Originally from Germany, I now live in Las Vegas, USA since 2004. I became vegetarian through personal experience with cancer in my family and my knowledge of nutrition as certified chef. This also inspired me to start Belsandia - a guide to a healthy, cruelty-free, and sustainable lifestyle, which became Health, Healing & Happiness in 2012, and is the largest plant-based conference and expo in Nevada at this time. My mission with Health, Healing & Happiness is to assist people in finding their personal path to a healthier, cruelty-free and more conscious and sustainable lifestyle.