The Fit Vegan Podcast with Maxime Sigouin Maxime Sigouin

Welcome to the Fit Vegan Podcast! Today I have a very special guest, Chef Roy Elem. He’s the owner of the Donna Jean restaurant and in this episode he’s going to be sharing his experience working in the food industry as a plant-based chef. 
In This Episode, We Cover: 
[00:00-10:05] Intro - Meet Chef Roy! He Shares His Transition Story To Veganism And How He Decided To Become A Proper Plant-Based Chef! 

[10:06-19:01] Structuring Plant-Based Meals! This Is How The Donna Jean Restaurant Started - Approaching Veganism Without Confrontation. 

[19:02-26:33] Using Meat Alternatives In Plant-Based Cooking - Founding A Vegan Cheese Company - Roy Shares His Experience With The Shift Towards Whole Food Plant-Based Options.  

[26:34-30:37] The Backlash From The Meat And Dairy Industry And The Evolution Of Plant-Based Options  

[30:38-35:27] Restaurant Recommendations And Supporting Small Businesses - Closing Thoughts. 

Keynotes:
“I’m actually happy to see that shift, that we’re going back to more whole food plant-based kinds of stuff.” - Roy
“I think no one deals well with confrontation. No one’s open to new ideas when you’re confronting them about their belief being wrong that they’ve been following for their whole life.” -Maxime 

My name is Maxime Sigouin. I am the founder of Fit Vegan Coaching and Empire Builders Agency. I have a passion for serving and helping people live to their fullest potential.
I've built and scaled one of the world's top whole food plant-based body recomposition program which you should check out and book your FREE introductory coaching call : http://book.fitvegancoaching.com/podcast
If you are an online coach looking to scale pass 100K+/year you can apply here for mentorship: www.empirebuilder.agency
You can find me on social media:
- Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maximes_official/
- Join our FREE Fit Vegan Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefitvegancommunity
- Get your FREE Fit Vegan Meal Plan Blueprint to help you create your own Fit Vegan meal plan https://www.fitvegan.ca/fitvegan-mealplan-builder
- Youtube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBTxPyHiMLIc14IGWmVrFow

Connect with Chef Roy:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/royelam/
Website: https://donnajeanrestaurant.com/

Welcome to the Fit Vegan Podcast! Today I am joined by a very special guest, Shane Martin from Shane and Simple!
In This Episode, We Cover: 
[00:00-09:11] Intro - Meet Shane! The Self-Called Normal “Dude Who Loves To Cook And Eat Good Food” - Shane’s Journey To Plant-Based Eating. 
[09:12-24:53] Shane Shares All Of The Benefits He’s Been Able To Experience Ever Since Becoming Plant-Based And Losing Over 100 Lbs. 

[24:54-31:31] The Evolution Of Shane And Simple! Shane Shares His Point Of View On Activism, The Main Reason He Started Blogging!

[31:32-41:34] How The Blog Went From A Hobby To A Full-Time Job! Following Your True Passion, Simplifying Plant-Based Cooking & Overcoming The Idea Of Perfectionism. 

[41:35-54:31] Shane Explains How He Was Able To Navigate Some Challenges And The Main Lessons Learned Over Time - Baking Vegan Bread At Home! All The Information To Pre-Order It On Amazon.

[54:32-01:02:29] Waking Up Everyday And Learning To Be Grateful - Shane’s Words Of Wisdom To Anyone Listening! - Closing Statements!

Keynotes:
“If you have a desire, if you have a dream… You’re the only person that matters. Wake up every day and learn to not be discontent from a grateful standpoint. Just be thankful for where you are” - Shane
“Most people for the transformation wait to do what most people do in business, is that everything has to be perfect. “I have to have the exact game plan before I start” versus just taking imperfect action and taking a shot and then readjusting after and seeing what sticks.” -Maxime 

My name is Maxime Sigouin. I am the founder of Fit Vegan Coaching and Empire Builders Agency. I have a passion for serving and helping people live to their fullest potential.
I've built and scaled one of the world's top whole food plant-based body recomposition program which you should check out and book your FREE introductory coaching call : http://book.fitvegancoaching.com/podcast
If you are an online coach looking to scale pass 100K+/year you can apply here for mentorship: www.empirebuilder.agency
You can find me on social media:
- Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maximes_official/
- Join our FREE Fit Vegan Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefitvegancommunity
- Get your FREE Fit Vegan Meal Plan Blueprint to help you create your own Fit Vegan meal plan https://www.fitvegan.ca/fitvegan-mealplan-builder
- Youtube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBTxPyHiMLIc14IGWmVrFow

Connect with Shane:
Blog: https://shaneandsimple.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shaneandsimplecooking/?hl=es-la

Welcome to the Fit Vegan Podcast! Today I am joined by a Fit Vegan superstar, Werner! He’s down 24 lbs and today he’s going to share how he managed such an incredible transformation at age 73. 
In This Episode, We Cover: 
[00:00-07:31] Intro - Meet Werner! He Shares His Background On His Nutrition And Fitness Before Joining The Program. 

