app01 Sat, 04 Jul 2026 17:59:14 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Beyond the Kale - Episodes Tagged with “Vegano” https://beyondthekale.fireside.fm/tags/vegano Sat, 14 May 2022 17:00:00 -0400 Beyond the Kale features conversations about veganism, including topics vegans often don't talk about. en-us episodic Vegan Stories with Jose Duran Jose Duran Beyond the Kale features conversations about veganism, including topics vegans often don't talk about. no vegan, vegano, vegan podcast, vegan talk Jose Duran joseduranmedia@gmail.com Episode 7: Alessandra Taryn https://beyondthekale.fireside.fm/alessandra-taryn 8616226e-d535-460b-88d0-c192b3a47d70 Sat, 14 May 2022 17:00:00 -0400 Jose Duran full Jose Duran Beyond the Kale, Episode 6 features Alessandra Taryn, a Los Angeles-based content creator, traveler, and story-teller. Alessandra details her evolution as a content creator, and some of the destinations she found to be the most vegan-friendly during her travels around the globe. 1:05:35 no <p>Alessandra Taryn is Los Angeles-based content creator, traveler, and story-teller. </p> <p>In episode 7 of Beyond the Kale, Alessandra details her evolution as a content creator, and some of the destinations she found to be the most vegan-friendly during her travels around the globe.</p> <hr> <p>Music fromUppbeat (free for Creators!):<br> <a href="https://uppbeat.io/t/sensho/good-times" rel="nofollow noopener">https://uppbeat.io/t/sensho/good-times</a><br> License code: XH2BAQWKJQE9DTBZ</p> <p>Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):<br> <a href="https://uppbeat.io/t/sensho/tribe" rel="nofollow noopener">https://uppbeat.io/t/sensho/tribe</a><br> License code: B7OWOZ0UBCQ2RZ7J </p> vegan, vegana, vegano, vegan podcast, travel traveler, vegan food, content creator, latino, latina, foodie, los angeles Alessandra Taryn is Los Angeles-based content creator, traveler, and story-teller.

In episode 7 of Beyond the Kale, Alessandra details her evolution as a content creator, and some of the destinations she found to be the most vegan-friendly during her travels around the globe.

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]]> Alessandra Taryn is Los Angeles-based content creator, traveler, and story-teller.

In episode 7 of Beyond the Kale, Alessandra details her evolution as a content creator, and some of the destinations she found to be the most vegan-friendly during her travels around the globe.

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]]> Episode 6: Vegan Chef Armando Aviles https://beyondthekale.fireside.fm/armando-aviles 7e80a997-aab9-4c38-a528-5d6ac66a1613 Sat, 19 Feb 2022 16:30:00 -0500 Jose Duran full Jose Duran Beyond the Kale, Episode 6 features Armando Aviles, a vegan chef at Brooklyn Organic Kitchen in Mahopac, New York. Armando shares how his transition to veganism has affected his journey as a chef, and the role his Puerto Rican heritage plays in his cooking. 50:48 yes <p>Armando Aviles says food has played a big role in his life since he was kid, so the fact that he grew up to be a chef is not surprising. But, after he and his wife went on a raw, holistic diet for health reasons, they soon realized what they thought would be a temporary move would become a permanent lifestyle change.</p> <p>In episode 6 of Beyond the Kale, Armando explains how his transition to veganism affected his journey as a chef, and the role his Puerto Rican heritage plays in his cooking. Armando also details what it is like for a vegan chef to work in a restaurant that is not a fully vegan establishment, and why he thinks those kinds of arrangements can be beneficial for both the restaurant, and the vegan movement as a whole. Armando also explains some of the struggles he and his wife experience raising their two non-vegan kids, and how they make it work. </p> <hr> <p>Music fromUppbeat (free for Creators!):<br> <a href="https://uppbeat.io/t/sensho/good-times" rel="nofollow noopener">https://uppbeat.io/t/sensho/good-times</a><br> License code: XH2BAQWKJQE9DTBZ</p> <p>Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):<br> <a href="https://uppbeat.io/t/sensho/tribe" rel="nofollow noopener">https://uppbeat.io/t/sensho/tribe</a><br> License code: B7OWOZ0UBCQ2RZ7J </p> vegan, vegano, chef, new york, vegan food Armando Aviles says food has played a big role in his life since he was kid, so the fact that he grew up to be a chef is not surprising. But, after he and his wife went on a raw, holistic diet for health reasons, they soon realized what they thought would be a temporary move would become a permanent lifestyle change.

