+ Much more! 

I hope you enjoy destroying some myths with Mike and I today!  

You can find Mike on Instagram @vegainzcoach and also at https://vegainzcoach.com.au/.

He is a fantastic resource if you’re looking to nail your fitness and nutrition goals, you do not have to reside in Australia to work with him!

28 - Destroying The Myth with Mike Case AKA Vegainz Coach

This week on The VedgeTalk Podcast we're changing it up and doing an in depth check in on where we are at!

In this episode we cover:

- Why we hit the road with our work

- What it's like traveling as a couple

- How it's been as vegans through the USA, Canada, Mexico, Australia, Indonesia and The Philippines.

- How we afford to be on the road at this current time.

- What's next!

Hope you enjoy the show.

Cheers,

Matt.

33 - Why We Hit The Road with Ana and Matt

On this weeks episode of VedgeTalk, we chat with Matt Cama, Australian business and life coach who is currently living his dream life in Bali.

Matt opens up on struggles he has had throughout life such as weight loss and his relationship with money.

In this conversation we also cover:

- Matt's childhood and how he decided to vegan.

- weight loss

- How to ask the universe what you want in life.

- Starting an online coaching business and moving to Bali from Australia.

- Time spent on social media and electronic devices.

- Incorporating meditation and breath work into his life to deal with past trauma.

And much more!

You can find Matt on Instagram @matt_cama and www.mattcama.com

Hope you enjoy the show!

35 - Re-Define The Way You Think, Work & Live with Matt Cama

On episode 51 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Parendi Birdie, molecular biologist from Mission Barns.

You can find her on LinkedIn at https://bit.ly/2LbM0C1

In this conversation we covered:

- Parendi's professional and personal background.

- What is 'clean meat'?

- How cellular agriculture can help the animals, environment and even our health.

- How clean meat is grown.

- The havoc antibiotic resistance will potentially cause and how this may be part of the solution.

- Other products, aside from meat, that are being made in a lab setting.

Hope you enjoy the show!

www.cleanmeat.org
www.robertyaman.com

51 - The (Cellular) Agriculture Revolution with Parendi Birdie

On episode 62 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Seyka Mejeur, from forgoodnessseyks.com.

We're chatting all things vegan travel today, also Seyka's personal journey to veganism and helping restaurants add more plant based food to their menus. 

In this conversation we covered:

- Seyka's life growing up, with ribs and steak as her favorite foods.

- Experiencing a serious eating disorder.

- Why Seyka and her husband Brian decided to travel the world.

- The hardest places to eat vegan.

- The best places they found for vegan food.

- Chiang Mai and The Elephant Nature Park!

+ MORE

You can find Seyka on IG @forgoodnessseyks, go and say hi, let her know what you thought of our chat today and we'll catch you next week for another episode!

62 - How To Eat Vegan Anywhere In The World! with Seyka Mejeur

On episode 64 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Jace Carter, former white supremacist, now activist for the anti racism and anti fascist movements.

We're taking a deep dive into Jayce's life, in this conversation we covered:

- Jace's time in his early teens, hitch hiking and traveling the west coast on freight trains.

- His early experiences getting in trouble with the police.

- Being a part of the white supremacist movement.

- How time in solitary confinement changed his beliefs.

- Being an activist from within prison.

- Working at a slaughterhouse.

- Meeting his girlfriend Maeva and choosing to go vegan.

+ MORE

You can find Jace on IG @citizenzero541, go and say hi, let him know what you thought of our chat today and we'll catch you next week for another episode!

64 - Jace Carter: From Notorious White Supremacist To Anti-Racism Activist.

On episode 66 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Rutilio Medina, from Rudy's Pizza PDX in Portland, Oregon.

In this conversation we covered:

- What it took Rudy and his family to start the business.

- The early challenges.

- Finding their niche.

- What it was like to be an early adopter of vegan food in Portland.

- Should other restaurants add vegan menus?

- The future of Rudy's!

Hope you enjoy the show!

66 - The Rudy's Pizza Army with Rutilio Medina

On episode 68 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Jasmine Briones and Chris Petrellese from Sweet Simple Vegan!

