Whats your name? Amanda Leigh Whitworth (I just like saying my full name ;) 
 
Any nickname or one you wish you had? Anyone I met before the age of about 15 calls me Mandy. As a baby, Yoda. No joke! At one point, someone called me Hot Pocket and I always answer to Ms. Sassy Pants. 

Where do you live? Encinitas, CA

But where are you really from? Seattle, WA 

Who or What inspired you to begin your healthy lifestyle/ or have you always been healthy? I was honestly one of those people who always love to eat healthily. I was very drawn to that world. It's the Virgo in me. I definitely had my moments of eating foods that weren't the best for me but really started to take more responsibility when I was diagnosed with cancer last year. I think eating and living a conscious and healthy lifestyle is part of my journey to really, truly loving myself though so I embrace it with so much love and delight!

What are your favorite places to eat? My home ;) Or Cafe Gratitude. 

Drink of choice? Matcha latte! Or tea. I love herbal teas and usually have something brewing next to me at my desk while I work. And when I'm feeling saucy, I love Bourbon and Boochcraft. 


Foods you eat on a daily basis? (ie. Breakfast/Lunch/DInner): Breakfast is usually oatmeal with coconut butter and blueberries. Lunch, leftovers, dinner, something warming and light. I always have cashew cheese sauce on hand. I'll roast up veggies and drizzle...okay, smoother it on top. It's so delicious! 


Snack/Treat: I'm not a big snacker but I usually have nutballs made and ready if I need a pick me up. 


Shy or outgoing? Oh gosh. Total introvert with an all over the place extroverted side. Honestly, I've made this interesting correlation to it being connected to my cycle. My introversion and extroversion totally depend on where I am at. However, I need an adequate amount of time alone to recharge. 


Hobbies /Other interests? I'm a woodworker/artist by hobby. I'm trying to figure out what this means to me at the moment but I'm extremely creative in multiple areas. Trying not to attach myself to one particular thing. You can find my stuff at _sawdustandsoul


Disneyland or Universal Studios? Honestly, neither. Haha. You can find me nestled in the mountains far away from the crowds. 


Favorite Movie? Anything with Meg Ryan or Julia Roberts. I also really love epic movies. Like Braveheart, Last of the Mohicans, the Portrait.  

Favorite TV show? Grey's Anatomy, This is Us, Scandal, Nashville. I have a love for ABC shows. :) 

Favorite Color? Any shade of blue. 

What is your favorite season? Oh man, all of them for different reasons! But I think I love spring most because everything comes to life again. It's such a special time where you truly see the cyclical nature of life. 


Favorite vegetable? Broccoli!


Favorite place to visit? My dad in Thailand. And I LOVE the Hawaiian Islands. Although, I'm about to go to Costa Rica to be continued. 


What has been your best vacation to date? Hmmm...honestly, I think the one I'm about to go on!


Favorite Singer or Band? Way too many but Dallas Green from City and Colour. His voice and lyrics touch a part of my soul that not much else can access. 

Favorite Song (or songs- cause this is a ridiculous question)? I honestly can't think of one I have too many!


Favorite recipe you make? Cashew cheese sauce  (I always change it up. It's honestly never the same!)

1 cup raw cashews soaked in water for a few hours up to overnight
3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
dash sea salt
1 tsp garlic powder or 2-3 cloves real garlic
1 tsp smoked paprika
dash of cayenne pepper
Enough water to make creamy
Blend on high until completely smooth and creamy!


Favorite Food? Did I mention my cashew cheese sauce? It was avocados but my taste buds are changing again and they are not my fav at the moment. I just love a big pile of roasted veggies with sea salt and pepper. 


Sweet or Savory? Savory. It used to be sweet but I'm losing that too! I read your taste buds change every seven years. They must be doing their thing!


What do you like to do for exercise? Lower impact strength training, hiking, walks outdoors, yoga and pilates. 


Any particular skin care regimen? I turned 37 this year and realized I should have started this a long time ago but it's never to late! I wash my face day and night with a mild, organic, nontoxic wash. I exfoliate a few times a week too. I still break out so bad. I use Frankincense and Geranium essential oils on my face mixed in with my daytime lotion or my nighttime cream. 

Night Owl or Early Bird? Early bird. 5 am! That means I'm typically in bed by 8:30 though. 

