Tmg Unfiltered

Four years into our blog and we're sharing all our advice for anyone who's interested in starting their own. Everything from considering your voice and the unique perspective you can bring, to social media and strategy, and even a little tech advice too. Just remember, blogs are still valuable. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/camera-eats-first/message

We're catching up on the latest news from the vegan world including a new steak product launch, a twelve year-old vegan chef's new cookbook, and Canada's investment into plant-based food. Articles: https://vegnews.com/2020/6/california-court-sides-with-miyoko-s-allowing-free-speech-lawsuit-against-the-state-s-food-and-agriculture-department-to-go-forward https://vegnews.com/2020/6/12-year-old-vegan-chef-omari-mcqueen-to-release-first-cookbook https://vegnews.com/2020/6/whole-cuts-of-vegan-steak-secretly-launch-at-colorado-restaurant https://vegnews.com/2020/6/slutty-vegan-owner-pinky-cole-to-send-rayshard-brooks-four-kids-to-college https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/mcdonald-s-beyond-meat-plant-based-burger-trial-p-l-t-1.5625342 https://www.narcity.com/news/ca/on/ottawa/an-investment-of-almost-dollar100-million-will-go-to-plant-based-food-says-trudeau --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/camera-eats-first/message

We're sharing the affordable and camera-friendly backdrops we've created ourselves over the years and explaining how the different types of backdrops you choose for your photos affect the end result. The Bite Shot backdrop tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eiipb1EuyVg Where we bought our one expensive backdrop: https://www.bessiebakesbackdrops.com/collections/two-loves-studio-tile-replica-collection/products/copy-of-moroccan-tile-replica-photography-backdrop-2-ft-x-3ft-board-3-mm-thick-lightweight-moisture-stain-resistant --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/camera-eats-first/message

As we continue to learn about being better advocates for anti-racism, we're addressing how we'll be implementing changes to Two Market Girls and our personal lives. We need to keep this momentum going so that we can bring about permanent changes that are long overdue. An Anti-Racism Guide for People Not on Social Media https://www.canva.com/design/DAD_G2jDVls/0mqezmSVZnsEFOq1M5K76A/view Ben & Jerry's Statement on the Black Lives Matter movement https://www.benjerry.com/about-us/media-center/dismantle-white-supremacy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/camera-eats-first/message

These are the content creators, podcasts, movies, tv shows, books, and voices we are consuming right now to better educate ourselves on eradicating racial injustices and becoming better allies on a daily basis. Everything we mentioned in this episode is linked here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eBeC7jSIOj4KvgiPX-o1dxrTrI7NBI9KFc9Ynh1U8-0/edit?usp=sharing --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/camera-eats-first/message

In support of #BlackLivesMatter, we are taking this time to better educate ourselves on how to help and we encourage you to do the same. Here's where we're starting and we encourage you to send us any resources you have found helpful.  Ways You Can Help https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ Public Address On Revolution: Revolution Now | Rachel Cargle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leBPMyQ60HM Here's How White People Can Support The Fight Against Police Brutality https://www.buzzfeed.com/jessicaprobus/resources-for-white-allies-fighting-racism How to make a difference at home https://www.instagram.com/p/CA1IDZPJso4/?hl=en Black People Need Stronger White Allies — Here’s How You Can Be One https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2020/05/9841649/allyship-ahmaud-arbery-george-floyd The Pandemic Of Black Trauma Will Never End https://www.refinery29.com/en-ca/2020/05/9844049/regis-korchinski-paquet-pandemic-black-trauma How Monique Melton Is Helping You Be An Anti-Racist https://www.forbes.com/sites/janicegassam/2020/

We run a YouTube channel together where Kat cooks and Dev films the process, but now it's been eleven weeks since we've seen each other. We've kept up our videos and recipes, but with some changes and challenges. We're sharing all the details of how we're running our YouTube channel when we can't be together during the pandemic. News: Trader Joe's Vegan Turkey Patties: https://vegnews.com/2020/5/trader-joe-s-launches-vegan-turkey-burgers World's First Vegan Spam: https://vegnews.com/2020/5/hong-kong-brand-unveils-world-s-first-vegan-spam Vegan Drumstick Ice Cream Cones: https://vegnews.com/2020/3/nestle-debuts-vegan-drumstick-ice-cream-cones-in-canada --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/camera-eats-first/message

So far our pandemic diaries have been fairly mundane recaps of life in isolation, but this time we got to discuss something exciting we completed while staying home- a vegan cookie ebook! We put together a free digital cookbook with vegan cookies to help you get through this weird time. We talk about our excitement releasing it and what future ebooks we want to make. Sign up for our newsletter to get a copy: https://wordpress.us15.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=326e2b0e7c8d8d65058e10719&id=afc21fd9c8 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/twomarketgirls --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/camera-eats-first/message

