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Lilly Tong
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Greenfluence
S6 EP2: Policy and the Future of Protein
Policy and protein - two highly critical areas in the decarbonisation agenda and affect many. We had the pleasure of having a chat with Lilly Tong, a recent graduate from Harvard Kennedy School. Lilly pivoted her career from software engineering to climate, and had a her own podcast - Make Peas Not Beef (in show notes below!) She also developed an insightful thesis all about the 'Future of Protein' where she talked about the need for alternative proteins to help overcome food security and redesigning our food systems! Learn more...
2024-06-06
44 min
Hall of Justice
323. Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania REVIEW (SPOILERS)
Warning: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2023 Marvel Studios' 2023 Release "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumanial" or do not mind hearing key plot points.Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania is the 3rd installment of the Ant-Man franchise and the 31st film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It stars Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Jonathan Majors, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Michael Douglas. It is the first film in Phase Five of the MCU. In the film, the Ant-Man team gets pulled into the Quantum Realm, where they are introduced to a new civilization, including Kang the Conqueror.Brian Tong...
2023-02-23
42 min
Hall of Justice
323. Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania REVIEW (SPOILERS)
Warning: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2023 Marvel Studios' 2023 Release "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumanial" or do not mind hearing key plot points. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania is the 3rd installment of the Ant-Man franchise and the 31st film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It stars Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Jonathan Majors, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Michael Douglas. It is the first film in Phase Five of the MCU. In the film, the Ant-Man team gets pulled into the Quantum Realm, where they are introduced to a new civilization, including Kang the Conqueror. Brian Tong...
2023-02-23
43 min
Make Peas Not Beef
#53 - Trip to Africa: Botswana
Happy New Year peasmakers! 🥳 It's been eons since my last episode, but I'm baaack for a special episode! This time, I will tell you about my recent trip to Botswana, Africa, the most life-changing and unforgettable trip I've had to date. I will tell you about my safari experience, living in the wild, seeing lions and elephants up close, having baboons knock on my door, and my reflections from the trip. Tune in for an exciting episode about nature, culture, wildlife, and the environment. If you have any questions, feel free to shoot me an e-mail: lillylillytong@gma...
2023-01-22
33 min
Make Peas Not Beef
#52 - Impact Investing
WARNING: Skip to 3:50 if you don't wanna hear me talk about sports. What is impact investing, and why is it critical to mitigating climate change and instigating social change in general? How can financial investments shape our future? And what actions can you take in your personal life to build a financial portfolio that reflects your values? Instagram/Twitter: @MakePeasNotBeef Website: https://www.makepeasnotbeef.com Be sure to follow me on social media and give me a shout! Questions and comments are welcome! 😁 Peace and love y’all! Lilly
2022-06-15
20 min
Make Peas Not Beef
#51 - Sacred Cow Documentary Review
Alicia and I are back! 🙌 And this time, we review a new documentary "Sacred Cow" that discusses regenerative farming, the case for meat, and the role of livestock in maintaining and restoring soil health. What exactly is soil and why is it important for life on earth? Is the vegan diet BAD? Hear our thoughts! This episode is now available on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and many more. Link in my bio!💚 ----- Youtube episode: https://youtu.be/EmOmSv5oUgg Instagram/Twitter: @MakePeasNotBeef Website: https://www.makepeasnotbeef.com Be su...
2022-05-11
33 min
Ben Evans Music RSS Feed
Interview Boat Party 2022 - Ben Evans vs Jules Plees - Presail Practice Set
Interview Boat Party - April 23rd 2022 Ben Evans & Jules Plees - Pre-sail Practice Set *Due to the live recorder failing us on the day, this is the next best thing packed with interview summer vibes, Jules and I had the best time playing these tracks on the day! we hope you enjoy! ` 01. Royksopp - What Else_Is There (ARTBAT Remix) - 124_-_Db_Minor 02. Pete Tong, ARTBAT - Age of Love (ARTBAT Rave Mix)_-_125_-_Gb_Major 03. Dosem,_Tinlicker_-_Hypnotised_(Extended_Mix)_-_125_-_Eb_Major 04. Sian_Evans_-_Hide_U_(Tinlicker_Extended_Remix)_-_124_-_C_Minor 05...
2022-04-29
2h 00
Make Peas Not Beef
#50 - How Does the Russia-Ukraine Conflict Affect Climate Change?
Petrol thuggery. Now that’s a word to add to your vocabulary!⛽️ How are you holding up lately? I know. It’s kinda overwhelming, confusing, and scary to some, even. 😵💫 In today’s episode, we will discuss what’s happening in Russia and Ukraine, and how it affects climate change.😵 This episode is now available on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and many more. Link in my bio!💚 ----- Youtube episode: https://youtu.be/OTKBDxRPTpw Instagram/Twitter: @MakePeasNotBeef Website: https://www.makepeasnotbeef.com Be sure to follow me on social media...
