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Make Peas Not Beef
by Lilly Tong
Fun and informative podcast on climate action, plant-based, sustainability, with a touch of tech, culture, self-development and LIFE! Tune in for buckets of facts and nuggets of wisdom that will make you a better and wiser human, and the world a better place. If you like the show, please don't forget to leave me a review! Peas~Youtube: youtube.com/c/makepeasnotbeefInstagram/Twitter: @makepeasnotbeefEmail: [email protected]
Episodes
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#53 - Trip to Africa: Botswana
Happy New Year peasmakers! 🥳 It's been eons since my last episode, but I'm baaack for a special episode! This time, I will tell you about my recent trip to Botswana, Africa, the most life-changing and unforgettable trip I've had to date. I will tell you about my safari experience, living in the...
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#52 - Impact Investing
WARNING: Skip to 3:50 if you don't wanna hear me talk about sports. What is impact investing, and why is it critical to mitigating climate change and instigating social change in general? How can financial investments shape our future? And what actions can you take in your personal life to build…
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#51 - Sacred Cow Documentary Review
Alicia and I are back! 🙌 And this time, we review a new documentary "Sacred Cow" that discusses regenerative farming, the case for meat, and the role of livestock in maintaining and restoring soil health. What exactly is soil and why is it important for life on earth? Is the vegan diet BAD? Hear...
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#50 - How Does the Russia-Ukraine Conflict Affect Climate Change?
Petrol thuggery. Now that’s a word to add to your vocabulary!⛽️ How are you holding up lately? I know. It’s kinda overwhelming, confusing, and scary to some, even. 😵💫 In today’s episode, we will discuss what’s happening in Russia and Ukraine, and how it affects climate change.😵 This episode…
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#49 - Lab-Grown Meat
Can you imagine a world where you slice that steak without killing a single animal?😵🥩 Yep, it's possible! In this episode, Lilly talks about lab-grown meat; how it's made, its potential effects vs climate change, animal cruelty, economics, agriculture, and many more.👀 PS This episode was not...
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#48 - Is Veganism Too Extreme?
‼️TW: This episode might include graphic references to topics such as animal and human abuse, sexual abuse, self-harm, violence, animal cruelty, trauma, and so on. Please proceed with caution‼️ Lilly’s back with a video episode! YAY!😂 Is Veganism really too extreme? In this episode, Lilly talks...
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#47 - Are We on the 6th Mass Extinction?
Is life on Earth going to perish sooner than you think? Is the 6th mass extinction currently underway?🦖 Alicia, my good friend and former guest of the show, messaged me to do an episode about this. *shoutout Alicia!👋💚 We've all been seeing the signs. Animals dying, overpopulation, food and…
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#46 - Palm Oil
In case you didn’t know, Palm Oil is in nearly everything – everything from pizza, doughnuts, and chocolate, to deodorant, shampoo, toothpaste, lipstick, and many more. IKR?? How the heck did that happen? In this episode, we talk about Palm Oil, its products, its effects on our environment, and...
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#45 - Which Products Aren't Vegan?
Happy #Veganuary!!🤪🤣✨ LOL yes, that's a thing. I hope you all had a great holiday with your loved ones. And wow, it's been a year since I started this podcast. It's been surreal and I just wanted to thank you all for still being here with me!💚 So, which products are not vegan? Is honey vegan?...
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#44 - Holiday Turkeys and Food Waste
Sorry to ruin your holidays this early, but before wrapping up this year, I'd like to gift you all with some fine wisdom about Holiday Turkeys and Food Waste. 👀 Seriously, I do wish everyone an amazing holiday! ----- Youtube episode: https://youtu.be/LZ0GW7QWe2I Instagram/Twitter…
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#43 - I'm Still Vegan, But...
I'm still a vegan...but not a perfect vegan. I realized I never have been, and never will be. In this episode, I reflect on my evolving views on Veganism. I still firmly believe in the philosophy behind Veganism, the ethical, environmental, and health benefits of adopting a vegan diet --but I…
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#42 - Asking My Listener Questions feat. Julia
Joining me on today's episode is one of Make Peas Not Beef's avid listeners, Julia.💚 We talk about her thoughts about the show, me as a host, her favorite episodes, and all things Climate and Sustainability. Thank you, Julia!🙏 I had soooo much fun! I feel like when we hang out in New York, we...
