EP. 45: Alexa Soto

This weeks game changing guest is Alexa Soto, vegan recipe developer and blogger from San Diego, CA.

If you’re looking for some insanely tasty plant based food, Alexa’s blog is a must! You’ll be in the kitchen in a heartbeat. We were super lucky to be welcomed into her home for an awesome conversation and some quality time with her dog Jitsu who sat on the couch throughout the entire conversation. 

In this episode we covered:

- Alexa's childhood in San Diego

- Growing up with a Mexican Father and Mexican/American Mother.

- How the mix of food in her life influences her today.

- Deciding to go plant based and later, her boyfriends decision to also leave animals off his plate.

- Recipe developing and blogging and the tough decision to make it a full time job.

- Her Father being able to get off diabetes medication.

- Rescuing their dog Jitsu.

Hope you enjoy the show!

You can find Alexa online at https://fuelednaturally.net from there you’ll no doubt find her Instagram and YouTube account too! Happy cooking.

EP. 44: Roy Elam

This weeks game changing guest is Roy Elam, Head Chef and Owner of plant based restaurant Donna Jean.

Their mission is simple. Make great food from the best ingredients (100% vegan).

You'll learn more about where Roy is from and how he got to where he is today. It’s a super inspiring chat, especially for those of you who like to get in the kitchen. Roy and his team are consistently innovating and making plant based cuisine something to take very seriously.

In this conversation we covered:

- Roy's childhood.

- Touring in a band for 5 or 6 years.

- Deciding to switch to a vegan lifestyle.

- Working at Denny's and also leaving Denny's.

- Growing as a chef whilst working with Scott Winegard.

- Naming the restaurant after Roy's late mother.

- Sustainability practices in the kicthen

Hope you enjoy the show!

Here is how you can contact Roy:

www.donnajeanrestaurant.com

@royelam on IG