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How I Did That

84 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago -

How I Did That hosts interviews with a different guest in every episode, focusing on various careers, businesses and life experiences.
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How I Began Reiki & Energy Healing

May 25, 2024 03:44 - 1 hour - 153 MB

Deanna is a reiki practitioner based in San Francisco. She comes on today to discuss her journey to becoming vegan, how she quit her corporate job and began work in energy healing using reiki, what the healing process entails, patient testimonials and more. You can find her on Instagram @reiki_with_deanna. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howididthat/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howididthat/support

How I Became an Engineering Professor & Started Career Consulting

November 09, 2022 19:51 - 1 hour - 132 MB

Today's episode is an interview with Heinz Plaumann, an adjunct professor of Chemical Engineering at Wayne State University and the founder of QuantumQik Careers, a career consulting company. He comes on to discuss his journey in the chemicals industry, as a professor and tips for working in the engineering industry. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howididthat/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howididthat/support

How I Pursed a Career in Biomedical Engineering

September 14, 2022 14:11 - 2 minutes - 4.18 MB

Today's guest is Idara Ubong, a recent Biomedical Engineering graduate from Detroit. In this episode, she shares her journey through college, her love for fashion and photography, the undergraduate curriculum for biomedical engineers, job prospects in the field, work experience and studying abroad. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howididthat/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howididthat/support

How I Moved Abroad & Became a Food Blogger & Photographer

July 25, 2022 19:16 - 1 hour - 158 MB

Jacqui is a full-time food blogger and photographer based in Utah. She comes on today to discuss moving from Germany with a food influence from a young age (her dad is a chef!), then moving to the Utah, going vegan and then starting up her food business. You can follow her on Instagram @thesimplesprinkle and check out her website at thesimplesprinkle.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howididthat/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spot...

Ep. 29: Founding Zess, A Recipe & Meal Planning App

May 05, 2022 13:38 - 1 hour - 75.1 MB

Today's guest is Hiren Umradia, co-founder and CEO of Zess, a company that’s helping people make smarter food choices for their health, well-being and the planet using science. Hiren comes on today to discuss how Zess was formed, how it went from an idea to a full business, why their business offering is unique, how the idea was scaled, developing plant based deli fillers, forming the Zess team and more! You can check out all the links mentioned in the podcast below. Check out Hiren's Spoti...

How I Founded Zess, A Recipe & Meal Planning App

May 05, 2022 13:38 - 1 hour - 74.5 MB

Today's guest is Hiren Umradia, co-founder and CEO of Zess, a company that’s helping people make smarter food choices for their health, well-being and the planet using science. Hiren comes on today to discuss how Zess was formed, how it went from an idea to a full business, why their business offering is unique, how the idea was scaled, developing plant based deli fillers, forming the Zess team and more. Follow Zess on Instagram @zessapp. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spo...

How I Began Working in Physiotherapy & Human Kinetics

April 13, 2022 00:24 - 1 hour - 74 MB

Today's guest is Zikra Nilam, who comes on today to talk about a career in physiotherapy. Zikra studied Human Kinetics (Kinesiology) as her undergraduate degree, and is now working towards a masters in Physiotherapy and a PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences, while also working as a Physiotherapy Assistant. We discuss the undergraduate curriculum in Human Kinetics, job prospects after a 4-year degree, opportunities for studying further in the field (eg. PhD) and the PhD curriculum. --- Send in a...

Ep. 28: Physiotherapy & Human Kinetics

April 13, 2022 00:24 - 1 hour - 74 MB

Today's guest is Zikra Nilam, who comes on today to talk about a career in physiotherapy. Zikra studied Human Kinetics (Kinesiology) as her undergraduate degree, and is now working towards a masters in Physiotherapy and a PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences, while also working as a Physiotherapy Assistant. We discuss the undergraduate curriculum in Human Kinetics, job prospects after a 4-year degree, opportunities for studying further in the field (eg. PhD) and the PhD curriculum. You can connect...

