Did You Bring the Hummus? with Kimberly Winters

Today, I am joined by author, Victoria Moran. Listed by VegNews among the “Top 10 Living Vegetarian Authors,” Victoria Moran has written thirteen books including Creating a Charmed Life, Younger by the Day, and Main Street Vegan. Featured twice on Oprah and host of the Victoria Moran Podcast: Meetings With Remarkable Women, Victoria has studied yoga since the late 1960s and did her yoga teacher training at age 70. She has a degree in comparative religions and has studied the spirituality of daily life in India and Tibet. She is the founder of Main Street Vegan Academy, training and certifying Vegan Lifestyle Coaches and Educators since 2012; lead producer of the 2019 documentary, A Prayer for Compassion, about food choices and spirituality; and a cofounder of the Compassion Consortium, an online Interfaith spiritual center for people who care about animals. She lives in New York City with her husband, Interfaith minister William Melton, adopted chihuahua Rupert, and rescue pigeon Thunder. In this episode we talk about how amazing being vegan is (surprise!), Victoria’s experience at the Parliament of World Religions, aging well as a vegan, her vegan coach training program, The Main Street Vegan Academy, the Compassion Consortium, and so much more. To get in touch with Victoria:  Visit her Websites: https://victoriamoran.com  &  https://mainstreetvegan.com Social Media Links:  https://www.instagram.com/victoriamoranauthor/ https://www.instagram.com/mainstreetvegan/ https://www.facebook.com/VictoriaMoranAuthor https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriamoranauthor/ Mentioned in this episode: Main Street Vegan Academy Compassion Consortium Parliament of World Religions A Parenthesis in Eternity -  Joel Goldsmith OneSpirit Seminary Veganism through the Jesus Filter - Steven Lee August on Did You Bring the Hummus podcast Vegetarian Christian Saints - Dr. Holly Roberts Michael Moore Alicia Silverstone James Cromwell Gene Bauer To connect with me: Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @didyoubringthehummus Join my mailing list and get 3 free recipes just for signing up! https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/3recipepdf Join my Podcast Fan Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/didyoubringthehummus/ Book a free 30 minute call with me: https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/book-online To be a guest on the podcast: https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/beaguest ©2023 Kimberly Winters - Did You Bring the Hummus LLC Theme Song ©2020 JP Winters ⁠@musicbyjpw⁠

Season 4!! I can't believe it! For those who have been waiting for the return of this podcast, thank you for being here and hanging out with me. A big welcome to those new here, it's a fun, safe, space where we talk about all things vegan. We get deep, we get emotional, we face the hard stuff, we also have a lot of fun, laugh a bunch, and talk about hummus! This season is shaping up to be another great one! Tune in today to get an idea of what I've been up to, what's been on my mind, and what's in store for Season 4. Mentioned in this episode: My vacation! https://www.shellystearooms.com/ https://bit.bar/ https://allsoulssalem.com/ https://barrio-tacos.com/locations/salem/ https://veganfta.com/2023/09/05/ban-on-extreme-pig-and-calf-confinement-signed-into-law-in-new-jersey/ https://www.humanesociety.org/news/new-jersey-becomes-latest-state-ban-extreme-confinement-mother-pigs-and-calves-used-veal https://thetransfarmationproject.org/ To connect with me: Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @didyoubringthehummus Join my mailing list and get 3 free recipes just for signing up! https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/3recipepdf Join my Podcast Fan Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/didyoubringthehummus/ Book a free 30 minute call with me: https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/book-online To be a guest on the podcast: https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/beaguest ©2023 Kimberly Winters - Did You Bring the Hummus LLC Theme Song ©2020 JP Winters ⁠@musicbyjpw⁠