2022-03-08
18 min
Make Peas Not Beef
#49 - Lab-Grown Meat
Can you imagine a world where you slice that steak without killing a single animal?😵🥩 Yep, it's possible! In this episode, Lilly talks about lab-grown meat; how it's made, its potential effects vs climate change, animal cruelty, economics, agriculture, and many more.👀 PS This episode was not sponsored by any of the start ups mentioned.☝️ Episode now available on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and your other favorite podcasting platforms. ----- Youtube episode: https://youtu.be/Rf4ecWXbLwI Instagram/Twitter: @MakePeasNotBeef Website: https://www.makepeasnotbeef.com Be sure...
2022-02-22
15 min
Make Peas Not Beef
#48 - Is Veganism Too Extreme?
‼️TW: This episode might include graphic references to topics such as animal and human abuse, sexual abuse, self-harm, violence, animal cruelty, trauma, and so on. Please proceed with caution‼️ Lilly’s back with a video episode! YAY!😂 Is Veganism really too extreme? In this episode, Lilly talks about how Veganism is viewed by society, the effects of a vegan and non-vegan diet, animal and human abuse, and many more. 👀 Episode is now available on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and your other favorite podcasting platforms. Link in bio!💚 Youtube episode: https://youtu.be/95eB7D1026...
2022-02-16
20 min
Make Peas Not Beef
#47 - Are We on the 6th Mass Extinction?
Is life on Earth going to perish sooner than you think? Is the 6th mass extinction currently underway?🦖 Alicia, my good friend and former guest of the show, messaged me to do an episode about this. *shoutout Alicia!👋💚 We've all been seeing the signs. Animals dying, overpopulation, food and water shortages, worse natural disasters, a pandemic... you can't ignore this sh*t. I'm not making this up.😂🙄 LOL You must be safe.. for now! ----- Youtube episode: https://youtu.be/l5JYlHHYKQA Instagram/Twitter: @MakePeasNotBeef Website: https://www.makepeasnot...
2022-02-01
19 min
Make Peas Not Beef
#46 - Palm Oil
In case you didn’t know, Palm Oil is in nearly everything – everything from pizza, doughnuts, and chocolate, to deodorant, shampoo, toothpaste, lipstick, and many more. IKR?? How the heck did that happen? In this episode, we talk about Palm Oil, its products, its effects on our environment, and what we can do to support its sustainable production and use. You’ll be surprised how something so simple is actually in almost all products we use in our everyday lives. Full episode is now available on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more! Link in bio! ...
2022-01-24
14 min
Make Peas Not Beef
#45 - Which Products Aren't Vegan?
Happy #Veganuary!!🤪🤣✨ LOL yes, that's a thing. I hope you all had a great holiday with your loved ones. And wow, it's been a year since I started this podcast. It's been surreal and I just wanted to thank you all for still being here with me!💚 So, which products are not vegan? Is honey vegan? How about wine? Pearls? Gummy bears? Your cleaning products? Is Avocado really vegan? How about your night cream?? And why does any of this matter? Full disclosure: I am not a glossary of vegan products and still have lots to...
2022-01-10
23 min
Make Peas Not Beef
#44 - Holiday Turkeys and Food Waste
Sorry to ruin your holidays this early, but before wrapping up this year, I'd like to gift you all with some fine wisdom about Holiday Turkeys and Food Waste. 👀 Seriously, I do wish everyone an amazing holiday! ----- Youtube episode: https://youtu.be/LZ0GW7QWe2I Instagram/Twitter: @MakePeasNotBeef Website: https://www.makepeasnotbeef.com Be sure to follow me on social media and give me a shout! Questions and comments are welcome! 😁 Peace and love y’all! 🤗 Lilly ----- Intro music...
2021-12-20
29 min
Make Peas Not Beef
#43 - I'm Still Vegan, But...
I'm still a vegan...but not a perfect vegan. I realized I never have been, and never will be. In this episode, I reflect on my evolving views on Veganism. I still firmly believe in the philosophy behind Veganism, the ethical, environmental, and health benefits of adopting a vegan diet --but I also share my reasoning for becoming more flexible in my approach, given that we live in an imperfect world where we strive to be better. ----- Youtube episode: https://youtu.be/otFiIqlCu2o Instagram/Twitter: @MakePeasNotBeef
2021-12-13
39 min
Make Peas Not Beef
#42 - Asking My Listener Questions feat. Julia
Joining me on today's episode is one of Make Peas Not Beef's avid listeners, Julia.💚 We talk about her thoughts about the show, me as a host, her favorite episodes, and all things Climate and Sustainability. Thank you, Julia!🙏 I had soooo much fun! I feel like when we hang out in New York, we could talk forever and ever and ever. See you soon, girl! Be sure not to miss this one! Full episode is now available on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more. Follow Julia on Instagram: @wjulia -----
2021-12-05
1h 06
Asian Hustle Network
Lilly Tong // S2 Ep 106 // Rising up to Climate Action
Welcome back to Season 2, Episode 106 of the Asian Hustle Network Podcast! We are very excited to have Lilly Tong on this week's show. We interview Asian entrepreneurs around the world to amplify their voices and empower Asians to pursue their dreams and goals. We believe that each person has a message and a unique story from their entrepreneurial journey that they can share with all of us. Check us out on Anchor, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, TuneIn, Spotify, and more. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a positive 5-star review. This is...
