Can a vegan lifestyle create generational health? 🌱 In this powerful episode of the Thrive Bites Podcast, Dr. Colin Zhu sits down with Chef Nekia Hattley—plant-based foodie, chef, and founder of My Daddy’s Recipes—to explore how a shift to vegan living transformed not just her health, but her purpose and mission. Chef Nekia opens up about her journey, her love for soulful, plant-based comfort food, and how she’s using food to empower communities of color to live more consciously and healthfully. From legacy-inspired recipes to redefining wellness, this episode dives deep into what it means to create health that lasts for generations. 🎧 Don’t miss this inspiring conversation on food, culture, and the power of healing through plants. Connect with them: ★Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@veganchefnekia ★ Website: https://mydaddysrecipes.com/ ★ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vegan_chef_nekia/    👇 Has switching to a vegan lifestyle impacted your life? Share your story in the comments! --- ***This episode is sponsored by: 📚 My upcoming cookbook 𝐄𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐊𝐈𝐓𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐍 🌎 is now available for PRE-ORDER! Packed with over 100 PLANT-BASED recipes to connect the crucial dots of health, community, and environmental sustainability. ➡️ PREORDER HERE: https://publishizer.com/empowered-kitchen/ Our Thrive Coaching Services: https://www.thechefdoc.app/coaching-services Schedule a breakthrough call with me! https://calendly.com/thrive-coaching-thechefdoc/15min 🔥****RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS****🔥 Plant-based, Home-cooked Indian Food Delivered to your door! USE CODE "TheChefDoc” for $10 off your first purchase: https://firstseedfoods.com/ 🥦 Sustainable Produce Bags to Avoid Produce Waste! Get 15% off! Use code THECHEFDOC15 at https://ambrosiaproducebag.com/ for Sustainable Produce Bags to Avoid Produce Waste! Ambrosia Complete Set https://collabs.shop/cwcbpk Leafy Greens Bag https://collabs.shop/hxsien Vegetable Bag https://collabs.shop/3w3b4b Berry Bag https://collabs.shop/fnfd1k Mushroom Bag https://collabs.shop/iaftmg 💊 Get $4 off PureForm Omega™—Natural® Capsules or Liquid! Use code THECHEFDOC4 at https://purelifescience.com/?ref=1s OUR WEBSITE- CHECK IT OUT: https://www.thechefdoc.co – DISCLAIMER: *Interview views are opinions of the individual. This podcast is not a medical, mental, or dental health advice source. All opinions expressed are my own and those of the guests.* Copyright © 2025 by TheChefDoc, LLC. All text, graphics, audio files, Java applets and scripts, downloadable software, and other works on this website are the copyrighted works of TheChefDoc, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Any unauthorized redistribution or reproduction of any copyrighted materials on this website is strictly prohibited.