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Vedge Your Best

Vedge Your Best

By Michele Olender

There has never been a more important time to be Vegan. Vedge Your Best is the only podcast aimed at teaching midlife women how to limit and eliminate the consumption of animal products without feeling deprived, overwhelmed or unsupported, even if no one you know is Vegan. Life Coach Michele Olender will show you how living Vegan is the superpower that will unlock your possibilities and give you the confidence to take on your next impossible goal, by doing it YOUR way. Vedge YOUR Best and there’s nothing you can’t do.
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150: Right Here, Right Now!

Vedge Your BestJul 18, 2023

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170: In Theory You Can't Be Vegan
Dec 05, 202316:11
169: Vegan Super Powers with Tina Newman, Author of Vivi the Supervegan

169: Vegan Super Powers with Tina Newman, Author of Vivi the Supervegan

Going vegan changes your life in surprising ways.  Little did Tina Newman know when she went vegan that she would become an author and create a children’s series. Vivi the Super Vegan, introduces young readers to the concepts of veganism and animal rights in an accessible and engaging way.  The books follow Vivi, a young girl who discovers she has superpowers that allow her to communicate with and help animals. Through Vivi's stories, children can practice thinking about compassion, empathy, and environmentalism.


Presenting the principles of veganism in a child-friendly way, Vivi the Super Vegan promotes awareness about animal welfare and encourages kindness and respect towards all living beings. The books recognize that children can understand the impact of their choices on the environment and animal life.


The Vivi series is especially significant in today's context and introducing these concepts early can help children communicate their ideas and interact with the world around them.


Author Tina Newman uses storytelling, relatable characters, bright illustrations and relatable scenarios to touch on animal welfare, the environment, and health. 


Learn all about Tina Newman at https://www.vivithesupervegan.co.uk/ and follow on Instagram @vivithesupervegan

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Plant Based / Vegan Life Coaching.  If you’ve ever thought that avoiding or eliminating animal products would be a great idea, but you didn’t know where to start, this Podcast is for you.


For more information, to submit a question or topic, or to book a free 30 minute Coaching session visit ⁠⁠⁠micheleolendercoaching.com⁠⁠⁠ or email ⁠⁠⁠info@micheleolendercoaching.com⁠⁠⁠

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Nov 28, 202332:45
168: The Vegan Arrives

168: The Vegan Arrives

In this episode, we delve into the challenges of “Thanksgiving while vegan."


Key Topics:

1. Thanksgiving Travel Trends:*Discussion about the increase in travel during Thanksgiving week in the US, with reference to AAA's estimates and the kickoff of the holiday season in the US.


2. A Halloween Perspective: Michele shares her hot take on Halloween.


3. Thanksgiving Reflections: Personal reflections on the significance of Thanksgiving, especially in light of the isolation experienced in 2020 due to the pandemic.


4. Navigating Veganism During Thanksgiving:   - Insights from vegan-oriented Facebook boards.   - Confusion between vegan and plant-based diets.   - Importance of understanding and or tolerating individual approaches to veganism.


5.  Michele’s Advice for Thanksgiving Hosts:   - Suggestions for making vegan guests feel welcome, focusing on simple modifications to traditional dishes.   - Emphasizing the need for inclusivity and consideration in menu planning.


6. Dealing with Challenges:   - Handling confrontations or misunderstandings about veganism during family gatherings.   - Encouraging empathy and understanding towards different dietary choices.


7. Closing Thoughts:   - Reflections on the broader implications of veganism. 


Conclusion:"The Vegan Arrives when the omnivore or pre-vegan is ready."

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Plant Based / Vegan Life Coaching.  If you’ve ever thought that avoiding or eliminating animal products would be a great idea, but you didn’t know where to start, this Podcast is for you.


For more information, to submit a question or topic, or to book a free 30 minute Coaching session visit ⁠⁠micheleolendercoaching.com⁠⁠ or email ⁠⁠info@micheleolendercoaching.com⁠⁠

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Nov 21, 202316:03
167: Consciousness and Cluelessness with podcaster Carly Puch

167: Consciousness and Cluelessness with podcaster Carly Puch

Carly Jean Puch of consciouslycarly.com hosts the Consciously Clueless podcast and works as a Conscious Living Coach. 