2021-12-01
54 min
Make Peas Not Beef
#41 - Breathing Life into a Dying Ecosystem feat. Luci Jockel
Exceptional jewelry artist, educator, and environmentalist, Luci Jockel, joins me today as we discuss her unique storytelling through her art form, the fragility of our ecosystem, zoology/etymology, her recent epic road trip, and some Stevie Nicks too! LMAO Follow Luci: Instagram: @lucijockel Website: https://www.lucijockel.com ----- Instagram/Twitter: @MakePeasNotBeef Website: https://www.makepeasnotbeef.com Be sure to follow me on social media and give me a shout! Questions and comments are welcome! 😁 Peace and love y’all! 🤗
2021-11-28
1h 05
Make Peas Not Beef
#40 - Lilly Reacts to Old Episodes
Apologies for the delay! I am back though (had some technical probs and my VA was sick, too). After 10 months and 40 episodes in, I finally had a chance to look back at old podcast/video episodes! It is very surreal and I have all the Peasmakers to thank for their support and love for my podcast. You are the reason why Make Peas Not Beef is here.🙏 I'm so thrilled for what's to come in the future and it's just equally as exciting to know that I am not alone in this journey. AAAAHHH!!!🤗 ...
2021-11-22
1h 06
Let's Get Real
Staying Optimistic with Lilly Tong
Send us a textFor the Season 3 Opener, Nina interviews Lilly Tong, climate creative and activist and host of Make Peas Not Beef. Lilly is passionate about building smart cities that leverage sustainable practices and technological innovation to combat climate change. In this conversation Lilly and Nina talked about the importance of optimism to being a climate activist. They also riffed on veganism, reducing use of plastic and the privilege of clean drinking water. Finally, Lilly shared the three things that all of us can do to be climate activists. Food for Thought Podcast Ma...
2021-11-01
36 min
Make Peas Not Beef
#39 - How to Get a Job in the Climate Space? Feat. Natalie Lavery
Feeling like recycling and going plant-based just isn’t enough, and you are ready to transition your career to work on solving climate change full time? You are in luck! In this episode, I’ve brought on an expert recruiter in the climate tech space, Natalie Lavery from Climate People, to talk about how to get a job in the climate space. We are gonna discuss what exactly is climate tech, which career paths are considered “climate jobs”, and how you can land a job in the rapidly growing climate space so you feel fulfilled going to work every day tack...
2021-10-06
1h 02
Make Peas Not Beef
#38 - Which Supermarket is the Most Eco-Friendly?
After my awesome vacay in Mexico, I’M BACK! First order of business: grocery shopping 🛒 But first, wouldn’t you wanna know which supermarket is the most and least eco-friendly? Is it Costco? Target? Walmart? 🤔 Find out in this episode! Listen to the full episode on YT, Spotify, Apple podcasts, and more. ----- Youtube episode: https://youtu.be/1nkEtczD9Us Instagram/Twitter: @MakePeasNotBeef Website: https://www.makepeasnotbeef.com Be sure to...
2021-10-01
31 min
Make Peas Not Beef
#37 - Do Asians Care About Climate Change?
Asia’s vast population and the frequency of natural disasters ensure climate change will have a devastating impact on the region. Yet it is also a seedbed for the human activities that cause global warming. One question keeps popping up in the center of all this: Do Asians care about climate change? To help me answer this question, I invited an all-Asian inter-generational panel: my good friend and fellow millennial - Rob @robchanau, the best boomer in town - Bill @btung64, and the unstoppable gen-Z and upcoming sustainable leader - Toby @imtobyy. 😁Check out the...
2021-09-15
1h 32
Make Peas Not Beef
#36 - What’s in the Latest IPCC Report?
First of all, what is IPCC? 🤔 I know what you are thinking… UGH… another acronym! 😑 IPCC stands for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and is a scientific body under the UN dedicated to studying human-caused climate change. The IPCC prepares comprehensive assessment reports about the state of scientific, technical, and socio-economic knowledge on climate change, its impacts and future risks, and options for reducing the rate at which climate change is taking place. What's in the new IPCC report, then? ----- Youtube episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFob9pMpHiY
2021-09-09
14 min
Make Peas Not Beef
#35 - D'NME Gives Love Advice
You ask and you shall receive!🧞♂️ Guess who’s back? After Episode 9 with my good friend Alysa on breakup & relationships which received a lot of positive feedback, my good friend and talented rapper, Roderick aka D'NME (@dnmeofficial), is back to offer some male perspective on dating, law of attraction, sex, relationships, and marriage.💍 Roderick, thank you for your candidness and for sharing your thoughts and experience on relationships. You are the designated love doctor now, Dr.Anson. LOL 😂 Full episode is now available on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more. ______________Follow D...
