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In this episode, we are super excited to be joined by our incredible guest, Matthew Kenney. We have been a fan of him for so long and absolutely adore what he’s doing. When it comes to plant-based eating, raw food, and next-level cuisine he is one of our biggest inspirations.   Starting out as a classically trained chef, Matthew came to realize that the best food in the world was plant-based. To him, it is the most exciting and flavorful cuisine and one you can indulge in every single day.   Matthew has truly made incredible strides in the space of plant-based eating and is considered one of the world’s first leading chefs at the forefront of plant-based cuisine. He is a culinary educator, the author of 12 cookbooks, and the CEO of Matthew Kenney Cuisine; a multifaceted lifestyle company specializing in plant-based cuisine. He also has 28 restaurants operating throughout 15 international cities and spanning five continents!   In this episode, Matthew shares about his personal and professional journey with plant-based cuisine, what he has done to take raw vegan eating to the next level, and what he believes the future of nutrition and healthy eating will hold. Whether or not you eat a lot of plant-based foods, we’re sure you’ll find this episode inspiring food-wise, career-wise, and lifestyle-wise!   IGNTD Specials: IGNTD Live Online Groups (Free for 14 Days) IGNTD Subscription ($43 per month a 30 days of Live Groups included) IGNTD “Once an Addict” Campaign   Topics Discussed: [:30] About today’s episode with Matthew Kenney! [2:10] Our review of the week. [3:46] Our quote of the week. [5:18] More about our incredible guest, Matthew Kenney. [10:20] The non-fire, fireside Zoom chat portion of the podcast! [10:50] Sophie shares what she loves about Matthew Kenney and how he has influenced her own path. [11:55] Matthew introduces himself and speaks about his career and journey with food. [15:40] Sophie’s journey with eating healthy. [17:28] Matthew shares his thoughts on not being 100% plant-based. [19:46] Matthew shares a story from the ’90s when he began to shift toward plant-based foods and how he ultimately came to open up his first plant-based restaurant. [23:39] Adi’s first experience with plant-based raw food. [25:05] Why presentation is key for plant-based food and what Matthew has learned about how to elevate the experience of plant-based food. [26:26] The tests and tribulations Matthew has been through to get to where he is today. [29:56] Matthew shares more about the challenges he has overcome en route to greatness. [32:46] Matthew shares about some of his newest developments with his restaurants and online courses and how he is taking it to the next level to plant-based cuisine. [34:50] Talking innovations in the online space. [35:43] Elevating raw vegan food and our experience (and why we fell in love with) eating vegan. [38:57] Matthew reflects on his journey and shares what he hopes the next 10–15 years will look like for plant-based food. [44:27] Projects Matthew is currently working on that he is excited about. [48:14] The best advice Matthew has ever received. [49:20] Matthew’s proudest moment to-date. [49:47] Matthew’s most challenging moment to-date. [50:41] Matthew’s daily self-care practices. [51:58] What gets Matthew ignited? [52:28] Thanking Matthew for joining the podcast!   Mentioned in this Episode: Matthew Kenney Freedom: Medicine Words for Your Brave Revolution, by Jaiya John PLANT FOOD + WINE in Los Angeles Double Zero in Los Angeles Play Bigger: How Pirates, Dreamers, and Innovators Create and Dominate Markets, by Al Ramadan, Dave Peterson, Christopher Lockhead, and Kavin Maney   Find out more about IGNTD: IGNTD.com IGNTD.libysn.com   Subscribe to the Podcast iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify   Follow us on Social Media! Facebook: IGNTD Instagram: @IGNTD.me Sophie’s Instagram: @Sophie.Jaffe Adi’s Instagram: @DrAdiJaffe   If you enjoyed this podcast… Please let us know what you want to hear about! Tell us in the comments or send us an email at info@igntd.com.   About Our Sponsor: Philosophie Superfoods The Philosophie offers cleanses and other nutritional products that are unlike any of the other supplements and detoxification programs on the market. Why? Because they actually nourish the body with whole, live, nutrient-rich foods. Each of the Philosophie superfoods and protein blends is vegan, raw, gluten-free, and has absolutely no filler ingredients.