More Plants: A Vegan Podcast by Brownble

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More Plants: A Vegan Podcast by Brownble

How to start, continue and enjoy eating vegan or plant based for your Health, the Animals and the Planet.

  1. 15 MIN. AGO

    Vegan Marketing and Brand Storytelling with Sandra Nomoto

    It's not a common event at our podcast that we get to sit down and put our business shoes on, and yet, we constantly encounter listeners that are either thinking of starting a business, already have one, or are simply entrepreneurially curious and love to hear stories of how the vegan sausage gets made. I could think of no better person to scratch the itch of the vegan business and marketing talk than Sandra Nomoto, author of the fantastic book Vegan Marketing Success Stories, the first book to highlight the marketing tactics of vegan businesses around the world. If you have a business, or are thinking of starting one, her book is a must read, filled with inspirational stories of how brands and businesses have managed to do what they do and thrive. It’s the book you have to read when you feel it can’t be done, that you can’t stand out as yet another vegan business, where you feel you’re in an online sea of options for every niche imaginable, or for when you’ve started your business, and have no idea where to start with marketing or how to take your business from obscurity and into the proverbial main street where everyone that walks by can take a peak and come inside. In our conversation we talked about her journey through veganism and through business and marketing, about how she ended up an expert on vegan marketing specifically, and whether the strategies if you have a vegan business are similar or different to the marketing strategies for non-vegan businesses (a little spoiler, there is a lot of overlap, except for one key aspect many people forget about when planning their strategies). We get into all the nitty gritty of marketing through social media, and all those specific questions of which social media networks to be on, how often you should post, whether you can repurpose content, and whether you should focus on having a website and newsletter presence, or on posting on social channels. We also talk about marketing on a limited budget for small businesses, paid advertising and more. I loved talking to Sandra, and I know you’ll find this episode filled with practical tips, and a great starting point for upping your marketing game from a business and PR pro. I hope you love this episode! For all the links mentioned in today's episode, click here or visit brownble.com/blog

    57 min

  2. OCT 18

    Growing Food in Whatever Space you Have, the Veganic Way with Meg Kelly

    In today's episode we're learning how to grown our own food, veganically, aka organic fruits and veggies that don't need a single animal product for fertilizing, all thanks the wonderful work of Meg Kelly, gardener and farmer extraordinaire, helping people and animals through her incredible work. Meg Kelly is an advocate for veganic gardening and farming. In 2008 she co-founded the Veganic Agriculture Network to promote organic food production that uses fully plant-based fertilizers, without any animal byproducts. She also teaches the Learn Veganic online gardening course to empower people to grow their own fruits and vegetables at home using sustainable vegan techniques. And Meg is organizing the upcoming Veganic Summit, a free 3-day online event about veganic gardening and farming happening from November 8th-10th, 2024. 
An avid gardener, Meg has been growing food veganically for 15 years in backyards, on balconies, and in the countryside. In today’s episode she teaches us how she found her way to being vegan and to gardening, how so much of the food that is grown uses animal by products that come from factory farms and how there is a homemade alternative that goes straight to the plant source. Plants feeding plants if you will. She teaches us how to compost, whether you have a big back yard or just a balcony. She gives us so many practical tips it was hard for me to look at her for 2 minutes straight as we talked because I was so busy taking notes. From what to grow as a beginner, to how to know what specific nutrients your plants are asking for, to how to find store-bought plant based fertilizers, how to grow food even in the smallest of balconies, how to save seeds and create your own heirlooms, how to know when to plant what and so much more. For all the links mentioned in today's episode, click here or visit brownble.com/blog

    1h 17m

  3. OCT 11

    A Mini Episode: Personal Update, the Future of the Podcast, What's Coming and More

    In today's episode, I give you a quick personal update sharing a few things that have been going on in our personal lives. I talk about the crazy month of September, downsizing, I give you a doggie PSA, and share how change seemed to follow me around this past year. I also talk about the future of the podcast, what's coming to Brownble and more. For all the links mentioned in today's episode, click here or visit brownble.com/blog

    14 min

  4. OCT 4

    From Fishing and Hunting to Vegan, Mindfulness as a Tool for Managing Anxiety and More with Carly Puch of the Consciously Clueless Podcast