In episode 6 of Beyond the Kale, Armando explains how his transition to veganism affected his journey as a chef, and the role his Puerto Rican heritage plays in his cooking. Armando also details what it is like for a vegan chef to work in a restaurant that is not a fully vegan establishment, and why he thinks those kinds of arrangements can be beneficial for both the restaurant, and the vegan movement as a whole. Armando also explains some of the struggles he and his wife experience raising their two non-vegan kids, and how they make it work.

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]]> Armando Aviles says food has played a big role in his life since he was kid, so the fact that he grew up to be a chef is not surprising. But, after he and his wife went on a raw, holistic diet for health reasons, they soon realized what they thought would be a temporary move would become a permanent lifestyle change.

In episode 6 of Beyond the Kale, Armando explains how his transition to veganism affected his journey as a chef, and the role his Puerto Rican heritage plays in his cooking. Armando also details what it is like for a vegan chef to work in a restaurant that is not a fully vegan establishment, and why he thinks those kinds of arrangements can be beneficial for both the restaurant, and the vegan movement as a whole. Armando also explains some of the struggles he and his wife experience raising their two non-vegan kids, and how they make it work.

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]]> Episode 4: Freez, Finding Vegan Options While Touring Around The Country https://beyondthekale.fireside.fm/freez 6cdd56ae-ffd9-4e70-b47e-5ec4728c7985 Thu, 05 Aug 2021 17:00:00 -0400 Jose Duran full Jose Duran Beyond the Kale, Episode 4 features Freez, who spent more than 10 years working with some of the biggest names in music and entertainment as a tour manager. He details his experiences finding vegan options while touring across 49 states in the U.S. 1:13:05 yes <p>Freez spent more than 10 years working with some of the biggest names in music and entertainment as a tour manager. The job kept him on the road for up to 11 months a year. </p> <p>During this episode, Freez and I talk about how he was able to find vegan options while traveling across the country. These were the early days of Yelp, so finding food was not always as easy as it is nowadays. We also talk about how he got his start in the music business, working with hip-hop legends including DMX and Bushwick Bill, his favorite albums of all time, and which Major League Baseball ballparks we think are the best for vegans. </p> <hr> <p>Freez's favorite spot for vegan food is Tacotarian.<br> <a href="https://www.tacotarianlv.com/about/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.tacotarianlv.com/about/</a><br> Instagram:<br> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tacotarianlv/?hl=en" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.instagram.com/tacotarianlv/?hl=en</a></p> <hr> <h3>Freez</h3> <p>Instagram:<br> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/allveganerrythang/?hl=en" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.instagram.com/allveganerrythang/?hl=en</a></p> <hr> <p>Follow Beyond the Kale<br> Facebook:<br> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/beyondkalepod" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/beyondkalepod</a><br> Instagram:<br> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beyondkalepod/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.instagram.com/beyondkalepod/</a><br> Twitter:<br> <a href="https://twitter.com/beyondkalepod" rel="nofollow noopener">https://twitter.com/beyondkalepod</a></p> <hr> <p>Music fromUppbeat (free for Creators!):<br> <a href="https://uppbeat.io/t/sensho/good-times" rel="nofollow noopener">https://uppbeat.io/t/sensho/good-times</a><br> License code: XH2BAQWKJQE9DTBZ</p> <p>Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):<br> <a href="https://uppbeat.io/t/sensho/tribe" rel="nofollow noopener">https://uppbeat.io/t/sensho/tribe</a><br> License code: B7OWOZ0UBCQ2RZ7J </p> Freez spent more than 10 years working with some of the biggest names in music and entertainment as a tour manager. The job kept him on the road for up to 11 months a year.

During this episode, Freez and I talk about how he was able to find vegan options while traveling across the country. These were the early days of Yelp, so finding food was not always as easy as it is nowadays. We also talk about how he got his start in the music business, working with hip-hop legends including DMX and Bushwick Bill, his favorite albums of all time, and which Major League Baseball ballparks we think are the best for vegans.

