I knew what I needed to do when I hit my health plateau; I went vegan. My health, happiness, and overall clarity took precedence over everything else I had going and low and behold, I grew happier, healthier, and became empowered.
My Poor Tired Liver in its blog form started in late 2011. I began chronicling every vegan and raw recipe I created in hope that I could use these recipes to help others looking to achieve greater health. Feeling a strong responsibility to research every detail before feeling comfortable putting my thoughts out in the world, I decided to pursue Raw Food Chef training, my Detox Coach certification, and my Holistic Nutrition Coaching certification. In 2014, I opened my first raw restaurant, Avo, the first full-scale raw restaurant in the state of Tennessee. I sold AVO after winning “Best New Restaurant” and “Best Vegetarian” in Nashville in 2015 and hit the road as a private chef working on tour. I have cooked all over Canada, the USA, Europe and the UK. Highlights from the last few years include making my Food Network debut thanks to Trisha Yearwood and her hit show, “Trisha’s Southern Kitchen.” Plans for my second restaurant are currently underway. I look forward to sharing my food with the world and coaching others so they can do the same. Through our lifestyle and nutrition choices, we can better respect ourselves and demonstrate compassion for others.