On the podcast and in her coaching she incorporates mindfulness, sustainability, and plants to help people change their personal lives so they can help change the world. Carly also teaches yoga and is currently teaching to both adults and kids grades 1st-8th grades. 


Carly works construction part-time and is excited to keep working on her school bus turned tiny home on wheels!


Follow along with Carly at her website on Instagram and of course Consciously Clueless Podcast

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Plant Based / Vegan Life Coaching.  If you’ve ever thought that avoiding or eliminating animal products would be a great idea, but you didn’t know where to start, this Podcast is for you.


For more information, to submit a question or topic, or to book a free 30 minute Coaching session visit ⁠⁠micheleolendercoaching.com⁠⁠ or email ⁠⁠info@micheleolendercoaching.com⁠⁠

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Music, Production, and Editing by ⁠⁠Charlie Weinshank⁠⁠. For inquiries email: ⁠⁠charliewe97@gmail.com⁠⁠

Virtual Support Services: ⁠⁠https://proadminme.com/⁠

Nov 14, 202348:17
166: Vegan Baking, Business & BReD - with Ed and Natasha Tatton

166: Vegan Baking, Business & BReD - with Ed and Natasha Tatton

Order Ed and Natasha Tatton’s brand new BReD: The Cookbook HERE.


Carrot and Walnut Cake recipe including the vegan cream “cheeze” frosting we discuss  HERE.


Road Trip? 

Visit Ed and Natasha’s Plant Based Bakery BReD Whistler, British Columbia, Canada

Natasha mentions the Brod and Taylor Proofing Box for home bread makers in cold climates.


Watch a short video about the mission of Ed’s Breds and becoming a Certified B Corporation here.*


*B Corp Certification is a designation that a business is meeting high standards of verified performance, accountability, and transparency on factors from employee benefits and charitable giving to supply chain practices and input materials.


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Plant Based / Vegan Life Coaching.  If you’ve ever thought that avoiding or eliminating animal products would be a great idea, but you didn’t know where to start, this Podcast is for you.


For more information, to submit a question or topic, or to book a free 30 minute Coaching session visit ⁠micheleolendercoaching.com⁠ or email ⁠info@micheleolendercoaching.com⁠

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Music, Production, and Editing by ⁠Charlie Weinshank⁠. For inquiries email: ⁠charliewe97@gmail.com⁠

Virtual Support Services: ⁠https://proadminme.com/⁠

Nov 07, 202350:41
165: The Vegan Veto & The Vegan Vote
Oct 31, 202317:53
164: Vegan Marketing Success with Sandra Nomoto

164: Vegan Marketing Success with Sandra Nomoto

Vegan Success Stories  - Vegan Choice Award winner 2023- in paperback or ebook  


Billions of dollars are moving into vegan and plant-based industries. Marketing touches every aspect of business: messaging, distribution, customer service, sales, and public perception. What marketing strategies or tactics work? What media or social media outlets are important, and when? 


Sandra Nomoto’s Vegan Marketing Success Stories 


You will learn:

  • Marketing secrets of vegan and plant-based businesses around the world
  • What creates a cohesive strategy
  • Topical issues few marketing books are talking about.


Learn more about Sandra Nomoto’s marketing, copywriting and author services at her website SandraNomoto.com and follow her on:


Facebook.com/sandranomotobooks
Instagram @sandranomoto
TikTok @sandranomoto
LinkedIn.com/in/sandranomoto
YouTube.com/@sandra_nomoto


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Plant Based / Vegan Life Coaching.  If you’ve ever thought that avoiding or eliminating animal products would be a great idea, but you didn’t know where to start, this Podcast is for you.


For more information, to submit a question or topic, or to book a free 30 minute Coaching session visit micheleolendercoaching.com or email info@micheleolendercoaching.com

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Oct 24, 202344:22
163: Craving Vegan with Sam Turnbull

163: Craving Vegan with Sam Turnbull

To learn more about this week’s guest Sam Turnbull and Itdoesnttastelikechicken.com, find the links HERE.


