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Intentional Living and the Vegan Journey with Nicole Gaskins
Episode 76th October 2025 • Dallas, Texas: What’s Good? Lessons from your Local Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners • Brianna Jovahn
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In this episode, we sit down with Nicole Gaskins, founder of Lush Vegan, to explore her journey into plant-based living, entrepreneurship, and self-reflection. From the personal healing that led to her vegan lifestyle, to launching a luxury vegan dining business, Nicole shares insights on nutrition, meal prep, and making lifestyle transitions enjoyable.

Episode timestamps;

00:00 Navigating the Vegan Lifestyle

00:39 Introduction to the Podcast

01:09 Icebreaker: Favorite Plant-Based Dish

02:30 Meet Nicole Gaskin

04:47 Self-Reflection and Personal Growth

07:14 The Birth of Lush Vegan

11:43 Understanding Different Diets

13:51 Challenges and Benefits of Veganism

17:28 Meal Prep Tips and Tricks

19:16 Cooking for a Non-Vegan Family Member

20:39 Different Reasons for Going Vegan

21:04 Adjusting to a Vegan Lifestyle

22:06 Making Veganism Fun and Easy

22:44 Tips for a Smooth Vegan Transition

24:00 Personal Transformation Through Veganism

25:07 Highs and Lows of the Vegan Journey

27:41 Aha Moments and Success Stories

31:13 Words of Wisdom and Final Thoughts

34:40 Motivational Moment and Conclusion

Discover more about Nicole’s luxury vegan dining experiences by visiting Lush Vegan online or following her on Instagram. And don’t forget to subscribe, share this episode with a friend, and leave a review to help others discover the show.

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