Ep. 6: Ayesha Vera-Yu - On Grocery Shopping, the Importance of Education, and Staying Sane (Pt. 2 of 2)

Hidden Apron Radio

English - April 18, 2016 22:25 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
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Previous Episode: Ep. 5: Ayesha Vera-Yu - Investment Banker Turned Rogue Farmer & Social Entrepreneur on Rethinking Rural Farming, Eradicating Poverty, and Behavioral Modification (Pt. 1 of 2)

Next Episode: Ep. 7: Chelsey White, Accountant, Marathon Runner, Instagram Queen of Crazy Baking

This is Part 2 of our conversation with Ayesha Vera-Yu, social entrepreneur and nerd farmer. Check out our first episode that covers her forays into organic farming but if you don't mind jumping into the middle of the action, listen on!

We talk about:
- what to consider when buying "organic"
- the poverty mindset and why education is key to lifting rural farmers out of poverty
- a more equitable, compassionate, and healthy way to shop/cook/eat
- staying centered and sane while doing emotional and back-breaking work

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