Did You Bring the Hummus? with Kimberly Winters

Join Michele Olender, a life coach who embraced veganism at 56, as she shares her inspiring journey. Discover the power of gradual adaptation, community support, and personal growth in transitioning to a vegan lifestyle. Michele highlights the influence of older generations in promoting dietary changes and the importance of personal choices amidst social pressures. She emphasizes that it's never too late to evolve, encouraging listeners to enjoy the journey without the stress of perfection. Plus, get a taste of the cultural love for hummus!

Today, I am joined by Plant-Based Susy. PlantBased Susy is one of the founders of VeganSusy.com, a dynamic platform dedicated to empowering women in their 40s, 50s, and beyond to achieve sustainable weight loss and long-term wellness through a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle. With a mission to make plant-based eating enjoyable, accessible, and deeply transformative, Susy offers personalized meal plans, online courses, and one-on-one coaching under the mantra “More PlantsLess Pounds.” Her approach is holistic, focusing not only on diet but also on mindset, strength training, and mindfulness to create lasting health improvements.With years of experience guiding women through their health journeys, Susy is passionate about tackling common dieting frustrations and fostering a supportive community centered on compassion, health, and personal empowerment. Her methodology, coined “SAFE”—Sustainable, Adaptable, Fulfilling, and Encouraging—offers a blueprint for women to reclaim their health with a gentle, results-driven approach that is as rewarding as it is effective.Her blog post “Find Your Health and Wellness Mindset with Vegan Susy” captures her philosophy that true health begins in the mind, blending nourishing plant-based food with strength training and self-compassion. Through VeganSusy.com, she continues to inspire and guide her audience toward living vibrant, healthful lives, providing both practical tools and heartfelt encouragement along the way.To connect with Susy:Visit her website:  https://www.vegansusy.com/Find her on Facebook and Instagram:https://www.facebook.com/PlantBasedSusy/https://www.instagram.com/plantbasedsusy/To connect with me:Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @didyoubringthehummusFor more info on my Public Speaking 101 program: ⁠https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/publicspeakingforactivists⁠Contact me here or send me an email at info@didyoubringthehummus.comSign up for meditation sessions hereSign up for The Vegan Voyage, to sponsor the podcast, book meditations packages, or sign up for my Public Speaking program hereJoin my Podcast Fan Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/didyoubringthehummus/To be a guest on the podcast: https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/beaguest©2025 Kimberly Winters - Did You Bring the Hummus LLCTheme Song ©2020 JP Winters ⁠@musicbyjpw⁠

Today I am joined by Angela Crawford, Ph.D.  Angela is a psychologist, vegan educator, and author of The Vegan Transformation: A Journey to Heal Yourself and the World (Lantern, April 2025). She is passionate about empowering people toward plant-powered living for physical, mental, and emotional health; compassion for all sentient beings; and caring for our planet.She speaks and teaches about thriving emotionally and socially as a vegan, the connection between food and mood, overcoming barriers to lifestyle change, and values alignment and compassion. Dr. Crawford previously worked as a psychotherapist for 25 years, empowering clients toward greater holistic well-being. She holds certifications as a Master Vegan Lifestyle Coach and Educator, licensed PCRM Food for Life instructor, and Transformational Coach.She is passionate about the power of personal transformation to create a more fulfilling, healthy, and purposeful life - and a kinder, more sustainable world.To connect with Angela:https://angelacrawfordphd.com/book/https://www.facebook.com/AngelaCrawfordPhD/https://www.instagram.com/angelacrawfordphd/https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelacrawfordphd/To connect with me:Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @didyoubringthehummusFor more info on my Public Speaking 101 program: ⁠https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/publicspeakingforactivists⁠Contact me here or send me an email at info@didyoubringthehummus.comSign up for meditation sessions hereSign up for The Vegan Voyage, to sponsor the podcast, book meditations packages, or sign up for my Public Speaking program hereJoin my Podcast Fan Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/didyoubringthehummus/To be a guest on the podcast: https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/beaguest©2025 Kimberly Winters - Did You Bring the Hummus LLCTheme Song ©2020 JP Winters ⁠@musicbyjpw⁠

