Carrington Kernodle is a plant-lover and a plant-eater, sprinkling the seeds of what she's learned about growing a more sustainable lifestyle. She believes in spreading the most joy possible, all while causing the least amount of harm.  She shares her knowledge on her blog, Parts Homegrown.We talk about how vegan food powers her hiking, kayaking, and yoga practice, the impact our food choices have on the environment, and the significance of having the freedom to choose to be vegan as a Black woman in America, and more. We also get advice from Carrington about getting started with houseplants.Featured in this episode: Carrington KernodleHosted & Produced by Gale StraubA production of Ravel MediaSponsored by  Oregon State University Ecampus & Ikon PassJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesCarrington Kernodle: InstagramParts Homegrown: Carrington's blogHiking While VeganCarrington's Juneteenth post on Instagram (mentioned in the episode)The Fastest Rising Demographic of Vegans is African-Americans: Washington PostSource: Worldwide Biodiversity at RiskRavel MediaSponsors and Discount CodesIkon Pass: Learn more about the Ikon Pass and Ikon Pass Session 4 Day for your 20/21 winter adventures here.Oregon State University Ecampus: Head to their website to learn more.Episodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.Ad Music is by Swelling, & Lee Rosevere.Other music by Marie Hines, Josh Hoover, Eric Kinny, Utah via Music Bed.