Episode 19: Finding Your Gift With De’Mar Hamilton of The Plain White T’s
This week’s guest is musician De’Mar Hamilton. De’Mar and I have been friends for years, and I’ve made him do things like this and this before…but this is for sure my most favorite thing we’ve done together. De’Mar and I discuss his early beginnings in Chicago, the music experience that transformed his career, the blessing […]
Episode 18: Becoming A Cancer Champion + The Power Of Telling Your Story with Megan Silianoff
Get ready to fall in love with one of my favorite people on the planet, because Megan Silianoff is this week’s guest. Megan was in town from Texas to host this month’s For Reals Meals, and I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to interview her…in person. My first face-to-face interview for the podcast. And it all went […]
Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream Sandwiches
If you listened to Episode 8 with Jamie Stelter of TV Dinner, you might remember me obsessing over how I REALLY wanted to make her ice cream sandwich recipe 100% planty. Her cookies looked so good, but I knew the eggs in them would hurt my belly – so I wanted to make a version […]
Episode 17: Putting Yourself Out There + Creating An Authentic Brand with Jena Gambaccini of ChiCityFashion
And we’re back! This week’s guest is Jena Gambaccini of ChiCityFashion. You’ve probably seen Jena around here before…creating half-assed meals and being the only person ever allowed to attend multiple For Reals Meals (it’s hard to say no to her). Jena’s been a big supporter of OPP since day one. And I’m really excited for […]
For Reals Meals Recipe: Carrot Cumin Soup With Parsley Oil
Everything that Natalie and Andrea served at the Yoga+ For Reals Meals ruled. But this soup is something I’m still dreaming about. The combination of the thick & rich parsley oil with the creamy dreamy pureed carrots is just so good. It’s pretty much Fall in a bowl…come and get it. { Carrot Cumin Soup with Parsley […]
For Reals Meals Hosted By Yoga+ Chicago
Sisters Natalie and Andrea Pavela of Yoga+ were this month’s FRM hosts. Why did I ask them to host? Well, for starters, a baller former For Reals Meals host (Dean Renaud) suggested them. And I pretty much think everything Dean says is cool. Second, I am so into awesome business- and community-building ideas – and Andrea […]
Episode 16: Pursuing More Than One Passion + Protecting Your Work With Julie Lee Of Julie’s Kitchen
Food-photography queen bee, Julie Lee of Julie’s Kitchen, is this week’s guest! Julie’s been on the site before, sharing one of her beautiful recipes and hosting the first ever LA For Reals Meals, but this is the first time we really dig deep into the path she followed that brought her to success. And that […]
My Adoption Story, Take Two + How To Respond & Not Respond To Shit-Hits-The-Fan Moments
Just this past week, a potential adoption fell through. This one was particularly hard because it was pretty damn close to happening. A month of meetings and planning and talking about it a lot. It felt so for sure that I even did what my counselor told me not to do…buy a crib. I know, […]
Episode 15: Finding What Speaks To You + Creating Big Change With Heather Crosby of YumUniverse
Heather Crosby is this week’s guest. Remember her? She was on the site earlier this week to give away her new cookbook (it’s so good!). Clearly, I’ve got a thing for Heather and her message. And maybe her spicy taco recipe too. After hearing this episode, you’ll understand why I dig her so much. Heather and […]
YumUniverse’s Dark Chocolate, Sweet Potato & Black Bean Brownies + A Book Giveaway!
I’m a huge fan of YumUniverse and Heather Crosby. She’s smart. She’s a cooking whiz. She’s cool (she’s the guest on this week’s podcast, so tune in Thursday and you’ll see what I mean). Heather is all about whole foods and feeding your body the good stuff. She knows that changing your diet can be […]