Today, I am joined by Veena Birajadar owner of Pure Vegan Cafe. Pure Vegan Cafe is a 100% Plant Based restaurant in NC with locations in Raleigh and Durham. With a focus on using high-quality, healthy ingredients to make great-tasting, cold-pressed juices, smoothies, and 100% plant based food. Veena is an IT professional turned restauranteur. To connect with Veena:Visit her website  www.purevegancafe.comFollow her on insta and Facebook @Pure Vegan Cafe https://www.instagram.com/purevegancafe/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/purevegancafe/To connect with me:Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @didyoubringthehummusFor more info on my Public Speaking 101 program: ⁠https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/publicspeakingforactivists⁠Contact me here or send me an email at info@didyoubringthehummus.comSign up for meditation sessions hereSign up for The Vegan Voyage, to sponsor the podcast, book meditations packages, or sign up for my Public Speaking program hereJoin my Podcast Fan Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/didyoubringthehummus/To be a guest on the podcast: https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/beaguest©2025 Kimberly Winters - Did You Bring the Hummus LLCTheme Song ©2020 JP Winters ⁠@musicbyjpw⁠

Today, I am joined by Tara Stone. Tara is a speaker, holistic success coach, and passionate advocate for conscious living. Her journey into veganism began with a deep-rooted love for animals, leading her to years of hands-on experience in animal rescue. This commitment to compassion naturally evolved into a plant-based lifestyle, inspiring her to found Grounded for Life, a plant-based café  dedicated to nourishing the body and soul with good food that tastes great and just so happens not to have animal products in it!With a background in real estate, business coaching and leadership development, Tara helps high-achievers move beyond burnout and into sustainable success both personally and professionally. She empowers entrepreneurs and executives to align their work with their values, prioritizing well-being, impact, and purpose. Through her work, she has helped countless individuals shift from the toxic hustle mentality to a more intentional and fulfilling way of living.Tara’s expertise spans across mindset coaching, workplace culture transformation, and accountability, making her a sought-after speaker and consultant. Whether she’s leading executive retreats, coaching high-performing teams, or helping individuals build habits that align with their holistic success, her mission remains the same: to  end suffering and empower people to create a life by design, embrace struggle as a gift and fund the life they love. To connect with Tara find her on all social media @The_Tara_StoneMentioned in this episode:Shel Silverstein poem - Little Abigail and the Beautiful Pony - https://allpoetry.com/Little-Abigail-and-the-Beautiful-PonyThe China Study - https://nutritionstudies.org/the-china-study/Grounded For Life Cafe, Clinton, NJ - https://groundedforlifecafe.com/Newark Animal Save - https://www.instagram.com/newarkanimalsave/?hl=enTo connect with me:Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @didyoubringthehummusFor more info on my Public Speaking 101 program: ⁠https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/publicspeakingforactivists⁠Contact me here or send me an email at info@didyoubringthehummus.comSign up for meditation sessions hereSign up for The Vegan Voyage, to sponsor the podcast, book meditations packages, or sign up for my Public Speaking program hereJoin my Podcast Fan Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/didyoubringthehummus/To be a guest on the podcast: https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/beaguest©2025 Kimberly Winters - Did You Bring the Hummus LLCTheme Song ©2020 JP Winters ⁠@musicbyjpw⁠

Today, I am joined by long-time vegan Tim Barford of VegFest UK and new venture, Why Go Vegan. From his bio: Tim was born in the 60's in the UK, conceived the same day as Ringo Starr joined the Beatles, brought up on impeccable musical tastes & at 6 years old 50 miles downwind of Woodstock, he was born to rock n roll. Living in Greece as a child in the early 70's, Tim forged a long-standing bond with what he calls a true friend and trusted & revered companion through life - hummus of course. One of the UK’s most dynamic voices in the vegan movement, Tim has spent decades igniting change and inspiring action. You don't want to miss this!To connect with Tim and support his work:www.vegfest.co.ukwww.yaoh.co.ukwww.whygovegan.org.ukhttps://www.facebook.com/vegfestuk To connect with me:Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @didyoubringthehummusFor more info on my Public Speaking 101 program: ⁠https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/publicspeakingforactivists⁠Contact me here or send me an email at info@didyoubringthehummus.comSign up for meditation sessions hereSign up for The Vegan Voyage, to sponsor the podcast, book meditations packages, or sign up for my Public Speaking program hereJoin my Podcast Fan Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/didyoubringthehummus/To be a guest on the podcast: https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/beaguest©2025 Kimberly Winters - Did You Bring the Hummus LLCTheme Song ©2020 JP Winters ⁠@musicbyjpw⁠