    In today's episode of the podcast I talk to Carly Puch, host of the Consciously Clueless Podcast. Carly Jean Puch is a passionate advocate for mindful living, veganism, and environmental sustainability. She hosts the Consciously Clueless podcast, which explores the interconnection between personal health and global well-being through a vegan lens. Carly's mission is to inspire and empower individuals to live compassionately and make collective changes in the world. With a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and Women's Studies and a Master's in Social Responsibility, Carly brings a well-rounded perspective to her work. She is a certified 200-hour yoga instructor, Health and Wellness Coach, and Meditation and Mindfulness Coach. Carly currently teaches yoga and mindfulness to both adults and children, sharing her expertise with a diverse audience. In addition to the Consciously Clueless podcast, Carly hosts and produces The Mindfulness Monday podcast, which offers practical tools for incorporating mindfulness into daily life. She also produces The Otterpod, a collaborative project with local middle school students that tackles important global issues from a youth perspective. Carly's approach to veganism and mindful living is inclusive and compassionate. She believes in the interconnectedness of all liberation movements and strives to create a welcoming community for both longtime vegans and those new to the lifestyle. Through her content and coaching, Carly encourages individuals to embrace imperfection while exploring how individual action can make collective change for all.  But aside from all her expertise and knowledge, Carly was a gem to talk to, so fun that I know without a doubt she will be a return guest so we can expand these topics even further. In this conversation we talk about how she found veganism in the first place, and navigating this change in a family where the bonding and time shared happened while hunting and fishing. How the patience others had with us, is an important reminder of why we need to have patience with our loved ones too. We talk about mindfulness, anxiety and depression, about navigating the harsh reality of what happens to animals, living in a non vegan world with non vegan friends and family, the big "should I date someone who isn't vegan" question, and finding our own way to advocacy. I had such a fun time with Carly and her enthusiasm is palpable, contagious and invigorating, and I can’t wait for you to listen to her and get to know her in what I know will be just one chat of many. For all the links mentioned in today's episode, click here or visit brownble.com/blog

    1h 12m

  5. SEP 7

    Why Vegans Don't Eat Honey: Ethical Considerations and Alternatives

    Ever wondered why honey, a natural and seemingly harmless sweetener, is off the table for vegans? The answer lies in the ethical considerations surrounding bee farming and the impact on the bees themselves. In today's episode we'll be diving into why most vegans don't eat honey, whether all vegans skip it, how this (as with all we talk about) relates to mindful eating, and how it aligns with a compassionate, plant-based lifestyle. We'll discuss gray areas for vegans in practical terms and where to draw the line for ourselves as vegans, plus, we’ll explore some delicious, vegan-friendly alternatives to honey so you can still enjoy all the sticky sweetness your heart desires. For all the links mentioned in today's episode,click here or visit brownble.com/blog

    22 min

  6. AUG 16

    "Why Vegan" Series: Veganism and your Relationship with Food your Body and Yourself

    The last installment of our “Why Vegan” series is finally here! Today I round out the series by sharing a much more personal and selfish “why”. Once I made this change, and through the many years I’ve been vegan, I’ve felt so many internal changes, so many points of self discovery, and so many ways in which veganism has pushed me forward to have a more confident life and a more peaceful relationship with food. These were so powerful that today I wanted to share them with you to close off the series, in the hopes that you tune in to find your own internal motivations. For all the links and resources mentioned in today's episode, click here.

    29 min

  7. AUG 2

    "Why Vegan" Series: Veganism and Humankind

    In today’s instalment of our “Why Vegan” series, we’ll be talking about another one of those big reasons why so many people are opting for more and more vegan meals and choices, and why so many have decided to go vegan. As I’ve been saying throughout the series, it doesn’t matter if you’ve decided to make this change because of animals, or the environment, or your health, no matter what your personal reason why is, eating a vegan diet helps create wonderful changes in all of these areas, and the lives and rights of our fellow humans are no exception. As you know, my personal reason why was the way animals are treated in our current animal agriculture system. What I hadn’t realized when I first went vegan, was that in all these industries that include so much mistreatment and cruelty to animals, there is also inherent violence present for our fellow humans who work in these facilities, in the communities surrounding places like slaughterhouses and factory farms, as well as many problematic issues for people who live in impoverished communities that have been affected by our high and growing consumption of animal products. In today’s episode we talk all about these connections between the foods we eat and the rights of our fellow humans, and I’ll share why this decision of switching to a vegan or plant-based diet can create such an impact in the lives of many, not only the non-human animals who we share this planet with, but our fellow humans as well. A little trigger warning before today’s episode: Keep in mind that in today’s episode we’ll be talking about some difficult issues including violations of basic human rights, domestic violence, PTSD, poverty and food insecurity. If you feel this isn’t the right time for you, know that the information will be here when you’re ready. If you are willing to join us in this conversation, please know that I’ll be discussing these issues in as sensitive way as I can. I thank you as always for listening and bearing witness. For all the sources and resources mentioned in today's episode, click here or visit brownble.com/blog

    32 min

  8. JUL 19

    "Why Vegan" Series: Veganism and the Animals Pt. 3 Eggs and Dairy

    Today will be the last of the animals segment of our “Why vegan” series, in which we’ll be discussing the two industries people ask me the most about: eggs and dairy. If you’ve ever wondered “Why don’t vegans eat eggs or milk and other dairy products?”, or if you are vegan and get this question often and need a little information on this subject, this episode will be perfect, and great for sharing with friends or family who have asked you questions.We also discuss free range farms, cage free farms, smaller family farms, humane labels in eggs and dairy products and much more. We end this episode with wonderful stories of animal love that will give you so much hope and a sense of connection. For all the links and resources mentioned in today's episode, click here.

    41 min
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