Preorder Craving Vegan before the publishing date of October 24, 2023 and get all the thank you bonuses!


Bonus #1:  eCookbook! 9 mouthwatering, exclusive recipes you won't find anywhere else! 

Bonus #2: Printable Notebooks -two fun designs one for the sweet tooth  and one for the salt lover ! Each notebook includes note pages, to-do lists, meal planners, and shopping lists. 

Bonus #3: 2-Week Free Membership to The Easy Vegan Meal Plan! Get organized with access to 550+ recipes. 


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Plant Based / Vegan Life Coaching.  If you’ve ever thought that avoiding or eliminating animal products would be a great idea, but you didn’t know where to start, this Podcast is for you.


For more information, to submit a question or topic, or to book a free 30 minute Coaching session visit micheleolendercoaching.com or email info@micheleolendercoaching.com

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Music, Production, and Editing by Charlie Weinshank. For inquiries email: charliewe97@gmail.com

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Oct 17, 202336:55
162: When Vegetables AREN'T Vegan. Erin Riley from Cabbage Hill Animal Free Fertilizer Company.

162: When Vegetables AREN'T Vegan. Erin Riley from Cabbage Hill Animal Free Fertilizer Company.

Learn more about Erin Riley and Cabbage Hill Animal Free Fertilizer on instagram @cabbagehillfertilizer


Additional links and contacts are at https://linktr.ee/yourhopegarden


I highly recommend watching and sharing Erin’s short YouTube video HERE.


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Plant Based / Vegan Life Coaching.  If you’ve ever thought that avoiding or eliminating animal products would be a great idea, but you didn’t know where to start, this Podcast is for you.


For more information, to submit a question or topic, or to book a free 30 minute Coaching session visit micheleolendercoaching.com or email info@micheleolendercoaching.com

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Oct 10, 202347:19
161: Cognitive Distortions
Oct 03, 202323:23
160: My Perfume ISN’T Vegan? Madeleine AKA "Vegan Perfume Girl."

160: My Perfume ISN’T Vegan? Madeleine AKA "Vegan Perfume Girl."

On Instagram at @VeganPerfumeGirl


Veganism is not just a diet. it’s a lifestyle choice that touches every facet of our lives. By supporting vegan perfume makers, we extend our commitment to compassion and sustainability, making a stand against needless animal suffering and environmental degradation.


Next time you’re on the hunt for a new scent, consider some of the brands Madeleine mentioned It’s a small yet impactful way to blend your love for fragrances with a commitment to a kinder, more sustainable world. After all, what could be more beautiful than a fragrance that doesn’t come at the expense of another living being?


Some of the perfume companies Madeleine mentions:


American brands:

Solstice Scents

DSH (Dawn Spencer Hurwitz) Perfumes

(V) Imaginary Authors


British brands:

(V) Floral Street

(V) And Fragrances

4160 Tuesdays

(V) Eden Perfumes


Australian brand:

Teone Reinthal 


The ones that have a (V) next to them are 100% vegan!

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Plant Based / Vegan Life Coaching.  If you’ve ever thought that avoiding or eliminating animal products would be a great idea, but you didn’t know where to start, this Podcast is for you.


For more information, to submit a question or topic, or to book a free 30 minute Coaching session visit micheleolendercoaching.com or email info@micheleolendercoaching.com

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Music, Production, and Editing by Charlie Weinshank. For inquiries email: charliewe97@gmail.com

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Sep 26, 202343:04
159: What Is Vegan Design? With Cayla Maki Pittman and Dave Pittman from Harmless Studio

159: What Is Vegan Design? With Cayla Maki Pittman and Dave Pittman from Harmless Studio

One of my favorite things to discover on this podcast, is the way moving in a Vegan direction can open up your life. The practice of limiting and eliminating the use of animals as products can open up your awareness to what is happening all around us and how important our choices are.


This week we find out what makes design “Vegan."