In this conversation we covered:

- Jasmine's background and growing up in LA.

- Her struggles with an eating disorder and how going vegan saved her life.

- How punk music was Chris' catalyst for ditching meat.

- The story of Chris and Jasmine's first time meeting in person.

- Chris' move from New Jersey to Los Angeles.

- Working together whilst being in a relationship.

+ More!

Hope you enjoy the show!

68 - Going Vegan Has Never Been This Easy with Jasmine and Chris from Sweet Simple Vegan.

On episode 69 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Taryn Rasgon from vegan t-shirt company, Vegetaryn.

In this conversation we covered:

- Adopting Penny The Pig!

- Taryn’s life growing up in LA.

- How studying in Barcelona opened her eyes to a 
new way of eating.

- Getting rid of asthma and skin issues.

- Starting ‘Vegetaryn’ 

- Women as leaders in the business world.

- The imortance of community.

+ MORE!

Hope you enjoy the show!

69 - Just Plants, Not Milk & Penny The Pig with Vegetaryn Founder, Taryn Rasgon.

On episode 71 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Seth Tibbott from Tofurky.

In this conversation we covered:

- Seth's upbringing and college days.

- The catalyst for going vegetarian in the 1970's.

- 'The Farm' in Tennessee.

- Making his first batch of Tempeh.

- The first 15 years before the Tofurky moment.

- Creating the first Tofurky Roast.

- The new factory in Hood River, OR.

+ MORE!

Hope you enjoy the show!

71 - Tofurky Founder, Seth Tibbott, Shares His Incredible Story: 'In Search Of The Wild Tofurky'

On episode 72 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Vladimir Grinberg, Eddie Brill and Rik Cannon from OG Talk NYC.

In this conversation we covered:

- Eddie's time on the late show with David Letterman.

- Vlad's journey to the USA.

- Starting The Organic Grill in the East Village.

- Switching to a fully vegan menu.

- Rik's background and crossing paths with Eddie.

- What the OG Talk podcast is all about.

- Favorite guests and dream guests for their show.

+ MORE!

Hope you enjoy the show!

72 - A Trip To Manhattan's East Village with The Organic Grill & OG Talk NYC

On episode 73 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Stephanie Erev from Portland State University.

In this conversation we covered:

- Steph's research background.

- Climate change tipping points.

- Conceptualizing the dangers of climate change.

- Taking action.

- Our ability to address more than one social justice movement at a time. They are connected.

- The role of electoral politics and climate change.

- Diet and climate.

+ MORE!

Hope you enjoy the show!

73 - Intersectionality Between Climate Change and Politics with Stephanie Erev

Welcome back to The VedgeTalk Podcast!

This week, Matt and Ana catch up on the last few months in what has been a wild year.

Episodes will be back to a weekly schedule.

Thank you for sticking around, Vedgy Mates!

www.vedgetalk.com

74 - WE ARE BACK! - VedgeTalk Catch Up

On episode 75 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with van lifer Max Bidstrup.

In this conversation we covered:

- Max's life growing up in Australia.

- Studying and becoming a paramedic.

- The reason for leaving Australia to start van life travel.

- Mapping out the travel route from Canada.

- Meeting Eamon and Bec + Starting a YouTube channel.

- Switching to a plant-based lifestyle.

- Occy, Max's dog, and where he is in the world.

+ MORE!

Hope you enjoy the show!

75 - Building An Off-Grid Tiny Home On Wheels with Max Bidstrup

76 - Catching Up with Toni Okamoto and Michelle Cehn -

In episode 77 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Boston-based plant-based entrepreneur Pat McAuley.

In this conversation we covered:

- Pat's first restaurant, Re-wild.

- Navigating the money-raising process for a new venture.

- Opening the new restaurant, Plant Pub up during a global pandemic.

- The Boston vegan scene.

- Signing up to do an Ironman Triathalon. 

- Training and nutrition.

+ MORE!

Hope you enjoy the show!

77 - Opening A New Restaurant During A Global Pandemic with Pat McAuley

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