Freez's favorite spot for vegan food is Tacotarian.
https://www.tacotarianlv.com/about/
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]]> Freez spent more than 10 years working with some of the biggest names in music and entertainment as a tour manager. The job kept him on the road for up to 11 months a year.

During this episode, Freez and I talk about how he was able to find vegan options while traveling across the country. These were the early days of Yelp, so finding food was not always as easy as it is nowadays. We also talk about how he got his start in the music business, working with hip-hop legends including DMX and Bushwick Bill, his favorite albums of all time, and which Major League Baseball ballparks we think are the best for vegans.

Freez's favorite spot for vegan food is Tacotarian.
https://www.tacotarianlv.com/about/
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Freez

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]]> Episode 3: "What Is A Vegan" Author Drew Miele https://beyondthekale.fireside.fm/drew-miele f1f64013-d2d1-4a5b-a748-bcbce1f2c6f9 Thu, 08 Jul 2021 20:15:00 -0400 Jose Duran full Jose Duran The third episode of Beyond the Kale features children's book author Andrew Miele. His most recent book, "What Is A Vegan," was written in order to explain veganism to his 4-year-old son. 1:02:39 no <p>Andrew Miele's son began asking questions about why he was not eating the same things his classmates were. After he was unable to find any books that could approproately explain veganism to such a young child, Andrew decided to write "What Is A Vegan" to do just that. </p> <p>During this episode, Andrew and I spoke about a lot of different topics, inlcuding gaming, vegan junk food and the difficulties he face when he was forced to walk away from an 18 year career as a tattoo artist after suffering an injury. </p> <hr> <p>Andrew's favorite spot for vegan food is Charlie was a sinner.<br> <a href="https://charliewasasinner.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://charliewasasinner.com/</a></p> <hr> <h3>What Is A Vegan</h3> <p>Buy the book here:<br> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08QS68T3C?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08QS68T3C?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860</a></p> <hr> <h3>My Cat Is Weird</h3> <p>Buy the book here:<br> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/My-Cat-Weird-Drew-Miele/dp/1983121088/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&amp;keywords=my+cat+is+weird&amp;qid=1607528470&amp;rnid=2941120011&amp;s=books&amp;sr=1-1" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.amazon.com/My-Cat-Weird-Drew-Miele/dp/1983121088/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&amp;keywords=my+cat+is+weird&amp;qid=1607528470&amp;rnid=2941120011&amp;s=books&amp;sr=1-1</a></p> <hr> <h3>Andrew Miele</h3> <p>Website:<br> <a href="https://drewmiele.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://drewmiele.com/</a><br> Instagram:<br> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drew_miele_books/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.instagram.com/drew_miele_books/</a></p> <hr> <p>Follow Beyond the Kale<br> Facebook:<br> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/beyondkalepod" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/beyondkalepod</a><br> Instagram:<br> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beyondkalepod/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.instagram.com/beyondkalepod/</a><br> Twitter:<br> <a href="https://twitter.com/beyondkalepod" rel="nofollow noopener">https://twitter.com/beyondkalepod</a></p> <hr> <p>Music fromUppbeat (free for Creators!):<br> <a href="https://uppbeat.io/t/sensho/good-times" rel="nofollow noopener">https://uppbeat.io/t/sensho/good-times</a><br> License code: XH2BAQWKJQE9DTBZ</p> <p>Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):<br> <a href="https://uppbeat.io/t/sensho/tribe" rel="nofollow noopener">https://uppbeat.io/t/sensho/tribe</a><br> License code: B7OWOZ0UBCQ2RZ7J </p> vegan, vegano, cheesesteaks, Philadelphia, vegan food, books, children's books, author Andrew Miele's son began asking questions about why he was not eating the same things his classmates were. After he was unable to find any books that could approproately explain veganism to such a young child, Andrew decided to write "What Is A Vegan" to do just that.

During this episode, Andrew and I spoke about a lot of different topics, inlcuding gaming, vegan junk food and the difficulties he face when he was forced to walk away from an 18 year career as a tattoo artist after suffering an injury.

