Ep 119: The Sprout Book with Doug Evans
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Ep 119: The Sprout Book with Doug Evans
Episode 119: Show Notes
Today on the show, we are joined by the 'Sprout Guy', Doug Evans, to talk about his mission to bring this amazing group of superfoods into kitchens and common usage.
Doug gives us such a great overview of his amazing journey and the different chapters of his life; we talk about his early days as a graffiti artist in New York City, joining the military, working in the world of design, and then starting his own businesses.
We spend a good portion of time exploring the very important relationship that Doug developed with Paul Rand and the lasting influence that Doug garnered from the time he spent with him.
One of the major themes of Doug's story is that of persistence, and how his commitment to his different projects was ultimately what allowed him to be successful.
We also talk about his penchant for trouble, the impetus to get into the health sector, and the moment that Doug realized his excitement about sprouts.
So if you want to learn more about this magical part of the natural world, and hear an inspiring story along the way, join us for this great episode of the Light Watkins Show!
Key Points From This Episode:
Doug reflects on his experiences during the pandemic and living in the desert.
The motivation for Doug's work building Wonder Valley Hot Springs.
Doug's meditation practice and his early memories of Vipassana retreats.
Looking back at Doug's early years in New York City and some of the confusion he felt.
Thoughts on success and work ethic; how Doug's persistence set him apart in the graffiti scene.
The decision that Doug made to enlist in the US military and his difficulty with the rigor and rules.
Doug's efforts to meet with Paul Rand and pursue a career in design.
Side hustles and a design internship; how Doug made things work during this time.
A clip from the 1993 interview that Doug conducted with Steve Jobs!
The health issues that Doug's family began to encounter due to their diet.
Doug's relationship with Denise and how this influenced his life and work.
The period that Doug ran Juicero; unpacking what has been left out about this story in the media.
How Doug's idea for sprouts rose out of the ashes of the Juicero business.
The message that Doug received from the night sky about the power of sprouts!
Doug's first steps into growing massive amounts of sprouts and the physical effects of this diet.
The gap that Doug saw in the market for a new book on sprouts.
Pitching the idea for the book and letting the sprouts speak for themselves!
Doug's social media strategy and the success he has had on the different platforms.
Some thoughts on the importance of fiber and what happens when we have a deficiency.
Unpacking the ways in which Doug relates to and learns from his relationship with his brother.
Tweetables:
“It was really a bizarre time. My pandemic experience was, I was just doing my thing. I was reading. I was writing. I was growing my sprouts.” — @iamdougevans [0:10:42]
“I remember the first snowstorm when I was maybe 10 years old. I remember taking the bus, going to an affluent neighborhood, and my willingness to shovel snow from sunrise to sunset.” — @iamdougevans [0:20:57]
“I was aware that I was smart and that I could do things, and I also knew that I had no discipline and that I was attracted to bad people, bad things, bad activities.” — @iamdougevans [0:24:47]
“I would busboy in an after-hours club, I would work security in a nightclub, I would just do other things in order to make money so that I continue to spend time with Paul Rand.” — @iamdougevans [0:38:21]
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Doug’s Interview with Steven Jobs about Paul Rand