Frequently asked questions
Not at all. This isn’t about learning a whole new cookbook or becoming someone who’s always trying new things in the kitchen. We’ll keep things simple.
Most people find that once they have four or five go-to meals they love, everything gets a lot easier and starts to feel automatic. You don't need a huge repertoire. You just need enough reliable options that you never feel stuck staring into the fridge wondering what to eat.
No. When I started eating plant-based, like a lot of people, I got sucked into buying a bunch of fancy, hard-to-find ingredients that I didn't really need. But the longer I've been plant-based, the more simplified my meals have become.
The recipes in the program are built around whole, accessible ingredients you can find at a regular grocery store. Things like beans, rice, lentils, frozen vegetables, and seasonal produce. You won't need to track down obscure ingredients or spend a fortune at a specialty health food store.
In fact, a lot of people find that their grocery bill actually goes down once they transition because whole plant foods are generally a lot cheaper than animal foods and packaged products.
That said, there are a few pantry staples worth investing in upfront, like spices, a good oil, and some condiments, that will make your cooking a lot more flavorful and versatile. But these are once-in-awhile purchases that last a long time, not ongoing weekly expenses.
About the food
That’s actually really common, and I specifically designed this program with that in mind. So, if that’s you, it doesn't mean you're not capable or that this isn't for you.
It just means you were missing one or more of the things that actually make this work, like clarity on why this change is important to you, a gradual and gentle approach that you can keep up with, food you genuinely enjoy, and staying plugged in to people and spaces that inspire you to keep going.
The start-stop cycle doesn’t mean there’s anything wrong with you. It's just what happens when you don’t have the right approach.
You will. At some point, you're going to have an off day, or an off week. That’s just how learning anything new goes (as long as you have a reasonably effective method). You fall down. You get up. And you just keep falling down and getting up until you stay up.
There’s nothing to be ashamed of for making mistakes or backsliding sometimes. It happens. And it’s a completely normal part of the process.
What I've noticed is that the difference between people who make this stick and people who don't isn’t usually willpower or discipline. It's what they do after they slip up. The people who tend to give up are the ones who beat themselves up about it. The ones who keep going are usually the ones who can just acknowledge it, learn from it, and move on.
That's why self-compassion is one of the core principles of this program. It's not just a nice idea. Without it, everything falls apart pretty quickly.
And honestly, "messing up" can actually be a good thing. Sometimes going a little (or a lot) off track is exactly what you need. It can help you see how far you’ve come and how much better you feel when you’re on track.
It can make you even more committed and motivated than you were in the first place.
That's a fair question. If you've tried things before that didn't really change much, it makes sense to wonder if this will be any different.
You don't have to force yourself to believe anything upfront. We just start where you are, make gradual changes, and let your own experience show you what's possible.
People often start to notice things like:
- More energy
- Fewer mood swings
- Clearer skin
- Stronger hair and nails
- Improved sleep
- Fewer cravings
- Relief from chronic symptoms
- Weight normalizing without obsessing over it
- A general sense of feeling more alive and better in their body
Results vary, and I can't promise you a specific outcome. But what I can say is that what you eat has a huge effect on how your body functions, and most people who make this shift and stick with it notice significant changes over time. You just have to be willing to start and see what happens.
Also, it’s a great feeling to be able to take your health into your own hands, especially when you've spent years going to doctors and leaving without real answers.
That can feel really discouraging, especially when you're putting in effort and not seeing the changes you were hoping for.
The first thing I'd say is that healing takes time, and sometimes things are shifting in ways you can't see or feel yet. It’s worth keeping in perspective that it took a lifetime to get to wherever you are now, so it makes sense that turning things around would take more than a few weeks or months.
But if something really doesn't feel right, we won't just keep going and hope for the best. We’ll sit down together, look at what's going on, and figure out what might need to change. Maybe you need to go slower or faster, maybe it's something you're eating, maybe it's something else entirely like sleep or stress. That's one of the benefits of doing this together instead of on your own.
This is a really common concern for black women and femmes. For a lot of us, our curves are a big part of who we are, and the last thing we want is to go plant-based and end up looking like we're wasting away.