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#41 - Breathing Life into a Dying Ecosystem feat. Luci Jockel
Exceptional jewelry artist, educator, and environmentalist, Luci Jockel, joins me today as we discuss her unique storytelling through her art form, the fragility of our ecosystem, zoology/etymology, her recent epic road trip, and some Stevie Nicks too! LMAO Follow Luci: Instagram: @lucijockel...
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#40 - Lilly Reacts to Old Episodes
Apologies for the delay! I am back though (had some technical probs and my VA was sick, too). After 10 months and 40 episodes in, I finally had a chance to look back at old podcast/video episodes! It is very surreal and I have all the Peasmakers to thank for their support and love for my podcast....
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#39 - How to Get a Job in the Climate Space? Feat. Natalie Lavery
Feeling like recycling and going plant-based just isn’t enough, and you are ready to transition your career to work on solving climate change full time? You are in luck! In this episode, I’ve brought on an expert recruiter in the climate tech space, Natalie Lavery from Climate People, to talk…
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#38 - Which Supermarket is the Most Eco-Friendly?
After my awesome vacay in Mexico, I’M BACK! First order of business: grocery shopping 🛒 But first, wouldn’t you wanna know which supermarket is the most and least eco-friendly? Is it Costco? Target? Walmart? 🤔 Find out in this episode! Listen to the full episode on YT, Spotify, Apple podcasts,...
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#36 - What’s in the Latest IPCC Report?
First of all, what is IPCC? 🤔 I know what you are thinking… UGH… another acronym! 😑 IPCC stands for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and is a scientific body under the UN dedicated to studying human-caused climate change. The IPCC prepares comprehensive assessment reports about the...
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#33 - Ocean Series 3: "Seaspiracy" Movie Review: SHOCKING TRUTH Behind the Fishing Industry
Who's seen Seaspiracy, the hotly debated documentary on Netflix?? We did, and we are doing a movie review! In Part 3 of Ocean Series, I've brought back Alicia from Episode 18, and we're joined by environmental research scientist Dr. Scott Coffin, Ph.D to discuss Seaspiracy, the 🎣fishing…
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#32 - Ocean Series 2: Can Seaweed Save Us? feat. Ivana Tay, Sustainability Entrepreneur
Seaweed grows along rocky shorelines around the world, and it's a big part of Asian cuisine. But did you know that Seaweed can be mass-produced as bioplastic for commercial and industrial use as an effort to aid our fight against climate change??🤔 This is our first in-studio episode! (Video &...
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#31 - A Battle Between Reason and Emotion: My Story
Hello peasmakers! 👋 Today is going to be an intimate solo episode where I share with you my life story and my journey of building emotional resilience. I will be touching on my childhood, upbringing, the experiences that shaped and molded me, and ultimately, the importance of spirituality in my...
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#30 - Ocean Series 1: A Sea of Opportunities feat. Daniel Kleinman, Founder of Seaworthy Collective
PLEASE DISREGARD HOW EXTRA I SOUNDED IN THIS EPISODE! 😅When it comes to climate change, we don't stress enough the importance of oceans in safeguarding the health of our planet and ecosystem 🐠🐙. So I'm doing a 3-part Ocean Series 🌊🌊🌊! In part 1, Daniel Kleinman (aka "Merman"/"Son of a...
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#29 - COP26, Meat-Eating Environmentalists, Paris Agreement, Post-COVID Climate Action & My Life Updates!