How I Became a Food Blogger & Photographer

April 08, 2022 21:46 - 1 hour - 114 MB

LingLing is a vegan food blogger from Vancouver, Canada. She comes on today to discuss how she became vegetarian at age 10, how she got started as a food photographer, how to land brand sponsorships, find unique food props and more. You can follow her on Instagram @foodbylingling and check out her website at foodbylingling.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howididthat/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howididthat/...

How I Became a Vegan Bodybuilder

November 25, 2021 20:19 - 59 minutes - 111 MB

Rohan is an electrical engineer and vegan bodybuilder based in New Jersey. He comes on today to discuss why he went vegan, how he switched over his diet while still building muscle, how he saw improvements in his training, how to incorporate vegan proteins for muscle gain and more. You can follow him on Instagram @soination, where he shares information related to building muscle on a vegan diet. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howididthat/message Suppo...

How I Opened Canada's First Vegan Fast-Food Restaurant

November 17, 2021 20:22 - 1 hour - 154 MB

Globally Local is Canada's first all-vegan fast food chain - located in London, Toronto and now recently in Windsor. Today we talk with Kelly Neuber, co-owner of Globally Local, who shares how and why she went vegan, the journey of growing the Globally Local brand, and her involvement with animal activism. Follow the restaurant @globallylocalfastfood on Instagram, or at globallylocal.ca. Sanctuaries and companies mentioned in the episode: Charlotte's Freedom Farm (charlottesfarm.ca), Beagle...

How I Switched From Medicine to Software Development

November 09, 2021 15:48 - 34 minutes - 65.3 MB

Today's guest is Roniya Rojan, a recent graduate with a Public Health degree from Detroit. In this episode, we discuss her shift in career paths - from wanting to become a doctor (even writing the 8-hour MCAT!) to enrolling in a 3 month coding bootcamp, which kickstarted a career in software development. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howididthat/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howididthat/support

How I Pursed a Career as a High School Teacher

October 06, 2021 05:10 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MB

Today's guest is Andrea Ciavaglia, an aspiring math teacher and recent graduate in Mathematics and French Studies. In this episode, Andrea discusses her teaching aspirations, the curriculum required to complete an undergraduate math degree, as well as possible future careers for those with a Math background. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howididthat/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howididthat/support

Ep. 27: How I Became a Published Author

September 21, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 64.9 MB

Today's guest is Aparna Verma, Stanford graduate and published author of her debut novel The Boy with Fire, where Dune meets The Poppy War in in a story that grapples with the power and manipulation of myth in an Indian-inspired epic fantasy. Aparna comes on today to discuss how she began drafting her novel, inspiration behind the story, her university experience with writing and journalism, the synopsis and characters of her book and more!  You can check out her novel at bookstores online ...

How I Published an Action-Packed Fantasy Novel

September 21, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 131 MB

Today's guest is Aparna Verma, Stanford graduate and published author of her debut novel The Boy with Fire (now known as The Phoenix King) where Dune meets The Poppy War in in a story that grapples with the power and manipulation of myth in an Indian-inspired epic fantasy. Aparna comes on today to discuss how she began drafting her novel, inspiration behind the story, her university experience with writing and journalism, the synopsis and characters of her book and more. You can find her nove...

Ep. 26: How I Started an International Game Studio

August 30, 2021 21:52 - 1 hour - 76.2 MB

Today's guest is John Wolff, Founder and CEO of two companies: Kaimon International (consulting company) and Urban Electronic Games (video game studio). John comes on today to share his journey of founding these companies - from holding the first video game conference in Detroit, living and working in Japan, what video game design entails, giving his first TED talk, how he helped to bridge the gaps in international business relations and more!  Check out Urban Electronic's website: Urban El...

How I Started an International Game Studio

August 30, 2021 21:52 - 1 hour - 152 MB

Today's guest is John Wolff, Founder and CEO of two companies: Kaimon International (consulting company) and Urban Electronic Games (video game studio). John comes on today to share his journey of founding these companies - from holding the first video game conference in Detroit, living and working in Japan, what video game design entails, giving his first TED talk, how he helped to bridge the gaps in international business relations and more. Check out Urban Electronic's website: Urban Ele...