Any advice you’d like to give someone who thinks it’s hard or expensive to eat healthy? If you are really mindful of how you spend your money, it truly isn't. I spend about $400 a month of all organic foods. I realize that to many, that seems like a lot but when you add up how much you spend on going out to eat, coffees, shopping, etc, it's really not. I don't really do much of those. I decided to spend my money of upgrading my healthy lifestyle which works for me. Honestly, you have to just do what is best for you and get really honest with yourself where you can make necessary changes. 


Favorite quote? So many! Right now, "If the train doesn't stop at your station it's not your train."


Who or what motivates you? I've been really diving into my spirituality lately and have been listening to a lot of Marianne Williamson. This woman is powerful. I also love Gabby Bernstein.


Any natural remedies you swear by? I'm a big believer in essential oils but truth be told, I think finding balance in both natural and conventional medicine is smart. If it wasn't for conventional medicine, I'd be dead. However, I incorporate a lot of holistic practices to keep boosting my immune system so I don't need the conventional stuff too often. 


Whats one of your favorite things about life? All the lesson that keeps me growing into the best version of myself. Even the really painful ones. How my inner compass, who just so happens to be God for me, is always guiding me and shaking me up so I wake up so to speak. Life is full of so many incredible surprises if we let go of what we think we need and open ourselves up to what is right before us. It gives me goosebumps!

Proudest moment? I've had a few accomplishments that really lit me up. I finished 4th place in my age group in a triathlon in San Diego two years ago and then climbed Mt.Whitney a few months later. Both of those brought incredible confidence into my life.  But I'd say I'm most proud of how I handle being diagnosed with cancer and moving through that journey over the last year. It was excruciating at times but I always held onto the belief that eventually, it's purpose in my life would surface...and it is. 

Any final words you'd like to share? I think if we can all just focus on letting go of what we think is right and being open to shifting our perspectives, just a tiny bit, our lives can change in magnificent ways. I'm learning to let go and get God. You don't have to believe in God so to speak. The universe, source, energy, collective whole. When we let go and let it take the lead and slow down to listen, our lives change and we can serve our purpose here. A little heavy, yes. But I believe it's the truth. 

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Whats your name? 
Ashley 
 

Any nick name or one you wish you had? 
Ash

Where do you live?
San Diego, CA

But where are you really from? 
A small town in Georgia 

Who or What inspired you to begin your healthy lifestyle/ or have you always been healthy? 
My sister Krysten. I haven't always eaten healthy, it's been in recent years. Moving to CA really helped and listening to my sister. We talk a lot about nutrition and I love her advice and suggestions.

What are your favorite places to eat? 
In San Diego I love, Bencotto, donut bar, extraordinary desserts, snooze, and cafe gratitude. 

Drink of choice? 
Besides water I love green smoothies with spinach, avocado blueberries, mango, strawberries and coconut milk.


Foods you eat on a daily basis? (ie. Breakfast/Lunch/DInner):
Oatmeal (every single day!) With blueberries and nuts . Most days I have a smoothie bowl and eziekal bread with almond butter usually finds it way into my daily foods. I always have veggies too! 

Snack/Treat: 
I like Lara bars alot. If I make my own snacks, I like energy balls, mixed nuts, and avocado brownies 

Shy or outgoing? 
More shy

Hobbies /Other interests? 
Hiking, cooking, reading, going to concerts. I absolutely love sunsets and try to catch as many as I can.

Disneyland or Universal Studios?
Disneyland

Favorite Movie?
Gladiator and Forrest Gump (I love them equally)

Favorite TV show? 
Breaking bad, full house, and the sopranos

Favorite Color? 
Baby pink

What is your favorite season? 
Summer 

Favorite vegetable ? 
Brussell sprouts

Favorite place to visit? 
Idylwild, CA

What has been your best vacation to date?
While not an exact vacation, Caleb and I drove across the county when we moved from GA to CA. It was the most amazing experience visiting all these wonderful states. New Mexico was my favorite! 

Favorite Singer or Band?
Dave Matthews Band 

Favorite Song (or songs- cause this is a ridiculous question) ?
# 41 - DMB

Wish you were here - Pink Floyd 
3 little birds - Bob Marley


Favorite recipe you make? 
My chocolate cake with peanut butter frosting and chocolate ganache 

Favorite Food? 
Any pasta that has a white creamy sauce. I also love French fries. It's kind of an obsession.

Sweet or Savory? 
Sweet!

What do you like to do for exercise? 
Zumba. Any kind of dancing or fun exercise

Any particular skin care regimen ? 
Wash your face every single night. No matter what, and moisturize.

