Meet Jenny and Pavle Stojkovic, a power couple determined to shape the future of food with an arc towards justice and compassion. As you'll hear, Jenny and Pavle's story is marked with unimaginable tragedy--the kind that inevitably changes people, whether they like it or not. Whether you're vegan, plant-based, or a hamburger eating carnivore, I guarantee you, this episode is one you're going to want and NEED to buckle up for--we go from tragedy to clarity to activism to the future of not just...

“My knees began to smart and I started to feel “something” in my right hip-flexor–something that reminded me of those cartoons where Elmer Fudd tries to drive a car that literally falls apart with the wheels rolling away and the engine banging out with a “poof.”   Joanne recaps her awesome NYC Marathon experience, complete with the weekend nutrition that fueled her race: boiled potatoes, NYC bagels, pizza, ramyeon, and her favorite NYC restaurant. Plus, a nightmarish parting thought…   Visit...

"As my brother learned the hard way when he once used the word 'negligee' instead of 'negligent,' it's probably a good idea to know exactly what a word means before you use it."   In this week’s episode, Joanne takes a deep dive into the meaning and etymology of words that might require some clarity, at least as they relate to the ongoing turmoil in the Middle East.   Foreign Terrorist Organizations and State Sponsors of Terrorism (as designated by the Secretary of State)   Join Joanne’s Live...

In this episode, Joanne sits down with two men (Sam Livits, COO of Blogilates / Popflex; and her husband Anthony, GM of The Korean Vegan) to talk about how they've found themselves behind the women who've launched themselves into public facing careers and helmed the prows of their own businesses.   Connect with Sam LivitsInstagramLinkedin   Connect with Anthony MolinaroInstagramWebsiteLinkedin   Connect with JoanneThe Korean Vegan WebsiteThe Korean Vegan KollectiveThe Korean Vegan CookbookMy...

"[Loneliness] is associated with a greater risk of cardiovascular disease, dementia, stroke, depression, anxiety, and premature death. The mortality impact of being socially disconnected is similar to that caused by smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day, and even greater than that associated with obesity and physical inactivity." -​U.S. Surgeon General's Advisory (2023)​.   This week, Joanne tackles the subject of loneliness and wonders whether she can "fake out" the nation's current epidemic in...

"You need to create a 'Joanne 2.0,' a Joanne that pretends that she knows she deserves to be there as much as everyone else."   I imagined donning the guise of a totally "new" Joanne--one who was confident, made people laugh, strode into rooms with her shoulders back and her gaze straight. Only, it wouldn't really be a "new" me so much as a "fake" me, like a character in a sitcom.   While looking to trick herself out of her own Imposter Syndrome during a recent trip to NYC, Joanne discovers...

Meet Cassey Ho, the founder and creator of not one, but two powerhouse fitness brands: Blogilates and PopFlex, both of which were born out of Cassey’s stint as a certified pilates instructor back in the late 2000s. Discover how what started out as a way to pay the bills, soon turned into a community numbering in the tens of millions, and now, two 8 figure businesses.   Cassey was born a leader, but the thing I love about her is that she completely upends the stereotype that often adheres to...

"Family scholars should be less interested in defining what a family is and more focused on what families do . . . ."   Joanne reflects on last week's conversation with Dr. Robynne Chutkan and investigates one of the primary drivers of optimism, happiness, empowerment, and control: family.   Visit the episode page on The Korean Vegan website for more on today's topic, including pictures and links. Plus, an Heirloom Tomato Galette recipe, and "What I'm... (Watching, Reading,...

Meet Dr. Robynne Chutkan, one of the country’s most recognizable gastroenterologists and the veritable Queen of Gut! The author of four books on the microbiome (including my personal favorite--The Microbiome Solution), Dr. Chutkan is a graduate of Yale and Columbia College, has served on the faculty at Georgetown Hospital since 1997, and was once short-listed as a candidate for the U.S. Surgeon General's office. Dr Chutkan’s philosophy is based on uncovering and remediating the root cause of...

"You tell yourself that tomorrow, or on Monday, or after the guests staying at your house leave, you will resume all those healthy habits that you thought you couldn't live without; but tomorrow, Monday, and your family's departure are no longer visible in the rearview mirror, and still, your blender remains forlorn, your kale now yellow, the cover of that little brown notebook untouched."   If you've ever found yourself in a slump, today's episode is for you! Joanne discusses getting back on...

Have you ever thought of trying to get a book published? Picking up where we left off last week ("My Cookbook Story"), today we hear from a real live literary agent, my agent in fact! Tune in to hear how lit agents decide who they want to work with, what sort of projects they undertake, how they negotiate the terms of major book deals, and making their authors' dreams come true!   For more on today's episode, please visit the episode page on The Korean Vegan Website. Plus, this week's "Recipe...

This week, Joanne pulls back the curtain on the book writing process, from hobby to publication. Buckle up for all the gory details, from what went into her book proposal and the negotiation of the deal, to the actual writing of the book!   Fore more on today's episode, including photos and links, please visit the episode page on The Korean Vegan Website. Plus, this week's "Recipe Inspo" and "What I'm Watching, Reading, Wearing..."   Defeating Self-Doubt with Kim-Julie Hansen.   Connect with...

