In this episode Bailey sits down with best selling author, content creator, and low waste chef, Max La Manna. Max has spent over 15 years working in the hospitality industry which has fueled his passion cooking delicious food for people all over the world. He took his love for food and funneled it into his social media platforms over the past couple years with his easy-going and delicious plant-based meals that bridge the gap between vegan food and waste-free cooking. 
Max shared his journey into veganism, and some of the challenges he faced going fully plant based, and how ultimately it helped him become more eco-conscious and aware of his overall food waste as a consumer. This led Max into becoming an advocate for low waste cooking, and spreading knowledge on how we can reduce our food waste with tips and tricks within the kitchen. Together Bailey and Max talk about what it’s like creating a successful social media brand, writing a cookbook, and navigating the world in 2023. His newest book, “You Can Cook This!” is now available everywhere books are sold online and at bookstores internationally. 
They chat about:

Following your intuition 
Hardships of going vegan 
Reducing your food waste 
Composting (inner city vs countryside)
Contacting local government officials 
Top 5 wasted foods
Hero ingredients
Blanching & freezing vegetables for extended shelf life
Tips on building a social media following 
Being consistent and showing up for yourself 
Protecting the earth that we walk on

And much more!
This episode is easy going, relaxing, and light hearted! Click now to listen!

Check out his new and upcoming book now on available on presale: "You Can Cook This"
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Ready to make moves this spring and feel your best ever??
Check out spring plant based challenge "The 14 Day Plant Based Challenge!” 
Simply go to ⁠https://www.chefbai.kitchen/challenge⁠
When you purchase it, you get lifetime access, and you can do it at your own pace at your own time. 
Less than $2/day to join!

What you’ll get with the challenge: 
1. Three 14 Day meal guides including one to go along side my cookbook, "Cook. Heal. Go Vegan!" 
2. VIP Access to our free masterclass "Thriving On Plants!" + our new masterclass on April 15th @ 10AM PST “From Processed To Plants”
3. Daily food facts, videos, and wellness info to help keep you on track of your challenge!
4. Extra resources to motivate and educate you well beyond the two weeks, including 3 recipes of the day everyday!
5. A self paced schedule to take your two week challenge whenever it’s convenient for you!

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