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Charles Spurgeon once said "set yourself on fire... and people will come watch you burn." He was talking about passion. People are drawn to it.... they'll come from miles to see it. There's something so compelling... so alive... Join Sarah Taylor as she explores how you find your passion (what were you made to do?) and your purpose (how do you give back to the world?) Passion Meets Purpose is story-driven - conversations with people just like you who are on fire... for the right things. For ...
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Plant Based On Fire is a pioneering podcast that serves as inspiration for entrepreneurs and innovators within the flourishing plant-based industry. Hosted by Bryan Dennstedt, this series is a vibrant showcase of the minds and businesses propelling the plant-powered revolution forward. Through engaging interviews and insightful discussions, listeners are offered an exclusive look into the successes, challenges, and breakthroughs of plant-based entrepreneurship. Whether you're a seasoned busi ...
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🌿 Welcome to another episode of the Plant Based On Fire pod! 🌱🥗 Today, Bryan interviews Tanya Flink, Sales and Marketing Coordinator at Abbott’s—a wellness company dedicated to creating clean, versatile plant proteins using real, whole food ingredients. 🥦📈 Tanya shares the origin story of Abbott’s, which began with founder Carrie Song’s quest to ma…
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Derek Scriba joins Sarah for part 2 of a conversation about homelessness. This episode will dispel myths about family homelessness as they dive into personal stories and insights, a discussion on empathy and community involvement as we all link arms to tackle homelessness. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3ZmRAIl…
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🌿 Welcome to another episode of the Plant Based On Fire pod! 🌱👑 Today, Bryan interviews Jason Demchok, affectionately known as the Fiber King. 🌍🥗 Jason's journey into plant-based living began with his passion for global food traditions, culinary exploration, and a desire for optimal health. He transformed his life through the power of a whole-food,…
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🌿 Welcome to another episode of the Plant Based On Fire pod! 🌿 🌱🥛 Today, Bryan sits down with Jason Bronstad, the CEO of MALK Organics, to discuss the brand's rapid growth in the plant-based milk industry. ♻️📈 Jason shares insights into how he transitioned from corporate food and beverage giants to leading one of the fastest-growing plant-based mil…
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🌿 Welcome to another episode of the Plant Based On Fire pod! 🌿 🌱👩‍⚕️ Today, Bryan interviews Stephanie Spencer, a former cardiac nurse with 27 years of experience in chronic disease management and the founder of Natural State of Health, a plant-based wellness service. 🫀🩺 Stephanie shares her inspiring journey from traditional healthcare to plant-ba…
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🌿 Welcome to another episode of the Plant Based On Fire pod! 🌿 🌱👩‍⚕️ Today, Bryan interviews Dr. Zehra Murthy, Ph.D., a molecular biologist with over 40 years of experience and the founder of Belfiore Herbal, a vegan and botanical-based skincare brand. 🧬🌿 Dr. Murthy shares her journey from academia to entrepreneurship, explaining how her deep under…
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Derek Sciba has 15 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, including global relief organizations World Concern and World Vision. He is the current Executive Director of Vision House, which provides transitional housing and services to help break the cycle of homelessness for families with children. Derek loves the work of Vision House because …
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🌿 Welcome to another episode of the Plant Based On Fire pod! 🌿 🌱👩‍⚕️ Today, Bryan interviews Dr. Jules Cormier, a family medicine doctor and advocate for plant-based nutrition. Dr. Cormier shares his personal and professional journey, detailing how adopting a whole-food, plant-based diet helped him put multiple chronic conditions into remission, in…
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🌿 Welcome to another episode of the Plant Based On Fire pod! 🌿 🌱🌸 Today, Bryan interviews Sophie Shand, the founder of Studio Flora, a graphic design agency dedicated to serving vegan and mission-driven brands. ✍🏻🎨Sophie shares her journey from working in traditional design agencies, where she often had to promote products that clashed with her veg…
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🌿 Welcome to another episode of the Plant Based On Fire pod! 🌿 🌱📣 Today, Bryan interviews Kathleen Gage, the founder of Vegan Visibility, an integrative marketing firm dedicated to promoting healthy living, compassion for animals, and environmental sustainability. 🗓💵Kathleen shares her journey of transforming her personal health into a professional…
