Did You Bring the Hummus? with Kimberly Winters

Today, I am joined by Las Vegas Juggler and Magician turned Christian Vegan Activist - Steven Lee August.  Steve's bio - in his words:  "Hi, I am Steve August. If this was a bio on my 50-year career as an entertainer, I’d have lots to tell you. I’ve juggled chainsaws in Rome and bowling balls in Japan. I’ve balanced burning barbecue grills on my face in Switzerland and on the David Letterman Show. Heck, I also cut a girl in half on Jerry Springer. Although I probably don't want to admit to that one. But that's not what I'm about today. Somehow, every crazy thing I do is getting ignored. My ethical life has become my new identity. By ethical, I mean, I’m a bible-thumping, vegan, animal activist. Yep...it could happen. It seems I am at a new “stage” in life that puts me on a new stage I never expected. Not as a variety entertainer, but as an activist speaker who fights animal abuse in the most unexpected of places, the Christian church! Why church? Having been a Christian for over 55 years, in 2008 I unexpectedly became a vegan based on what I see taught in the Bible. Being vegan in a church atmosphere stirs up a lot of aggression (but then, being vegan anyplace does that). So, I wrote a book called “Vegans Vs The Verses”. A handbook for vegan activists on how to deal with Christian hostility toward veganism, verse by verse. Now let’s look at my credits because, what’s a bio without credits, right? So, as a religious speaker or author, I have no accredited university training or seminary degree. I got Zilch to offer. Why should activists listen to anything I have to say? Because I am you. I am a vegan activist doing weekly outreach and I know these ideas work. Why should meat-eating Christians care? Because if I'm right, Christians are unwittingly supporting beastiality, gluttony, and horrific violence toward God’s creation. Lastly, because I find compassion in the same scriptures, Christians find approval for animal abuse." Connect with Steve: https://veganheretic.com/Home.html https://www.instagram.com/theveganheretic/ Buy Steve's Book: https://a.co/d/6RXvBTi Mentioned in this episode: https://www.melaniejoy.org https://www.anonymousforthevoiceless.org/what-is-a-cube-of-truth https://www.joeycarbstrong.com 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 Did You Bring the Hummus LLC Theme Song ©2020 JP Winters @musicbyjpw

If you're looking for tips and guidance on traveling while vegan, you've come to the right place. Whether you're living that vegan life or open to trying vegan options while on vacation, Rebecca has all of the guidance you need.  Today, I am joined by Rebecca Gade Sawicki of Veggies Abroad, a vegan travel blog and consulting company. Rebecca lives in Metro Detroit and loves to travel. The blog showcases mouthwatering lineups of vegan food, action-packed travel guides, tips, and everything else a vegan or veg-curious traveler needs! On the consulting side, Rebecca uses her 15 years of experience working at the intersection of communications, fundraising, and event management to help non-profits and ethical businesses leverage their missions, reach their goals, and expand their audience. In 2022, she worked with multiple tourism organizations to promote vegan options in their cities, but she's not stopping there. She plans to expand her efforts throughout the tourism industry, making businesses realize that having vegan options is not only an ethical and environmental decision but a sound business decision too. Rebecca’s knowledge is extensive and her passion for travel and having an incredible vegan experience while doing so comes through as she shares her stories, tips, and suggestions. Whether you’re planning a trip abroad, a deep dive into your local haunts, or a quick weekend trip, Rebecca can guide you to eat well while having an amazing time. Connect with Rebecca: https://veggiesabroad.com/ https://www.instagram.com/veggiesabroad/ https://www.facebook.com/VeggiesAbroad Join my Podcast Fan Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/didyoubringthehummus/ ©2023 Did You Bring the Hummus LLC Theme Song ©2020 JP Winters @musicbyjpw

Do you sometimes feel resentful about having to make dinner....again? Do you wish there was an easier and less stressful way to meal plan? Are you looking for a healthier way to feed yourself and those you live with? You've just found the perfect podcast episode.  Today, I am joined by Brigitte Gemme os Vegan Family Kitchen. Brigitte is passionate about helping more people eat more plants, even if they will never go vegan. Though she used to love rare steak and blue cheese, she started cooking plant-based food in 2013 to reduce her environmental footprint, and went vegan in 2015 for ethical reasons. Today, she is energized by the possibility of improving people's health and vitality by empowering them to cook really good food. Brigitte offers meal planning services, online cooking workshops, and a cooking club on her web site Vegan Family Kitchen. She is the author of the book Flow in the Kitchen: Practices for Healthy Stress-Free Vegan Cooking. Brigitte has a PhD in Educational Studies from the University of British Columbia and a certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition from the University of Winchester. She lives in Vancouver (Canada) with her husband and two children. Get in Touch with Brigitte: https://veganfamilykitchen.com https://instagram.com/vegan.family.kitchen https://facebook.com/veganfamilykitchen Brigitte's favorite way to eat hummus: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/instant-sauces-for-quick-vegan-pasta-dish/ Join my Podcast Fan Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/didyoubringthehummus/ ©2023 Did You Bring the Hummus LLC Theme Song ©2020 JP Winters @musicbyjpw