How Food Has Global Impacts On Public Health

August 12, 2021 21:42 - 1 hour - 125 MB

Simrit is a Public Health major who comes on today to discuss the impacts of various public health nutrition topics on global health. The topics range from promoting healthy behaviour changes and the effect of social norms; public food accessibility; animal agriculture and its effects on climate change; reducing food waste; and how these issues cannot be successfully solved until adequate education is provided. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howididt...

How I Survived a Forest Fire (+ Art Inspiration)

July 18, 2021 21:24 - 1 hour - 205 MB

Safa is a vegan artist currently living in Oregon. She comes on today to discuss why she went vegan, challenges she faced on her journey, where her art inspiration comes from, the Oregon forest fires and how they impacted her life, and more. Subscribe to her newsletter & join the Flutter Flock! Website: www.silverkeycreations.com Instagram: @silverkeycreations Facebook: Silver Key Creations --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howididthat/message Suppor...

How I Co-Founded an Educational Platform: EdSpace

April 04, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 64.6 MB

Today's guest is Michael Crawford, co-founder of the educational online platform EdSpace. EdSpace is the next evolution of virtual collaboration, where members engage in asynchronous conversations online by posting short videos on topics of interest (e.g., topics, events, publications, etc). Think Slack meets LinkedIn meets Instagram Stories! Michael is here to tell us all about the journey, as well as his own educational background and where he was before EdSpace. Check out EdSpace at http...

Ep. 25: Co-Founder of Educational Platform - EdSpace

April 04, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 64.7 MB

Today's guest is Michael Crawford, co-founder of the educational online platform EdSpace. EdSpace is the next evolution of virtual collaboration, where members engage in asynchronous conversations online by posting short videos on topics of interest (e.g., topics, events, publications, etc). Think Slack meets LinkedIn meets Instagram Stories! Michael is here to tell us all about the journey, as well as his own educational background and where he was before EdSpace. You can check out EdSpace...

Ep. 24: Being an Immigration Lawyer & Paralegal

March 14, 2021 16:59 - 1 hour - 56.8 MB

Today's guests are Brothers David and Stephen Cote, and Sarah Ageli. They are all on here today to discuss their careers - Stephen and Sarah in the paralegal industry, and David on working around the world as an immigration lawyer, then settling in Canada and opening his own practice. You can follow this podcast @thebirdsdonutspodcast on Instagram! Update: Unfortunately by the time this episode was posted, David had to shut down his business - but he continues to work as a lawyer!  --- S...

How I Became an Immigration Lawyer & Paralegal

March 14, 2021 16:59 - 1 hour - 56.6 MB

Today's guests are Brothers David and Stephen Cote, and Sarah Ageli. They are all on here today to discuss their careers - Stephen and Sarah in the paralegal industry, and David on working around the world as an immigration lawyer, then settling in Canada and opening his own practice. Update: Unfortunately by the time this episode was posted, David had to shut down his business - but he continues to work in the field as a lawyer. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.co...

Ep. 23: CEO of Cooking Platform Khal

March 07, 2021 16:23 - 50 minutes - 47 MB

Today's guest is Samir Tendulkar, founder and CEO of Cooking Platform Khal. Recently named the Most Influential CEO of NJ by CEO Monthly magazine, Samir joins me today to discuss the idea behind starting his own company, as well as the journey behind his previous businesses. From teaching himself to code and getting a multimillion dollar dropshipping business shut down, to creating board games and making handmade purses to ship across the world, he now runs Khal.com! Khal is a cooking platfo...

How I Became the CEO of Cooking Platform Khal

March 07, 2021 16:23 - 50 minutes - 46.9 MB

Today's guest is Samir Tendulkar, founder and CEO of Cooking Platform Khal. Recently named the Most Influential CEO of NJ by CEO Monthly magazine, Samir joins me today to discuss the idea behind starting his own company, as well as the journey behind his previous businesses. From teaching himself to code and getting a multimillion dollar dropshipping business shut down, to creating board games and making handmade purses to ship across the world, he now runs Khal.com. Khal is a cooking platfo...