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🌿 Welcome to another episode of the Plant Based On Fire pod! 🌿 🌱🌲 Today, Bryan interviews Sarah Marie Cole, the Chief Marketing Officer of My Forest Foods. 🍄‍🟫🥓 Sarah Marie discusses the origins and evolution of My Forest Foods, a company that specializes in creating innovative mycelium-based products like MyBacon. She shares the challenges and suc…
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🌿 Welcome to another episode of the Plant Based On Fire pod! 🌿 🥩🌱 Today, Bryan interviews Danny O’Malley, the visionary behind Before the Butcher and its Uncut line of plant-based meat alternatives. 🍔🫛 He started by working with Beyond Meat and then left to start Before the Butcher. The company focuses on creating meat alternatives that are nutriti…
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🌿 Welcome to another episode of the Plant Based On Fire pod! 🌿 📺🌱 Today, Bryan sits down with Angela Yvonne, the dynamic executive producer and host of Vegan Pop Eats. Angela shares her journey from journalist to vegan advocate, highlighting how she turned her passion for veganism into a thriving media brand. 💡👐 The episode explores Angela’s person…
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🌿 Welcome to another episode of the Plant Based On Fire pod! 🌿 🌱🎬 Today, Bryan interviews Majeed Suhuyini, a vegan activist, actor, and filmmaker from Accra, Ghana. 🥩🥦 Majeed shares his remarkable journey from growing up in a family of butchers to becoming a passionate vegan advocate. He discusses the challenges and triumphs of promoting veganism i…
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🌿 Welcome to another episode of the Plant Based On Fire pod! 🌿 🌱🥗 Today, Bryan interviews Ashley Castellanos, the founder of Vegan Ventures, a platform dedicated to connecting foodies and travelers with the best vegan experiences. 🌍✈️ Ashley shares her journey from living overseas and becoming vegan to establishing Vegan Ventures in Portland. She d…
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Jordan Gage is the Head of Schools at Kings Schools, part of the CRISTA Family of Ministries. As CRISTA celebrates 75 years of ministry, Sarah sat down with Jordan to discuss the impact Christian Education has in the lives of students. Jordan shares how his own upbringing taught him the impact coaches and teachers could have on individual students.…
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🌿 Welcome to another episode of the Plant Based On Fire pod! 🌿 🌱🧬 Today, Bryan interviews Martin Pytela, a renowned functional medicine expert and metabolic typing coach. 🥗🦠Martin shares his transformative journey from personal health struggles caused by mercury fillings to becoming a leading health coach and entrepreneur. He discusses the importan…
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🌿 Welcome to another episode of the Plant Based On Fire pod! 🌿 🌱🤝 Today, Bryan interviews Jonathan Kruger, one of the key volunteers behind VeggieFest Chicago, a leading vegetarian festival. Jonathan shares the festival's journey from its modest beginnings to becoming one of the largest vegetarian festivals in North America. 🌍👥 With a focus on comm…
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🌿 Welcome to another episode of the Plant Based On Fire pod! 🌿 👨‍⚕️🌱 Today, Bryan interviews Dr. Ted Barnett, also known as Dr. Veggie. Dr. Barnett is the founder and president of Rochester Lifestyle Medicine Institute (RLMI), which aims to integrate plant-based nutrition into mainstream healthcare. 🩹🌍 They discuss Dr. Barnett's journey from radiol…
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She is a Kenyan woman who overcame poverty and orphanhood to earn a PhD in food security. Dr. Margaret Kababu credits her success to the kindness of individuals who helped her throughout her education. She now serves as a professor and volunteers with WorldCOMP Kenya, focusing on conflict resolution and support for impoverished children. Her messag…
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🌿 Welcome to another episode of the Plant Based On Fire pod! 🌿 🍫🌱 Today, Bryan interviews Katie Lefkowitz, the founder and CEO of Harken Sweets. Katie shares her journey from being a Snickers fanatic to creating a plant-based candy bar following a colon cancer diagnosis. Harken Sweets uses date-based caramel and oat chocolate to offer a healthier a…
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🌿 Welcome to another episode of the Plant Based On Fire pod! 🌿 👩‍⚕️🥗 Today, Bryan interviews Emma Levez Larocque, a registered holistic nutritionist, certified plant-based chef, and founder of Plant-Based R.H.N. 📚🌱 Emma shares her 30-year journey into veganism, starting from her first encounter with factory farming. She discusses her diverse career…
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Jamie & Donna Winship are always our most popular guests. We are excited to bring you this special extended interview from our Intern Audrey! Intern Audrey takes the mic - and shares with Jamie & Donna Winship about Original Design. Enjoy their conversation! Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4cRlZ59By Purposely