Today, I am joined by Sam Tucker,  Co-Founder & CEO of VegCatalyst, a social enterprise dedicated to helping accelerate the spread of veganism through digital marketing. VegCatalyst is the parent company to Vegan Creative Compass (a vegan digital marketing agency), Vegan Media Market (a vegan freelancer marketplace), VEG3 (a vegan artificial intelligence marketing tool) and Vegcademy (an online learning platform for vegan businesses and animal charities). Sam has been vegan and heavily involved in animal rights activism for more than 14 years, spending 5 of those working full-time for the nonprofit group Vegan Outreach. Sam really knows his stuff and his commitment to the vegan movement shines in all of his projects. If you're a vegan who needs marketing help or any of the other services Sam offers, he not only knows what you need, he understands your motivation behind your business. Is there anything more valuable than that when looking to hire someone to help you with your business? I don't think so.  Get in touch with Sam: Website: https://vegcatalyst.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/samtuckervegan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-tucker-vegan/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samtuckervegan/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCErOi4A92awIWnixjMhUQMw Mentioned in this episode: Vegan Outreach - https://veganoutreach.org SkyNet - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skynet_(Terminator) Since this episode was recorded, AI art has been everywhere and many people are claiming that AI is stealing from artists. Check out Sam's take here: https://www.facebook.com/VEG3ai Please forgive my terrible pronunciation of kumara (insert facepalm emoji here) ©2023 Did You Bring the Hummus LLC Theme Song ©2020 JP Winters @musicbyjpw Join my Free Facebook group for fans of Did You Bring the Hummus - https://www.facebook.com/groups/didyoubringthehummus/

Can eating well translate to success in other areas of your life? Ania Lees sure thinks so, and she has the information to back it up.  Today, I am joined by Ania Lees of Healthy with Ania. Ania is a certified Plant Based Nutritionist and founder of HealthyWithAnia – a one stop solution for those wanting to adopt a plant based diet. For the past 3 years with nutritional workshops, weight loss programs and Kitchen Transformation programs Ania aims to spread the message that vegan food is not only healthy but also tasty and easy to prepare. She has presented at a number of festivals including; London Plant Power Expo, Singapore Vegan festival, The Conscious festival, Green and Healthy festival. She has recently co-authored a book: “My Voice - A collective Memoir by Women of Substance”. Ania is a passionate foodie, loves to cook and create new recipes, she believes that vegan food does not need to compromise on flavour. Being fascinated with nutritional science she uses her knowledge about science behind the food and wants to show you the links between our food, health and wellbeing Through her events, she not only teaches what to put on your plate, but more importantly, what not to. On a daily basis she educates people to be more aware of what they eat, as the right diet is the single biggest change which can truly change our health. By the end of this episode, there's a good chance you'll feel ready to tackle to a new way of living! Have you noted the tips Ania mentioned? Keep it simple, Cook at home, Be willing to unlearn what you think you like, invest time and accept you might be uncomfortable, when you find a brand you like, stick to it, to reduce time in the grocery store and decision fatigue. Connect with Ania: https://www.healthywithania.com/ Instagram and FB: https://www.instagram.com/healthywithania/ https://www.facebook.com/HealthywithAnia Ania's Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/600804897136078/ Ania's Oil-free Hummus recipe: https://www.healthywithania.com/oil-free-sun-dried-tomato-hummus Connect with me:  https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com Free Facebook group for fans of Did You Bring the Hummus - https://www.facebook.com/groups/didyoubringthehummus/ ©2023 Did You Bring the Hummus LLC Theme Song ©2020 JP Winters @musicbyjpw

Happy New Year!!  Welcome to Season 3! (Can you believe it?) This season episodes will actually post weekly, each Monday, instead of every other week as in past seasons. I have so many amazing guests, I can't wait to share their stories with you.  Links mentioned in this episode: Podcast Fan Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/didyoubringthehummus/ Veganuary - https://veganuary.com Jump into January with Veganuary (my small group program): https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/veganuarygroup Healing Circle: https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/service-page/healing-circle or https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/plans-pricing(for the annual option) Virtual Vegfest Live (you'll find my old show and The Vegan Stew here): https://virtualvegfest.com Already vegan and want to share your story on a future episode? Take my quick quiz: https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/beaguest Want to chat with me directly? Book a free 30 minute call here: https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/service-page/discovery-call Want in on the Ultimate Blog Challenge? Here you go! https://ultimateblogchallenge.com ©2023 Did You Bring the Hummus LLC Theme Song ©2020 JP Winters @musicbyjpw

