It is my pleasure to welcome you back to another episode of the Plant Based News podcast. Joining me this time we have Baltimore-based vegan advocate, content creator, and spiritual wellness coach Jamila Anahata, best known for her platform The Soulful Veganista. Jamila is passionate about empowering people with her work, particularly those experiencing marginalization, helping them live more authentically. She often covers topics like self-empowerment, spirituality and living authentically. Find out more about Jamila here - https://www.thesoulfulveganista.com/ The PBN Podcast is hosted and produced by Robbie Lockie, edited by Phil Marriott and researched and scripted by Antonia Georgieva. 00:00:00 Introduction to Jamila Anahata 00:02:30 Beginning the vegan journey 00:04:42 Earthlings 00:07:00 The food culture of Jamila’s childhood 00:12:00 Racial inequality within the food system and how it directly correlates to the rate at which people of colour suffer from disproportionately higher rates of chronic disease. 00:15:04 Living in a society which is dominated by a capitalist food system 00:21:10 The power of Spirituality 00:27:55 The importance of community 00:35:19 How veganism is perceived within the black community 00:43:55 Generational trauma 00:48:00 The transformative power of creating content online 00:50:10 What does the future look like for Jamila Anahata? 00:52:50 Advice for people wanting to believe in themselves 00:56:04 Stranded on a desert island