Did You Bring the Hummus? with Kimberly Winters

Thinking about growing a garden this year? This is the episode for you! Today, I am joined by Meg Kelly of Learn Veganic. Meg teaches the Learn Veganic online gardening course to empower people to grow their own fruits and veggies the vegan way, using entirely plant-based fertilizers. Meg has been gardening veganically for 15 years in backyards, on balconies, and in the countryside, and she helps people grow their own thriving gardens that are animal-friendly and sustainable. Meg has been actively promoting veganic gardening and farming since 2008, when she co-founded the Veganic Agriculture Network. She launched the Learn Veganic gardening course in 2021 to provide aspiring and experienced gardeners with veganic classes, mentorship, and an online community so they can reach their gardening goals. To connect with Meg: Website: https://learnveganic.com/  Free guide to 20 veganic materials: https://learnveganic.com/materials/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LearnVeganic  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/learnveganic/  Mentioned in this episode: Toronto Animal Rights Group: https://animalrightstoronto.com/ Vegan Agriculture Network: https://goveganic.net/ 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 Sandra Nomoto, The Content Doctor and author of Vegan Marketing Success Stories.  From her bio: While earning her degree in English Literature, Sandra  published poetry in literary journals and film reviews online. At twenty-five, she founded Conscious Public Relations Inc., an award-winning virtual agency that certified as a B Corporation. After a decade in business, she authored and self-published The Only Public Relations Guide You’ll Ever Need in 2019. Living vegan since 2018, Sandra is now a content writer and editor for vegan businesses who also helps vegan and spiritual non-fiction authors. She aspires to eat vegan food around the world and blog about it, and lives in East Vancouver, Canada with her husband. Sandra's 4 basics: 1. Have a website 2. Start with 2 social media accounts: LinkedIn and a more visual platform like Instagram, Tik Tok, or YouTube 3. Have a blog on your website 4. Have an email newsletter To connect with Sandra: https://www.sandranomoto.com/Facebook.com/sandranomotobooksTwitter @sandranomotoInstagram @sandranomotoTikTok @sandranomotoLinkedIn.com/in/sandranomotoYouTube.com/@sandra_nomoto To buy Vegan Marketing Success Stories (available in Ebook, Paperback, and Audiobook):https://www.sandranomoto.com/products/ Mentioned in this episode: Earthlings Documentary: http://www.nationearth.com/ Vegan Ventures - Katrina Fox: https://katrinafox.com/ Goddess Garden: https://www.goddessgarden.com/ Vegan Aruba: http://veganaruba.com/ Happy Cow: https://www.happycow.net/ Rebecca Gade-Sawicki, Veggies Abroad: https://veggiesabroad.com/ Habibi's Mediterranean Foods: https://www.habibis.ca/collections/hummus Ultimate Blog Challenge (the blog challenge that got me to 90+ blogs!): https://ultimateblogchallenge.com 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 Richard H. Schwartz, Ph.D. Richard is the author of Vegan Revolution: Saving Our World; Revitalizing Judaism; Judaism and Vegetarianism; Judaism and Global Survival, Who Stole My Religion? Revitalizing Judaism and Applying Jewish Values to Help Heal Our Imperiled Planet; and Mathematics and Global Survival; as well as over 250 related articles at JewishVeg.org/schwartz. He is President Emeritus of Jewish Veg, associate producer of the video “A Sacred Duty: Applying Jewish Values to Help Heal the World,” and professor emeritus at the College of Staten Island, New York. A father, grandfather, and now great-grandfather, he has since 2016 lived with his wife in Israel. To connect with Richard and to request a PDF of his latest book, send an email to veggierich@gmail.com Find a collection of his works at JewishVeg.org/schwartzFind out more about JewishVeg: www.JewishVeg.org)Associate producer of A SACRED DUTY (https://www.jewishveg.org/asacredduty/);"Like" Jewish Veg on Facebook and Instagram at www.facebook.org/JewishVeg and https://www.instagram.com/jewishveg/ The 6 mandates Richard discusses: Take care of our health Treat animals with compassion Conserve natural resources Protect the environment Help the hungry Pursue peace Mentioned in this episode: Glen Merzer, Food IS Climate: https://www.glenmerzer.com The Book of Bereishit (Genesis): Chapter 1: 29 And G-d said: 'Behold, I have given you every herb yielding seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed--to you it shall be for food; 30 and to every beast of the earth, and to every fowl of the air, and to every thing that creepeth upon the earth, wherein there is a living soul, I have given every green herb for food' And it was so. "Take care not to damage and destroy My world, for if you damage it, there is no one to repair it after you.’”  -Ecclesiastes Rabbah 7:13" Dean Ornish: https://www.ornish.com Visit https://nutritionfacts.org to find countless studies pointing to the health benefits of vegan food and the detriment in consuming animals 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 Did You Bring the Hummus LLCTheme Song ©2020 JP Winters @musicbyjpw