Today, I am joined by Jenny Cheifetz, Certified Empowerment Coach and Breath work Facilitator. Jenny is mom of two teens and a dog, a wife, an entrepreneur, mental health advocate, and body positive vegan. Her intention is to support clients who want to stop feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and powerless, and guide them toward confidence, clarity, compassion, and authenticity. When we release the beliefs and thoughts that don't align with our true self, we get to step into a space that allows for healing and transformation.It comes down to giving ourselves permission and recognizing the choice we always have.  In this episode you’ll hear about two significant transformations in Jenny’s life, one to self-love, acceptance, and freedom from restriction and the other to veganism. Connect with Jenny: https://jentlecoaching.com Facebook/Instagram/Linktree: @jentlecoaching Discussed in this episode: David Attenborough - A Life on Our Planet - https://attenboroughfilm.com If you live near a Hannaford store, be sure to pick up some of Jenny's favorite hummus!  ©2022 Did You Bring the Hummus LLC Theme Song ©2020 JP Winters @musicbyjpw Free Facebook group for fans of Did You Bring the Hummus - https://www.facebook.com/groups/didyoubringthehummus/

Trigger Warning for this episode- Discussion of Eating Disorders Sure, I've already covered fat-shaming here on my own, but it's an incredibly important topic. So, when Kelly Kerr was open to joining me for an episode on this subject that matters so much to us both, I knew we needed to do a "part 2." After listening, please share your thoughts on how we can change this pattern, how we can get people to understand that fat-shaming is wrong and unacceptable? You can share these thoughts with me and Kelly via our contacts found below.  Today, I am joined by Kelly Kerr, aka The VeganAbler, is a plant-based chef and vegan facilitator, supporting those on their plant-based journey! She is a lifestyle coach, offering various services, from shopping support to virtual cooking classes, to families and businesses. Kelly is the founder of The VeganAbler Collective, a network of food solutionaries, connecting chefs, coaches, and businesses worldwide. To Connect with Kelly: FB: The VeganAbler/The VeganAbler Collective IG: The VeganAbler/The VeganAbler Collective Mentioned in the episode: Regan Russell - https://thesavemovement.org/take-action-to-help-regan-russell/ Cats Luck Cafe - https://www.catsluckvegan.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/catsluckvegan Bo Burnham - White Woman's Instagram Song (from Inside) - https://youtu.be/xHotXbGZiFY ©2022 Did You Bring the Hummus LLC Theme Song ©2020 JP Winters @musicbyjpw Free Facebook group for fans of Did You Bring the Hummus - https://www.facebook.com/groups/didyoubringthehummus/

Today, I am joined by Susan Francis, health coach, Tai Chi and Chi gong teacher, artist, and all around awesome vegan. Susan coaches people on their vegan journey, teaches Tai Chi and Chi Gong locally, and is part of the Vegfest Expos support team and helps facilitate the festivals and promote veganism. Susan loved animals from as early an age as she can remember, drawing them almost as soon as she could hold a pencil, especially horses. She studied art and music in college and worked for the Ohio Division of Wildlife as their first Staff Artist. Susan also holds a degree in Hotel and Restaurant management and owned a restaurant and catering business for 4 years. Additionally, she also holds a certificate in Plant Based Nutrition from eCornell. With an understanding of the challenges transitioning to a plant-based/vegan diet can present, Susan loves coaching people to find easy and delicious foods for better health. Connect with Susan: https://consciouseatinghealthcoach.com veguc8ng@gmail.com - make sure you email Susan to get her signature "Plant-based meals in 5 minutes or less" Susan's hummus recipe: https://consciouseatinghealthcoach.com/oil-free-hummus-recipe/ Susan's YouTube Channel - here Mentioned in this episode: https://sheetslaundryclub.com aspiration.com - banking https://www.acorns.com https://nutritionfacts.org Details for my 2/22/2022 event: https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/events ©2022 Did You Bring the Hummus LLC Theme Song ©2021 JP Winters Instagram: @musicbyjpw

Helene Greenberg is the Founder and Executive Director of Triangle Vegfest. She organized the inaugural Triangle Vegfest in October 2014. Prior to organizing the Vegfest, Helene lived a vegan lifestyle for 2 years and a vegetarian lifestyle for over 20. She created Triangle Vegfest to help educate the Triangle community (North Carolina) about easy ways to reap the health benefits of a plant-based diet, provide a marketplace for vegan-friendly businesses to promote their offerings, and encourage local restaurants to offer vegan menu options. In this episode we learn how Helene came to create Triangle Vegfest, how she pivoted to keep going once COVID shut down her events, all about insta-pots, air fryers, and more!  Connect with Helene: https://trianglevegfest.com https://vegfestexpos.com https://virtualvegfest.com The Vegan Stew: Episode 1 - hear what brought Helene to veganism here Episode 16 - our fiery talk about Beyond Chicken at KFC  Thanks for listening!! ©2022 Did You Bring the Hummus LLC Theme song: ©2020 JP Winters