How I Started a Vegan Travel Group: Vegan on the Map

March 01, 2021 22:22 - 1 hour - 154 MB

Geoff join us today to tell us all about his vegan non-profit organization, Vegan on the Map, where he wants to make a global impact by helping businesses grow their brands, as well as starting up a vegan hop-on, hop-off world tour, available for anyone to join (and to live the digital nomad life, partake in vegan cuisine exchanges, road trip with vegan chefs, connect with other vegans and more)! He also shares his story of becoming vegan 45 years ago in the UK, and the shifts he has seen ov...

How I Changed the Fashion Industry with Crown Smart Mirrors

February 21, 2021 20:38 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MB

Today's guest is Swarith Reddy, a 16-year-old high school student who is the founder of three businesses and organizations: Crown Smart Mirror, The Peace Syndicate and Reddy Prep. Swarith comes on today to share his entrepreneurial story and on how he plans to revolutionize the fashion industry through creating smart mirrors for retail stores that try on clothing for the customer, as well as his other entrepreneurial ventures. To kick off his vision, he has created a home smart mirror that i...

Ep. 22: Revolutionizing the Fashion Industry with Crown Smart Mirrors

February 21, 2021 20:38 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MB

Today's guest is Swarith Reddy, a 16-year-old high school student who is the founder of three businesses and organizations: Crown Smart Mirror, The Peace Syndicate and Reddy Prep! Swarith comes on today to share his entrepreneurial story and on how he plans to revolutionize the fashion industry through creating smart mirrors for retail stores that try on clothing for the customer, as well as his other entrepreneurial ventures. To kick off his vision, he has created a home smart mirror that i...

How I Began a Vegan Food Blogging Business

February 16, 2021 22:28 - 1 hour - 123 MB

Aleks comes on today to talk about her journey transitioning to veganism, starting up her vegan food blog lotsofyums.com, how she began virtual cooking classes, and how her food photography changed after taking a professional course (plus tips for photographers). You can check out all her Instagram page @lotsofyums, join her virtual cooking classes, and check out her website lotsofyums.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howididthat/message Support th...

How I Became a Chef at a NYC Michelin Star Restaurant

February 06, 2021 23:56 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MB

Today's guest is Kunal Vankar, a culinary school graduate working (pre-pandemic) at Junoon, an Indian restaurant in New York City that carries an 8-year consecutive Michelin Star streak. In this episode, he shares his journey beginning in culinary school in India, working an after-grad placement at five star hotels, then moving to Texas and finally to New York City, where he landed a role at Junoon. Through COVID-19, the restaurant had to temporarily close down, but hopes are up that it will...

Ep. 21: Chef at a NYC Michelin Star Restaurant

February 06, 2021 23:56 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MB

Today's guest is Kunal Vankar, a culinary school graduate working (pre-pandemic) at Junoon, an Indian restaurant in New York City that carries an 8-year consecutive Michelin Star streak. In this episode, he shares his journey beginning in culinary school in India, working an after-grad placement at five star hotels, then moving to Texas and finally to New York City, where he landed a role at Junoon. Through COVID-19, the restaurant had to temporarily close down, but hopes are up that it will...

Ep. 20: CEO of Mayfield Athletics

February 01, 2021 14:19 - 39 minutes - 36.7 MB

Today's guest is Justin Summerville, founder and CEO of Mayfield Athletics. Justin joins me today to discuss the idea behind starting his own company and on his product, an impact absorbing sports helmet safety clip. You can follow Justin's company on Instagram @mayfieldathletics, and follow this podcast @thebirdsdonutspodcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/birds-donuts-and-every/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bi...