Andrew's favorite spot for vegan food is Charlie was a sinner.
https://charliewasasinner.com/

What Is A Vegan

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My Cat Is Weird

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]]> Andrew Miele's son began asking questions about why he was not eating the same things his classmates were. After he was unable to find any books that could approproately explain veganism to such a young child, Andrew decided to write "What Is A Vegan" to do just that.

During this episode, Andrew and I spoke about a lot of different topics, inlcuding gaming, vegan junk food and the difficulties he face when he was forced to walk away from an 18 year career as a tattoo artist after suffering an injury.

Andrew's favorite spot for vegan food is Charlie was a sinner.
https://charliewasasinner.com/

What Is A Vegan

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My Cat Is Weird

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]]> Episode 2: Gabby & Junior, Founders of Veggietize Me https://beyondthekale.fireside.fm/veggietize-me bb0cea17-145f-45a2-a8fb-ff84611d8f54 Thu, 08 Jul 2021 14:00:00 -0400 Jose Duran full Jose Duran Episode 2 of Beyond the Kale features Gabby and Junior, founders of Veggietize Me, a vegan pop up vendor known for their burgers. They are getting ready to launch their first brick and mortar. 50:45 no <p>The second episode of Beyond the Kale features Gabby &amp; Junior, Founders of Veggietize Me. The company was created in honor of Junior's sister, Sophia Montano, who passed away after an accident. </p> <p>After weathering the Covid-19 lockdowns and restrictions in Los Angeles County, Gabby and Junior are getting ready to open the first Veggietize Me brick and mortar in Panorama City. It will be the first all-vegan restaraunt in that city when it opens.</p> <hr> <p>Gabby's favorite restaurant is Palms Thai Restaurant in Hollywood, California. <br> It isn't a vegan-only establishment, but they do have a vegan menu.<br> <a href="http://www.palmsthai.com/index.html" rel="nofollow noopener">http://www.palmsthai.com/index.html</a></p> <p>Junior's favorite restaurant is Vinh Loi Tofu in Reseda, California. <br> <a href="https://www.vinhloitofu.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.vinhloitofu.com/</a></p> <h3>Veggietize Me</h3> <p>Website:<br> <a href="https://veggietizeme.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://veggietizeme.com/</a><br> Instagram:<br> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/veggietizeme/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.instagram.com/veggietizeme/</a></p> <hr> <p>Follow Beyond the Kale<br> Facebook:<br> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/beyondkalepod" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/beyondkalepod</a><br> Instagram:<br> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beyondkalepod/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.instagram.com/beyondkalepod/</a><br> Twitter:<br> <a href="https://twitter.com/beyondkalepod" rel="nofollow noopener">https://twitter.com/beyondkalepod</a></p> <hr> <p>Music fromUppbeat (free for Creators!):<br> <a href="https://uppbeat.io/t/sensho/good-times" rel="nofollow noopener">https://uppbeat.io/t/sensho/good-times</a><br> License code: XH2BAQWKJQE9DTBZ</p> <p>Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):<br> <a href="https://uppbeat.io/t/sensho/tribe" rel="nofollow noopener">https://uppbeat.io/t/sensho/tribe</a><br> License code: B7OWOZ0UBCQ2RZ7J </p> vegan, vegano, burgers, los angeles, vegan burgers, tijuana, pop up vendors, vegan pop ups, vegan food The second episode of Beyond the Kale features Gabby & Junior, Founders of Veggietize Me. The company was created in honor of Junior's sister, Sophia Montano, who passed away after an accident.

After weathering the Covid-19 lockdowns and restrictions in Los Angeles County, Gabby and Junior are getting ready to open the first Veggietize Me brick and mortar in Panorama City. It will be the first all-vegan restaraunt in that city when it opens.

Gabby's favorite restaurant is Palms Thai Restaurant in Hollywood, California.
It isn't a vegan-only establishment, but they do have a vegan menu.
http://www.palmsthai.com/index.html

Junior's favorite restaurant is Vinh Loi Tofu in Reseda, California.
https://www.vinhloitofu.com/

Veggietize Me

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]]> The second episode of Beyond the Kale features Gabby & Junior, Founders of Veggietize Me. The company was created in honor of Junior's sister, Sophia Montano, who passed away after an accident.