Today, I am joined by Behavioral Change Specialist Karen Bartle. Karen’s focus is on supporting people to Identify and implement evidence-based behavioral solutions to make and maintain sustainable lifestyle changes. Karen is passionate about sharing her insights and wisdom from her own journey, as well as from a professional and clinical perspective of behavioral & dietary change, through appearing on podcasts, guest speaking, webinars, blogs, and more.To connect with Karen:https://www.karenbartle.com/about-karenFor recipes, Karen suggests checking out https://nutritionstudies.org/recipes/Mentioned in this episode:Prevent & Reverse Heart Disease by Dr. Caldwell EsselstynHear Essy talk about heart disease: https://youtu.be/EqKNfyUPzoU?si=D89QG9jSD1ReX-uJTo connect with me:Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @didyoubringthehummusFor more info on my Public Speaking 101 program: ⁠https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/publicspeakingforactivists⁠Contact me here or send me an email at info@didyoubringthehummus.comSign up for meditation sessions hereSign up for The Vegan Voyage, to sponsor the podcast, book meditations packages, or sign up for my Public Speaking program hereJoin my Podcast Fan Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/didyoubringthehummus/To be a guest on the podcast: https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/beaguest©2025 Kimberly Winters - Did You Bring the Hummus LLCTheme Song ©2020 JP Winters ⁠@musicbyjpw⁠

Today, I am joined by Nisha Narang of Soulful Vegan and Leorah Clinical. Nisha is an experienced Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research Professional pioneering ethical innovation in healthcare development. With a Bachelor of .Pharmacy and Master of .Science. in Biochemical Pharmacology, Nisha has over 15 years of expertise in managing clinical research projects across regulatory guidelines and therapeutic areas.Her unique vision of combining scientific rigor with cruelty-free principles led to establishing Leorah Clinical, the world’s first dedicated vegan-friendly clinical development consultancy. Through her leadership, Leorah Clinical helps companies develop innovative healthcare products that maintain excellence while adhering to ethical principles.Nisha’s expertise spans clinical research and development, regulatory compliance, vegan-friendly innovation, and global project management, enabling Leorah Clinical to deliver comprehensive solutions that transform the future of healthcare development.In addition to her pioneering work at Leorah Clinical, Nisha is a passionate advocate for plant-based living. Through her coaching platform, Soulful Vegan, she empowers individuals to embrace a healthier lifestyle by offering personalized guidance on vegan nutrition and wellness. Her coaching sessions are rooted in compassion and tailored to help clients achieve their health goals while respecting their unique journeys.To connect with Nisha:For Vegan Product Development: Collaborate with Nisha to bring your cruelty-free product ideas to life. Book a consultation here- https://www.leorahclinical.com/consultation/For Science-Based Vegan Health Coaching: Start your journey toward optimal health with personalized coaching plans. Choose a plan that works for you here- https://soulfulvegan.com.au/coaching/To connect with me:Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @didyoubringthehummusFor more info on my Public Speaking 101 program: ⁠https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/publicspeakingforactivists⁠Contact me here or send me an email at info@didyoubringthehummus.comSign up for meditation sessions hereSign up for The Vegan Voyage, to sponsor the podcast, book meditations packages, or sign up for my Public Speaking program hereJoin my Podcast Fan Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/didyoubringthehummus/To be a guest on the podcast: https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/beaguest©2025 Kimberly Winters - Did You Bring the Hummus LLCTheme Song ©2020 JP Winters ⁠@musicbyjpw⁠

