Episode 11: Seeing The Potential & Accepting What Is with Jess Lively of Life With Intention Online
Jess Lively is today’s guest. She’s one of the biggest reasons I wanted to start a podcast in the first place. Well, that and I like to talk a lot. Jess is one of the most passionate people I know – and watching her do her thing (when I was a guest on her show) gave […]
Raw Coconut Cacao Macaroons by Miss Renaissance
You remember Miss Renaissance aka Eva Daiberl, right? She hosted one of the first ever For Reals Meals AND created one of my most favorite recipes I’ve ever had on this site. Eva has one of the most insanely stylish closets and homes I’ve ever seen. She always looks pulled together. She never has a bad […]
Episode 10: The Sustainability Secret with Kip Andersen of Cowspiracy
Kip Andersen is this week’s guest. He’s the man behind the new environmental documentary, Cowspiracy. Described as “the film environmental organizations don’t want you to see,” it chronicles Kip’s journey to uncover the most destructive industry facing our planet. Kip and I discuss the catalyst for creating the film, how a Mad Cowboy almost scared […]
For Reals Meals: Hosted by Alexis Nido-Russo of Local Eclectic
The night before her For Reals Meals, Alexis sent me her menu. There were three dishes – two with salmon, one with eggs, and another with bacon. Now, I don’t judge what people eat…but for this series, everything needs to be plant-based. I sent Alexis an email telling her that nothing on her menu would […]
Episode 9: Being Really Good At What You Do with Max Wastler of Made Right Here
Max Wastler is my guest this week. I’ve known Max for about four years, but it wasn’t until this episode that I truly understood the passion behind the risks he’s taken and choices he’s made with his career. It made for a solid talk. Max talks about the 33 jobs he’s had in 33 years, […]
Why Do You Create?
This week, I went to a Vivian Maier exhibit at the Harold Washington Library. I had seen some of her photos before, and I knew there was a lot of buzz over them the last few years – but I never really looked into her story. The exhibit was well done, and I was really […]
Episode 8: Finding Health, Happiness, & Love with Jamie Stelter of TV Dinner
Jamie Stelter is the morning traffic anchor for NY1, author of Transit Girl, the star of two web series on Ulive, and the creator of the popular food site TV Dinner. Oh, and you may remember that she was a Babe In Plantland, right here on OPP. I couldn’t wait to talk to Jamie about everything […]
Babes In Plantland: Samantha Carrie Johnson
Can you choose a Babe In Plantland, just because she’s a straight-up babe? Well, I did. I chose her solely based on her pretty plant-eating face. But then I learned more about Samantha Carrie Johnson and realized this beauty is much more than that. Samantha Carrie is a chef, writer and host. She owns the food […]
One Part Podcast / Episode 7: Finding Balance with Jordan Younger of The Balanced Blonde
The beautiful and brave Jordan Younger is this week’s guest. She’s gotten a lot of attention the last two months – and it all started with one controversial post made on her popular blog. Very excited to have the opportunity to share her story here on OPP. Jordan speaks openly about the post and the […]
For Reals Meals Recipe: Easy No-Bake Muesli Nut Bars
These bars rule! I’m so excited to share this recipe that Kelly Marie Thompson made for her For Reals Meals brunch. Kelly was challenged with using Seven Sundays muesli in a new way…and I can’t think of a cooler way than these bars. Great for a snack or a dessert. They’re rich, filling, and crazy easy […]