After weathering the Covid-19 lockdowns and restrictions in Los Angeles County, Gabby and Junior are getting ready to open the first Veggietize Me brick and mortar in Panorama City. It will be the first all-vegan restaraunt in that city when it opens.

Gabby's favorite restaurant is Palms Thai Restaurant in Hollywood, California.
It isn't a vegan-only establishment, but they do have a vegan menu.
http://www.palmsthai.com/index.html

Junior's favorite restaurant is Vinh Loi Tofu in Reseda, California.
https://www.vinhloitofu.com/

Veggietize Me

Website:
https://veggietizeme.com/
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https://www.instagram.com/veggietizeme/

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]]> Episode 1: Maya Madsen, Founder of Maya's Cookies https://beyondthekale.fireside.fm/maya-madsen 1c7c0150-cb89-4ec8-bcc0-abd5e7f2b922 Thu, 24 Jun 2021 03:15:00 -0400 Jose Duran full Jose Duran The first episode of Beyond the Kale features Maya Madsen, founder of America's #1 Black-owned gourmet vegan cookie company. After founding the San Diego-based company in 2015, Maya saw a 10,000% increase in sales in June 2020. Following the horrific and tragic death of George Floyd, people across the country were looking for ways to support Black communities and Black-owned businesses. At the time, Maya's Cookies was featured on numerous lists of Black-owned businesses, resulting in the huge jump in sales. During this episode, Maya and I speak about how the experiences in her life prepared her for that challenge, why it's important to continue supporting Black-owned businesses, and her go-to spot when she's craving delicious vegan food in San Diego. 57:08 no <p>The first episode of Beyond the Kale features Maya Madsen, founder of America's #1 Black-owned gourmet vegan cookie company. </p> <p>After founding the San Diego-based company in 2015, Maya saw a 10,000% increase in sales in June 2020. Following the horrific and tragic death of George Floyd, people across the country were looking for ways to support Black communities and Black-owned businesses. At the time, Maya's Cookies was featured on numerous lists of Black-owned businesses, resulting in the huge jump in sales. </p> <p>During this episode, Maya and I speak about how the experiences in her life prepared her for that challenge, why it's important to continue supporting Black-owned businesses, and her go-to spot when she's craving delicious vegan food in San Diego. </p> <hr> <p>Maya's favorite spot for a delicious vegan meal is Plant Power Fast Food.<br> <a href="https://www.plantpowerfastfood.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.plantpowerfastfood.com/</a></p> <hr> <h3><strong>Maya's Cookies</strong></h3> <p>Website:<br> <a href="https://www.mayascookies.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.mayascookies.com/</a><br> Facebook:<br> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mayascookiessandiego" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/mayascookiessandiego</a><br> Instagram:<br> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mayascookiessandiego/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.instagram.com/mayascookiessandiego/</a><br> Twitter:<br> <a href="https://twitter.com/mayascookies" rel="nofollow noopener">https://twitter.com/mayascookies</a></p> <hr> <h3>Maya's Cookies supports a number of organizations and causes</h3> <p><strong>DETOUR FANCY</strong><br> A mentoring program for girls of color.<br> <a href="http://detourempowers.org/" rel="nofollow noopener">http://detourempowers.org/</a></p> <p><strong>The Achiever Program</strong><br> A mentoring program for boys of color.<br> <a href="https://www.sandiegolinks.org/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.sandiegolinks.org/</a></p> <p><strong>Farm Animal Refuge</strong><br> A San Diego-based agricultural animal rescue.<br> <a href="https://farmanimalrefuge.org/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://farmanimalrefuge.org/</a></p> <p><strong>PETA</strong><br> People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is the world's largest animal rights organization.<br> <a href="https://www.peta.org/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.peta.org/</a></p> <p><strong>The Center</strong><br> The Center provides programs and services to the the San Diego LGBTQ community.<br> <a href="https://thecentersd.org/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://thecentersd.org/</a></p> <hr> <p>Follow Beyond the Kale<br> Facebook:<br> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/beyondkalepod" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/beyondkalepod</a><br> Instagram:<br> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beyondkalepod/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.instagram.com/beyondkalepod/</a><br> Twitter:<br> <a href="https://twitter.com/beyondkalepod" rel="nofollow noopener">https://twitter.com/beyondkalepod</a></p> <hr> <p>Music fromUppbeat (free for Creators!):<br> <a href="https://uppbeat.io/t/sensho/good-times" rel="nofollow noopener">https://uppbeat.io/t/sensho/good-times</a><br> License code: XH2BAQWKJQE9DTBZ</p> <p>Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):<br> <a href="https://uppbeat.io/t/sensho/tribe" rel="nofollow noopener">https://uppbeat.io/t/sensho/tribe</a><br> License code: B7OWOZ0UBCQ2RZ7J </p> vegan, vegano, cookies, san diego, black owned businesses, vegan food The first episode of Beyond the Kale features Maya Madsen, founder of America's #1 Black-owned gourmet vegan cookie company.