Final episode of Season 3! Listen through the end so you don't miss my thank you message to my listeners and my guests. Thank you all so much!!I'll be back with Season 4 later this year! Today, I am joined by Food Inclusivity Mentor and Expert, Heather Landex. Heather has worked in hospitality, restaurants & food businesses for 20 years, qualified in Environmental Health & specialized in food safety for 10 years. She has advised & trained 1000s of food professionals in several countries, auditing/inspecting restaurants & hotels. The highlights of her career include the 2012 Olympics, Michelin-starred restaurants & some of the world's biggest franchises. Vegan since early 2019 & around 6 months later suffered a spontaneous, serious allergic reaction in a hotel on a work trip. Let's just say she has naturally specialized in food inclusivity. Most businesses are already compliant in a food safety sense but they do not recognize how many people with dietary preferences are their potential customers and they are turning them away. There's 20-40% of the population left out of eating out. Heather mentors food & hospitality professionals to attract & serve more customers, reduce risk & liability & ultimately earn more money. In addition to a great discussion on food allergens and how patrons can be safe when dining out as well as the efforts restaurants and hotels can make to be more inclusive, Heather and I also discuss our mutual love for public speaking and Toastmasters, which we both believe has the ability to help make the vegan movement louder and more effective.  To connect with Heather: Website (free resources) - https://freeresources.heatherlandex.comLinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/heatherlandex Instagram, Facebook, & Tik Tok: @heatherlandex To purchase Heather's book: https://book.heatherlandex.com Toastmasters: https://www.toastmasters.org/ To connect with me: Join my Podcast Fan Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/didyoubringthehummus/ Book a free 30 minute call with me: https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/book-onlineWho wants to beta test a 4 week group program with me? I know what I needed when I was exploring veganism, but, is that what you need? Send me an email at didyoubringthehummus@gmail.com with I’m in, in the subject line, in the email itself just let know which time zone you’re in. I’ll reach out with the details to all who sent an email by 11:59pm Eastern today, July 3rd.  Once you have the details you can decide if you want to participate. ©2023 Kimberly Winters - Did You Bring the Hummus LLC Theme Song ©2020 JP Winters ⁠@musicbyjpw⁠

Today, I am joined by Angel Walkine, also known as Angel The Happy Vegan. Angel is a vegan lifestyle wellness coach, raw vegan culinarian, author and speaker, who completed the Plant Based Academy Professional Certificate Course in Plant-Based Nutrition, Lifestyle Medicine & Raw Food Mastery in Ireland.  Angel enjoys helping others to thrive on a plant-based diet and lifestyle, with a passion for raw veganism, at home and while traveling, through identifying their “why(s)”, exploring a colorful abundance of plant-based ingredients, and benefiting from the global energy and inspiration of the vegan community.  By traveling to more than 30 countries, Angel has gained a deep appreciation for many cultures and healthy practices worldwide that have influenced her holistic wellness approach, including herbalism, Ayurveda, and plant-based nutrition with a focus on fresh, organic raw vegan food mastery.  In addition to Angel's personalized 1:1 and group coaching offerings, she leads Raw Vegan Detox Challenges & Plant-Powered Vegan Beauty Workshops. Angel is also the author of six books, all which are listed in the show notes, featuring a healthy and vibrant plant-based, vegan and raw vegan diet and lifestyle.  Angel holds a B.A. in French and Spanish and a M.B.A. in Marketing & International Business. Angel is a passionate animal lover, vegan foodie, art lover, world traveler, with a regular practice of meditation, deep breathing, journaling, yoga, exercise, ecstatic dance, and a deep desire to contribute to the mindful sustainability of our planet. Angel's Tips on Dating While Vegan: Be clear about what you're looking for, your boundaries, expectations...etc. Join singles groups on Facebook and post your profile Protect your privacy but be open to having text or video chats through things like Facebook Messenger Revisit point number 1 and make sure your profile reflects exactly what you want, where you can be flexible/where you can't Join vegan dating apps (but don't forget about the standard ones too) Join or create a meet up in your area Vegan dating sites: Veggly: https://www.veggly.net/ Grazer: https://grazerapp.com/ VegPal: https://www.vegpalapp.com/ VeggieConnection: https://www.veggieconnection.com/ Angel's Tips on raw veganism: Find your WHY - why are you interested in raw veganism? Why do you want to explore it? Get educated - sure, Angel provided a definition of raw veganism in this episode but you'll need a bit more info than that! Follow raw vegans like Angel and Fully Raw Kristina online Find a raw vegan restaurant nearby or next time you're traveling and explore the menu Mentioned in this episode: Fully Raw Kristina: https://www.fullyraw.com/ Brenda Davis, R.D. - https://brendadavisrd.com/ To connect with Angel: Visit Angel's website: ⁠https://angelthehappyvegan.com⁠ Find her books: https://www.amazon.com/author/ayummyvegan Subscribe to Angel's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AngelTheHappyVegan Follow Angel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelthehappyvegan If you're interested in beta-testing my new program - drop me an email didyoubringthehummus@gmail.com, put "I'm in" in the subject line and include your time zone in the body of the email. To connect with me: Join my Podcast Fan Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/didyoubringthehummus/ Book a free 30 minute call with me: https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/book-online©2023 Kimberly Winters - Did You Bring the Hummus LLCTheme Song ©2020 JP Winters @musicbyjpw