Find out where I got my new nickname "Dopest Chick on the Planet" from 🤪, my second dose story, and more importantly we'll talk about the upcoming COP26 happening this November in Glasgow, Scotland - Possibly the BIGGEST climate event of the year! I'll explain what COP26 is and why it might be…
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#28 - This Artist Makes Pollution Absorbing Sculptures! feat. Jasmine Pradissitto (REMASTERED)
(REMASTERED) Our first guest with a Wikipedia page! 😱Dr. Jasmine Pradissitto is a London-based futuristic artist and quantum physicist that makes pollution absorbing sculptures that clean up the air by absorbing Nitrogen Dioxide. Yep - you heard me correctly! She has had exhibitions all around…
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#27 - Why don't more men go vegan? Veganism & Masculinity feat. Cord Thomas "Vegan Mindset Coach"
Our first "EXPLICIT" episode 😂This episode is AWESOME, and not just because I say it is. Cord aka "Vegan Mindset Coach" and I had wayyy too much fun in this episode. We talked about what it means to be a vegan, what it means to be a man, and where/why veganism intersects with both masculinity…
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#26 - The Board Game that Solves Climate Change feat. Sam Levac-Levey (with live demo)
Meet the world's first board game on climate change solutions! 👀 WOOT WOOT! 🙌In this episode, Sam Levac-Levey, the founder of Solutions, discusses what inspired him to create a fun, educational, and collaborative board game dedicated to solving climate change, based on Project Drawdown. Sam…
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#25 - Bitcoin Mining is Good for the Environment? Cryptocurrency, Renewables, Bitcoin Energy Debate Explained
What's Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, blockchain... and how do they work, *really*? I'll answer all the basics that you are too embarrassed to ask 😳. In addition, I will respond to the great energy debate and concerns around Bitcoin's environmental impact and energy usage. I will show you that not…
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#24 - Cass Interviews Me! (The Reverse Interview 😁)
Who am I, the voice behind Make Peas Not Beef? 🤔 The amazingly talented Cassandra from Ep11 is back 👏 and today we are doing a super fun reverse interview where Cass interviews ME (Lilly) ! WE HAD SO MUCH FUN OMG. Cass asked a million great questions - "What makes a good…
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#22 - Building a Climate-Resilient New York City feat. Art Chang, NYC Mayoral Candidate
We have a POLITICAL CANDIDATE! 😱Art Chang is running to become the next mayor of New York (YES THE BIG 🍎), and I invited him on the show to talk about why New York out of all cities, need to take the lead on climate action, and how he plans to reshape New York City into a city that is climate...
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#21 - Is climate change real? and why should you care anyway? 🤔
How is climate change real if this month is colder than usual? Is climate change a natural process the earth goes through? Is climate change beneficial for Canada and Russia because a warmer climate allows us to grow more crops? Why should you even care about climate change anyway, if you are an...
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#20 - 10 Asian Vegetables You Need to Try 🥬| Vegan Recipes
Heeeeeeello peasmakers I'm finally back with a solo episode! WOOHOO! It's spring, which means many greens and vegetables are in season! Today I'm gonna help you diversify your diet and boost your immunity by introducing you to 10 delicious Asian vegetables that you've probably never heard of that…
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#19 - Climate Change, Racial Justice, Mental Health feat. Nivi Achanta, CEO Soapbox Project
Learn about why climate change amplifies just about every other social issue, from racial to social inequality. We discuss about why the fight for climate justice must include social justice and vice versa, as climate change disproportionately affects low-income and racialized...
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#18 - "A Life on Our Planet" Movie Review feat. Alicia Dale
Sooo happy to be able to review this EPIC documentary with Alicia! Been wanting to do this for so long! Thanks Alicia for being such a great guest on my show 👏 In this episode, Alicia and I share our thoughts after watching "A Life on Our Planet", arguably one of the most anticipated…
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#17 - Hip Hop, Building Mental Resilience feat. Rapper D'NME
Rapper D'NME (Roderick Anson) walks us through hip hop history, clears up misconceptions about hip hop, talks Tupac & Thug Life, Roxanne Shante, conscious hip hop, and discusses how he defines his own artist journey and craftsmanship, and navigates his career with confidence. Roderick also drops...
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#16 - Carbon Footprint of Food, 3 Easy & Delicious Vegan Recipes, Eating Sustainably feat. Baptiste Malaguti, Founder of Kuri
FOODIES! 🥑🍉🥕 This episode is for YOU! We will drop 3 exclusive gourmet vegan recipes that will make your mouth water 😍 AND, we will talk about the connection between food, climate change, the planet, and your health. We will also play a game 🧩 where we quiz you on the carbon footprint of...
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#15 - How Designers Can Help Solve Climate Change feat. Marc O'Brien, Co-Founder of The Climate Designers
What is a "Climate Designer"? 🤔 and why are more and more designers identifying with this term? Why do design and marketing play a HUGE role in the fight against climate change? Our guest, Marc O'Brien, Co-Founder of The Climate Designers is here to tell us all about the connection between…
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Trailer: Make Peas Not Beef
What is my podcast "Make Peas Not Beef" all about? Tune in to find out! :) Youtube: Make Peas Not Beef Instagram/Twitter: @MakePeasNotBeef Website: https://www.makepeasnotbeef.com Be sure to follow me on social media and give me a shout! Questions and comments are welcome! 😁 Peace and love…
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#14 - A Quest to Remove Carbon From the Atmosphere feat. John Lin, CEO of Exaquest
Learn about carbon capture with John Lin, CEO of Exaquest who is on a quest to remove TRILLIONS of tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. John is taking a very different approach from most other carbon capture technologies, and he is here to share with us how he plans bring his vision into...
