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 simple my meals have become.
The recipes in the program are built around whole, accessible ingredients you can find at a regular grocery store, so you won't need to track down obscure ingredients or spend a ton of money at a specialty health food store. We focus on things like fresh seasonal produce, beans, lentils, and grains.
In fact, a lot of people find that their grocery bill actually goes down eating this way 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 approach). 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 work long-term and people who don't is really about what they do after they make a mistake. 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 main things I focus on. 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. I would just encourage you to be open and give yourself a chance to see what changes.
But to answer the question, people often report things like:
- a major increase in energy
- less stiffness and tightness in their body
- less gas and bloating
- better digestion and relief from constipation
- improvements with chronic health issues
- better sleep
- sharper mental clarity
- more stable moods
- fewer or less intense cravings
- less anxiety and mental noise
- lighter or less painful menstrual bleeding
- stronger hair and nails
- clearer skin
- feeling more motivated and positive
- a greater sense of spiritual awareness and connectedness
- weight loss or gain, if appropriate
- a heightened sense of smell
- reduced body odor
Of course, these changes don’t happen overnight. They happen over time and everyone's experience is different, so I can't promise you a specific outcome. But changing the way you eat can have a significant effect on how you feel and function, and many people notice changes as they continue to make the transition.​
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 in the black community. A lot of people don’t want to lose their curves or feel like they're wasting away, and I totally get that.
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 you’re dealing with. 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 an adjustment, especially when you've spent your whole life being told your body should look a certain way.
Common concerns
You probably won’t feel 100% ready. It’s completely normal to have doubts and questions, but I think the most important thing is that you’re tired of spinning your wheels and want to try 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 can get to know each other, talk about where you are and what you’re hoping for, and see 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.
If you're here, you probably already know that I started eating plant-based because I was dealing with a ton of health issues and doctors weren't able to help. And that once I went fully plant-based, I experienced drastic improvements in my health.
So I totally understand why you might come here hoping that I can help with a specific health issue. But I'm not a licensed healthcare professional, and I'm not qualified to diagnose, treat, or manage health conditions. What I do is help people go plant-based.
If you already know that going plant-based is something you want to do, but you're struggling to figure out what to eat or stay consistent, that's where I can help. However, if you're specifically looking for support with a particular health condition, depending on the situation, I might be able to connect you with someone who can help with that part.
I center black women in my work, but that doesn't mean you have to be a black woman to work with me. If you're a black person who's nonbinary or gender-nonconforming, you’re welcome here too.
I'm also open to working with others on a case-by-case basis. If you're drawn to my approach and think we might be a good fit, feel free to reach out, and we’ll figure out if it makes sense.
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.
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