2021-09-03
1h 43
Make Peas Not Beef
#34 - Lilly Gives Love Advice
Get ready! In this highly requested episode, the Dopest Chick on the Planet will be talking about L-O-V-E. I'll discuss why I'm currently single and how I would approach dating, what it means to be a high value woman (or man), the importance of having standards and boundaries, and the secret to building a successful, fulfilling relationship that most people don't talk about, and finally, I'll answer a listener's question on what I look for in a man. Plenty of love advice will be dropped, so grab a notebook, and get ready to take notes!Instagram/Twitter: @M...
2021-08-26
52 min
Make Peas Not Beef
#33 - Ocean Series 3: "Seaspiracy" Movie Review: SHOCKING TRUTH Behind the Fishing Industry
Who's seen Seaspiracy, the hotly debated documentary on Netflix?? We did, and we are doing a movie review! In Part 3 of Ocean Series, I've brought back Alicia from Episode 18, and we're joined by environmental research scientist Dr. Scott Coffin, Ph.D to discuss Seaspiracy, the 🎣fishing industry's impact on sea life and our oceans, the brutality and organized crimes behind the scenes that uphold the global fishing industry. We also discuss the future of Africa's sustainable development. P.S. and yes... UGH my intonation was higher than usual in the beginning... channeling my inner dolphin 😂*self-co...
2021-08-12
1h 28
Make Peas Not Beef
#32 - Ocean Series 2: Can Seaweed Save Us? feat. Ivana Tay, Sustainability Entrepreneur
Seaweed grows along rocky shorelines around the world, and it's a big part of Asian cuisine. But did you know that Seaweed can be mass-produced as bioplastic for commercial and industrial use as an effort to aid our fight against climate change??🤔 This is our first in-studio episode! (Video & audio recorded) We are joined by seaweed entrepreneur Ivana Tay (@ivanatay) to talk about how we can combat climate change by growing seaweed and manufacturing products using seaweed to replace plastic film, clothing, and more! We also discuss Ivana's mixed Chinese-Peruvian heritage, racism within the Asian com...
2021-08-01
1h 15
Make Peas Not Beef
#31 - A Battle Between Reason and Emotion: My Story
Hello peasmakers! 👋 Today is going to be an intimate solo episode where I share with you my life story and my journey of building emotional resilience. I will be touching on my childhood, upbringing, the experiences that shaped and molded me, and ultimately, the importance of spirituality in my life in helping me make peace with myself and manifesting my highest potential. In addition, I also discuss the significance of the flood in Zhengzhou, China that took place recently which hasn't gained traction in the Western media. I hope you like it find it helpful! 😁 Enjoy!! 💙 To learn more...
2021-07-27
35 min
Make Peas Not Beef
#30 - Ocean Series 1: A Sea of Opportunities feat. Daniel Kleinman, Founder of Seaworthy Collective
PLEASE DISREGARD HOW EXTRA I SOUNDED IN THIS EPISODE! 😅When it comes to climate change, we don't stress enough the importance of oceans in safeguarding the health of our planet and ecosystem 🐠🐙. So I'm doing a 3-part Ocean Series 🌊🌊🌊! In part 1, Daniel Kleinman (aka "Merman"/"Son of a Beach"), the witty 😉, punny 🙃, eloquent founder of Seaworthy Collective from the Florida tech scene is here to talk to us about why it is SO important to protect our oceans. In addition, we discuss how shellfishes act as a filtration system for the oceans, and how seaweed & kelp can sequester carbon, and how...
2021-07-15
46 min
Make Peas Not Beef
#29 - COP26, Meat-Eating Environmentalists, Paris Agreement, Post-COVID Climate Action & My Life Updates!
Find out where I got my new nickname "Dopest Chick on the Planet" from 🤪, my second dose story, and more importantly we'll talk about the upcoming COP26 happening this November in Glasgow, Scotland - Possibly the BIGGEST climate event of the year! I'll explain what COP26 is and why it might be our last chance to save the planet before we reach a climate tipping point. I'll also explain the Paris Agreement, and update you on how the countries are doing so far. Then I'll discuss top ways in which YOU can help fight climate change. Enjoy and...
2021-07-07
27 min
Make Peas Not Beef
#28 - This Artist Makes Pollution Absorbing Sculptures! feat. Jasmine Pradissitto (REMASTERED)
(REMASTERED) Our first guest with a Wikipedia page! 😱Dr. Jasmine Pradissitto is a London-based futuristic artist and quantum physicist that makes pollution absorbing sculptures that clean up the air by absorbing Nitrogen Dioxide. Yep - you heard me correctly! She has had exhibitions all around the world in New York, London, and Venice. What inspired Jasmine to create these pollution absorbing sculptures? What materials are they made out of? Tune in for a fascinating and philosophical conversation on the future of art, environment, science and technology :) Don't forget to watch the Youtube video highlight for this episode for a sho...
