"Before I leave this planet, whatever I can do to end unnecessary suffering... that's my purpose."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the one and only Brett Mirliani. Brett, among many other things, is the Founder of an amazing group called The Vegan Mindset, which is a community of professionals advocating the benefits of a plant-based diet and holistic vegan lifestyle. We talk about how Brett was exposed to vegetarianism at a young age, why he chose to became vegetarian at age 16, how he approaches raising and feeding his three kids, how a lunch meeting sparked his recent transition to veganism, his desire to provide conscious investing options to future clients of his, and why he believes his purpose here is to end all unnecessary suffering. Brett is an incredible guy and he is truly shattering the stereotypes associated with being a "vegan."Show Notes:The Vegan Mindset LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13518970Brett's Contact: bmirgs@mac.com

"You really should not be wearing anything less than what makes you feel like a f**king rockstar."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the amazing and energetic Emmi Sorokin. Emmi is a renowned men's fashion stylist, image consultant, and author of the popular The Business Casual Survival Guide: 30 Looks for Men. We talk about Emmi's life growing up as a Russian immigrant in the US, how a simple image on TV at a Dunkin Donuts sparked her journey into vegetarianism, her entrepreneurial journey through the tech world and eventually into fashion, why it's so important to dress well, the struggles of finding ethically sourced clothing and the future of cruelty-free fashion, and why we should all pay attention. I also scared the crap out of Emmi by telling her how the dairy industry operates (something everyone should be aware of!). Emmi is a blast to be around, she has absolutely no filter, and you never quite know what to expect...Show Notes:Emmi's Website: https://www.emmisorokin.com/Emmi's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Business-Casual-Survival-Guide-Looks/dp/0615925138/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1511364099&sr=1-1&keywords=emmi+sorokinEmmi's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/askemmi/Emmi's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emmi.sorokin/Bamboo Suit Company: https://bertoni.com/en-at/craftsmanship/style-and-fit/bamboo-suit

"We came from nature, we're a part of nature, we're all connected..."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the incredibly talented Kat Wolff of the Boston-based band The Wolff Sisters. Kat and I connected through a Boston plant-based group that we're both a part of, and after listening to some of her songs (they're awesome!), I was really excited to get her on the podcast! We talk about life growing up in a musical family, how Kat and her sisters write songs for the band, how meat and dairy has always freaked her out since she was young, how adopting a plant-based diet has been a spiritual experience and allowed her to overcome previous health issues, why eating fruit is her jam, and why she's on a mission to help people remember their roots. We also talk all about the new Wolff Sisters album that is coming out soon! Kat is such a cool and talented person, and I really enjoyed our conversation.Show Notes:Pre-Order The Wolff Sisters New Album!: https://www.gofundme.com/wolffsistersalbumThe Wolff Sisters Website: http://www.thewolffsisters.com/The Wolff Sisters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wolffsisters/Listen to The Wolff Sisters on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7q8Kn7nGhqsJQekUbZSxcY#_=_

"As we say here in Boston... plant-based diets are wicked healthy and are healthier than omnivorous and carnivorous diets."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the extraordinary Allan Kornberg, MD, MBA.  Allan has a very impressive life resume as a physician and health care executive, and currently serves as Chair of the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries which provides funds, support, and accreditation to animal sanctuaries around the world.  He is also Chair of the Animal Defense Partnership which provides pro bono legal work for animal protection agencies.  We talk about Allan's journey from a meat-eating Brooklyn kid to a vegetarian and ultimately a vegan, the enormous health benefits of a plant-based diet, why the notion that we need cow's milk and protein from animal products to be healthy is simply wrong, the lack of nutrition education given to doctors, the future of food and medicine, and Allan's future plans of a non-profit focused on plant-based diets for children, and much more.  Allan is an amazing guy and possesses a very approachable combination of both optimism and pragmatism. This is an outstanding episode loaded with valuable insights!Show NotesGlobal Federation of Animal Sanctuaries Site:  https://www.sanctuaryfederation.org/Animal Defense Partnership Site:  https://www.animaldefensepartnership.org/Allan's LinkedIn Account:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/allan-kornberg-ba4ba85/

"I've found that the emotions around food are the most important thing..."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I'm going to share a previous radio interview I did with the incredible Orelia Helias of Enhance The Light. Orelia is an author, speaker, and renowned energy healer, all while being the mother of 15 children (that is not a typo... 15!). We talk about food, energy, the law of attraction, the importance of appreciating your food and the emotion around it, fasting, protein, how to achieve a higher state or consciousness, and much more. Orelia possesses a world-class knowledge of energy and healing that I find to be super interesting. She even did a little training on me at the end of our interview that left me excited and determined to explore those areas in my life. There's a bunch of amazing information in this conversation, and I hope you'll be able to draw some new perspectives to apply in your own life.Show Notes:Enhance The Light website:  http://enhancethelight.com/Warrior Healing (Orelia & her husbands' business):  http://warriorhealing.com/Enhance The Light Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/enhancethelight/Enhance The Light Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/enhancethelight/Dan Buettner Ted Talk - How To Live To Be 100https://www.ted.com/talks/dan_buettner_how_to_live_to_be_100

"Don't worry about being perfect, focus on today, and do the best you can."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the amazing Shawn McCormick, the owner of the Greenlight juice and smoothie bar in Hingham, MA. Shawn and I connected through a previous podcast guest, Dave O'Brien (Episode 22). A number of other people in Hingham had also mentioned I should connect with Shawn, so I was very excited we were able to make this happen. We talk about Shawn's journey from a meat-eating heavy-drinking mortgage professional to a vegan wellness entrepreneur, what triggered Shawn's exploration into plant-based food, the social pressures associated with eating, the many myths associated with protein, how he approaches educating his children about food, and why it's all about doing the best you can. Shawn is an incredible guy and what he's doing at the Greenlight is so inspiring and important.