Today, I am joined by cookbook author Nisha Melvani. Of Indian origin, born in Jamaica, and educated in England and Canada, Nisha has grown up with a myriad of cultures and ingredients around her. A graduate of the Natural Gourmet Institute as well as Columbia University's master's program in nutrition education and a registered dietitian nutritionist, Nisha feels strongly that we can all eat healthier while still maintaining a budget. She runs the @CookingforPeanuts Instagram feed, a recipe blog Cookingforpeanuts.com, and lives in New York City with her three children. To connect with Nisha: https://cookingforpeanuts.com/ Follow on Instagram and Tik Tok @cookingforpeanuts To buy her cookbook - Practically Vegan https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/2241332/nisha-melvani/ To connect with me: Join my Podcast Fan Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/didyoubringthehummus/ Interested in beta testing the 4 week program I mentioned? Email me at didyoubringthehummus@gmail.com with "I'm in!" in the subject line and include your time zone in the body of the email. Book a free 30 minute call with me: https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/book-online©2023 Kimberly Winters - Did You Bring the Hummus LLCTheme Song ©2020 JP Winters @musicbyjpw

Today, I am joined by author Ray Star. Ray is a multi-award-winning author of vegan fiction, her debut novels, Earthlings and Dominion, books one and two of a vegan fantasy trilogy are Amazon Best-Sellers and the final installment, Land of Hope and Glory, is eagerly awaited by readers (set for release in late 2023). When Ray isn't writing, she is happiest spending time with her family and friends, exploring nature with her children and two rescue dogs Phoenix and Freyja, and teaching Writing For Nature workshops at schools and community groups. A firm believer of magick, Ray can often be found stargazing under the moon with a tarot deck in one hand and a strong cuppa in the other. Ray's books are published on recycled paper where possible and she plants 1 tree per book sale via Ecologi. It is Ray's dream to one day open The Peridot Animal Sanctuary and Wildlife Reserve in England and that dream inspired Ray to close her business of fifteen years to pursue a writing career. To connect with Ray: Website: www.raystarbooks.com and @RayStarBooks on all socials Check out the documentaries Ray mentions and named her books for: Earthlings: http://www.nationearth.com/ Dominion: https://www.dominionmovement.com/watch Land of Hope and Glory: https://www.landofhopeandglory.org/ To connect with me: Join my Podcast Fan Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/didyoubringthehummus/ Book a free 30 minute call with me: https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/book-online©2023 Kimberly Winters - Did You Bring the Hummus LLCTheme Song ©2020 JP Winters @musicbyjpw

First, thank you. Thank you for listening, for subscribing, for sharing episodes you find meaningful. For taking a chance on a lady who loves to talk about veganism. I am excited to see where the next 50 episodes lead me and I am so honored to have you along for the ride.  Today, I am joined by my husband, JP Winters. I wanted to do something a little different and special for episode 50 so I sat down with JP to talk about the podcast, veganism, TV shows, Reese’s Peanut butter cups and pop tarts, relationships, the journey of going vegan, what does it mean to be manly, Mother’s Day, and some other things. We have a good time with this one, I’m sure you will too. Check out the podcasts I mentioned here on my website: Chef Adam Sobel Author M.C. Ronen Meal Planner Extraordinaire Brigitte Gemme To connect with me: Join my Podcast Fan Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/didyoubringthehummus/ Book a free 30 minute call with me: https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/book-online©2023 Kimberly Winters - Did You Bring the Hummus LLCTheme Song ©2020 JP Winters @musicbyjpw