2021-07-03
37 min
Make Peas Not Beef
#27 - Why don't more men go vegan? Veganism & Masculinity feat. Cord Thomas "Vegan Mindset Coach"
Our first "EXPLICIT" episode 😂This episode is AWESOME, and not just because I say it is. Cord aka "Vegan Mindset Coach" and I had wayyy too much fun in this episode. We talked about what it means to be a vegan, what it means to be a man, and where/why veganism intersects with both masculinity and feminism, differences between men vs. women. Cord shares what masculinity means to him and explains why so few men are vegan, and how to get more men to go vegan. Cord was an amazing guest who brought so much knowledge, insights and per...
2021-06-23
32 min
Generation Us
#52 - Lilly Tong
Lilly Tong is a multifaceted creative, climate activist and software engineer. During the day, she works as a software engineer at VICE Media. During the night and on the weekends, she runs a one-woman show and podcast Make Peas Not Beef, where she handles acting, writing, directing, filming, producing, recording, video editing, marketing, growth and partnerships for the show. She's also an incoming Master of Public Policy candidate at the Harvard Kennedy School starting in 2022.
2021-06-22
1h 11
Make Peas Not Beef
#26 - The Board Game that Solves Climate Change feat. Sam Levac-Levey (with live demo)
Meet the world's first board game on climate change solutions! 👀 WOOT WOOT! 🙌In this episode, Sam Levac-Levey, the founder of Solutions, discusses what inspired him to create a fun, educational, and collaborative board game dedicated to solving climate change, based on Project Drawdown. Sam hopes that Solutions will be the game that families will be playing on Thanksgivings and Christmas gatherings 🎄, igniting conversations and inspiring the next generation of change makers to take climate action. The audio version of this episode can get a bit confusing at times, so be sure to check out the video highlight on my You...
2021-06-15
45 min
Make Peas Not Beef
#25 - Bitcoin Mining is Good for the Environment? Cryptocurrency, Renewables, Bitcoin Energy Debate Explained
What's Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, blockchain... and how do they work, *really*? I'll answer all the basics that you are too embarrassed to ask 😳. In addition, I will respond to the great energy debate and concerns around Bitcoin's environmental impact and energy usage. I will show you that not only does Bitcoin NOT pollute the planet, but it could potentially accelerate our transition to a net-zero economy by driving mass adoption of renewable energy, including solar, wind and hydro. That's right, you heard me correctly 😁 Stick around for a fun and informative session! 😁 Youtube episode: https://www.youtube.c...
2021-06-09
21 min
Make Peas Not Beef
#24 - Cass Interviews Me! (The Reverse Interview 😁)
Who am I, the voice behind Make Peas Not Beef? 🤔 The amazingly talented Cassandra from Ep11 is back 👏 and today we are doing a super fun reverse interview where Cass interviews ME (Lilly) ! WE HAD SO MUCH FUN OMG. Cass asked a million great questions - "What makes a good interviewer/interviewee?" "What is the power storytelling?" "Do you view yourself as the protagonist of your life?" and more! Tune in to learn all about me, your host, the voice behind Make Peas Not Beef! 😊 If you haven't checked out Ep11 where I interviewed Cass, you should totally d...
2021-06-02
50 min
Make Peas Not Beef
#23 - When Passion Met Patience: Awakening, Spirituality, Soulmates 🇫🇷🇨🇦
English starts at 5:20 🤣 I've got one of my 💗SOUL SISTERS💗 on the show, Saby, to talk about her INCREDIBLE life story, how she gave up her "old life", broke up with her boyfriend of 7 years, left her family and hometown behind to travel around the world and pursue her passion as a dance artist. Her story is one of extraordinary patience, faith and growth. We will talk about our shared spiritual awakening and how we navigate this world together and cheer each other on to pursue our passions - as friends, as creatives, and as soul mates. I also ask...
2021-05-24
44 min
Make Peas Not Beef
#22 - Building a Climate-Resilient New York City feat. Art Chang, NYC Mayoral Candidate
We have a POLITICAL CANDIDATE! 😱Art Chang is running to become the next mayor of New York (YES THE BIG 🍎), and I invited him on the show to talk about why New York out of all cities, need to take the lead on climate action, and how he plans to reshape New York City into a city that is climate resilient and sustainable through his policies. In this information dense episode, Art will also talk about the enormous health and economic benefits of climate action for every day citizens and communities, and why young people in New York are rising...
2021-05-15
46 min
Make Peas Not Beef
#21 - Is climate change real? and why should you care anyway? 🤔
How is climate change real if this month is colder than usual? Is climate change a natural process the earth goes through? Is climate change beneficial for Canada and Russia because a warmer climate allows us to grow more crops? Why should you even care about climate change anyway, if you are an aspiring actor, software engineer, entrepreneur, stay-at-home mom, or whatever it is that you do??? If you are skeptical about climate change, no worries - let me address all your questions in this episode 😁 and if you are STILL not convinced, I will show you why...