Night Owl or Early Bird? 
Night owl

Any advice you’d like to give someone who thinks it’s hard or expensive to eat healthy?
Meal prep! It is easier to eat healthy if you have healthy choices available to you. Especially snacks. It is so easy to reach for unhealthy snacks if you don't have some readily available. It is cheaper to make it yourself than to buy healthy food . My advice is to cook at home as much as you possibly can.

Favorite quote? 
"Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt". John Muir 

Who or what motivates you ? 
Who - my sister. My inspiring, loving, full of positive light, glowing sister. She motivated me to be a better person.
What- hiking and sunsets. Stars. The moon. Nature of any kind. It reconnects me, rejuvenates my spirit and motivates me to live to the fullest.

Any natural remedies you swear by? 
Ginger and tumeric . Ginger keeps my immunity high and tumeric for whenever I am feeling a little inflamed. I also love a good probiotic.


Whats one of your favorite things about life? 
Nature

Proudest moment?
Getting married. Standing up there, saying I do to the best man I've ever met. 

Any final words you'd like to share?
Make sure you take care of yourself. I think this is so important. Have time to yourself. Eat healthy, but also have that wine. Eat that donut. Enjoy your life! Get out in nature, it is amazing how just taking a hike and getting fresh air can make you feel. 

What’s your name? 

Eva Agha!
 

Any nickname or one you wish you had? 

Honestly, the only nickname my family had for me was “Eva Teeny Weeny” which is pretty embarrassing I guess and not sure why I’d share that haha. And in case you’re wondering, I’m still a small person.


Where do you live?

Washington, DC

But where are you really from? 

The Midwest! I was born in Massachusetts, but we moved to central Illinois when I was young so I grew up there.


Who or What inspired you to begin your healthy lifestyle/ or have you always been healthy?

I wouldn’t really consider myself to have a particularly healthy lifestyle. I mean I do try to generally eat well and stay active, but I’m not too fussed about it.


What are your favorite places to eat? 

I like eating at restaurants that specialize in international cuisines (Mexican, Ethiopian, Malaysian, Korean, you name it) and obviously love eating at vegan restaurants!


Drink of choice? 

If we’re talking non-alcoholic beverages then it’s definitely tea, either black tea or matcha.


Foods you eat on a daily basis? (ie. Breakfast/Lunch/DInner):


I bake sourdough bread and have it for breakfast basically every day. Usually with homemade chipotle cultured cashew cream cheese, sometimes with vegan butter, and occasionally I make avocado toast.


Snack/Treat: 


Potato chips. They’re my guilty pleasure! I don’t feel that guilty about it though.


Shy or outgoing? 


Outgoing! Though I’m shy when it comes to interactions not in person.



Favorite Color? 

Red!

What is your favorite season? 

I want to say summer, but now that I live in DC and summers are miserably hot and humid I think I prefer fall or spring. It’s TBD which will be my favorite!




Favorite vegetable ? 

Cauliflower? Maybe? I hate picking favorites!


Favorite place to visit? 


Anywhere new.


What has been your best vacation to date? 


My honeymoon! We spent a month road tripping across South Africa and Namibia and it was incredible. We traveled over 4,000 miles and saw so many things!



Favorite recipe you make? 

Anything pizza.



Favorite Food? 


Too hard to pick one!

Sweet or Savory? 
Savory. When I try to have sweet things I have to eat something salty after!


What do you like to do for exercise? 

These days I’m doing yoga, but more out of convenience than anything else.




Night Owl or Early Bird? 

Early bird, but not crazy early or anything.


Any advice you’d like to give someone who thinks it’s hard or expensive to eat healthy?

Eat more beans and lentils! Shop seasonal produce as much as possible, as it’s usually cheaper. Be flexible with menu planning, there are always some fruits and vegetables on sale at the grocery store!


Who or what motivates you?


I’d like to think I’m self motivated and super independent, and while that’s true, I’m pretty sure I wouldn’t try anywhere near as hard if it weren’t for my husband Omar!



Any natural remedies you swear by? 


Stay hydrated (I’m really bad at this one).



What’s one of your favorite things about life? 


Eating. And adventuring. Sometimes those are the same thing.

​

Whats your name? 
- Aimee-Jean Greenacre 
 
Any nick name or one you wish you had? 
- Greenshaker was given to me on the dance-floor many years ago, and has kind of stuck. 

Where do you live? 
- Venice Beach, Los Angeles.  

But where are you really from? 
- Sydney, Australia.  

