ROCK. YOUR. RADIANCE
I want to see you glow, achieve, soar, and love with full energy. On Sweet Potato Soul I share the recipes and lifestyle choices that help me keep my health, energy, and radiance. My vegan glow is nourished daily by fresh fruits and vegetables, organic produce, and the little sweet things that satisfy cravings.
When I look in the mirror now I see a young woman who is alive and well. I feel like I am living my purpose with passion. It wasn’t always that way.
There were times when I thought I couldn’t live another day. Clinical depression sat on me like heavy sacks for years. I self-medicated with food and partying, and then punished myself with self-criticism and shame.
But I found the first glimmers of radiance when I tried to change how I ate—initially as a way to trick my food-loving self into eating less.
It started in my junior year of college. In the middle of a demanding conservatory theatre program at Boston University, I needed a different outlet. I committed to designing and producing a clothing line, Green Peach, for the school fashion show. I didn’t have time, so I took Adderall and chased it with Red Bull to stay up all night sewing.
Eventually my soul rebelled against the abuse and longed for comfort—specifically for food. But something was different: my mind warned me, “don’t eat junk or you’ll gain weight,” while a deeper part urged me to eat for nourishment. I was hungry, but not for Oreos, Pop-Tarts, Goldfish crackers, or Coke Zero. I decided to learn to eat healthy. At first the motivation was to avoid gaining weight, and to feel the love that food can bring. Looking back, I believe that deeper voice was calling me to truly nourish myself—feed my body nutrient-dense foods and give it love for the first time since childhood.
For the first time I actively pursued vegetables. I had always disliked most veggies and didn’t know how to cook them, but the desire to eat well overcame my doubts. I had taken bigger risks before; this one deserved a chance.
Fast forward to today: I literally healed my soul with food.
Food is powerful. When you fill your body with highly processed, chemical-laden products, the effects can be damaging—not always immediately physically, but often mentally and emotionally. When you choose fresh, whole, and largely raw foods, you gain energy, clarity, joy, and motivation. Your unique radiance emerges, and life becomes more rewarding.
I could describe at length how a healthy plant-based diet helped me move out of the fog of depression and self-hatred, but I’ll save the deeper story for my free Rock Your Radiance training this Thursday at 7pm EST. Rock Your Radiance is a private coaching program I’ve launched, and enrollment is open. I’ll share details on the call, and even if you’re not interested in coaching, I’d love for you to join us.
On the call I’ll explain how to uncover, revitalize, and rock your radiance. If you want to live your best life, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
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Now hiring: If you’re creative, detail-oriented, and passionate, I’d love to hear from you. NYC-based is a plus but not required. Tasks include video production, community outreach, event planning, and recipe testing.
Email your CV to [email protected] with “INTERN it up” in the subject line.