What Makes a Design Firm “Vegan?"


We know that being Vegan is not just what we eat, but what makes a business Vegan? 


Our guests, Cayla Maki Pittman and Dave Pittman of Harmless.Studio in Maine, do design and marketing for people making the world better, with a focus on vegan and sustainable projects.


The clue is in the name of their studio - Harmless.


Not long ago there was more resistance among manufactures and retailers toward using the world “VEGAN." I still run into it, but in today’s conversation with Cayla and Dave you get a sense of a new generation of businesses who are embracing the word as well as the ethos.  


Cayla is an interactive designer and digital marketer. She studied Interactive Design at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD).

Cayla also holds a certificate in management from Harvard Business School, and has been recognized by United Nations, the University of Pennsylvania's Center for Social Impact Strategy, and PETA.


Dave is an award-winning interdisciplinary designer and former creative director at the multinational ad agency Y&R (Young & Rubicam). As a designer, he has worked for Fortune 100 companies, global NGOs, and everywhere in between. He is a certified vegan interior designer and holds a master's degree in industrial design also from the Rhode Island School of Design, where he also sometimes teaches.


Cayla and Dave Pittman are the perfect team to introduce us to the concerns, opportunities and challenges of “designing while Vegan,” as they aim for sustainable and harmless.


Find out more about Cayla and Dave Pittman at their website: https://harmless.studio.


The book Dave mentions in our conversation is by Dutch artist Christien Meidertsm, Pig 05049.  https://christienmeindertsma.com/PIG-05049 


Christine Meiderstma’s fascinating TED talk about that project, How Pig Parts Make the World Turn is available to watch here:https://www.ted.com/talks/christien_meindertsma_how_pig_parts_make_the_world_turn?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare


You may also be interested in our previous interview with Vegan Interior Designer Aline Dürr on July 11, 2023 - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vedge-your-best/id1531858713?i=1000620710713

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Plant Based / Vegan Life Coaching.  If you’ve ever thought that avoiding or eliminating animal products would be a great idea, but you didn’t know where to start, this Podcast is for you.


For more information, to submit a question or topic, or to book a free 30 minute Coaching session visit micheleolendercoaching.com or email info@micheleolendercoaching.com

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Music, Production, and Editing by Charlie Weinshank. For inquiries email: charliewe97@gmail.com

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Sep 19, 202348:25
158: Vegan Beginners
Sep 12, 202324:21
157: What's A Capsule Kitchen (and Why You Really Need One) with Maggy Keet from Planetarian Life.

157: What's A Capsule Kitchen (and Why You Really Need One) with Maggy Keet from Planetarian Life.

Learn more about creating a Capsule Kitchen and Maggy Keet at Planetarian Life

(Scroll down to request the free pdf guide to getting started with your very own Life-Changing, Earth-Saving Capsule Kitchen.)

Planetarian Life has a great Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetarianlife/ and you can also follow the Planetarian Life Podcast on Apple Podcasts.


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Plant Based / Vegan Life Coaching.  If you’ve ever thought that avoiding or eliminating animal products would be a great idea, but you didn’t know where to start, this Podcast is for you.


For more information, to submit a question or topic, or to book a free 30 minute Coaching session visit micheleolendercoaching.com or email info@micheleolendercoaching.com

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Music, Production, and Editing by Charlie Weinshank. For inquiries email: charliewe97@gmail.com

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Sep 05, 202346:13
156: Lifestyle Medicine at Home with Dr Janel Gordon

156: Lifestyle Medicine at Home with Dr Janel Gordon

Follow Dr Janel Gordon on:

LinkedIn

Instagram


Learn more about the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine at ablm.org

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Plant Based / Vegan Life Coaching.  If you’ve ever thought that avoiding or eliminating animal products would be a great idea, but you didn’t know where to start, this Podcast is for you.


For more information, to submit a question or topic, or to book a free 30 minute Coaching session visit micheleolendercoaching.com or email info@micheleolendercoaching.com

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Music, Production, and Editing by Charlie Weinshank. For inquiries email: charliewe97@gmail.com

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Aug 29, 202349:54
155: Vegan Systems

155: Vegan Systems

On this week’s episode I talk about the famous James Clear quote:“You don’t rise to the level of your goals.  You fail to the level of your systems.”


