Tijen the Vegan

Lina Nilsen is a personal trainer who specializes in the field of chronic pain and has extensive training in pain-free movement. In this episode, Lina shares her knowledge and expertise on all things protein in a vegan world. We discuss how much protein you actually need, what to eat before a workout, what to drink during a workout, and what to eat after a workout. We go over pantry staples and incomplete and complete proteins for vegans as well as breaking myths!Follow on IG- @nycresults.com_Website- https://nycresults.com/

In today's episode, I sit down with the founder and scientist behind Floré by Sun Genomics, Sunny. Sunny's revolutionary concept tests your gut bacteria and based on those results, you get your own personalized probiotics with the correct bacteria meant to feed your gut flora. We also go into detail on prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics!Learn more about Floré by Sun Genomics and order your test kit here:https://flore.com/

Sally Malanga, a pioneer in non-toxic vegan cosmetics and skincare. She shares with us insight into the cosmetic industry and how we got where we are today. In this episode, we go over:How bone broth and animal collagen are marketing fads and not as beneficial as you thinkWhat are carotenoids and how they are super beneficial to usToxic chemicals used in today's conventional makeup How we can continue to support the vegan industry by investing smarterYou can check out Sally's cosmetic brand Ecco Bella here:https://eccobella.com/AVegan Beauty here for the NutraChic vitamin supplement:https://aveganbeauty.com/

Joining me today is Vegan entrepreneur and documentary producer and maker, Andrew Alexander. The vegan, plant-based, and animal rights movement is growing faster than ever before. Why is that? Creating a Vegan World is a documentary that goes behind the scenes of one of the largest social justice movements in history.You can access Andrews youtube channel to view interviews here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC09iByiJ7Is-svNkeEoB4HAVisit Creating a Vegan World here:https://veganworldfilm.com/

Designer Aline Dürr is the front and center of the first-ever Vegan Interior Design Week! She is helping bring the industry together by creating a movement and building awareness in the world of interior design. Who would have known there are animal by-products in finishes and paint? In this episode, Aline goes into detail about:Her Vegan Interior Design Week, and how to sign up!What you didn't know about your towels and paintsHow we can make changes to be more mindful of what we buy for our homesYou can sign up to attend Aline Dürr's Vegan Interior Design Week here:https://www.veganinteriordesignweek.com/Check out her website which is an education platform to learn more about vegan interior design:https://www.veganinteriordesign.com/Purchase her educational book on Vegan Interior Design here:https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/vegan-interior-design-aline-d-rr/1137666241

I got to speak with the founder of Yishi Foods, Lin Jiang. Her Asian-inspired oatmeal is perfect for your morning ritual. Packed with functional foods and of course organic, gluten-free, and vegan!Lin and I go over:The inspiration behind the brand and its nameHow functional foods play a part in Asian cuisine The process of creating an organic brand and the laws that come along with it.You can check out and purchase Yishi Foods oatmeal on their website at:  https://yishifoods.com/Please read my personal review on their delicious oatmeals at:  https://bit.ly/3hxKXwH

Making Forbes 30 under 30, Co-Founder of Chippin, Haley Russell created high-quality dog food with the mission of reducing the carbon 'pawprint'. Chippin is made with a curated selection of all-natural ingredients and cricket, spirulina, and silver carp proteins. These are science-backed sources of digestible protein that use 80%+ fewer resources.In this episode we talk about:What are we actually feeding our dogs?How Silver carp is a high protein overpopulated fish we need to fish forChicken, beef, and lamb scraps are doing your fur babies a disservice in most current dog foods. How Haley came to find other high protein alternativesYou can purchase Chippin at https://chippinpet.com/And visit their IG where they post cute pup pics here: https://www.instagram.com/chippintime/

In today's episode, I sit down with the Founder and CEO of Humble Brands, Jeff Shardell. Humble Brands are committed to not only using the cleanest, most effective set of ingredients but also the fewest to get the job done. You'll never find anything unnecessary in their products. Everything is 100% body-friendly!DIVE DEEPER - We go over: Natural vs. Conventional deodorantsIngredients that go in the productsSustainable practices in the workplaceStorm Chasin'!You can follow Humble Brands on their social media @Humblebrands and check out their website:https://humblebrands.com/collections/vegan-sensitive-skin

In my interview with the founder of Touchstone Essentials, Eddie Stone and I talk about:-Their 'calm line' which features my favorite CBD oil and the benefits of CBD-Vitamin D and where most companies source their D from-Heavy Metals, what are they? how are we exposed to them?-What zeolite is and how it gets rid of toxins in the body?Enjoy the episode and be sure to check out their site with the products we spoke of!https://tijenthevegan.thegoodinside.com/Touchstone Essentials IG:https://www.instagram.com/the_good_inside/

In this episode, I feature the Founder, and CEO of Mayorga Organics, Martin Mayorga. We touch on the coffee industry, working with Latin American farmers rather than trading with them, and their sustainable operations. We also speak on the coffee industry as a whole and representing more diversity. Enjoy!