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| Chef | Food Demos | Time |
| John Thomas, The Vegan Bodybuilder, Influencer, Vegan Squad Coaching | Speaker/Emcee | 11:00 AM |
| Thalia Tatham, House of Vegano | Smoked Salmon Nigiris | 11:30 AM |
| Panos Ly, World Vegan Cuisine | Thai Curry | 1:00 PM |
| Tammy Robertson, RN, PCRM Food for Life Instructor | Bean Chili & Chocolate Pudding | 2:30 PM |
| Kyoko Faison, Pure Kitchen | Asian Sesame Noodles | 4:00 PM |
John Thomas, The Vegan Bodybuilder
Speaker/Emcee
John Thomas AKA TheBodybuildingVegan and Founder of Vegan Squad Coaching! Vegan for 20 years and building vegan communities worldwide
Thalia Tatham, House of Vegano
Smoked Salmon Nigiris
Thalia Tatham is the visionary behind House of Vegano, a thriving sushi restaurant located at 1990 Central Ave in St. Petersburg, FL. Despite having no formal culinary background, Thalia’s journey into the vegan lifestyle holds a deeply personal significance as well. After adopting a plant-based diet, she experienced a life-changing transformation in her health. Having struggled with lupus symptoms for years, Thalia discovered that going plant-based significantly alleviated her condition, allowing her to lead a healthier and more vibrant life. This profound change in her well-being further fueled her commitment to veganism and inspired her to share the benefits of this lifestyle with others through her culinary creations at House of Vegano. Her success as a vegan sushi chef and the positive impact on her health serve as a testament to the remarkable possibilities that embracing a plant-based diet can offer. Drawing inspiration from her grandfather’s elaborate dinners, she honed her craft to create delectable plant-based sushi dishes that have captivated the taste buds of her customers. Alongside her culinary pursuits, Thalia also serves as an EMT, showcasing her dedication to both the culinary arts and helping others in her community. Her journey exemplifies the power of following one’s passions and creating something extraordinary from the heart.
Panos Ly, World Vegan Cuisine
Thai Curry
Panos Ly is a passionate vegan chef with a specialty in crafting innovative plant-based cuisine for private events and large-scale restaurant operations. He has over 28 years of culinary experience. Panos’ approach is rooted in bold flavors, seasonal ingredients, and an uncompromising vision for compassionate cuisine.
Specialties:
– Plant-based private dining experiences
– Vegan menu development for restaurants
– Scalable kitchen operations and staff training
– Event catering (weddings, corporate, luxury vegan retreats)
Tammy Robertson, RN, PCRM Food for Life Instructor
Bean Chili and Chocolate Pudding
Tammy Robertson is a registered nurse living in Sarasota, Florida with a Bachelors of Science degree in Nursing from Grand Canyon University. She is the President and Founder of Planted Into Wellness which specializes in plant-based cooking and nutrition classes, wellness, culinary medicine, food education, health coaching and lifestyle medicine. Tammy is a certified Food For Life Instructor with the Physicians Committee For Responsible Medicine (PCRM) and actively teaches plant-based cooking series with classes that focus on cancer, diabetes, hormone balance and kickstarting health. Tammy has been a guest speaker for the PCRM’s Nurses Nutrition Network and now serves as co-chair of that organization. She served as a lead chair presenter for the P-POD (Plant Based Prevention of Disease) conference in May 2021 and is now a member of P-POD Board of Directors. Tammy was the Nutrition Content Expert for the NFFLO (Native Food For Life Online) program with the Physicians Committee For Responsible Medicine which aims at preventing, arrest and disease reversal of type 2 diabetes within Native American communities.
She joined the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) as a member in January 2021 and is a graduate of the T. Colin Campbell Center For Nutrition Studies certified in Plant-Based Nutrition. Tammy has been a guest speaker on PCRM’s The Exam Room Live and on podcasts such as One Sun, Three Flowers. She is a featured Food For Life cook for the online show “So Many Cooks In The Kitchen”. Tammy is the co-founder of the online annual holiday ‘Vegan Thanks-Living-Mas’ cooking program.
Kyoko Faison, Pure Kitchen
Asian Sesame Noodles
Kyoko Faison, the chef behind the Pure Kitchen, a vegan, grab-and-go cafe in South Tampa specializing in organic, plant-based meals, snacks, and desserts with a menu that changes daily or weekly, featuring globally-inspired dishes, from curries to pasta. It offers a variety of options for different diets, including gluten-free choices, emphasizing fresh, natural, and clean ingredients in a casual, fast-paced environment where food is made from scratch.