2021-05-08
18 min
Make Peas Not Beef
#20 - 10 Asian Vegetables You Need to Try 🥬| Vegan Recipes
Heeeeeeello peasmakers I'm finally back with a solo episode! WOOHOO! It's spring, which means many greens and vegetables are in season! Today I'm gonna help you diversify your diet and boost your immunity by introducing you to 10 delicious Asian vegetables that you've probably never heard of that I eat all the time! 😋 Warning: the names may sound weird 😂 but I swear they are so tasty! I'll also give you a quick 101 on Chinese cuisine, so be sure not to miss out! Alrighty, let's get cookin'! 👩🏻🍳 Youtube episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ea7U7Fgdjy8 Instagram/Twitter...
2021-04-28
16 min
Make Peas Not Beef
#19 - Climate Change, Racial Justice, Mental Health feat. Nivi Achanta, CEO Soapbox Project
Learn about why climate change amplifies just about every other social issue, from racial to social inequality. We discuss about why the fight for climate justice must include social justice and vice versa, as climate change disproportionately affects low-income and racialized communities/countries. Our guest Nivi Achanta is the Founder and CEO of the Soapbox Project, a media platform that sends busy people bite-sized newsletters to fight climate change. Nivi is a former Accenture consultant-turned-entrepreneur and she is passionate about climate action. In this episode, Nivi shares a personal account with the California wildfires, recommends climate activists/organizations to...
2021-04-21
1h 04
Make Peas Not Beef
#18 - "A Life on Our Planet" Movie Review feat. Alicia Dale
Sooo happy to be able to review this EPIC documentary with Alicia! Been wanting to do this for so long! Thanks Alicia for being such a great guest on my show 👏 In this episode, Alicia and I share our thoughts after watching "A Life on Our Planet", arguably one of the most anticipated documentaries of 2020 👀, produced by the famous British natural historian and documentary maker David Attenborough documenting how our planet's landscape has been ravaged over the past 100 years due to human activity. Needless to say, we are also gonna talk about climate solutions and actions we can take, and why...
2021-04-09
37 min
Make Peas Not Beef
#17 - Hip Hop, Building Mental Resilience feat. Rapper D'NME
Rapper D'NME (Roderick Anson) walks us through hip hop history, clears up misconceptions about hip hop, talks Tupac & Thug Life, Roxanne Shante, conscious hip hop, and discusses how he defines his own artist journey and craftsmanship, and navigates his career with confidence. Roderick also drops life advice for listeners on taking ownership of your own life and developing confidence in yourself. Check out D'NME and his music: @dnmeofficial (Instagram, Twitter) https://www.dnmeofficial.com/ DNME on Spotify --- Youtube episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-G9j1cyb8M
2021-03-26
57 min
Make Peas Not Beef
#16 - Carbon Footprint of Food, 3 Easy & Delicious Vegan Recipes, Eating Sustainably feat. Baptiste Malaguti, Founder of Kuri
FOODIES! 🥑🍉🥕 This episode is for YOU! We will drop 3 exclusive gourmet vegan recipes that will make your mouth water 😍 AND, we will talk about the connection between food, climate change, the planet, and your health. We will also play a game 🧩 where we quiz you on the carbon footprint of various kinds of food. Our guest today is Baptiste Malaguti, French entrepreneur, travel enthusiast, food connoisseur and the founder of the Kuri app - a super aesthetic smart and sustainable, tree-planting cooking app that will help you discover new exciting, climate-friendly recipes that suit your taste! In addition, Baptiste will share with...
2021-03-16
38 min
Make Peas Not Beef
#15 - How Designers Can Help Solve Climate Change feat. Marc O'Brien, Co-Founder of The Climate Designers
What is a "Climate Designer"? 🤔 and why are more and more designers identifying with this term? Why do design and marketing play a HUGE role in the fight against climate change? Our guest, Marc O'Brien, Co-Founder of The Climate Designers is here to tell us all about the connection between design and climate change, and why designers are the gatekeepers of our future. Marc also emphasizes that instead of sustainability, he rather that we focus on something else. What is that thing? Tune in to find out! Climate Designers: https://www.climatedesigners.org/ The Determined (Marc's Stu...
2021-03-09
36 min
Make Peas Not Beef
Trailer: Make Peas Not Beef
What is my podcast "Make Peas Not Beef" all about? Tune in to find out! :) Youtube: Make Peas Not Beef Instagram/Twitter: @MakePeasNotBeef Website: https://www.makepeasnotbeef.com Be sure to follow me on social media and give me a shout! Questions and comments are welcome! 😁 Peace and love y’all! 🤗 Lilly ----- Intro music courtesy of the wonderful Chillhop and L'Indécis: L'Indécis - Sideways https://chll.to/10d23ffc
2021-03-03
00 min
Make Peas Not Beef
#14 - A Quest to Remove Carbon From the Atmosphere feat. John Lin, CEO of Exaquest
Learn about carbon capture with John Lin, CEO of Exaquest who is on a quest to remove TRILLIONS of tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. John is taking a very different approach from most other carbon capture technologies, and he is here to share with us how he plans bring his vision into fruition. 🌎 In addition you will learn about the carbon cycle, negative emissions technologies, net zero emissions, and why nature has already done 99% of the work for us in the reversing climate change. Note: there will be some "slides" in this episode (yes...
