Vegan Tourguide

Vince Rountree is a Chemical Engineer by trade and so when he's faced with a puzzle, he dives in DEEP to study and learn and SOLVE the problem. Vince joins the Plant-Based TourGuide podcast today and brings LOTS of practical information and knowledge. Get his FREE Book Now: HERE Follow him on Facebook: HERE Check out his Coaching: HERE We know you'll get a LOT out of Vince's story and the findings from his research and coursework.

The Plant-based Tourguide is excited to bring Helene Ann to the show! She is the driving force behind multiple (and growing) VegFests, using these as her platform to get knowledge and information out to everyone and providing the environment for this to happen. She details her personal journey to plant-based and her goals for the festivals. She also reminds us that no matter how crazy and hectic your days are, always take time to "Roll on the floor with the dogs", I love that, something I'm sure all of us need a little reminding of time to time. So, go check out her different festivals, find the one nearest you, schedule a trip to check one or more out and find her and say hello. Wilmington Vegfest: Click Here Triangle Vegfest: Click Here Greenville Vegfest: Click Here Vegfest Expos: Click Here Asheville VeganFest: Click Here Knoxville, Scruffy city Vegan Fest: Click Here You can also always find her on Facebook: Click Here Thanks again Helene, you are a ROCKSTAR!!!!

On today's episode of the Plant-Based Tourguide, you'll get to meet Dawn Hilton-Williams. Dawn saw a need for change for someone very special in her life, she then saw that she needed to make a change in her life and more specifically her business, even though the changes could be very tough economically. Dawn followed her passion and made the changes. She now impacts MANY MANY people far beyond just those close to her in life.  You'll hear how Dawn is on a mission to change lives and change opportunities for people in both education and availability. She is passionate about availability of good foods in Food Deserts (which we talk about and explain in the show) She has started her conferences: Eat Drink and Disrupt More Info Here and she has a very informative website: Www.Herban-Eats.com packed full of information. We ofcourse talk about her path and her "knowledge gaining path" which included taking the eCornell T. Colin Campbell Course Check Out the Course And if you're ready to become the favorite cook

In today's episode of the Plant-Based TourGuide, we dig into something that faces all of us in different areas and times of our life: Overcoming those pesky internal beliefs we have about something. People have reached out to me to assist them in starting on a plant-based path in life and ask for ideas and/or help in also overcoming these internal beliefs that so often stop or slow us. So, I've dedicated this show to just that. I hope you enjoy and I thank you for taking a listen and hope you have a phenomenal day!

In this episode of the Plant-Based TourGuide, we interview David Carter, former NFL Defensive End and listen to his story of switching to a Plant-Based Diet WHILE he was still in the NFL. If you're going to be in the NFL, you MUST be at the top of your physical abilities and David knew that. His INCREDIBLE success when he went Plant-Based absolutely DESTROYS all of the "where do you get your protein, you can't gain, let alone maintain muscle mass, you'll get weak....." myths! Enjoy!

This show is the first "new" look show as the Vegan TourGuide has now re-branded as the Plant-Based TourGuide. It's the same fun show from Mike Knight designed to bring information and inspiration to everyone about all aspects of the "plant-based life". This show details Mike's personal journey and his "Why" for starting the Plant-Based TourGuide. Check out other episodes at PlantBasedTourGuide.com

The dynamic trailblazer Giacomo Marchese joins us on this edition of the Plant-Based TourGuide. Giacomo tells his story of why he transitioned over to Plantbased - Vegan years ago and what it was life for a devoted Fitness Machine, Powerlifter, Bodybuilder, you name it to make this change.  Giacomo was the co-founder of PlantBuilt.com which is built on the mission: "...As a collective (Plantbuilt) we live, train, compete and educate in our communities, showing the success of compassionate veganism."  Giacomo also has the hit Vegan Fitness Podcast: Muscles by Brussels Radio and he is available FOR YOU to be your Coach!!! So check out his Coaching and Podcast at: Click Here