From his bestselling book Atomic Habits. (This quote is on a sticky note that is ALWAYS on my laptop.)


I also mention working with Life Coach Tracy Hoth simplysquaredaway.com in the podcast several times.  Tracy helps life coaches streamline their processes and her podcast The Organized Coach is full of great information.


Going into the fall and "back to school” season we are talking systems. What are they?  Do we have them? Why do we need to uncover them?  Goals are about the idea of the results we want, but systems are the actual processes that lead to those results.


Goals can be great but they can also be limiting- If we are only happy when we hit our goal, we set ourselves up for dissatisfaction most of the time. 


Systems, on the other hand, can help us find satisfaction, excitement and pride in the process.  This may even be more true with a goal like being vegan or plant based, because it is a practice not a one time event or achievement.


I help my clients fine tune their systems to support their vegan and plant based goals. And this summer,I began working with Tracy Hoth to fine tune my business systems so I will be sharing what I learn from that process here on the pod.


Please feel free to share with me some of the systems that regularly help YOU on your plant based and vegan journey.

Plant Based / Vegan Life Coaching.  If you’ve ever thought that avoiding or eliminating animal products would be a great idea, but you didn’t know where to start, this Podcast is for you.


For more information, to submit a question or topic, or to book a free 30 minute Coaching session visit micheleolendercoaching.com or email info@micheleolendercoaching.com

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Music, Production, and Editing by Charlie Weinshank. For inquiries email: charliewe97@gmail.com

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Aug 22, 202336:13
154: Veganism, Hypnosis and the Unconscious Mind with Melissa Tiers

154: Veganism, Hypnosis and the Unconscious Mind with Melissa Tiers

Learn much more about Melissa Tiers at the Center for Integrative Hypnosis.

Follow Melissa Tiers on Instagram 


Learn about Melissa's Integrative Change Work Certification - taught with Simone Seol enrolling now for September 2023


Interested in experiencing a class with Melissa Tiers?

How to Change Any Habit, is a great place to start or The Addiction Protocol.

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Plant Based / Vegan Life Coaching.  If you’ve ever thought that avoiding or eliminating animal products would be a great idea, but you didn’t know where to start, this Podcast is for you.


For more information, to submit a question or topic, or to book a free 30 minute Coaching session visit micheleolendercoaching.com or email info@micheleolendercoaching.com

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Aug 15, 202359:03
153: August Scaries and Accidentally Vegan
Aug 08, 202320:50
152: For Fork’s Sake with Rachael Brown

152: For Fork’s Sake with Rachael Brown

Learn more about Rachael Brown at her website - www.forforkssakebook.com

On Instagram: forforkssakebook
On Facebook: forforkssakebook


For Fork's Sake!  by Rachael Brown:


Thinking about transitioning your family to a more plant-based diet? Rachael Brown's 2022 book, For Fork's Sake!  Might just be the perfect guide. This simple yet comprehensive guide takes readers on a 10-day journey from the Standard American Diet (SAD) to the HAPPY diet - "Healthy and Plant-Powered, YAY!"


Rachael Brown shares her own family's experience shifting away from meat and dairy to embrace a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes. With humor and compassion, she offers tips for making this transition smoothly, including:

- Defining what a whole food, plant-based diet entails and its many health benefits

- Strategies for bringing reluctant family members on board

- Responding to questions and skepticism from friends and family 

- Avoiding common pitfalls like expecting perfection and nutrient deficiencies

- Appealing to even the pickiest of eaters


Rachael helps us see that the shift doesn't have to be drastic to be beneficial. Bite-sized daily challenges are a delicious way to ease all of us into the transition. 


Throughout the book, Rachael reassures readers that this journey is about progress not perfection. While changing your diet can feel daunting, she breaks it down into approachable steps anyone can take.


