Dawn Hilton-Williams the rockstar behind www.Herban-Eats.com, the Eat Drink and Disrupt Conferences and phenomenal cookbook: Flava My Plate stops by the Plant-Based Tourguide Podcast. Dawn shares her journey and what the tipping points were in her life to drive this passion she has.

In this episode of the Plant-Based TourGuide, we interview David Carter, former NFL Defensive End and listen to his story of switching to a Plant-Based Diet WHILE he was still in the NFL. If you're going to be in the NFL, you MUST be at the top of your physical abilities and David knew that. His INCREDIBLE success when he went Plant-Based absolutely DESTROYS all of the "where do you get your protein, you can't gain, let alone maintain muscle mass, you'll get weak....." myths! Enjoy!

This show is the first "new" look show as the Vegan TourGuide has now re-branded as the Plant-Based TourGuide. It's the same fun show from Mike Knight designed to bring information and inspiration to everyone about all aspects of the "plant-based life". This show details Mike's personal journey and his "Why" for starting the Plant-Based TourGuide. Check out other episodes at PlantBasedTourGuide.com

The dynamic trailblazer Giacomo Marchese joins us on this edition of the VeganTourGuide. Giacomo tells his story of why he transitioned over to Plantbased - Vegan years ago and what it was life for a devoted Fitness Machine, Powerlifter, Bodybuilder, you name it to make this change.  Giacomo was the co-founder of PlantBuilt.com and Giacomo also has the hit Vegan Fitness Podcast: Muscles by Brussels Radio. So check out his Coaching and Podcast at www.veganproteins.com

Luke and Emilie Tan stop by the VeganTourGuide podcast to share the story of their journeys to Plantbased and their mission to impact lives and make a difference.  They have a great story of their journey from being two successful athletes performing at high levels, transitioning to Plantbased and actually watching as their performance GREW! Check them out at Www.PlantBuilt.com or Www.EvolvedGeneration.com 

Nelson Campbell from PlantPure Nation and the incredible documentary film of the same name joins this edition of the VeganTourGuide Podcast to discuss his next project that will create MASSIVE Positive Change!  Nelson discusses the different phases for the new launch of Healing America Together Movement and how we can all get involved and what they are focusing on this time.  This will be one of the BIGGEST developments of the year! Check out Www.VeganTourGuide.com

Wow, what a PHENOMENAL year 2017 has been in the Plantbased - Vegan World!  We have seen such tremendous changes with a massive increase in awareness on all levels. Always when you see massive change, if you look close enough, you will see supporters of change and the Good Foods Institute is one of these.  Alison Rabschnuk is an absolute rockstar with G.F.I. and she stops by to tell her great story of transformation and she really digs in and gives a lot of great insight into what Good Foods...

Jon Camp first felt his calling to protect animals at an early age when he wondered why the family dog, "Mandy" was treated so well and yet other animals weren't.  He holds the world record for the most pamphlets handed out at over ONE MILLION! Jon is the VP Of Grassroots with the US Humane League.  We discuss his "tips" for handing out pamphlets, talking with people, getting involved and more including his Super Morning Smoothie Recipe!  You can email Jon for more info at...

Marcus Watts was the epitome of health and "in-shape".  He played professional basketball, sported an eight (8%) percent bodyfat and was chiseled in his appearance.  All this looked perfect on the outside, then two (2) blood clots were discovered and Marcus suddenly found himself going through a near death experience.  Marcus researched and discovered the healing effects of Plantbased - Vegan, instituted this way into his life, dropped all the medicines and now he feels the best he's ever felt.

John Oberg takes MASSIVE action to helping animals.  John is the Social Media Director and Rockstar for the Humane League and through the tireless efforts of himself and his growing group of dedicated interns, the knowledge is being spread to more and more people about the Health, Environmental and Animal Benefits of a Plantbased - Vegan lifestyle.  John breaks down his journey, the impact of special people like his mother and how we can all help in a variety of ways

Brenden Fitzgerald of Planet Protein and great friend of the VeganTourGuide stops back by the show to catch us up with all the great things going on with his company. He has a lot going on with the release of his AWESOME Protein Bars, he dishes on something secret he has in the works and tells us about the additions of great pro athletes Devin Fuller from the NFL and Wilson Chandler of the NBA.  Brenden's passion is obvious and you will hear great insights to increase your knowledge as well...