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#13 - Investing Sustainably with the Future in Mind feat. Lisa Veliz Waweru
Money, money, money. We are gonna talk about where to invest your money to maximize GROWTH, and discuss whether we have to choose between protecting the environment or growing the economy. (Spoiler: We don't). Our guest Lisa Veliz Waweru is a well travelled global citizen who is passionate about...
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#12 - Circular and Sharing Economy, Food Waste and Fast Fashion feat. Sustainability Entrepreneur James Dong
James Dong is a ridiculously eloquent sustainability entrepreneur based in San Francisco. He is formerly a Management Consultant at Bain & Company, and now the founder of Last Minute Gear (www.lastmingear.com) - an equipment rental startup who is trying to get customers to NOT BUY...
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#11 - Quitting Google to Work on Climate Change, AI, Machine Learning, Climate Tech feat. Cassandra Xia & Eugene Kirpichov
Ex-Google Engineers, now founders of Work on Climate, Cassandra Xia & Eugene Kirpichov, explain why they left Google to tackle climate change and found Work On Climate (workonclimate.org). Their story is not only inspiring and uplifting for all of us who want to take action before it's too late,...
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#10 - Side Hustles, Building Your Dream Career, Leading with Compassion feat. Marisa Hoenig
Making peace with ourselves and our careers. On the show today is Marisa Hoenig, a multitalented Software Developer Consultant and Podcaster with a contagious bubbly energy! Marisa and I will be talking about building your dream career, side hustles, becoming a leader, and the importance of…
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#8 - Fitness Trainer on Living at a Temple, Self-discovery, and Fitness feat. Ajay Ramnarine
We have our FIRST GUEST ever 🥳 - my incredibly funny, multitalented philosopher friend, fitness coach, martial artist, fight scene choreographer and entrepreneur Ajay Ramnarine. (Geez... what has he not tried?!) Ajay will share with us his personal journey and career as a fitness trainer, and…
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#7 - Let's Set Your New Year's Resolutions Through This Exercise
HAPPY BELATED NEW YEAR!! Here is an overdue episode on New Year's resolutions. In this episode, I'll help you set your new year's resolutions for 2021 by walking you through an exercise I came up with. Then, I'll share with you my new year's resolutions for 2021. I'm really excited to see what…
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#5 - What is Stoicism and Why Do I Practice it?
Let me introduce you to a powerful philosophy called Stoicism. This is a philosophy I practice in my daily life, and it has helped me drastically reduce anxiety and stress while improving my overall satisfaction in life. I'm certain it will help you too. We will learn about what Stoicism is, the...
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#4 - How Can Technology Help Solve Climate Change?
A deep dive on clean technology, where we examine the environmental impact and technological innovations in each of the following sectors: 1. Clean energy: energy generation (solar, wind, fusion), energy storage, energy efficiency. 2. Transportation: Tesla, electric vehicles, lithium-ion…
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#3 - Eating Meat and Pandemics... How Are they Related?
The surprising (or perhaps not) relationship between eating meat and pandemics, and how one may the cause other. You will learn some shocking statistics related to meat consumption, animal agriculture, pandemics and zoonotic diseases, the antibiotics in the meat you eat and the milk you drink.…
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#2 - Why I Became a Vegan and How it Changed My Life
For the longest time I thought veganism was a first-world trend for the rich. I'll talk about what my life was prior to becoming a vegan, my environmental activism, and finally, what led me to become a vegan. I will also reveal the title of a life-saving book in this episode that you'll…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Fun and informative podcast on climate action, plant-based, sustainability, with a touch of tech, culture, self-development and LIFE! Tune in for buckets of facts and nuggets of wisdom that will make you a better and wiser human, and the world a better place. If you like the show, please don't forget to leave me a review! Peas~Youtube: youtube.com/c/makepeasnotbeefInstagram/Twitter: @makepeasnotbeefEmail: [email protected]
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Lilly Tong
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Fun and informative podcast on climate action, plant-based, sustainability, with a touch of tech, culture, self-development and LIFE! Tune in for buckets of facts and nuggets of wisdom that will make you a better and wiser human, and the world a better place. If you like the show, please don't...
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