Who or What inspired you to begin your healthy lifestyle/ or have you always been healthy?
- My beautiful Mum brought me into this world with the healthiest upbringing and foundation, so yes I have always been healthy. But the desire to start a career in this field came about when I moved to London, when I realised not everyone was raised the the same way I was taught to eat. I also had a dear friend back home in Sydney, Melissa Ambrosini, who started her career in health coaching and inspired me to follow in her footsteps, to teach others everything I was lucky enough to learn growing up.   

What are your favorite places to eat?  
-  For everything high vibes and on the go - Erewhon Venice. Casual but great quality brunch, amazing salads + the best homemade nutmilk Matcha - Gjusta, Japanese cravings - MTN. Highest quality meat and grassfed burgers - Bel Campo Meatco. And Viet Grill for the best quality Pho.   
Drink of choice? 
- Raw spring water all day everyday, and Matcha Latte with raw honey.    

Foods you eat on a daily basis? (ie. Breakfast/Lunch/DInner):
- Seasonal fruit in the mornings, at the moment a fresh Cara Cara orange with a homemade matcha. Lunch is a big salad of arugula, with any combo of seasonal veggies, avocado, pumpkin seeds and some homemade dressing I'll whip up. Dinner will be some form of roasted or stir-fry veggies with lots of spices, or an omelette with sautéed veggies, garlic, onions and some grounding spices like turmeric, cloves and cumin, and I love fresh herbs on everything, cilantro, basil, taragon, mint are my favourite.   

Snack/Treat: 
- Homemade hummus, my Green Goddess smoothie with lots of good fats! Power balls I make with raw nuts, cinnamon, dates and coconut oil. Or dates with raw almond butter inside!   

Shy or outgoing? 
- Outgoing, but love my alone time to recharge. 

Hobbies /Other interests? 
- Good music, good friends and dance-floors. Time spent in mother nature, hiking, swimming and frolicking by the ocean. Travelling to new places and trying new things, especially new food!     

Disneyland or Universal Studios? 
- Disneyland 

Favorite Movie? 
- Captain Fantastic 
Favorite TV show? 
- The only TV show I have watched from the very beggining in the last 5 years - Game of Thrones.  
Favorite Color? 
- All shades of Green 
What is your favorite season? 
- Summer, I love being at the beach. 

Favorite vegetable ? 
- Persian cucumbers, so hydrating and perfect snack! 
Favorite place to visit? 
- Istanbul, Turkey or Tulum, Mexico.  

What has been your best vacation to date? 
- Seeing the Northern Lights at the Ice Hotel in the artic circle, Sweden. 

Favorite Singer or Band? 
- Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston. 
Favorite Song (or songs - cause this is a ridiculous question) ?
- Tiny Dancer, Elton John.  

Favorite recipe you make? 
- Winter Yellow Sunshine Curry, Summer a Green Goddess Pesto Bowl. 

Favorite Food? 
- Organic chicken Pho soup. 

Sweet or Savory? 
- Sweet.  

What do you like to do for exercise? 
- Dancing, yoga, hiking or making love. 

Any particular skin care regimen ? 
- Yes, eat well, drink clean spring water and sleep 8 hours and your skin will glow. I was also introduced to Jeffrey James botanicals when I moved to LA, it's all natural and delicious. I use his Vitamin C "The Light" in the day, it's amazing for glow and skin renewal and I notice when I don't use it. I also use a tinted BB day cream with SPF. Then at night I will use his cleanser, toner and use the night oil called "The Glow" it's so hydrating for living here in LA.   
Night Owl or Early Bird? 
- I can do both. But I love 8 hours sleep, and sleeping in until my body naturally wakes up - usually around 7.30am.  
Any advice you’d like to give someone who thinks it’s hard or expensive to eat healthy?
- Start with small changes like cooking your own food, you will notice how good you feel and how much money you will save on not eating out. And slowly you will want to make shifts in all areas of your life, as feeling healthy and well is a great feeling.      

Favorite quote? 
- Music is a moral law. It gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, a charm to sadness, and life to everything. It is the essence of order, and leads to all that is good, just and beautiful, of which it is the invisible, but nevertheless dazzling, passionate, and eternal form (Plato)

Who or what motivates you ?
- My friends, and people who are living and speaking their truths, they encourage me to do the same!   

Any natural remedies you swear by? 
- Garlic, lemon and raw honey when I'm feeling run down. Tea tree oil as antiseptic and for sore throat gargle, Coconut oil for everything, but it also has SPF 8 for a natural sunscreen, epsom salt baths with essential oils fixes me every time!   

