In this episode of I AM HUMAN, we meet the beautiful mother-daughter duo Chloé Crane-Leroux and Trudy Crane, who share the value of slowing down, appreciating the beauty in everyday moments and creating simple yet beautiful plant-based cuisine to be savored and shared. We also talk about changing identity, listening to your intuition, and continuing to evolve. They both share much wisdom in this episode that you can apply to your life today.
Trudy and Chloé discuss their personal voyages to plant-based living and the birth of their stunning cookbook, "The Artful Way to Plant-Based Cooking." Together, we explore their vegan transformations, influenced by compassion for animals, mutual support, and an array of cultural culinary experiences. They highlight the increasing ease of adopting a vegan lifestyle with the proliferation of plant-based alternatives and innovative food technologies. This mother-daughter team reminds us of the endless possibilities that await when we pursue what truly brings us joy and fulfillment.
Chloé Crane-Leroux, a NYC-based photographer and recipe developer, graduated from Parsons School of Design with a BFA in photography. Her work, showcased in The New York Times and Forbes, merges creativity with collaborations with luxury brands like Chanel. Specializing in plant-based cuisine, she invites eco-conscious choices, making meals an artistic experience.
Trudy Crane, known for her minimalist ceramics and mature modeling, created the vegan cookbook alongside her daughter Chloé, blending taste and conscious living. Residing in Montreal, Canada, she intertwines artistry with a pro-age mindset.
Discussion points:
- (0:00:00) Chloé Crane-Leroux and Trudy Crane discuss their transition to veganism - emphasizing a gradual, personalized approach without imposing strict rules.
- (0:08:12) Chloé's childhood aversion to meat and the ethical considerations that led her to plant-based eating, and Trudy’s step-by-step transition inspired by Chloé.
- (0:18:30) Favorite travel destination and the food
- (0:21:12) The connection between art and food, the artistry of food presentation, and career transitions to focus on food. They highlight their cookbook's aim to inspire readers to cherish the cooking process.
- (0:38:12) Noticing details in the world, truly seeing and appreciating beauty
- (0:42:54) Personal growth and career changes can happen at any age, breaking age stereotypes and the impact of mature role models on society's perception of aging.
- (0:47:16) Anticipation for the Cranes' cookbook release, the burgeoning availability of vegan products and the alignment with personal rebirth.
- (0:54:13) Final questions - success, goals, dreams, what we wish people knew
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