How I Became the CEO of Mayfield Athletics

February 01, 2021 14:19 - 39 minutes - 73.2 MB

Today's guest is Justin Summerville, founder and CEO of Mayfield Athletics. Justin joins me today to discuss the idea behind starting his own company and on his product, an impact absorbing sports helmet safety clip. You can follow Justin's company on Instagram @mayfieldathletics. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howididthat/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howididthat/support

Ep. 19: Pursuing Civil Engineering

January 15, 2021 13:00 - 55 minutes - 51 MB

Today's guest is Shaelynn Varughese, a recent Civil Engineering graduate in Ontario. In this episode, Shaelynn shares her journey moving from Alberta to Ontario to pursue an undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering. We discuss the undergrad curriculum, projects, internships, job searching, and more! If you're a prospective student, or just want to learn more about this industry, then this episode will help you out. Check out her IG @shaelynnv_ and check out this podcast @thebirdsdonutspodca...

How I Began a Career in Civil Engineering

January 15, 2021 13:00 - 54 minutes - 102 MB

Today's guest is Shaelynn Varughese, a recent Civil Engineering graduate in Ontario. In this episode, Shaelynn shares her journey moving from Alberta to Ontario to pursue an undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering. We discuss the undergrad curriculum, projects, internships, job searching, and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howididthat/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howididthat/support

Ep. 18: South Korean, Indian, and American Culture

January 08, 2021 18:11 - 43 minutes - 40.5 MB

Today's guest is Katie Kang, a good friend of mine who was born in South Korea but moved to Canada at a young age. Katie comes on this episode to discuss differences in South Korean culture as compared to North America and India (where my family is from). Topics we are discussing today range from the differences in food, schooling and education, the job market, fashion and makeup, government policies, music (BTS fans - I know you're out there), and more! You can follow Katie on IG @_iikang, ...

How Different are South Korean, Indian, and American Culture?

January 08, 2021 18:11 - 43 minutes - 80.5 MB

Today's guest is Katie Kang, a good friend of mine who was born in South Korea but moved to Canada at a young age. Katie comes on this episode to discuss differences in South Korean culture as compared to North America and India (where my family is from). Topics we are discussing today range from the differences in food, schooling and education, the job market, fashion and makeup, government policies, music (BTS fans - I know you're out there), and more. --- Send in a voice message: https...

Ep. 17: Pursuing Optometry

December 18, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 58.8 MB

Today's guest is Luma Alsamari, student at the Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago, Illinois. Luma joins me today to discuss how and why she chose this field in high school, on navigating undergrad, and on currently pursuing optometry in graduate school. We go through the graduate curriculum for aspiring optometrists, what the industry can offer once you graduate (and the difference between an optometrist, opthamologist, and optician), and what high school students can do to prepare the...

Ep. 17: Becoming an Optometrist

December 18, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MB

Today's guest is Luma Alsamari, student at the Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago, Illinois. Luma joins me today to discuss how and why she chose this field in high school, on navigating undergrad, and on currently pursuing optometry in graduate school. We go through the graduate curriculum for aspiring optometrists, what the industry can offer once you graduate (and the difference between an optometrist, opthamologist, and optician), and what high school students can do to prepare the...

How I Began Pursuing Optometry

December 18, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 117 MB

Today's guest is Luma Alsamari, student at the Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago, Illinois. Luma joins me today to discuss how and why she chose this field in high school, on navigating undergrad, and on currently pursuing optometry in graduate school. We go through the graduate curriculum for aspiring optometrists, what the industry can offer once you graduate (and the difference between an optometrist, opthamologist, and optician), and what high school students can do to prepare the...

How I Harvest Chaga Mushrooms for Tea

December 11, 2020 22:15 - 28 minutes - 52.5 MB

Abhi comes on today's episode to share his journey on co-founding Life Itself, a company that makes adaptogenic herbal teas and coffees, with a current focus on sustainably harvesting Chaga Mushrooms from the birch trees of Vermont (aka, "The King of Medicinal Mushrooms" - it's been used for thousands of years in traditional Eastern medicine, and is packed with 215+ micronutrients). Abhi also shares his thoughts on holistic healing, and how this business grew from selling in their local co...

Ep. 16: Pursuing Chemical Engineering - ft. Stories of Friendship

December 04, 2020 06:20 - 1 hour - 68.7 MB

In today's episode, we have a round table discussion with 4 chemical engineers - Angadbir Sandhu, Matthew Colligan, Jaclyn Van Gilder, and myself! We discuss the undergraduate curriculum and what it takes to graduate with a chemE degree, fun stories along the way, and the path that cemented our friendship. You can follow this podcast @thebirdsdonutspodcast on IG! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/birds-donuts-and-every/message Support this podcast: https...

