Natalie Matthews joins hosts John Thomas The BodybuildingVegan and Brooke Sellers Miss Meatless Muscle on the Vegans Who Lift Podcast. Natalie Matthews was born and raised on the beautiful island of Puerto Rico, and she has always shown an interest in living a healthy and active lifestyle. She began surfing competitively at a professional level at the age of sixteen. Professional surfing required a level of athleticism and commitment that sparked his interest in living a healthier lifestyle. Her athletic pursuits, combined with other life-altering events, inspired her to become a compassionate, cruelty-free vegan known to the world as Fit Vegan Chef.