Summary: On today's episode, I'm interviewing Walid Abdul-Waham, owner of Desert Farms, about his ground-breaking efforts to bring incredibly healing camel's milk to market.<br> <br> <br> <br> We're back with our 92nd episode of the Fed+Fit Podcast! Remember to check back every Monday for a new episode and be sure to subscribe on iTunes!<br> <br> Find us HERE on iTunes and be sure to "subscribe."<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Episode 92 Sponsor<br> <br> Today's show is proudly sponsored by Aaptiv!<br> <br> Episode 92 Links<br> <br> Check out Desert Farm's products HERE.<br> Use coupon code "free" for your free sample!<br> <br> Episode 92 Transcription<br> <br> Today’s show is brought to you by Aaptiv! Aaptiv is a fabulous app and robust online community that allows you access to top notch, motivating personal trainers who guide you through an audio-based workout timed to your choosing with fun, perfectly synchronized music. Whether you want to squeeze in a butt-kicking, 10-minute, no equipment workout before lunch, or launch a 5K interactive training guide, Aaptiv has you covered.<br> <br> Speaking from experience, Aaptiv is not just another fitness app. I was blown away by the options and the fun workout experience. Essentially like Netflix for fitness, Aaptiv gives members unlimited access to their entire bank of high-end, trainer-led workout classes. If you’re looking for fresh, high quality, on the go, motivating workouts that adapt to your lifestyle, I highly recommend Aaptiv.<br> <br> Also, because they're just the darn best, Aaptiv is even offering Fed and Fit listeners a free 30-day trial. So when you sign up for a monthly subscription at www.Aaptiv.com; that’s Aaptiv.com, be sure to enter the promo code FEDANDFIT, one word, at checkout, and your first 30 days are on the house.<br> <br> Cassy Joy: Welcome back to another episode of the Fed and Fit podcast. Today I’m joined by a very special guest; we’re going to talk about a very interesting topic. His name is Walid Abdul-Waham, and he is the pointy tip of the spear when it comes to bringing camel milk available to markets.<br> <br> I’m going to tell you a little bit about Walid, and then I will allow him to introduce himself more thoroughly. So a little bit of his back-story that I know if, is he was visiting his family in his home town of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, looking for raw milk. He was approached by a friend with a plastic bag of camel milk, of all things. Then he quickly realized camel’s milk was being used medicinally in the Middle East and the US for complex health problems. We’re going to learn all about that.<br> <br> When Walid moved to California, he appreciated how people valued a healthy lifestyle. He realized that this was the perfect place to start a camel milk company. After selling camel milk at mosques and ethnic food festivals, Walid’s business plan won the Marcia Israel award; did I say that correct, Walid?<br> <br> Walid Abdul-Waham: That’s right, yeah.<br> <br> Cassy Joy: {laughs} Yes! Nailed it. From USC. So he decided to leave his corporate real estate position and begin his camel adventure. Having made the big commitment, he went courting the world trying to spark camel milk revolution, and found the greatest and most friendly people. While looking for US camel herders in the Midwest, he came across a group known for being polite and down to earth. A group who didn’t exist in the Middle East; the wonderful Amish community, who exemplify hard work and cooperation. Watching them work together was and remains awesome to Walid. Walid felt that they deserved an easier way to bring their product to market, and he loves the quality of their camel milk.<br> <br> Welcome to the show, Walid!<br> <br> Walid Abdul-Waham: Thanks a lot, Cassy for having me.<br> <br> Cassy Joy: OH my goodness, it is my pleasure.