2021-03-03
45 min
Make Peas Not Beef
BONUS: Bling Empire and Asian American Representation in the Media
BONUS CLIP: James Dong from Ep 12 and I discuss our thoughts on the super popular all-Asian reality show Bling Empire, Asian-American representation and portrayal in the media, good & bad aspects of our culture.... as 2 Crazy Frugal Asians. In addition, James shares what it's like being a queer Asian man. Tune in! :D Youtube clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBqcX8BdeVI Instagram/Twitter: @MakePeasNotBeef Website: https://www.makepeasnotbeef.com
2021-02-26
14 min
Make Peas Not Beef
#13 - Investing Sustainably with the Future in Mind feat. Lisa Veliz Waweru
Money, money, money. We are gonna talk about where to invest your money to maximize GROWTH, and discuss whether we have to choose between protecting the environment or growing the economy. (Spoiler: We don't). Our guest Lisa Veliz Waweru is a well travelled global citizen who is passionate about sustainability. Lisa is the Co-Founder of Women in Climate Tech, and also the Customer Success Lead at The Climate Service. Lisa will tell us all about sustainable investments, why they are the future (or now...) of investments, why they are the secret to making you rich (No, it's not oil...
2021-02-24
28 min
Make Peas Not Beef
#12 - Circular and Sharing Economy, Food Waste and Fast Fashion feat. Sustainability Entrepreneur James Dong
James Dong is a ridiculously eloquent sustainability entrepreneur based in San Francisco. He is formerly a Management Consultant at Bain & Company, and now the founder of Last Minute Gear (www.lastmingear.com) - an equipment rental startup who is trying to get customers to NOT BUY (counterintuitive? 🤔). James is a firm believer of degrowth, and addressing existing problems with existing solutions. In this episode, James will explain the concept of circular and sharing economy, what they are, and why they are the key drivers of environmental sustainability. In addition, we will address the massive commercial-level food waste bro...
2021-02-17
44 min
Blossoming Technologist
10. Technology's Environmental Impact with Lilly Tong
How does your everyday use of technology impact the environment? What can you do as a technologist to fight climate change? Lilly Tong is a Toronto-based iOS Engineer at VICE Media and the host of Make Peas Not Beef, a podcast about climate change, sustainability, technology, and more. It's all about deepening our relationship with ourselves. In this episode, we dive into mobile development: why it's the future and its unique challenges for developers. We discuss the double-edged sword of technology—how it helps us but also impacts our environment. We also cover what clean tech means, why climate ch...
2021-02-08
44 min
Make Peas Not Beef
#11 - Quitting Google to Work on Climate Change, AI, Machine Learning, Climate Tech feat. Cassandra Xia & Eugene Kirpichov
Ex-Google Engineers, now founders of Work on Climate, Cassandra Xia & Eugene Kirpichov, explain why they left Google to tackle climate change and found Work On Climate (workonclimate.org). Their story is not only inspiring and uplifting for all of us who want to take action before it's too late, but it's one grounded in hard work, perseverance, and unyielding conviction in a mission larger than life. Cass and Eugene will discuss: - Cassandra's *ahem* very interesting *ahem* hobbies and hidden talents 😉😉 - What motivated Cass and Eugene to leave Google - What Work On Clima...
2021-02-08
58 min
Make Peas Not Beef
#10 - Side Hustles, Building Your Dream Career, Leading with Compassion feat. Marisa Hoenig
Making peace with ourselves and our careers. On the show today is Marisa Hoenig, a multitalented Software Developer Consultant and Podcaster with a contagious bubbly energy! Marisa and I will be talking about building your dream career, side hustles, becoming a leader, and the importance of taking ownership of your own life. Be sure to check it out! Marisa's podcast: Blossoming Technologist ---------------------------- Youtube episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgDcHJXC4tQ Instagram/Twitter: @MakePeasNotBeef Website: https://www.makepeasnotbeef.com If you have any questions or comments, feel f...
2021-02-01
47 min
Make Peas Not Beef
#9 - Adult Friendship, Relationships, Healing from a Breakup during COVID with Alysa Teves
Today I'm doing something VERY DIFFERENT. I've brought onto the show one of my closest friends, and also my ex-roommate Alysa Teves for an intimate, personal conversation on our adult friendship, the crazy story of how we met, what it's like to live together, and more importantly, Alysa will reflect back on her past relationship, and discuss how she was able to heal from past trauma and move onto the next chapter in her life. Get ready because we are gonna get real personal and drop life/love advice and truth bombs, and by the way, you will likely...