How I Pursed Chemical Engineering

December 04, 2020 06:20 - 1 hour - 138 MB

In today's episode, we have a round table discussion with four chemical engineers - Angadbir Sandhu, Matthew Colligan, Jaclyn Van Gilder, and myself. We discuss the undergraduate curriculum and what it takes to graduate with a Chemical Engineering degree, fun stories along the way, and the path that cemented our friendship. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howididthat/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howididthat/sup...

How I Grow my Own Produce (+ Raw Veganism & Pregnancy)

November 27, 2020 22:17 - 1 hour - 117 MB

Claudia, a recently graduated lawyer, comes on today to share the journey of moving from bustling Toronto to a rural town in Mexico (where access to many vegan foods is limited), working on a project with her family to create a home ranch to grow their own produce, working with Harvard Law School on a study to regulate stricter animal laws, being a part of the Wuxly movement (vegan fur jackets and more!), being pregnant while vegan, raising her daughter as a plant based vegan, and more. ---...

How I Started Detroit Festival, Dally in the Alley

November 24, 2020 01:55 - 25 minutes - 24.1 MB

Today's guest is Adriel Thornton, co-president of the well-known Detroit festival Dally in the Alley! Adriel joins me today to share the journey behind Dally and to fill the gaps in Detroiter's hearts after Dally was cancelled this year. You can follow the festival (and Adriel, who is behind the page) on IG @dallyinthealleydetroit. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howididthat/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howididt...

Ep. 15: Co-President of Detroit Festival, Dally in the Alley

November 24, 2020 01:55 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MB

Today's guest is Adriel Thornton, co-president of the well-known Detroit festival Dally in the Alley! Adriel joins me today to share the journey behind Dally and to fill the gaps in Detroiter's hearts after Dally was cancelled this year. You can follow the festival (and Adriel, who is behind the page) on IG @dallyinthealleydetroit, and follow this podcast @thebirdsdonutspodcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/birds-donuts-and-every/message Support this...

How My Diet Was Causing My Respiration Issues

November 15, 2020 22:20 - 34 minutes - 64.3 MB

Going under a pseudonym, M shares her story of having respiration issues and being on multiple medications until she changed her diet unknowingly, and noticed the results in her body right away. Everything pointed to the fact that processed foods were causing her issues, and after incorporating more plant-based eating, she never looked back. We also cover food deserts and unequal access to food based on socioeconomic status, and M's healthier recipe for ramen seasoning. --- Send in a voic...

Ep. 14: Getting Involved with Political Activism

November 08, 2020 16:21 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MB

Today's guest is Markeith Jones, who is a politically active pre-law student. In today's episode, he shares his story working with civil/immigrant rights group BAMN, starting up his non-profit organization Mafia Dance Team, wanting to pursue law, and on being politically active with different groups from high school throughout college. Follow Markeith @kiidshugg and his dance team @mafiamajorettes on Instagram! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/birds-do...

How I Got Involved with Political Activism & Immigrant Rights

November 08, 2020 16:21 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MB

Today's guest is Markeith Jones, who is a politically active pre-law student. In today's episode, he shares his story working with civil/immigrant rights group BAMN, starting up his non-profit organization Mafia Dance Team, wanting to pursue law, and on being politically active with different groups from high school throughout college. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howididthat/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howi...

How I Became Vegan (+ Social & Grocery Tips)

November 01, 2020 22:29 - 1 hour - 129 MB

Amrita joins me from Toronto as we discuss vegan eats in Toronto, what the hardest items were to cut out in a vegan diet, going out/socializing with non-vegan friends, having a supportive environment while transitioning, being vegan while at home, why the term "vegan" isn't synonymous with "plant-based," cooking with cheap ingredients (and why is vegan food so dang EXPENSIVE?) and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howididthat/message Support this p...

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