Meet the 2025 Dump Dairy Workshop Series Presenters

AfroVegan Society
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Get ready to revolutionize your plate and empower your health! This Sunday, June 29th, our highly anticipated Dump Dairy Workshop Series is premiering, bringing you a powerhouse lineup of Black vegan experts ready to guide you on your dairy-free journey. Starting at 11:00 AM ET, join Lunette Lott for a foundational "Dump Dairy" session, followed by Sherimane Johnson crafting "Fudgy Sweet Potato Brownies with a Kick." Then, uncover hard truths with Sunny Satva's "Dairy is Addictive (Literally!)," learn "5 Dairy-Free Tips + Recipes for Healthy Kids" from Danni McGhee, and explore the mind-body connection with Dawn Ellicott Clinkscale, LMFT, in "Food, Mood & the Danger of Dairy." Discover creative cooking with Jessica Carter's "Making Creamy Dairy Alternatives with Sunflower Seeds," and delve into ancestral health with Dr. Denise Farrell's "Dairy Ain't in Your DNA: Rebooting the Roots of Black Food Habits." Tune in this Sunday to gain vital knowledge and delicious inspiration!

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In 2018, Lunette Lott moved to the Pacific Northwest at her highest weight in life and wasn't aware until she went to connect with a primary care doctor. After her visit, she remembered feeling really sad and unhealthy. Soon after, she went to work and tried diets, counting calories and so much more. She tried all the fad diets, Keto, Atkins, intermittent fasting etc. She lost 30lbs, before COVID happened, but gained 20 lbs. back when transitioned to work from home.

Lunette declared 2023 her year to be free, no longer bound by unhealthy eating habits, irregular exercise, and lack of coping mechanisms. After trialing many episodes of Meatless Mondays, Veganuary, and Daniel Fasts, she did it. Lunette started meal planning, cooking and eating plant-based and hasn't looked back. Her endurance and stamina have improved, and she is 50lbs lighter! In 2023, Lunette was awarded the title Grandma, hence her brand's name. She is even more motivated to keep a plant-based lifestyle.

Connect with Lunette: https://www.youtube.com/@GrandmaLusWellness | https://www.grandmalusbigadventurespc.com/

Watch the premier of Lunette's session, Dump Dairy, on Sunday, June 29th at 11:00 AM ET.

Sherimane Johnson is a plant-based chef, wellness educator, and founder of the Soulful & Smart: Baking for Blood Sugar series. A former tech professional turned culinary healer, she reversed type 2 diabetes over 17 years ago through plant-based living and hasn’t taken medication since. Inspired by her grandmother’s kitchen and cultural food traditions, Sherimane’s mission is to empower the Black community with health-conscious, flavor-rich recipes that nourish both body and spirit. She’s a licensed Food for Life Instructor and uses food, ancestral wisdom, and storytelling to help others reclaim their wellness—one dish at a time.

Watch the premier of Sherimane’s cooking demo, Fudgy Sweet Potato Brownies with a Kick: A Soulful, Dairy-Free Delight, on Sunday, June 29th at 11:30 AM ET.

Sunny Satva is a Brooklyn-based vegan foodie, community organizer, and founder of Vegan Sunny, a platform dedicated to plant-based living, food justice, and wellness. With a background in engineering and a passion for environmental sustainability, Sunny has led climate justice campaigns, published vegan cookbooks, fundraised for global advocacy groups, and is part of the movement for compassionate food systems. Their work bridges advocacy, education, and culture to make plant-based living joyful and accessible for all.

Connect with Sunni: https://youtube.com/@VeganSunny | https://tiktok.com/@sunny4earth | https://instagram.com/sunny4earth | https://vegansunny.com

Watch the premier of Sunny's session, Dairy is Addictive (Literally!), on Sunday, June 29th at 12:00 PM ET.

Danni McGhee is a plant-based nutrition coach, food educator, and author. She is the Marketing Manager at Afro-Vegan Society. Her brand, DAM Good Vegan, is an educational platform dedicated to inspiring and encouraging individuals to choose a plant-based vegan diet for optimal health & overall well-being. She is passionate about making vegan food simple, affordable, and DAM Good!

She provides support and guidance on the principles of plant-based nutrition while introducing fun and easy ways to incorporate healthier options into your already busy lifestyle. When you work with her, you will be empowered and equipped with all the knowledge and tools you need to make healthier choices every day. For recipes, support and transition tips, visit her website ReadyToGoVegan.com!

Connect with Danni: @damgoodvegan on Instagram and Facebook

Watch the premier of Danni’s cooking demo, 5 Dairy-Free Tips + Recipes for Healthy Kids, on Sunday, June 29th at 12:30 PM ET.

Dawn Ellicott Clinkscale, LMFT is a North Carolina based psychotherapist and motivational speaker, dedicated to promoting the holistic well-being of the mind, body, and spirit. Compassionate care is at the core of her practice and she has expertise in mindfulness-based healing and trauma-informed therapy approaches. She's been on a plant-based, whole-food journey for about five years, and enjoys sharing the benefits of a plant-based lifestyle with others. Her mission is to bridge the gap between mental health care and plant-based living.

Watch the premier of Dawn's session, Food, Mood & the Danger of Dairy: Healing the Mind-Body Connection, on Sunday, June 29th at 1:00 PM ET.

Jessica Carter Jessica is a vegan recipe developer and wellness educator on a mission to make plant-based eating more accessible for everyone. She is the Director of Programs and partnerships at Afro-Vegan Society. Jessica vegan in February 2016 and created her plant-powered brand, Love Vegan Soul, a few years later to explore global flavors, ingredients, and plant-based traditions.

Her recipes have been featured on FOX45 Baltimore, Let’s Talk Live, and Good Morning Washington. She received her Bachelor's Degree in African American Studies from Ohio University in 2009 and her certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition in March 2019 through the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies. Jessica is releasing her first collection of original recipes, Love Vegan Soul: Simple Soulful Recipes for a Nourishing Life, in August 2025. You can find more information on her website, lovevegansoul.net

Connect with Jessica: @love.vegan.soul on Instagram and Facebook | Love Vegan Soul on YouTube

Watch the premier of Jessica’s cooking demo, Making Creamy Dairy Alternatives with Sunflower Seeds, on Sunday, June 29th at 12:30 PM ET.

Dr. Denise Farrell is a THINK Therapist, Performance Coach, and creator of the Reboot Your Roots Program. My work blends science, culture, and compassion to help Black communities break generational food habits, heal emotional eating, and reclaim ancestral health. I am the author of "Rhymes N' Vines of Excuses", a self help book and complimentary rap and upcoming second book around Breaking Bad Relationship with Food and finally, founder of Eat Mor Electric, a movement dedicated to mindset transformation through plant-based living.

Connect with Dr. Denise: @eatmorelectric - YouTube, Instagram, Facebook | www.allthingsalkaline.org

Watch the premier of Sunny's session, Dairy Ain’t in Your DNA: Rebooting the Roots of Black Food Habits", on Sunday, June 29th at 12:00 PM ET.

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