[07:32-21:22] Struggles With Weight Loss, Commitment To Change And Taking On The Journey In Front Of The Community! 

[21:23-30:24] Old Werner Vs New Werner - This Fit Vegan Member Shares All The Bumps In The Road During His Fitness Journey And How He Was Able To Overcome Them. 

[30:25-37:31] Most Helpful Tools During Werner’s Fitness Journey! Changes In The Body, Sleep Recovery And Just Feeling Different And Losing Weight! 

[37:32-46:04] The Power Of Consistency! The Role Of Exercise And Protein & The Perception Of Self - Closing Thoughts. 

Keynotes:
“We have an image of ourselves that doesn’t reflect the true self. So that’s important for people to know that what we think we are and what we think we are is possibly quite different from reality.” - Werner
“There’s no need to have to run a full marathon or a half marathon or 10 kilometers, right? The only time it’ll really come in handy for real life situations is if there’s a zombie apocalypse or something!” -Maxime 

My name is Maxime Sigouin. I am the founder of Fit Vegan Coaching and Empire Builders Agency. I have a passion for serving and helping people live to their fullest potential.
I've built and scaled one of the world's top whole food plant-based body recomposition program which you should check out and book your FREE introductory coaching call : http://book.fitvegancoaching.com/podcast
If you are an online coach looking to scale pass 100K+/year you can apply here for mentorship: www.empirebuilder.agency
You can find me on social media:
- Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maximes_official/
- Join our FREE Fit Vegan Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefitvegancommunity
- Get your FREE Fit Vegan Meal Plan Blueprint to help you create your own Fit Vegan meal plan https://www.fitvegan.ca/fitvegan-mealplan-builder
- Youtube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBTxPyHiMLIc14IGWmVrFow

Welcome to the Fit Vegan Podcast! In today’s episode I am joined by my beautiful wife Ivy to share some of the most important events in our lives lately. 
In This Episode, We Cover: 
[00:00-10:51] Intro - Marriage And Early Dynamics
[10:52-27:06] Things We Have In Common - Making An Impact As A Couple & Helping And Serving Others. 

[27:07-34:57] Sharing My Experience With The Podcast, Investing In Equipment For Upcoming In-Person Dynamics - Speaking At The Planted Expo!

[34:58-48:15] The Importance Of Food In The Fit Vegan Community - Embracing Different Cultures And Languages! Setting Intentions And Having A Destination In Life. 

[48:16-55:08] Casual Conversations And Enjoying Each Other’s Company! Engaging With Listeners And Monthly Podcast Episodes - Trying New Activities As A Couple! - Closing Thoughts. 

Keynotes:
“We made a pact also to do new activities together!” - Ivy
“We both have the desire to want to help and to serve people.” -Maxime 

My name is Maxime Sigouin. I am the founder of Fit Vegan Coaching and Empire Builders Agency. I have a passion for serving and helping people live to their fullest potential.
I've built and scaled one of the world's top whole food plant-based body recomposition program which you should check out and book your FREE introductory coaching call : http://book.fitvegancoaching.com/podcast
If you are an online coach looking to scale pass 100K+/year you can apply here for mentorship: www.empirebuilder.agency
You can find me on social media:
- Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maximes_official/
- Join our FREE Fit Vegan Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefitvegancommunity
- Get your FREE Fit Vegan Meal Plan Blueprint to help you create your own Fit Vegan meal plan https://www.fitvegan.ca/fitvegan-mealplan-builder
- Youtube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBTxPyHiMLIc14IGWmVrFow

Tickets NHA Virtual conference: https://events.ringcentral.com/events/nha-conference-2024?utm_source=Affiliate&utm_campaign=Maxime+Sigouin 

”Use code “FITVEGAN” to get 15% off your Planted Expo Tickets for Seattle at https://www.plantedlife.com/planted-expo-seattle-2024” 
Welcome to the Fit Vegan Podcast! Today I have a very special guest, Stevan Mirkovich, the owner of Planted Expo! Today we’ve diving into his Plant-based journey and the upcoming Seattle Event. 