In this very special milestone episode you'll meet my mom and learn about her vegan journey, how veganism has supported her fight with lung cancer, her thoughts on hummus and so much more! You'll also hear special messages from some of my friends and colleagues who were kind enough to send in messages celebrating this exciting milestone. Check out Diane's chat with Chef AJ: https://www.youtube.com/live/Pac45h_Haq4?si=gKl2BSWilwXwXVolSpecial messages from: (in order they appear, click on the episode number to listen)Adam Sobel - Episode 47 Check out Adam’s Chili in Hat recipe: https://cinnamonsnail.com/best-vegan-chili-recipe/David Pannell - Episode 66Visit Vegan Business Tribe: https://veganbusinesstribe.comVictoria Moran - Episode 56Visit her website: https://victoriamoran.comSandra Nomoto - Episode 43Learn more about Sandra here: https://www.sandranomoto.com/Brigitte Gemme - Episode 34Become a meal plan master: https://veganfamilykitchen.comNancy Ehrlich - Episode 9 (my first guest who wasn’t JP!)Gregg Rozeboom - Episode 88Check out Fruitive: https://fruitive.comDrs. Daisy Lund & Clare Day - Episode 85Check out their amazing podcast In a Nutshell wherever you get your pods and their website: https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/in-a-nutshell-podcastKatrina Fox - Episode 77Lean into your story with Katrina: https://katrinafox.comLisa Rimmert - Episode 80Get some funnies and more: https://www.onthenosecomms.com/Kate Galli - Episode 67Connect with Kate:https://strongbodygreenplanet.lpages.co/plant-positive-journal-v2/Tune into Kate’s Podcast here or wherever you get your pods: https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/podcast-the-best-of/Annette & Graham Henry - Episode 90Learn how to breathe: www.henryandhenryeu.comChristine Mania - Episode 69Do yoga with Christine and check out her book: https://www.christinecookmania.com/event_series/29a8e975-4d8e-4d5a-a443-c319d9fa3672Kathy Davis - Episode 82Connect with Kathy: www.veginspired.comMeredith Marin - Episode 65See how Meredith is transforming the hospitality industry: www.veganhospitality.comJason DeSalvo - Episode 71Check out the farm: https://coldbrookfarmnj.com/Jennifer Shlomovich - Episode 86Quit people pleasing and live your best plant-powered life:: https://www.theconfidentvegan.com/Angelica Williams - Episode 61Learn how to live a beautiful compassionate life: https://greenluxuryliving.com/To connect with me:Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @didyoubringthehummusFor more info on my Public Speaking 101 program: ⁠https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/publicspeakingforactivists⁠Contact me here or send me an email at info@didyoubringthehummus.comSign up for meditation sessions or packages hereSign up for The Vegan Voyage, to sponsor the podcast, book meditations packages, or sign up for my Public Speaking program hereJoin my Podcast Fan Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/didyoubringthehummus/To be a guest on the podcast: https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/beaguest©2025 Kimberly Winters - Did You Bring the Hummus LLCTheme Song ©2020 JP Winters ⁠@musicbyjpw⁠

Today, I am joined by Chef AJ! Vegan for over 40 years, Chef AJ is the Queen of Quick and Easy plant-based recipes. She’s the culinary wizard behind delicious dishes that are oil-free, refined sugar-free, and salt-free. As a chef, author, and host, Chef AJ is passionate about creating convenient and easy recipes that make healthy eating fun and incredibly tasty.  I met Chef AJ the same place I met Dr. Alan Goldhamer, at Ethos Farm Days in September and, my husband and I were the lucky recipients of the desserts she made on stage. These desserts are no joke, if you are going to buy one cookbook, buy her newest, Sweet Indulgence. I’ll be sure to share the photos of the dessert with the post for this episode. Chef AJ is real, relatable, and so incredibly joyful, this interview was so much fun. If you’re looking for solid guidance coupled with absolute enthusiasm for nourishing yourself, you’ve come to the right place! To connect with Chef AJ Visit her website : https://chefaj.com/ Order her newest book: https://sweetindulgence.chefaj.com/sweet-indulgence https://www.instagram.com/therealchefaj/ https://www.youtube.com/@CHEFAJ Mentioned in this episode: Dr. Neal Barnard and PCRM Forks over Knives TrueNorth Health Center To connect with me: Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @didyoubringthehummus For more info on my Public Speaking 101 program: ⁠https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/publicspeakingforactivists⁠ Contact me here or send me an email at info@didyoubringthehummus.com Sign up for meditation sessions or packages here Sign up for The Vegan Voyage, to sponsor the podcast, book meditations packages, or sign up for my Public Speaking program here Join my Podcast Fan Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/didyoubringthehummus/ To be a guest on the podcast: https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/beaguest ©2024 Kimberly Winters - Did You Bring the Hummus LLC Theme Song ©2020 JP Winters ⁠@musicbyjpw⁠