Welcome to the Raw Food Rockstar Community. Before introducing you to our amazing Bloggers, let me start by giving you some of my background. I’m happy to report that I’ve found the secret to healthy weight loss and vibrant living after trying every fad diet out there but having no luck (actually progressing to a morbidly obese weight of 400lbs). I tried Weight Watchers, Atkins, Blood Type, South Beach, gym memberships, personal trainers, diet pills, water fasting, vegan, vegetarianism, hypnotism, guided imagery, nutritionists, martial arts, exercise videos, while buying every gadget, tool, book and magazine I could find. None of it worked and at rock bottom I stumbled upon the key that literally saved my life:
RAW LIVING FOODS!
Going from a depressed, unhealthy control-freak (and yet completely out of control) person to someone whose life has changed into something wonderful beyond imagination, I’m here to tell you that you CAN begin to heal yourself and it starts with uncooked fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds.
Do I miss the colds, flus, seasonal allergies, zero energy, emotional roller coasters, embarrassment, fear, panic attacks and general unhappiness? Nope.
Do I miss processed foods, sugary sweets, greasy pizza and cans of soda? Definitely not.
I began eating 100% raw in 2006 and haven't been off a day since. To date, I’ve gone from 400 to under 185lbs - becoming literally half the man I used to be, deciding to create this website and vibrant community to share, motivate, inspire and grow together. A place where everyone can be their authentic self and where true healing can begin.
We’re honored that you’re here.
Philip McCluskey / Your Community Guide
LovingRaw Bloggers
Shazzie has been a vegan since 1986 and a raw foodist since 2000. She became an instant raw food superstar in 2000, when she started her world-famous blog which attracted millions of readers.
Shazzie’s passion is in the arts: she paints, designs and writes. She has written five books: Shazzie's Detox Delights, Detox Your World, Naked Chocolate (co-authored with David Wolfe), Evie's Kitchen and Ecstatic Beings (co-authored with Kate Magic). Shazzie is also the Managing Director (CEO) of Rawcreation Ltd (trading online as Detox Your World). She’s also written two ebooks: the free Raw Britannia (part of her Make Raw Food Mainstream campaign) and Ecstasists Anonymous (commissioned as part of a Hay House campaign for author Eldon Taylor).
Alongside David Wolfe, she brought the concept of raw cacao to the masses, and even has her own range of six hugely popular raw organic chocolate superfood bars.
Over the past decade, Shazzie has presented lectures and workshops around the world at the most prestigious of places, including the Burj Al Arab in Dubai.
In 2009 Shazzie was an invited guest on the Raw Mom Summit alongside authors Byron Katie and Jean Liedloff. Also in 2009, Shazzie created her great 40th birthday giveaway, in which thousands of dollars worth of gifts were generously offered by visionaries such as Philip McCluskey, Lynne Franks, David Wolfe, Kirsty Hawkshaw, Dhrumil Purohit, Sarma Melngailis and many more. In 2007, Shazzie was one of twelve health and living food experts who participated in the Raw Food Summit providing free worldwide telecalls.
Shazzie works a maximum of ten hours a week, using the rest of her time to play, laugh, love and be. She lives the life of her dreams in her own beautiful cedar home, nestled in a countryside community of around twenty other houses on twenty-three acres of shared land in East Sussex, UK. She even manifested spring water coming out of all her taps! She raised her daughter, Evie, on a raw vegan plus breastmilk diet to the age of four. Evie, who was born in 2004, is unvaccinated and a "free range child".
Shazzie has been featured in the media (TV, radio, newspapers and magazines) worldwide discussing raw food, superfoods, raw chocolate, breastfeeding, natural parenting and being a Visionary In Paradise.
Find out more about Shazzie here: www.shazzie.com, www.detoxyourworld.com, www.shazziesviproom.com, twitter.com/doxtor and facebook.com/doxtor.
Gabrielle Brick - Celebrity Chef
Gabrielle Brick encompasses Teacher, Motivational Speaker, Lifestyle Consultant, and Entrepreneur. She has over 15 years experience in understanding the art of optimal nutrition and has studied with world renown leaders in Nutrition, Psychology, Linguistic Programming, and Chinese Medicine. The Alchemy of Self ™ is more than a curriculum, it is a state of being.
Gabrielle guides One to a place of deep understanding in optimal nutrition by tapping us into the nature of self through our choices in food, with the number one ingredient being self love! She has helped change the lives of men and women in all age groups working with eating disorders, diabetes, cancer, weight management and specific organ cleansing/tonifying regiments. Interviewed by E! TV and featured on WE TV , "The Secret Lives of Women", giving a deeper look into the life of a woman dedicated to the philosophy and lifestyle where the Trinity of Body, Mind & Spirit become ONE. "There are no rules, Only Choices" ~ GB
Dhrumil Purohit - Spiritual Guide
Dhrumil Purohit is the Chief Community Organizer behind We Like It Raw, the most popular online raw food community. First and fore most foremost Dhrumil is a simple Sherpa, a guide, helping the community navigate their way around the world of holistic health. Secondly, he is a connector, someone who lives to bring people together both on the web and in person. Dhrumil is based in Delaware, loves his family dearly and strives to be as present as his mentor Eckhart Tolle.