"If I could start over, would I really be hurting others even though I don't have to? The answer is probably no."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the dynamic duo behind the popular Eat Plants Drink Beer brand, Craig Tamble and Lorelei Plotczyk. I've been following Craig and Lorelei's blog and Instagram account for quite some time as we share two common passions: plants and beer. We talk about how they met, how and why Craig (with a push from Lorelei) went from a pig-roasting carnivore to a plant-eating vegan, why going vegan was so damn easy, how it changed their relationship with food and opened them up to entire new types of cuisine, why it's hard to admit when we're wrong, and why vegan values are simply just human values. Craig and Lorelei are such awesome people! True to their name (Eat Plants Drink Beer), they greeted me with an outstanding borscht soup, some home-brew beer, and vegan cookies... need I say more? This is a very fun, down to earth, informative conversation that I thoroughly enjoyed.Show Notes:Eat Plants Drink Beer Website: http://www.eatplantsdrinkbeer.com/Eat Plants Drink Beer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eatplantsdrinkbeer/Eat Plants Drink Beer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eatplantsdrinkbeer/Get Naked Fast Book: https://www.amazon.com/Naked-Guide-Stripping-Foods-Weigh/dp/0984089225Other pages Craig & Lorelei are involved in:Truth or Drought: https://www.facebook.com/truthordroughtCircles of Compassion: https://www.facebook.com/circlesofcompassionBrain on Hugs: https://www.facebook.com/brainonhugs

"It's about being respectful of this world... and everyone who is included in it."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the fabulous Marissa Hughes, the GM for one of Boston's favorite plant-based eateries By Chloe in the Seaport. Marissa and I connected through a string of mutual friends, and I was excited to get her on the podcast and also get her take on a new project I'm working on (psst... plant-based food and craft drink is coming to the South Shore!). We talk about how a book called "Skinny Bitch" sparked her journey to veganism, what holds people back from changing what they eat, the fear of not belonging, dating as a vegan woman, and much more. Marissa is awesome and her energy, positivity, and compassion is contagious. Enjoy!Show Notes:Marissa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevegan_vixen/Skinny Bitch Book: https://www.skinnybitch.net/

"From when my eyes open in the morning until my head hits the pillow at night, I've made some sort of difference... it's the right thing to do."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the one and only Paul Kostopoulos, the owner of Fitness Together in Arlington, MA. Honestly, the last thing I would have thought when I first met Paul is that he's vegan. He has a hard Boston accent, a blue collar rough around the edges persona, and struck me as a guy who would give me shit for ordering a salad... a typical Bostonian man's man, if you will. Beneath the surface, however, Paul is far from typical and his love and compassion for other people (like his many clients at Fitness Together) and the many other creatures on this earth redefines what it really means to be a man. We talk about Paul's early life, his struggles with drugs and alcohol, what promoted him to go vegan, how he ended up starting Fitness Together, and why he's on a mission to make a difference in the world. I know this episode is going to positively impact a lot of guys, as Paul is an amazing example of the fact that you can still be a strong, blue collar, manly-ass man while not doing harm to your body, the planet, and others on this planet. Paul is an incredible dude, and it was an absolute pleasure getting to know him. I know you'll enjoy this one!Show NotesFitness Together Arlington: https://fitnesstogether.com/arlingtonPaul's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_boston_vegan/Fitness Together Arlington Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ftarlington/

"I went from being on morphine everyday for years of my life, to being medication free in two weeks (of becoming vegan)."On this week's episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast, I sit down with the talented Chef Suzi Darlin. Suzi is currently the Director of Brand and Product Development for the Squeeze juice brand. We talk about how a 5 year battle with an unknown health issue subsided within 2 weeks of adopting a plant-based diet, why she dropped a successful career in fashion to pursue plant-based cooking/consulting, what the Boston plant-based/vegan restaurant scene is like in Boston, how to replace eggs and cheese in your diet and in your favorite recipes, and much more. Suzi is awesome, she's extremely knowledgeable on all things vegan and it was an absolute pleasure connecting with her. She also fired up an outstanding banana bread for me... and my mouth is still watering from it.Show Notes:Suzi's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigpicturevegan/Suzi's Website: https://bigpicturevegan.com/The cheese brand that Suzi mentions: http://www.parmelacreamery.com/Forks Over Knives Documentary: https://www.forksoverknives.com/the-film/Vegucated Documentary: http://www.getvegucated.com/the-film/synopsis/Food Inc Documentary: http://www.takepart.com/foodinc/index.html