Food as Medicine:
Unlocking the Healing Power of Plant-Based Foods for Advocacy
The Thrive Africa Vegan Women’s Initiative is partnering with WiBi Ashley, to host, "Food as Medicine: Unlocking the Healing Power of Plant-Based Foods for Global Advocacy" webinar.
March 22, 10am ET
As this is a project of the Thrive Africa Vegan Women’s Initiative, it is geared toward women-identified individuals from any country, either advocates wishing to expand their advocacy efforts or non-advocates wishing to learn about the healing powers of food.
Questions? virginia.ruguru@thrivephilanthropy.org
Description:
During this interactive session, attendees will learn how to use the following in their advocacy efforts:
Explore how simple dietary choices can lead to profound health benefits.
Understand the transformative potential of plant-based foods in addressing global health challenges.
Gain actionable strategies for promoting sustainable global nutrition through advocacy.
Enhance their leadership skills while connecting with like-minded women leaders globally.
This webinar offers a unique opportunity for women leaders to strengthen their leadership abilities and deepen their understanding of plant-based advocacy to create meaningful and lasting impact.
This workshop is a safe space.
This workshop is geared toward woman-identified individuals, we kindly ask attendees to be identified as women.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
WiBi Ashely
WiBi Ashley is a holistic plant-based chef, wellness advocate, and storyteller with over 25 years of experience using food as medicine to heal and empower herself and others. She is the founder of Art and Remedies Wellness, which is a sacred space where the essence of the Source dwelling, teaching people the art of healing with plants. Following a life-changing car accident in 2013, WiBi embraced the healing power of raw living foods, herbal remedies, and plant-based nutrition to transform her health and inspire others to do the same.
Her culinary journey has taken her around the globe, including serving as a personal chef to actor Woody Harrelson and leading workshops and demonstrations in the U.S., Caribbean, Central America, and South America. WiBi’s work is deeply rooted in cultural traditions and ancestral wisdom, connecting the healing properties of plant-based foods and herbs for the spirit and body.
WiBi’s passion lies in blending culinary expertise with the art of storytelling, celebrating the legacy of Africa and Diaspora food traditions while advocating for holistic, healthful living.
For more information on WiBi Ashley, to purchase her book or hire her services, visit www.artandremedies.com and IG: wibiartandremedies
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