Anna Rodgers - Local / Eco Warrior
Anna Rodgers aka Miss Eco Glam is passionate about all things ethical and natural and regularly blogs about her journey to become healthier, happier and more aware of the earth. Having previously suffered with severe depression, chronic fatigue which caused negative thought patterns, now wide awake and conscious Anna wants to share her life and is into raw food, organic beauty and makeup, organic sustainable clothing, fair-trade, animal welfare and environmental issues. She feels that women can still be glamorous but from ethical ways. She is also a qualified beauty therapist and part-time model. (http://blog.missecoglam.com)
Jenny Nelson - Local / Eco Warrior
Jenny grew up rather idyllically in gardens, forests and alongside the ocean with strands of seaweed, compost bins, rows of seedlings and woodpiles as playthings and her teachers. She was taught from an early age to recycle, tread lightly and respect our Mother Earth as a member of a close-knit family, but she was also aware from a very early age that she was part of the universal family and since childhood, that sense of wonder and responsibility for our earth only strengthened. With a deep love for local, organic, seasonal, handmade, time-worn and practical functionality, she believes fully in the artistry of sustainable simplicity.
A true eco-warrior, who practices authenticity, presence and conscious actions, Jenny is constantly aligning and taking responsibility for her own corner of Indra’s Net. . .working beside and inspiring others to find what makes them soar and live their days exploring it. Jenny is also a Certified Lotus Palm Thai Yoga Massage Practitioner and works for the non-profit NoImpactProject.
Melissa Mango - Celebrity Chef
Melissa Mango started Idaho's first Raw Food resource and catering service The Birdie Basket and The House of Vibrance which hosted speakers and potlucks.
Melissa paired up with friend, Chef Eric Rivkin, at Iowa Community College, and the ACF (American Culinary Federation) for professional demos. Melissa later taught The Chef De Cuisine Idaho chapter the art of Live Cuisine.
Melissa was one of the Chefs for six diabetics during the filming of RawFor30Days: Healing Diabetes Naturally, during which she was a guest Chef and a volunteer instructor at The Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center led by Dr. Gabriel Cousins. Some of her earlier Southwestern recipes can be found in The Raw 50 by Carol Alt published in 2007.
Additionally, she was featured as a volunteer and Executive Chef at The Raw Spirit Fest 2006, 2007 and 2008. Melissa has been a reappearing guest Chef on the super sleek G Living Tv show. (www.GLiving.tv). She opened California’s first South Bay Raw-Vegan, Eco-friendly cafe in the summer of 2006, Terra Bella Café, featured in Get Fresh Magazine. She chefs for David Wolfe retreats and Journey’s for the Soul as well for private clients. Currently Melissa’s Santa Cruz based delivery service Melissa Mango’s Green Cuisine is thriving. Her book published in May 09, Melissa Mango’s Green Cuisine is a must have for those wanting gourmet taste without the gourmet belly!
Suki Zoe dances between photography & colon hydrotherapy, as well as enjoying one-on-one work as a cleansing facilitator. A passionate raw chocolatier & tea drinker, when not documenting festivals & retreats behind the lens, Suki is throwing cacao parties & straightening her pencils. As an ex-art student she found herself in NYC studying with the colonic maestro Gil Jacobs. This extraordinary experience of health (& relief from many dis-eases) based on juicing, was her introduction to joyous way of life & a new family!
Jaya Sat Kriya - Healing Goddess
Jaya Sat Kriya (a.k.a. Jaya Love) has been whirling through the west coast healing tribe for nearly 10 years. She grew up in Texas before heading out west to San Francisco in 2000 to pursue music and healing. She discovered love, health, and celebration in the most beautiful people and places. You can find her at Beloved Wellness, a healing Sanctuary in the Sierra Foothills of Northern California where she sees local and visiting clients.
Since 2000 Jaya has trained with many visionaries in the healing arts field. She is a Kundalini Yoga Teacher, Acoustic Sound Healer, Cleansing Consultant, Hypnotherapist, and Massage Therapist. Her cleansing training has been with Dr. David Jubb, a master scientific alchemist, shaman, and teacher to many of the leaders in the Raw Food Movement.
Jaya Sat Kriya is committed to sharing technologies facilitating whole-human transformations to our most happy, healthy, and holy selves. Empowered together we honor and nurture our family planet! She travels regularly in California, Texas, New York, and would love to discuss teaching at your retreat or conference.
From a small town in Northern Ontario, Canada, Heathy Pace has had a long time interest in natural food and health. Turning vegetarian at the age of 14, she started cooking for herself and quickly discovered a new love which led her to the completion of a classical chef training program. Currently Heathy works as a personal chef in addition to catering for groups. She also teaches raw food classes with the goal of sharing her knowledge on how to prepare delicious, healthy meals using ingredients from mother earth.
With a serious passion for sweet treats, Heathy is the author of "Just Desserts: Delicious, Nutritious, Raw Delights" ebook, and is currently working to launch a raw chocolate and dessert company.
As a certified Kripalu yoga instructor, Heathy loves teaching, and enjoys exploring different styles of yoga. Always up for a fabulous adventure, Heathy is a keen world traveler. Check out her travels, ebook, and raw food recipes at www.sweetlyraw.com.
Disa Jean-Pierre - Raw Parenting
Disa Jean-Pierre is an entrepreneur, proud mama, and "unbaker". She can often be uncensored, playful and sassy when sharing her journeys living the raw food lifestyle. When not in the kitchen whipping up love infused desserts you can often find her dancing by moonlight on the beach, making green juice with her son or deeply buried in a stack of library books. Her initial drive to explore raw food was to gain the energy and vitality to be the best possible mommy to her dynamic young son. Like many others in the community, that one decision has changed and shaped her life in every way imaginable. Now both Kaj and mom are dynamic and forever young. They both look forward to sharing some down to earth raw stories and tips on how mama and son keep it real and raw.
