From Paratrooper to Food Innovator: Doug Evans on Sprouts, Creativity, and Conscious Living

Join us as we embark on a remarkable journey with Doug Evans, a visionary food entrepreneur and fervent advocate for mindful eating. Doug's story unfolds from a challenging upbringing in New York City to his transformative experience as a paratrooper in the US Army. His quest for discipline and a fresh start ignited a passion that eventually led him to champion the benefits of sprouts as a cornerstone of a healthy diet. Doug shares how his relentless work ethic, honed through military service and diverse job experiences, now fuels his commitment to empowering others to make conscious food choices for a healthier life.   The narrative takes a creative turn with Doug's transition from military life to the world of art and design. A fortuitous encounter with an artistic mentor opened doors to a new passion, leading him to a persistent pursuit of mentorship under the legendary designer Paul Rand. This chapter reveals Doug's unwavering tenacity in the face of rejection, eventually securing a seven-year unpaid apprenticeship that underscores the power of perseverance and the crucial role of mentorship. From there, Doug channels his creative energy into the realm of nutrition, where he explores the profound impact of a raw food lifestyle on his health and well-being.   As we journey further, Doug's entrepreneurial spirit shines in his ventures, from expanding a business in the bustling streets of New York City to innovating sprouting technology in a minimalist lifestyle. Doug's story is interwoven with inspiring narratives of resilience, including real estate ventures and the transformative journeys of individuals like musician Mike Posner and Red Foo from LMFAO. These stories highlight the remarkable power of pursuing one's dreams and the profound influence of conscious living. Join us in celebrating the synergy of health, creativity, and entrepreneurship, as Doug Evans continues to inspire others through his passion for sprouts and a healthier, more intentional way of life.   CHAPTERS    (00:00) - Escape the Drift (06:52) - Mentorship and Creative Evolution (22:41) - Health Transformation Through Clean Eating (38:40) - Building a Business With Commitment (55:14) - Revolutionizing Health Through Sprouts (01:02:42) - Real Estate, Music, and Health Transformation (01:09:55) - The Power of Sprouts and Music (01:23:18) - Engaging With Escaping the Drift   💬 Did you enjoy this podcast episode? Tell us all about it in the comment section below!    ☑️  If you liked this video, consider subscribing to Escaping The Drift with John Gafford  ************* 💯 About John Gafford: After appearing on NBC's "The Apprentice", John relocated to the Las Vegas Valley and founded several successful companies in the real estate space.   ➡️ The Gafford Group at Simply Vegas, top 1% of all REALTORS nationwide in terms of production. Simply Vegas, a 500 agent brokerage with billions in annual sales Clear Title, a 7-figure full-service title and escrow company.   ➡️ Streamline Home Loans - An independent mortgage bank with more than 100 loan officers. The Simply Group, A national expansion vehicle partnering with large brokers across the country to vertically integrate their real estate brokerages.   *************   ✅ Follow John Gafford on social media:   Instagram ▶️ / thejohngafford   Facebook ▶️ / gafford2   🎧 Stream The Escaping The Drift Podcast with John Gafford Episode here: Listen On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cWN80gtZ4m4wl3DqQoJmK?si=2d60fd72329d44a9 Listen On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/escaping-the-drift-with-john-gafford/id1582927283    *************   #dougevans #foodentrepreneur #mindfuleating #sprouts #healthydiet #military #discipline #freshstart #workethic #paratrooper #mentorship #art #design #paulrand #rejection #apprenticeship #nutrition #rawfood #healthtransformation #realestate #music #entrepreneurship #consciousliving #passion #commitment #innovation #minimalistlifestyle #covid19 #bestseller #sproutingtechnology #realestateinvestment #resilience #selfsufficiency #vegan #personalgrowth #nutritionequity #tonyrobbins #wimhof #mounteverest #walking #engaging #escapingthedrift