After founding the San Diego-based company in 2015, Maya saw a 10,000% increase in sales in June 2020. Following the horrific and tragic death of George Floyd, people across the country were looking for ways to support Black communities and Black-owned businesses. At the time, Maya's Cookies was featured on numerous lists of Black-owned businesses, resulting in the huge jump in sales.

During this episode, Maya and I speak about how the experiences in her life prepared her for that challenge, why it's important to continue supporting Black-owned businesses, and her go-to spot when she's craving delicious vegan food in San Diego.

Maya's favorite spot for a delicious vegan meal is Plant Power Fast Food.
https://www.plantpowerfastfood.com/

Maya's Cookies

Website:
https://www.mayascookies.com/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/mayascookiessandiego
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/mayascookiessandiego/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/mayascookies

Maya's Cookies supports a number of organizations and causes

DETOUR FANCY
A mentoring program for girls of color.
http://detourempowers.org/

The Achiever Program
A mentoring program for boys of color.
https://www.sandiegolinks.org/

Farm Animal Refuge
A San Diego-based agricultural animal rescue.
https://farmanimalrefuge.org/

PETA
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is the world's largest animal rights organization.
https://www.peta.org/

The Center
The Center provides programs and services to the the San Diego LGBTQ community.
https://thecentersd.org/

Follow Beyond the Kale
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/beyondkalepod
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/beyondkalepod/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/beyondkalepod

Music fromUppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/sensho/good-times
License code: XH2BAQWKJQE9DTBZ

Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/sensho/tribe
License code: B7OWOZ0UBCQ2RZ7J

]]> The first episode of Beyond the Kale features Maya Madsen, founder of America's #1 Black-owned gourmet vegan cookie company.

After founding the San Diego-based company in 2015, Maya saw a 10,000% increase in sales in June 2020. Following the horrific and tragic death of George Floyd, people across the country were looking for ways to support Black communities and Black-owned businesses. At the time, Maya's Cookies was featured on numerous lists of Black-owned businesses, resulting in the huge jump in sales.

During this episode, Maya and I speak about how the experiences in her life prepared her for that challenge, why it's important to continue supporting Black-owned businesses, and her go-to spot when she's craving delicious vegan food in San Diego.

Maya's favorite spot for a delicious vegan meal is Plant Power Fast Food.
https://www.plantpowerfastfood.com/

Maya's Cookies

Website:
https://www.mayascookies.com/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/mayascookiessandiego
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/mayascookiessandiego/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/mayascookies

Maya's Cookies supports a number of organizations and causes

DETOUR FANCY
A mentoring program for girls of color.
http://detourempowers.org/

The Achiever Program
A mentoring program for boys of color.
https://www.sandiegolinks.org/

Farm Animal Refuge
A San Diego-based agricultural animal rescue.
https://farmanimalrefuge.org/

PETA
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is the world's largest animal rights organization.
https://www.peta.org/

The Center
The Center provides programs and services to the the San Diego LGBTQ community.
https://thecentersd.org/

Follow Beyond the Kale
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/beyondkalepod
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/beyondkalepod/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/beyondkalepod

Music fromUppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/sensho/good-times
License code: XH2BAQWKJQE9DTBZ

Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/sensho/tribe
License code: B7OWOZ0UBCQ2RZ7J

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