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🌿 Welcome to another episode of the Plant Based On Fire pod! 🌿 🐟🪰Today, Bryan interviews Jonathan Balcombe, an esteemed ethologist, animal behavior expert, and author. 🦍📚Jonathan shares his lifelong passion for animals, his journey to veganism, and his dedication to leveraging science to raise the status of animals. Through fascinating anecdotes an…
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🌿 Welcome to another episode of the Plant Based On Fire pod! 🌿 🚫🐄 Today, Bryan interviews Renee King-Sonnen, the founder of Rowdy Girl Sanctuary. Renee shares her powerful journey from being a Texas cattle rancher to creating a sanctuary for rescued farm animals. 👥🫀 Her story highlights the transformative power of compassion, the challenges of shif…
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Jamie Winship is back, this time with his wife Donna, to share about Identity. A favorite guest of the Passion Meets Purpose Podcast, Jamie & Donna are founders of Identity Exchange - providing resources to help you live fearlessly in your true, God-given Identity. Join Sarah and the Winship's in a conversation about how you can hear from God, ask …
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🌿 Welcome to another episode of the Plant Based On Fire pod! 🌿 🌱👩‍⚕️ Today, Bryan interviews Donna Meyer, a registered nurse and founder of Circle Wellness Coaching. 🫀🫚Donna shares her journey from being a cardiovascular nurse to becoming a certified Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner and Nurse Coach. 🥗🏋️‍♂️She discusses the transformative power of a …
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🌿 Welcome to another episode of the Plant Based On Fire pod! 🌿 🌱 Today, Bryan interviews Tifany Mazza, founder of the Google Partner Certified digital marketing agency Tykio and the cruelty-free eCommerce business Not To Die For. 🫀 Tifany shares her journey from a non-vegan marketer to a dedicated vegan entrepreneur, discussing the unique challenge…
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Jeff Neuenschwander, pastor of Central Community Church in Seattle joins Sarah Taylor on this episode of the Passion Meets Purpose podcast. They discuss the theology of place, the importance of understanding one's identity in God, and the power of living and serving from a place of knowing who you are in Christ. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/45d1a1i…
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🌿 Welcome to another episode of the Plant Based On Fire pod! 🌿 🤝🌱Today, Bryan interviews Jim O’Quinn, founder of Bro Pro Vegans. Jim shares his 27-year journey as a vegan and the challenges he faced in connecting with like-minded men. 🫂👣Driven by a desire to create a supportive community, Jim founded an alliance where men can come together to share…
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🌿 Welcome to another episode of the Plant Based On Fire pod! 🌿 🧀Today, we're joined by Lauren Joyner, founder of House Party, who has transformed a personal craving for vegan queso into a booming business. Dive into Lauren's journey from UX designer to pioneering a healthier, sustainable approach to one of America's favorite comfort foods. 🌱Growing…
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Evan Craft, a musician and missionary, shares his journey of faith and purpose on the Passion Meets Purpose podcast this week. He discusses his upbringing in Southern California, his passion for music, and his calling to serve in Latin America. You will be encouraged to follow your calling, trust in God's provision, and to show compassion and grace…
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🌿 Welcome to another episode of the Plant Based On Fire pod! 🌿 🥗Erin DeMarines is the founder of eFitFoods, a vegan food developer, athlete, chef, and entrepreneur. Erin shares her journey from using her grandmother's cookie recipe to create a healthier snack for her clients to launching her successful vegan energy bar, 3BAR. The discussion explore…
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🌿Welcome to another episode of the Plant Based On Fire pod!🌿 Today, Will Loiseau, the founder of Pro Healthy Choice, shares his transformative journey from personal health struggles to pioneering holistic sports nutrition. Will discusses his path from experimenting with diets to embracing a raw vegan lifestyle, and how his personal experiences spur…
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This week on Passion Meets Purpose you are going to love hearing from Kristin Green! Kristin is a professional organizer, helping women declutter their closets and homes using a minimalist approach. She believes that having less physical clutter can lead to emotional freedom. She emphasizes the importance of mindset and language in the decluttering…
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🌿Welcome to another episode of the Plant Based On Fire pod!🌿 In this inspiring episode, Bryan sits down with Robert Cheeke, renowned vegan bodybuilder and author, who shares his journey from a skinny farm kid to a champion in vegan bodybuilding. Cheeke discusses his early adoption of a vegan lifestyle, driven by a profound connection to animals rai…