Luke and Emilie Tan stop by the Plant-Based TourGuide podcast to share the story of their journeys to Plantbased and their mission to impact lives and make a difference.  They have a great story of their journey from being two successful athletes performing at high levels, transitioning to Plantbased and actually watching as their performance GREW! Check them out at Www.EvolvedGeneration.com 

Nelson Campbell from PlantPure Nation and the incredible documentary film of the same name joins this edition of the Plant-Based TourGuide Podcast to discuss his next project that will create MASSIVE Positive Change!  Check out the podcast and then visit Plant-BasedTourGuide Website to read the accompanying blog post.  Nelson discusses the different phases for the new launch of Healing America Movement and how we can all get involved and what they are focusing on this time.  This will be one of the BIGGEST developments of the year, so you must tune into this episode to learn more.

Wow, what a PHENOMENAL year 2017 has been in the Plantbased - Vegan World!  We have seen such tremendous changes with a massive increase in awareness on all levels: Social, Ethical, Environmental, Economical, you name it. Always when you see massive change, if you look close enough, you will see drivers/supporters/facilitators of change and the Good Foods Institute is one of these.  Alison Rabschnuk is an absolute rockstar with G.F.I. and she stops by to tell her great story of transformation and she really digs in and gives a lot of great insight into what Good Foods Institute does and how they are such a big catalyst on so many levels and initiatives they are working on now and what they see coming up in the near future. You can find out more about Good Foods Institute here: Click Here and you can check out our blogposts and more podcasts on our home page: www.PlantbasedTourGuide.com

Jon Camp first felt his calling to protect animals at an early age when he wondered why the family dog, "Mandy" was treated so well and yet other animals weren't.  He set out on a path to make a difference at a young age and he hasn't stopped.  He holds the world record for the most pamphlets handed out at over ONE MILLION! Talk about touching a lot of people and spreading the message!  Jon is the VP Of Grassroots with the US Humane League and heavily involved in many campaigns to help animals and is always willing to help people find ways they can be involved.  We discuss his "tips" for handing out pamphlets, talking with people, getting involved at Colleges and a number of other topics including his Super Morning Smoothie Recipe!  You can email Jon for more info at JCamp@TheHumaneLeague.com and you can also find out more at Humane League Site and to find out more about the initiative he spoke about during our show: PreventCrueltyCA.

Marcus Watts stops by this episode of the Plant-Based TourGuide Podcast to discuss how he was the epitome of health and "in-shape".  He played professional basketball, sported an eight (8%) percent bodyfat and was chiseled in his appearance.  All this looked perfect on the outside, then two (2) blood clots were discovered and Marcus suddenly found himself going through a near death experience.  Marcus set out to find how he could regain his health, ensure continued health and leave behind the prescriptions that Doctors now wanted him to take the rest of his life, including blood thinners that left him subject to potentially bleeding to death should an accident occur.  Marcus researched and discovered the healing effects of Plantbased - Vegan, instituted this way into his life, dropped all the medicines and continuous doctor visits and now he feels the best he's ever felt and has opened his own gym and trains everyone from youth athletes to professional athletes.  You can find out more about him and his incred

John Oberg takes MASSIVE action to helping animals.  John is the Social Media Director and Rockstar for the Humane League and through the tireless efforts of himself and his growing group of dedicated interns, the knowledge is being spread to more and more people about the Health, Environmental and Animal Benefits of a Plantbased - Vegan lifestyle.  John breaks down his journey, the impact of special people like his mother and how we can all help in a variety of ways.  Check out all his information at: Click Here

Brenden Fitzgerald of Planet Protein and great friend of the Plant-Based TourGuide Podcast stops back by the show to catch us up with all the great things going on with his company. He has a lot going on with the release of his AWESOME Protein Bars, he dishes on something secret he has in the works and tells us about the additions of great pro athletes Devin Fuller from the NFL and Wilson Chandler of the NBA.  Brenden's passion is obvious and you will hear great insights to increase your knowledge as well as about the growth and goals of this company that is growing and giving in great strides!  Check them out at Planet Protein Site and Find out more about the great charity organization he's involved with: 1% For the Planet.