Chef Wanda with the Humane Society of the US joined the VeganTourGuide podcast to discuss her amazing journey of two (2) transformations: Transforming a dining hall at the University of North Texas they named Mean Greens to a 100% Plantbased - Vegan Dining Hall and the INCREDIBLE success that resulted AND her transformation to Plantbased herself while going through this.  (She was NOT plantbased when tasked with changing the dining hall over which adds an incredible aspect to this remarkable...

"Our Health Is Our Greatest Wealth" is the mantra for Sandra.  Sandra is the creative force behind her website and pathway to helping others: The Goodness Glow.  She stops by the VeganTourGuide Podcast to share information about her journey and give great insight as to why we need to remember to focus on all areas of our life, remembering to put goodness IN and ON our body and in doing so our lives will be so much richer and healthier.

Renee Demarsh is a ROCKSTAR school teacher from Cape Cod that emphasizes to her students the importance of setting goals.  Renee also wants to lead by example and so set a goal...a BIG Goal: Running the World Marathon Challenge which is: Seven (7) Marathons in Seven (7) Days on Seven (7) Continents, YES, you read that correctly!    You can find out more about Renee in our blogpost about her at: http://vegantourguide.com/2017/10/renee-demarsh/

Gabriella Luisa aka "Busy Vegan Life" (IG) joins us to tell the awesome story of her journey.  Gabriella was someone (like many people) that was very conscious of her appearance and weight.   She adopted the plantbased - vegan life and she joined a gym.  Flash forward: she gets talked into entering a bikini competition and takes Second (2nd)!!!  You MUST see the pictures of her journey  to see exactly "where she started and where she is now".  "If I can do this, ANYONE can do this."

Will Tucker, Four (4) Time Bodybuilding Champion, Fitness Trainer, National Speaker, Virtual Trainer and all around machine stops by the Vegan TourGuide Podcast to tell his journey about how he became plantbased - vegan and how he was able to become the bodybuilding champion that he is.  He shares his regimen advice, insights into eating (he discusses fasting too) and he also shares what he's working on (spoiler alert, he's got a way to make sure there is NOWHERE you can hide from a Power...

 Eddie Garza is the Senior Manager of Food & Nutrition for the Humane Society of the United States.   I asked Eddie how he best likes to implement meals in different locations, he told me he likes to find out the demographics in the area and then cater the Vegan meals to those demographics, taking some popular "meat based" meals and then re-creating them Vegan. I instantly thought of him as the "Vegan Food Chameleon" for his unique ability to change up the meals to the meet the people...

Chef James "Jimmy" Corwell, Visionary Master Chef and Founder of Ocean Hugger Foods joins us on this edition of the Vegan TourGuide Podcast.  He discusses his "Aha" Moment that occurred during a visit to the Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo led him to starting Ocean Hugger Foods and the first product launched: Ahimi which is a Tuna Sushi replacement using:  Tomatoes....YES, Tomatoes!  

Ken Botts, the Food and Nutrition Director for the Humane Society of the United States stops by the Vegan TourGuide to discuss his journey and his journey through the food industry and the INCREDIBLE changes he and his team are making in Cafeteria's across the nation and now internationally!  He shares the incredible story of the University of North Texas Dining Hall and how they transformed an underperforming Dining Hall into a 100% Vegan - Plantbased Dining Hall and the results will blow...

Ella Magers joins me on this edition of the Vegan TourGuide Podcast.  Listen to see how her journey includes Daniel Boone, Yes, THAT Daniel Boone, becoming one of the Top Fifty Hottest Trainers by SHAPE Magazine and winning the Bikini Division in her Fitness Competition and taking her drive to attain these accomplishments (and many others you'll hear about) and use this platform to instill drive in others and show them anything IS possible with a Plantbased - Vegan Lifestyle.  Check out her...

Erin Fergus is busting onto the bodybuilding scene having won BOTH of her last Shows, each in a different category WNBF Fit Body and OCB Women's Physique AND she secured a Pro Card with EACH win!  As far as she knows, she is the ONLY Plantbased - Vegan  Bodybuilder to do this in these categories!  Erin has a tremendous amount of knowledge and passion that she shares in this episode of the Vegan TourGuide Podcast.  She comments on her journey, training advice, eating advice, her "WHY", also...