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🌿Welcome to another episode of the Plant Based On Fire pod! In this enlightening episode, Bryan explores David Benzaquen's pivotal role in shaping the alternative protein industry. As the founder of Mission: Plant and co-founder of Moonshot Collaborative, David discusses his extensive experience, from launching a successful plant-based seafood comp…
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Part 2: AJ Strout has worked in the Music Industry for decades, with artists such as Casting Crowns, Matt Maher, Tenth Avenue North and Brandon Heath. AJ recently lost her husband, Steve Strout, to cancer and is now raising their three children on her own. AJ shares about how she's seen Gods love for the orphan and the widow, how He's in so many of…
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🌿Welcome to another episode of the Plant Based On Fire pod!🌿 In this revealing episode, Kristi Riordan, Co-Founder and CEO of Harvest B, shares her journey from an experienced tech executive in the U.S. to pioneering sustainable protein manufacturing in Australia. She discusses the motivation behind her shift to the plant-based industry, driven by …
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🌿Welcome to another episode of the Plant Based On Fire pod!🌿 In this inspiring episode of the Plant Based on Fire podcast, host Bryan delves into the world of sustainable chocolate with Alan Perlstein, CEO of California Cultured. Alan discusses his journey from his initial experiments in cell-cultured meat to pioneering sustainable chocolate and co…
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AJ Strout has worked in the Music Industry for decades, with artists such as Casting Crowns, Matt Maher, Tenth Avenue North and Brandon Heath. AJ recently lost her husband, Steve Strout, to cancer and is now raising their three children on her own. AJ shares about how shes seen Gods love for the orphan and the widow, how He's in so many of her deta…
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🌿Welcome to another episode of the Plant Based On Fire pod!🌿 In this enlightening episode, Bryan sits down with Rachael Brown, a passionate advocate for whole food, plant-based, no-oil (WFPBNO) diets. Rachael shares her transformative health journey that led her from being diagnosed with high cholesterol to embracing a plant-based lifestyle, ultima…
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🌿Welcome to another episode of the Plant Based On Fire pod!🌿 In this captivating episode, Mike Young, founder of PlantBasedDiet.org, shares his journey to veganism and becoming a plant-based entrepreneur. He discusses the mission of his organization and the events they organize, such as VegFests and the Health Optimization Cruise. Mike emphasizes t…
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Pat Barrett is an Enneagram 7 which means... he likes to have FUN! Always quick with a joke and ready for an adventure (or brunch), Pat sits down with Sarah with his guitar in hand to talk about the songwriting process. He's joined by his buddy Benjamin, and together they share the story of how Pat led Benjamin to Christ. It's a powerful moment you…
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🌿Welcome to another episode of the Plant Based On Fire pod! In this captivating episode, Samantha Derrick, founder of the Plant Futures Initiative, shares her journey and the mission of the organization to accelerate the transition to a plant-centric food system. She discusses the challenges she faced in finding a career path in the plant-based fie…
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🌿Welcome to another episode of the Plant Based On Fire pod! In this captivating episode, we sit down with Brent Hagood, founder of One to Save Many. He shares his journey of starting a charity that raises funds and awareness for animal cruelty. The organization began as a pay-it-forward initiative and evolved into a movement of fit vegans wearing s…
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In the same week that Hope accepted her dream job, she also discovered the exciting news of being pregnant. Hope thought her life purpose was coming together. Fast forward to six weeks postpartum, and Hopes purpose seemed to come to a screeching halt. She had a traumatic birth experience 3, suffered from postpartum depression and walked away from t…
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🌿Welcome to another episode of the Plant Based On Fire pod In this captivating episode, Bryan converses with Eugene Wang, visionary entrepreneur and CEO of Sophie’s BioNutrients. Wang delves into his lifelong commitment to the plant-based food industry, inspired by his family’s legacy and his daughter's food allergies. He discusses the inception of…
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🌿Welcome to another episode of the Plant Based On Fire pod!🌿 In this captivating episode, Bryan delves into the mind of Paul Shapiro, CEO of The Better Meat Co., best-selling author, and a renowned advocate for sustainable food innovation. Shapiro shares his transformative journey from witnessing animal cruelty to spearheading technological advance…
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