Today’s podcast is just me and it's a quick but powerful one. I wanted to talk about my dream last night which reminded me of the quote I partially included in the title of this episode. The full quote from Lily Tomlin is I always thought somebody should do something about that, then I realized, I am somebody.” By the way, can you believe this is Episode 49!! How wild is that?! If today’s episode is number 49, that means that next week is episode 50! Wow, 50 episodes. That feels pretty amazing so I think we need to do something special. If you have a favorite episode or moment, or something in one of episodes helped you make a change in your life, or, you just want to say hi and congratulate me on sticking with it, please send your note to me at didyoubringthehummus@gmail.com with “podcast moment” in the title. I’ll read them out at the top of next week’s episode. To connect with me: Join my Podcast Fan Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/didyoubringthehummus/Book a free 30 minute call with me: https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/book-online©2023 Kimberly Winters - Did You Bring the Hummus LLCTheme Song ©2020 JP Winters @musicbyjpw

Today, I am joined by Toni Okamoto. Toni is the founder of Plant-Based on a Budget, the popular website and meal plan that shows you how to save dough by eating veggies. She’s also the author of the Plant-Based on a Budget Cookbook, and the co-host of The Plant-Powered People Podcast. Toni’s work has been profiled by NPR, NBC News, Parade Magazine, and she’s a regular presence on local and national morning shows across the country, where she teaches viewers how to break their meat habit without breaking their budget. She was also featured in the popular documentary What the Health. When she’s not cooking up a plant-based storm, she’s spending time with her husband and their rescued dog in Sacramento, CA. To connect with Toni: https://plantbasedonabudget.com/https://www.instagram.com/plantbasedonabudget/https://www.facebook.com/PlantBasedOnABudget/https://www.tiktok.com/@plantbasedonabudgethttps://youtube.com/toniokamotohttps://twitter.com/plantbasedblog To connect with me: Join my Podcast Fan Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/didyoubringthehummus/Book a free 30 minute call with me: https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/book-online©2023 Kimberly Winters - Did You Bring the Hummus LLCTheme Song ©2020 JP Winters @musicbyjpw

Today, I am joined by the incredible Chef Adam Sobel, creator of Cinnamon Snail, the food truck phenomenon that took NY/NJ and the world by storm from 2010 to 2020. Before Adam knew it, Cinnamon Snail had received a cult-like status, with people anxiously awaiting the location update on Twitter then standing in lines around  a New York City block to get a signature sandwich and of course, donuts! By 2014 The Cinnamon Snail was the #1 highest-rated place of any kind to eat in NYC and the #4 highest-ranked restaurant in the entire USA on yelp.com. After closing the food truck and restaurants in 2020, Adam began offering online classes and has expanded that to a membership (you can still get one off classes too), and has begun sharing recipes on his blog. I found Adam’s energy to be totally infectious so, I’ll apologize in advance for all of the laughing (just kidding, who would ever apologize for laughing…more of a warning, I guess. You’re about to have a really good time! To connect with Adam: Visit his website: https://cinnamonsnail.com Follow him on Instagram @cinnamonsnail and Evenbrite under Chef Adam Sobel https://www.eventbrite.com/o/chef-adam-sobel-35312790233)  Check out Adam’s cookbook Street Vegan: Recipes and Dispatches from The Cinnamon Snail Food Truck: A Cookbook To connect with me: Join my Podcast Fan Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/didyoubringthehummus/Book a free 30 minute call with me: https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/book-online ©2023 Kimberly Winters - Did You Bring the Hummus LLCTheme Song ©2020 JP Winters @musicbyjpw