Whats one of your favorite things about life? 
- I love the cycles of the seasons in mother nature. Any time I feel disconnected or anxious, taking time out to appreciate nature always brings me back to my present self, it's the best medicine and it's free. 

Proudest moment?
- When I was newly single at the age of 30 I packed up and moved my life to a new country, got my work visa, and started creating my career in my dream job, as a health and wellness expert. It was scary, daunting and hard at times, but taking the leap of faith was the best decision of my life so far.   
Any final words you'd like to share?
- My favourite quote from Marianne Williamson, and I believe we all have a truth/ gift inside of us that needs to be given to the world, shine bright and you will help others shine theirs!   


“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”

Whats your name? 
Celina aka The Visual Veggie! 

Any nick name or one you wish you had? 
Hmm, I've had quite a few in my life but my favorites are Celine-bean or Cellerina. 

Where do you live?
Los Angeles, CA!
But where are you really from? 
East coast! NYC, then Connecticut. 

Who or What inspired you to begin your healthy lifestyle/ or have you always been healthy?
My mom raised me with a love for vegetables, but it wasn't until my health took a turn for the worst that I truly started my health journey! 

What are your favorite places to eat? 
Oh boy...Sage Vegan Bistro in Culver City or Cafe Gratitude. 

Drink of choice? 
MATCHA (or water) 

Foods you eat on a daily basis? (ie. Breakfast/Lunch/DInner):
Always try and get a serving of greens in breakfast (baby spinach/kale), mostly always roasted cauliflower and sweet potatoes too. When cooking at home, I always try to have a colorful plate, with veggies being at the center, and adding on legumes/grains/sauces. 

Snack/Treat: 
Honey Mama's lavender rose chocolate or one of my bliss bite recipes!

Shy or outgoing? 
Outgoing! But may appear shy if you don't know me. 

Hobbies /Other interests? 
Love drawing, traveling, hiking, exploring new museums (or old ones!)

Disneyland or Universal Studios? 
TBH, I like the rides at Universal more! 

Favorite Movie? 
I'm a big film buff, so this is a hard one. Probably 

Favorite TV show? 
I have a few - The Office, Parenthood, Game of Thrones. Yes, the randomest combinations I know! 

Favorite Color? 
BLUE!

What is your favorite season? 
Early autumn, or spring on the East coast.  

Favorite vegetable ? 
Broccoli 

Favorite place to visit? 
Tokyo, Japan! 

What has been your best vacation to date? 
My first time in Japan, visiting Tokyo, Kyoto, and Hiroshima. 

Favorite Singer or Band? 
Really love everything that Glass Animals does! 

Favorite Song (or songs- cause this is a ridiculous question) ?
So hard. I do love 'Yellow' by Coldplay...and 'Sweet Child O' Mine' by Guns N Roses for karaoke, duh! 

Favorite recipe you make? 
Zucchini bread, mushroom fries, or any of my raw bars. 

Favorite Food? 
SPICY INDIAN FOOD. Okra, saag, aloo ghobi, dal...

Sweet or Savory? 
As I grow older, so does my sweet tooth...

What do you like to do for exercise? 
Hiking or yoga, or brisk nature walks! 

Any particular skin care regimen ? 
Wash face 2x a day with cleanser, and always tone with apple cider vinegar on a cotton pad! Then I use a drying spot cream at night. 

Night Owl or Early Bird? 
Definitely an Early Bird! 
​
Any advice you’d like to give someone who thinks it’s hard or expensive to eat healthy?
If you reach for fresh produce more than you reach for the 'healthy' processed products at the grocery store, you will spend less. You'd be surprised how much kale you can buy for a few dollars people! Also, frozen fruits/veggies/grains are incredible ways to save while not compromising on nutrients. 

Favorite quote? 
Every flower must grow through dirt. 

Who or what motivates you ?
My younger brother, who recently passed away. I want to live my life as fully and presently as possible because he did not have the ability to. 

Any natural remedies you swear by? 
A good night's sleep! And apple cider vinegar or celery juice before eating to limit stomach discomfort. 

Whats one of your favorite things about life? 
The constant beauty of nature - every sunrise, sunset, plant, ocean, etc! And our ability as humans to tune into those powerful sources. 

Proudest moment?
Summiting Half Dome in Yosemite! 

Any final words you'd like to share?
Although I love creating healthy recipes, the key to a 'healthy lifestyle' is so much more than diet. Over the past few years I've learned that the mind x body connection is extremely important. Even taking a few moments throughout the day to pause, be grateful, and show yourself some love will add up in the most positive of ways. 

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