Rachael’s gentle guidance and practical tips make adopting a plant-based diet seem happily achievable, even if not everyone around your table is on board. For Fork’s Sake is a powerful assertion that you don't need to overhaul your life to reap the benefits of more vegetables and plant-based foods.

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Plant Based / Vegan Life Coaching.  If you’ve ever thought that avoiding or eliminating animal products would be a great idea, but you didn’t know where to start, this Podcast is for you.


For more information, to submit a question or topic, or to book a free 30 minute Coaching session visit micheleolendercoaching.com or email info@micheleolendercoaching.com

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Aug 01, 202357:27
151: Veganizing French Cuisine with Sarala Terpstra

151: Veganizing French Cuisine with Sarala Terpstra

Sarala Terpstra is an American Instagram influencer and cookbook author who followed her dreams and moved to a 500-year-old house in the French countryside with her husband and daughter.


When she's not cooking, Sarala enjoys thrifting and antique hunting, browsing the seasonal produce at the market, and getting style inspiration from people-watching at French cafés. Sarala creates plant-based French recipes as a way of sharing her love for French culture while promoting a healthy and sustainable lifestyle. 


A very recent move to Bourdeaux promises to be a new chapter and we look forward to Sarala returning to give us an update later in the year. We look forward to hearing how Vegan options are changing in France, her newest ideas for Veganizing French classics, and much more.


Links to Sarala Terpstra’s Plant Based, French-Inspired Cookbook and Cooking Classes at https://linktr.ee/saralaterpstra

On Instagram - @saralaterpstra

Link to Sarala’s episode of Join Us in France with previous Vedge Your Best episode 55 guest Annie Sargent.

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Plant Based / Vegan Life Coaching.  If you’ve ever thought that avoiding or eliminating animal products would be a great idea, but you didn’t know where to start, this Podcast is for you.


For more information, to submit a question or topic, or to book a free 30 minute Coaching session visit micheleolendercoaching.com or email info@micheleolendercoaching.com

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Jul 25, 202349:10
150: Right Here, Right Now!

150: Right Here, Right Now!

The line, “This is your life.  Right here.  Right now,” is from the 1995 cyberpunk movie Strange Days directed by Katherine Bigelow and performed by Angela Bassett.  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0114558/    


The clip was sampled and used in the popular 1999 song of the same title by British musician and DJ Norman Quentin Cook AKA Fatboy Slim: https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=vqNIeInr9kA&feature=share


Plant Based / Vegan Life Coaching.  If you’ve ever thought that avoiding or eliminating animal products would be a great idea, but you didn’t know where to start, this Podcast is for you.


For more information, to submit a question or topic, or to book a free 30 minute Coaching session visit micheleolendercoaching.com or email info@micheleolendercoaching.com

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Jul 18, 202324:22
149: Vegan Interior Design - Aline Duerr

149: Vegan Interior Design - Aline Duerr

Vegan meals are main stream! 

Vegan fashion and cosmetics? Rapidly catching up. 

Now what about Vegan homes, offices, hotels…?  Is toilet paper Vegan?  What about towels?

This week on the pod we have Aline Duerr who wrote the book, “Vegan Interior Design”

Aline talks about her Vegan journey, her thoughts about using the V-word in her business, and how she helps other Designers source and problem solve Vegan products. Plus there is a new online course.  Want a copy of Aline’s book?  Review Vedge Your Best on Apple Podcasts, then DM or email me a screenshot of your review.


Learn more about Vegan interior Design and Aline Duerr at the following links:


Website: 
www.veganinteriordesign.com


Online Course: https://hub1.veganinteriordesign.com/offer-page1679394978756


Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vegan.interior.design/


Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/veganinteriordesign

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Plant Based / Vegan Life Coaching.  If you’ve ever thought that avoiding or eliminating animal products would be a great idea, but you didn’t know where to start, this Podcast is for you.


For more information, to submit a question or topic, or to book a free 30 minute Coaching session visit micheleolendercoaching.com or email info@micheleolendercoaching.com

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Jul 11, 202348:45
148: Vegan Independence Day
Jul 04, 202328:10
147: The Vegan “Way”