What is a week anyways? Time may be escaping us, but we're still maintaining mostly healthy habits. Kat's making epic sushi dinners and Dev has rekindled her love of animal crackers... News: Beyond Meat Slashing Prices: https://vegnews.com/2020/5/as-meat-prices-rise-amid-historic-shortage-beyond-meat-set-to-slash-its-prices-to-fill-void Vegan Chef's Plant-Based Cooking for Kids: https://vegnews.com/2020/5/acclaimed-vegan-chef-launches-free-plant-based-cooking-series-for-kids Daiya Ice Cream spotting: https://www.facebook.com/torontoveg/photos/a.10150239117204675/10158380940214675/?type=3&theater --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/camera-eats-first/message

No, really. We're fiiineee. Okay, we may be a bit tired and emotionally drained, but we still have lots to be thankful for. And we're still filling this new 'normal' with lots of different activities.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/camera-eats-first/message

It's week ??? of isolation and we've finally got a mini news segment for you! Along with the news, we discuss the habits and hobbies we're trying out to keep ourselves healthy and happy in this weird world. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/camera-eats-first/message

It's not rocket science, but we have officially determined that the key to maintaining a positive mental attitude during this physical distancing and isolation is to make sure we're getting in some physical activity. We're also finding good music and good breaks help! Workout videos Kat's trying: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpQ34afVgk8cRQBjSJ1xuJQ Kat's chill kitchen playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/48eGFTEpxvvGbTuDYvUYeS Kat's dance kitchen playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2AkJtqKztkiwahwrypfVFC --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/camera-eats-first/message

These days we're learning that it's about trying to accept what you're feeling and give yourself the time you need to get past the bad moments. Whether it's stress, anxiety, or tiredness, we all need to cut ourselves some slack and take it easy. This is how we're handling everything and navigating grocery shopping, working from home, mental health, and finding joy. Dev's Kitchen Time Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7qwspTrJBOjfofbOJkxlOb?si=-9aPdwt5SSSMBQZxKlyxzg --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/camera-eats-first/message

So the novelty of staying home has warn off, but we are still trying to find positives. We discuss how we're staying connected, more ideas for getting creative with our content, and how to make those nights at home a little more special. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/camera-eats-first/message

As we try to settle into life during social distancing, we talk about the different content ideas we're experimenting with on our YouTube channel and what our eating habits have been like. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/camera-eats-first/message

We're both officially working from home for the next little while and sharing how our experience is going. We also discuss how we're navigating social media and the stress that comes with the never ending news cycle of negativity these days.  Stay safe and healthy everyone! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/camera-eats-first/message

In light of efforts to practice social distancing and staying home, we thought we'd offer some ideas for how to pass the time. What to watch, what to listen to, hobbies or skills to try, and all around helpful habits to stay happy during this difficult time. Shows/Movies We Recommend:  Lost Girl, Ugly Delicious, The Chef Show, Frozen 2, Brooklyn 99, The Great Hack, Working Moms, Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, Bad Moms, Grace and Frankie, Cheer, Fleabag, The Politician, The Biggest Little Farm, Game Night, Booksmart, Unbelievable, Star Trek Picard, Restaurant Impossible, The Outsider Podcasts We Recommend: The Last Podcast on the Left, Reply All, How Did This Get Made, WTF with Marc Maron, Today Explained, Frontburner, The Daily, Dying for Sex, And That’s Why We Drink, Decoder Ring, Science Vs, The Science of Happiness --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/camera-eats-first/message

In honour of #InternationalWomensDay, we're talking about our experiences as women in this day and age, as well as the women who inspire us and how we hope to see things continue to change for the better. Subscribe to The Gist newsletter: https://thegist.cmail20.com/t/t-l-nduutc-fduhlthyu-ji/ In the News: 1. Marky Mark Goes Vegan 2. Vegan Dating Show 3. Impossible Prices Become More Possible 4. Trader Joe's Vegan Mac n Cheese 5. KFC Goes Meatless For a Week 6. New Vegan Drinks at Starbucks 7. Subway's Cauliflower Curry Wrap --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/camera-eats-first/message

It's an all news episode! We're discussing some recent vegan product launches, restaurant menu items, and moves to help improve living conditions for marine life. In the news: 1. Disney's Bringing Impossible to the Kingdom 2. Starbucks Serving Beyond Meat in Canada 3. Cell-Based Mahi Mahi 4. Nova Scotia Whale Sanctuary 5. Michigan Dessert Bar 6. Wendy's Plantiful Burger 7. Taco Bell to Bring Vegan Meat to Menu 8. Golden Krust Vegan Jamaican Patties  9. Talenti Vegan Layered Gelato 10. Cadbury's Vegan Milk Chocolate --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/camera-eats-first/message

Would you go to a non-vegan surf n turf dinner? Dev shares her experience attending a dinner party where no one else was vegan and lobster claws were everywhere. The urge to be a "preachy vegan" or feeling isolated because no one else feels the empathy you're feeling can be difficult, but there's a lot we learned from it. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/camera-eats-first/message