Chef Wanda with the Humane Society of the US joined the Plant-Based TourGuide podcast to discuss her amazing journey of two (2) transformations: Transforming a dining hall at the University of North Texas they named Mean Greens to a 100% Plantbased - Vegan Dining Hall and the INCREDIBLE success that resulted AND her transformation to Plantbased herself while going through this.  (She was NOT plantbased when tasked with changing the dining hall over which adds an incredible aspect to this remarkable changeover at the dining hall).

"Our Health Is Our Greatest Wealth" is the mantra for Sandra.  Sandra is the creative force behind her website and pathway to helping others: The Goodness Glow.  She stops by the Plant-Based TourGuide Podcast to share information about her journey and give great insight as to why we need to remember to focus on all areas of our life, remembering to put goodness IN and ON our body and in doing so our lives will be so much richer and healthier.

Renee Demarsh is a ROCKSTAR school teacher from Cape Cod that emphasizes to her students the importance of setting goals.  Renee also wants to lead by example and so set a goal...a BIG Goal: Running the World Marathon Challenge which is: Seven (7) Marathons in Seven (7) Days on Seven (7) Continents, YES, you read that correctly!  Renee discusses how her switch to a Plantbased - Vegan eating regimen aides her in her running and her recovery and how it even helped her beat race times in her fifties compared to race times on the same course twenty (20) years ago!  You can find out more about Renee in our blogpost about her at: http://vegantourguide.com/2017/10/renee-demarsh/

Gabriella Luisa aka "Busy Vegan Life" (On Instagram) joins us on this edition of the Plant-Based TourGuide Podcast to tell the awesome story of her journey.  Gabriella was someone (like many people) that was very conscious of her appearance and weight.  She then had two (2) life events: she lost her father due to health reasons and while on holiday/vacation in Australia, ran into some "Vegans" who shared knowledge with her about the plantbased - vegan life and so she made a change.  She adopted the plantbased - vegan life and she joined a gym.  Flash forward: she gets talked into entering a bikini competition and takes Second (2nd)!!!  She now is preparing for the British Bikini FINALS that she qualified to participate in!  You MUST see the pictures of her journey in her blogpost at Click Here to see exactly "where she started and where she is now".  It is inspiring and more inspiring is to hear how humble she is about all these changes and now all the effort she puts into helping others because as she says:

Will Tucker, Four (4) Time Bodybuilding Champion, Fitness Trainer, National Speaker, Virtual Trainer and all around machine stops by the Plan t-Based TourGuide Podcast to tell his journey about how he became plantbased - vegan and how he was able to become the bodybuilding champion that he is.  He shares his regimen advice, insights into eating (he discusses fasting too) and he also shares what he's working on (spoiler alert, he's got a way to make sure there is NOWHERE you can hide from a Power Packed Will Tucker live personal training session!) Check Will out on Facebook at: Click Here Visit Will's website: Click Here

Eddie Garza is the Senior Manager of Food and Nutrition for the Humane Society of the United States and he joins us today on the Plant-Based TourGuide podcast and you will INSTANTLY hear and feel his strong passion for what he does. Eddie's journey to Plantbased - Vegan includes dropping 150 pounds when he changed his life and that number serves as a symbol in his new book with 150 recipes in his book to recognize those pounds dropped. Eddie has implemented plantbased - vegan cooking programs all over the place and when I asked him how he was so successful in different types of areas at implementing, he told me that he always learned the demographic makeup in the areas and then create vegan dishes out of popular "traditional meat dishes" in those areas, essentially "meeting people where they are at" and this instantly prompted me to remark that he truly is the "Vegan Food Chameleon" for his unique ability to enter into these different areas, "morph" his meals to fit the area he's in and be successful. You'll