"There is one dish that I did help my parents with, and I knew to make this any time my parents got into an argument."   Lisa Nguyen is a content creator and YouTuber who shot to viral fame during the pandemic by making short videos of the food she made and shared with her neighbor. Discover how this one-time paralegal "doubled down" on a career in food, even though at the time she started, she knew next to nothing about cooking.   Connect with Lisa​YouTube​TikTok​​Instagram   Connect with...

In this Second Installment of "The Molinaros," we discuss how we made up from the time Anthony dumped me... and factory reset our relationship. We also tackle interracial relationships and how Anthony feels about me being a girlboss on Youtube!! - Joanne     Connect with JoanneThe Korean Vegan WebsiteThe Korean Vegan KollectiveThe Korean Vegan CookbookMy Amazon StorefrontYouTubeInstagramFacebookTikTok    

Does Art imitate Life? Meet David Molinaro, world-class artist and my brother-in-law! In today's episode, David takes us through his artistic process, from vision to execution. Plus, why he decided to pursue art at all, a subject that I find endlessly fascinating. Enjoy! - Joanne   Connect with Davidwebsiteinstagram   Connect with JoanneThe Korean Vegan WebsiteThe Korean Vegan KollectiveThe Korean Vegan CookbookMy Amazon StorefrontYouTubeInstagramFacebookTikTok

Joannes explores what it means to be American in 2023 and invites scores of others to weigh in too.    Fore more on today's episode, including photos and links, please visit the episode page on The Korean Vegan website.   Connect with JoanneThe Korean Vegan WebsiteThe Korean Vegan KollectiveThe Korean Vegan CookbookMy Amazon StorefrontYouTubeInstagramFacebookTikTok

"I counted the stones stacked together like rows and rows of broken teeth that encased us inside a cavernous mouth, wondering how many secrets they could tell if one decided to crack them open. How many loves and not-quite-loves had they witnessed? How often had they correctly predicted the outcome of the unions cemented inside a building that had truly tested the definition of "forever"? As I stood there waiting to become a wife, I decided to tell them my own secret, a story I hadn't yet...

Meet Oliver Zahn. The former head data scientist at Google is now the CEO of Climax Foods, a California based company committed to saving the planet by deploying artificial intelligence and data science to create a more sustainable way of feeding the world.    Connect with Oliver Zahn and Climax FoodsWebsiteLInkedInIG   Connect with JoanneThe Korean Vegan WebsiteThe Korean Vegan KollectiveThe Korean Vegan CookbookMy Amazon StorefrontYouTubeInstagramFacebookTikTok

As ChatGPT appears ready to burst from its own “Plateau of Latent Potential,” The Korean Vegan community rises up as AI hits a little too close to home.   View the Episode Page on The Korean Vegan Website for pictures, a recipe, and this week's "Updates and Random Things."   Connect with JoanneThe Korean Vegan WebsiteThe Korean Vegan KollectiveThe Korean Vegan CookbookMy Amazon StorefrontYouTubeInstagramFacebookTikTok

Joanne speaks of leadership, the "Plateau of Latent Potential," and "men whose laughter bare broken teeth and lovers’ tears."    Visit the Episode Page on The Korean Vegan website for exciting updates this week, including: Changing The Game in Food & Wine, Joanne's first ever food products, and a visit to Miyoko's Animal Sanctuary.   Connect with JoanneThe Korean Vegan WebsiteThe Korean Vegan KollectiveThe Korean Vegan CookbookMy Amazon StorefrontYouTubeInstagramFacebookTikTok

In this week's episode, Joanne speaks with Miyoko Schinner, the creator and founder of Miyoko's Creamery. From going vegetarian when she was only 12 years old, to lugging 60 pounds of poundcake around Japan, to starting a multi-million dollar company after the age of 50, Miyoko has an inspiring story you won't want to miss.   Connect with MiyokoInstagramYouTubeLinkedIn   Connect with Rancho CompasiónWebsite   Connect with JoanneThe Korean Vegan WebsiteThe Korean Vegan KollectiveThe Korean...

Have you ever felt that you and your partner were speaking different languages? This week, Joanne Molinaro, New York Times Bestselling Author, talks about the one thing that sometimes eludes even the most talented linguists: love languages. Plus, Ask Joanne, and a bit of poetic prose on love in Parting Thoughts.   What is Your Love Language? Take the quiz!   For this week's Updates & Random Things and Joanne's Apple Donut recipe, visit the episode webpage here.   Connect with JoanneThe...

This is Sascha Edge, one of the most inspiring athletes you’ll ever meet. At the age of 43, Sascha took up running and completed his first ever marathon in 3 hours and 58 minutes. Then, he got faster every single year until setting his current personal best time of 2 hours and 47 minutes at 54 years old!   Sascha’s run 10 consecutive Chicago Marathons, setting a Personal Best in each race (yes, he got faster every year!), he’s won countless age group titles, competed in the World Marathon...

Earlier this week, like you, I was horrified to read  yet another headline  about yet another mass murderer armed with yet another AR-15 semi-automatic rifle destroying the lives and families of yet another round of needless victims. A 6-year old boy lost his mother, father, and 3-year old brother. A young mother is currently lying unconscious in a hospital bed. When she wakes up, she will learn that her 8-year old and 11 -year old daughters were killed. I'm sick of these stupid headlines....