Today, I am joined by Laura Rodriguez, Plant-based Nutrition Advocate. Laura has been whole food plant based vegan for almost 6 years and has certifications in Plant Based Nutrition by the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies on eCornell and Plant Based Chef. She currently works as Knowledge Coordinator at OUM Wellness Center in Monterrey, Mexico, creating community events and learning experiences related to health and wellbeing. To connect with Laura follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plantbased.mex/ Mentioned in this episode:  What the Health: https://www.whatthehealthfilm.com Forks Over Knives: https://www.forksoverknives.com T. Colin Campbell/The China Study: https://nutritionstudies.org How Not to Die: https://nutritionfacts.org/book/how-not-to-die/ Eat to Live: https://www.drfuhrman.com Cowspiracy: https://www.cowspiracy.com Earthlings: http://www.nationearth.com The Best Speech You'll Ever Hear: https://youtu.be/uxhL2lsgokY Nora Cooks Vegan: https://www.noracooks.com Mylk Makeup: https://milkmakeup.com Rare Beauty: https://www.rarebeauty.com Tarte Makeup: https://tartecosmetics.com 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 Did You Bring the Hummus LLC Theme Song ©2020 JP Winters @musicbyjpw

Today, I am joined by Certified Nutrition Specialist, Jason Pooler, CN, CNS, MSNIH, MSNR, who specializes in vegan integrative nutrition. Residing in the Seattle, WA area with his wife and dog Loki, Jason has worked with a variety of clients as a nutritionist and trainer. He has counseled children and adults in areas of nutritional adequacy, chronic disease treatment, preventive nutrition, mindful eating, and eating disorders. He takes an evidenced based yet balanced lifestyle medicine approach that includes diving into sleep, physical activity, stress, and food. We covered a lot in this episode, here are the tips Jason shared for finding balance.  1. Prioritize what you care about.  2. Use that insight to let go of what is preventing you from prioritizing those things.  3. Realize the impact you have on the lives of those around you and the world as a whole.  4. Think long-term.  5. Approach your body with compassion and love. To connect with Jason: https://feedyourbodyandmind.com/ facebook.com/FeedYourBodyandMind instagram.com/feedyourbodyandmindllc/ 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

Tune into this quick 15 minute podcast with 4 tips to get started on your vegan journey.  Check out these blogs for more inspiration and guidance: https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/post/apps-to-help-you-be-the-best-vegan https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/post/creating-easy-vegan-meals-bowls https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/post/celebrating-the-small-wins https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/post/easy-roasted-brussels-sprouts https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/post/simple-chickpea-salad https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/post/tiny-steps 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

Today, I am joined by M.C. Ronen author of The Liberation Trilogy.  From Maya's bio: Recently named as “one of the most globally acclaimed and loved vegan authors in the movement” by the NZ Vegan magazine, Maya Cohen-Ronen (writing under the pen name M. C Ronen) is a multi-award-winning author, based in New Zealand. She has been vegan since 2012 and an animal rights activist nearly as long. An avid fiction reader, with a penchant for dystopian thrillers, she soon discovered that since becoming vegan she could no longer enjoy reading. Each book presented a challenge of speciesism and animal cruelty. She realised that vegan-friendly fiction books were difficult to find, and moreover, fiction books that deliberately promoted animal rights and veganism were all too rare. It was this realisation that led her to write ‘THE LIBERATION TRILOGY’, a series of fast-paced, page-turning, exciting dystopian thrillers with a strong ethical message, suitable for vegans AND pre-vegans. In the rationale for the most recent award won by The Liberation Trilogy, the Vegan Choice Award, it was said that the books are “as relevant to our generation as George Orwell's 1984 was to his. It should be required reading for everyone.” Sign up for World Book Day: https://www.mcronenauthor.com/fiction-authors-round-table Buy The Liberation Trilogy: https://www.mcronenauthor.com/the-books Connect with Maya: Website: https://mcronenauthor.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mcronen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcronen_activist_author Mentioned in this episode: Wellington Animal Save: https://www.facebook.com/WellingtonAnimalSave/ 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

Today, I'm taking a break from interviews and sharing some quick thoughts on the recent story of the King Pigeon nicknamed Flamingo. He was given this moniker by the wildlife rehabilitation center who tried to save him after he was found in a park in NYC, his entire body (head included) having been dyed pink with real hair dye, for, it is believed, a gender-reveal party.  Today's episode is only 10 minutes, please honor Flamingo by listening and taking my words to heart.  Mentioned in this episode: NY Times Article: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/09/nyregion/pink-pigeon-flamingo-gender-reveal.html Wild Bird Fund: https://www.wildbirdfund.org. Follow them on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wildbirdfund and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildbirdfund/ There are many versions of the Maya Angelou quote, here is the version I am familiar with, which can be found on her Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrMayaAngelou/status/1028663286512930817?s=20&t=AohICMmWFucMy8HeXWOC6g 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 

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