I would describe myself as creative, determined, and I find comfort outside of my comfort zone. I live in Topanga Canyon and I’m an artist by nature. When I was growing up, I would write on the walls — my family called me Picasso! I grew up pretty traditionally Jewish, was bat mitzvahed, went on Birthright, and regularly went to Shabbat services. After traveling post-graduation, I moved to Malibu, worked as a hostess and in customer service, and thought that eventually I needed to get a “big girl” job to be successful. Fast forward, the pandemic hit and I lost both of my jobs, and my business Party With Plants (which I started as a food blog in college when I was 18) finally took center stage.

I love spreading the message about plant-based cooking and eating in a way that’s inviting. I think veganism is intimidating to people because it becomes about perfection, and that’s a really harmful narrative. Plants are something to be celebrated — I’m here to inspire people to eat more plants and have a good time doing it! Whether it’s through hosting my own vegan Shabbats, or helping someone bring their own plant-based party to life, my goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment. I feel so grateful that I get to bring people together to break bread from all walks of life.

I used to only surround myself with veganism and people who had similar beliefs as me. But through moving to LA and starting my own business, I’ve learned how important it is to connect with people who have different lifestyles and interests. If you’re the smartest person in the room, find a new room so you can grow!