2021-01-28
1h 27
Make Peas Not Beef
#8 - Fitness Trainer on Living at a Temple, Self-discovery, and Fitness feat. Ajay Ramnarine
We have our FIRST GUEST ever 🥳 - my incredibly funny, multitalented philosopher friend, fitness coach, martial artist, fight scene choreographer and entrepreneur Ajay Ramnarine. (Geez... what has he not tried?!) Ajay will share with us his personal journey and career as a fitness trainer, and what it's like growing up in an Indo-Trinidadian immigrant family in Toronto. The core of the discussion will revolve around his pivotal two-month religious retreat at an ashram in Trinidad, and his takeaways from the experience - reaching enlightenment, letting go of one's ego, making peace with oneself and nature, and ALSO how t...
2021-01-20
1h 07
Make Peas Not Beef
#7 - Let's Set Your New Year's Resolutions Through This Exercise
HAPPY BELATED NEW YEAR!! Here is an overdue episode on New Year's resolutions. In this episode, I'll help you set your new year's resolutions for 2021 by walking you through an exercise I came up with. Then, I'll share with you my new year's resolutions for 2021. I'm really excited to see what you will accomplish in 2021. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to email me at lilly@makepeasnotbeef.com. I’d love to hear from you! Feel free to visit my website, www.makepeasnotbeef.com for more information. Peace and love y’all! 🤗
2021-01-11
15 min
Make Peas Not Beef
#6 - Feminism, Being an Independent Woman, and My Atypical Asian Mom
LADIES... this episode is FOR YOU so make sure you tune in! In this episode, I'm super excited to share what feminism and being an independent woman means to me at the age of 27. Looking back, I haven't always been an independent woman, and it took a long time before I got to where I am today, so I want to share my perspective and philosophy with you. Nuggets of truth will be dropped, so take notes! ✏️ While we are talking about feminism, I will also be telling you about my crazy cool, atypical Asian mom who is my OG f...
2021-01-03
18 min
Make Peas Not Beef
#5 - What is Stoicism and Why Do I Practice it?
Let me introduce you to a powerful philosophy called Stoicism. This is a philosophy I practice in my daily life, and it has helped me drastically reduce anxiety and stress while improving my overall satisfaction in life. I'm certain it will help you too. We will learn about what Stoicism is, the history of Stoicism, my spin on Stoicism, and how to practice Stoicism on a daily basis to help you improve the quality of your life. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to email me at lilly@makepeasnotbeef.com. I’d lo...
2021-01-03
15 min
Make Peas Not Beef
#4 - How Can Technology Help Solve Climate Change?
A deep dive on clean technology, where we examine the environmental impact and technological innovations in each of the following sectors: 1. Clean energy: energy generation (solar, wind, fusion), energy storage, energy efficiency. 2. Transportation: Tesla, electric vehicles, lithium-ion batteries, autonomous vehicles, ridesharing 3. Agriculture: animal farming, Beyond Meat, Just Inc., lab-grown meat 4. Telecommunications: the internet, data centers, 5G, electronic devices, Cobalt mining 5. Smart Cities: Internet of Things (IOT), the smart grid, smart traffic networks, smart trash sorting 6. Waste Treatment: Food waste, innovations in waste treatment 7. Design: Interior & Urban design, Supply chain, fast fashion...
2021-01-03
37 min
Make Peas Not Beef
#3 - Eating Meat and Pandemics... How Are they Related?
The surprising (or perhaps not) relationship between eating meat and pandemics, and how one may the cause other. You will learn some shocking statistics related to meat consumption, animal agriculture, pandemics and zoonotic diseases, the antibiotics in the meat you eat and the milk you drink. You will also learn what you can do to prevent pandemics in the future. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to email me at lilly@makepeasnotbeef.com. I’d love to hear from you! Feel free to visit my website, www.makepeasnotbeef.com for more information. Pe...
2021-01-03
16 min
Make Peas Not Beef
#2 - Why I Became a Vegan and How it Changed My Life
For the longest time I thought veganism was a first-world trend for the rich. I'll talk about what my life was prior to becoming a vegan, my environmental activism, and finally, what led me to become a vegan. I will also reveal the title of a life-saving book in this episode that you'll definitely want to know! If you have any questions or comments, feel free to email me at lilly@makepeasnotbeef.com. I’d love to hear from you! Feel free to visit my website, www.makepeasnotbeef.com for more information. Peace & love everyone! 🤗
2021-01-03
17 min
Jerry Ezz Electro
Electro Session 170
Over 321,000 downloads, gracias!! This is your show!! Listen here the best new Electronic music, all mixed up by @DjJerryEzz at his Radio Show on @Radio vacio 104.1FM Valencia, Spain and @Beat901FM Monterrey, México called #ElectroSessions! Like me on Facebook.com/EzzDj. Here is the tracklist!: 01 Loo & Placido, Icona Pop, Tom & Jame, Journey, Quintino - Pop Bastard [Radio Edit] 02 Ariana Grande Feat. Zedd - Break Free (Tong Apollo Remix) 03 Rune RK - Calabria (Firebeatz Remix) 04 Dillon Francis & DJ Snake Vs Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike vs. Tujamo & Felguk - Get Low Nova (Miami Rockets & Nicola Fasano Bootleg) 05 Loo & Placido, KC & T...
2014-12-10
1h 00