In This Episode, We Cover: 

[00:00-11:18] Intro - Meet Stevan Mirkovich, The Owner Of Planted Expo! - Steven Shares His Plant-Based Journey, His Incredible Story With Injuries And Weight Gain - Overcoming Emotional Eating & More!

[11:19-30:50] Becoming A Pastor, Veganism As A Nonviolent Philosophy And The Evolution Of Understanding Veganism Over The Years. 

[30:51-40:39] Connection Between Veganism And Spirituality - Talking About ‘Christpiracy’ - Interpretation Of The Film’s Message. 

[40:39-50:40] Planted Expo For The First Time In The Us! Its Purpose, Expectations And Everything That’s Coming For The Seattle Convention - Closing Thoughts. 

Keynotes:
“I found in veganism something that espoused my nonviolent posture in life” - Stevan
“I’m so happy it’s finally happening. It’s happening at the perfect time.” -Maxime 

My name is Maxime Sigouin. I am the founder of Fit Vegan Coaching and Empire Builders Agency. I have a passion for serving and helping people live to their fullest potential.
I've built and scaled one of the world's top whole food plant-based body recomposition program which you should check out and book your FREE introductory coaching call : http://book.fitvegancoaching.com/podcast
If you are an online coach looking to scale pass 100K+/year you can apply here for mentorship: www.empirebuilder.agency
You can find me on social media:
- Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maximes_official/
- Join our FREE Fit Vegan Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefitvegancommunity
- Get your FREE Fit Vegan Meal Plan Blueprint to help you create your own Fit Vegan meal plan https://www.fitvegan.ca/fitvegan-mealplan-builder
- Youtube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBTxPyHiMLIc14IGWmVrFow

Welcome to the Fit Vegan Podcast! Today I’m joined by Dr. Neal Barnard, who’s the President of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. He’s also the author of the book ‘The Power Foods Diet’
In This Episode, We Cover: 
[00:00-14:56] Intro - Meet Dr. Neal Barnard! - Dr. Barnard Shares What Motivated Him To Write ‘the Power Foods Diet’ - Foods That Trap Calories 
[14:57-24:21] Foods That Boost Metabolism! 

[24:22-27:49] Combining The Three Methods For Increased Calorie Burn - Research Methods And Appetite Control - ‘The Power Foods Diet’ And Personal Choice. 

[27:50-32:58] The Drawbacks Of Weight Loss Medications & The Benefits Of Natural Weight Loss And Why It’s So Important To Develop Healthy Habits! 

[32:59-43:00] The Impact Of Food Choices On Others - Sharing Incredible Stories About People Who Completely Transformed Their Lives On A Plant-Based Diet. 

[43:01-46:37] Debunking Carbphobia! Carbs Are Your Natural Fuel! - Book Giveaway + Dr. Barnard's Words Of Wisdom. Closing Statements!

Keynotes:
“There is nothing special about an egg other than phenomenal marketing, because they took this little cholesterol bomb that has a little bit of protein in it, and they’ve got people eating raw eggs and guys going to the gym and they think they need this protein. They would do better if they would go home and do a plant-based diet.” - Dr. Barnard
“It’s how the parent is eating that the child will eat after. ” -Maxime 

My name is Maxime Sigouin. I am the founder of Fit Vegan Coaching and Empire Builders Agency. I have a passion for serving and helping people live to their fullest potential.
I've built and scaled one of the world's top whole food plant-based body recomposition program which you should check out and book your FREE introductory coaching call : http://book.fitvegancoaching.com/podcast
If you are an online coach looking to scale pass 100K+/year you can apply here for mentorship: www.empirebuilder.agency
You can find me on social media:
- Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maximes_official/
- Join our FREE Fit Vegan Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefitvegancommunity
- Get your FREE Fit Vegan Meal Plan Blueprint to help you create your own Fit Vegan meal plan https://www.fitvegan.ca/fitvegan-mealplan-builder
- Youtube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBTxPyHiMLIc14IGWmVrFow

Connect with Dr. Neal Barnard:

Website: https://www.pcrm.org/barnard-medical-center/neal-barnard-md-facc Book: https://www.pcrm.org/power-food-diet