The short answer is that whole food plant-based eating tends to normalize your weight over time, which means your body settles into whatever is healthy for you specifically. Sometimes people lose weight, sometimes people gain weight, and sometimes nothing changes. But this isn't a weight loss program, and we're not trying to shrink you down to nothing.
The goal is to feel good in your body, have more energy, and address whatever chronic symptoms and health issues brought you here. What happens to your body along the way is really up to your body. And part of this journey is learning to prioritize how you feel over how you look, which can be a shift in itself, especially when you've spent your whole life being told your body should look a certain way.
Common concerns
Being ready doesn't mean feeling completely prepared or having zero doubts. It just means you're tired of where you are and open to trying something different.
If you're still not sure, the best next step is to fill out the intro form, and let’s have a conversation. We’ll just get to know each other a little, and figure out if this makes sense for you right now.
Not a problem. I have a pretty extensive recipe collection, so I feel confident I can work around most restrictions. If something falls outside of what I already have, I'm happy to help you find suitable alternatives so you never feel like you're on your own trying to figure it out.
Just mention anything I should know about when you fill out the intro form, so I'm aware going into our first conversation.
That’s perfectly okay. You don't need to know anything about plant-based eating before we start. We begin from wherever you are and go from there. I won’t make any assumptions about what you know or don’t know, so there’s no wrong place to start.
Just to be clear about what this is and isn't. I'm not a doctor or a licensed healthcare professional, and I'm not here to diagnose, treat, or manage any health condition. What I do is help people go plant-based.
I originally started eating this way because I was dealing with my own health issues that doctors weren't able to resolve. The people who tend to come to me are often in a similar place, and they want to see if making changes to their diet can make a difference.
If that's where you are, I'll support you in making the transition as smoothly as possible and share everything I know. I'd just encourage you to keep your healthcare provider in the loop about any significant changes you're making to your diet, especially if you're on medication or managing something serious.
This space is specifically for black women and femmes, but I’m open to working with people outside that group depending on the situation. If my approach resonates with you, and you’re interested in working together, just fill out the intro form, and we’ll have an honest conversation about whether it’s a good fit.
Practical questions
Yes. I'm committed to showing up fully for every session, delivering everything I've outlined in the program, and giving you my best throughout our time together. If something on my end ever prevents me from doing that, I'll be upfront with you, and we'll figure out a fair solution.
However, I can't guarantee a specific outcome. How this goes depends a lot on what you put into it, how consistently you show up, and how willing you are to implement what we work on together. I promise I'll give you everything you need to make this work, and I'll be right there with you throughout the whole process.
I ask for an initial commitment of at least three months because big lifestyle changes usually take time, and most people need space to experiment, adjust, and gradually find what works for them.
That said, I never want you to feel stuck here. If something unexpected comes up, or it’s just not working out for whatever reason, just reach out, and we’ll have an honest conversation and figure out the best way to wrap things up.
Because you have ongoing access to support between sessions, I handle payments and refunds by the month instead of by individual sessions. So if we decide to end our work together early, we’ll still finish out the current month together. I don’t offer partial refunds for unused days or sessions within a month.
If you paid in full, I’ll refund you for any months you haven’t used yet. If you’re on a payment plan, I’ll just stop any future payments.
And if you ever need to cancel an upcoming payment, please let me know before the charge goes through. Once a monthly payment has been processed, it’s non-refundable, and we’ll finish out that month.
Life happens. If you need to reschedule a session, just let me know at least 24 hours in advance so I have enough time to adjust my schedule, and we'll find a new time that works.
If you miss a session without notice, that session is forfeited and can’t be rescheduled. I know that might feel a bit strict, but it's really about respecting both of our time.
Of course, if something unexpected came up, and you couldn’t contact me in time, reach out when you can, and we'll figure it out.
That depends on where you are. If you feel complete and ready to keep going on your own, that's exactly what we're working toward. I want you to get to a place where you trust yourself and know what you're doing, and you don't need my support anymore.
But everyone's timeline is different. We can absolutely keep going if you feel like you need more time. That’s something we can talk about as we get closer to the end of the program.
The fine print