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Season 2 Episode 10: "It Got Me Thinking"...About Turbulence
Some final thoughts from me before we take a break for the summer. I'll be discussing the turbulence, both literal and figurative, that we encounter in life and how it affects our progress toward our personal and professional goals.
Season 2 Episode 9: "Creating A Vegan Paradise in Innsbruck, Austria"
Today we travel to Innsbruck, Austria for a conversation with Kasper Pedersen, Co-Founder and Co-Owner of Green Flamingo, a 100% Vegan Restaurant. Kasper will share his journey to veganism, how he realized the dream of opening this restaurant, and his future plans for continuing to bring amazing vegan food to locals and tourist alike in this beautiful Alpine town.
Season 2 Episode 8: "A Story of Passion and Compassion...And Innovation in Fashion"
Heading back to Italy, this time to Bergamo, for a conversation with Claudia Pievani, founder and CEO of fashion brand Miomojo. Learn how they have positioned themselves at the forefront of combining ethics, aesthetics and sustainability in fashion. And how they are working to support animals around the world.
Season 2 Episode 7: It Got Me Thinking: About Being "Vintage"
Some brief thoughts from me about the term "vintage" and how it could be positively applied to target and also harness the power and wisdom of this growing and important segment of our movement. Looking for your thoughts...particularly if you are, like me, a "vintage vegan".
Season 2 Episode 6: "Living a Happy Energy, High Vibration Life"
Join me for a conversation with Angel Walkine, Well-Being Coach, Author, Wellness Speaker, Retreat Leader, Certified Raw Vegan Chef, and Certified Yoga Teacher (specializing in posture, breathing and meditation). Such a fun, positive, discussion. I hope you'll give it a listen!
Season 2 Episode 5: "Vegan Travel Planning: Curating Ethical and Awesome Adventures"
Join me for a conversation with Rebecca Gade-Sawicki, Founder of Veggies Abroad and fellow podcaster. Rebecca shares her journey to veganism and the travel business and how she is curating amazing adventures for vegans and non-vegans alike. And how traveling vegan can be its own form of activism.
Season 2 Episode 4: "Fit, Healthy and Thriving as a Vegan"
Join me for a conversation with Ellen Meijers, a 23-yr-old fitness trainer who shares her story of the role going vegan played in her life and that of her family. This was Ellen's first podcast appearance and she did an AMAZING job!
Season 2 Episode 3: "Healing, Thriving and Helping: It's Never Too Late to Make a Change"
Today I'm joined by Linda Middlesworth. An ethical vegan for 35 years, she brings amazing energy, enthusiasm and dedication to the vegan/animal rights movement. I hope you will enjoy hearing her incredible journey. And that you, too, will be inspired to keep fighting...to age 80 and beyond!
Season 2 Episode 2: "Bringing Compassion to the Screen"
Today I'm joined by filmmaker Alessio Schiazza. In our conversation we'll learn about his journey to veganism and how he committed his life and film career to shedding light on the plight of animals around the world. His work is amazing. His story inspiring.
Season 2 Episode 1/Trailer: Welcome Back!
We're back with another season of conversations about all things vegan, creating your own brand of activism and embarking on passion-driven new chapters of your life.
Episode 17: Season One "That's a Wrap"
It's been and inspiring, enriching and incredible learning experience. And I've LOVED each and every guest with whom I've shared a microphone this year. I look forward to sharing adventures and more stories with you in 2024. Watch this space for Season Two!
Episode 16: "It Got Me Thinking" About my year of Turning 60
Sharing some thoughts about a milestone birthday I have coming up. And what I have decided to do to make the coming year fun and productive and to make me the best and most effective advocate for animals I can be.
Episode 15: "On Becoming an Activist: How Accidental Turned into Awesome"
This episode features a conversation with the one and only Jamie Logan. Here about her upcoming new film, "The Next Girl", premiering in Los Angeles at the VKind Experience. And learn about how she developed her own awesome (and a bit audacious) brand of activism.
Episode 14 : "It Got Me Thinking" Reflections on Recent Events in Italy and My Trip to Milan
Tune in to hear my thoughts on the massacre at the Sanctuary in Sairano and the inspiring response from the Italian animal rights community I witnessed at the protest in Milan.
Episode 13: "Turning Tragedy Into Triumph and Finding Your Life's Mission"
This episode features a conversation with Nicole B. Gebhardt, author, motivational speaker, coach and survivor of infant and pregnancy loss, abuse and addiction. Hear her story about overcoming tragedy and turning it into a mission to help others love themselves and reach their full potential.
Episode 12: "It got Me Thinking" What is Normal and Is that Something You Really Want to Be?
In this episode I'll share thoughts about "being normal", my own experience on the subject and questions about normality as an aspirational concept.
Episode 11: "From Growing up on a dairy Farm to becoming a Rebel Vegan: An Incredible Journey"
In this episode we pop in on Todd Sinclair, author, podcaster and speaker at his childhood home in Prince Edward Island, Canada. His journey to veganism is a fascinating one. He brings so much positive energy to the vegan movement and this promises to be a fun discussion!
Episode 10: "Dining Out in Milan: Proof that it can be chic AND Ethical AND Sustainable"
We go back to Italy (this time to Milan) for a conversation with Edoardo Valsecchi, Owner, Founder and CEO of Linfa, a fantastic vegan restaurant (the first in Milan) that became an instant favorite for me and my friends and family after our visit in July.
Episode 9: Dog Lover to Vegan Activist Thanks to a Little Dog Named Creature
If you can love a dog, a cat or a horse...how hard would it be to love a cow, a pig, a chicken or a sheep. I discuss in this episode how my own circle of compassion has expanded thanks to my first furkid Creature. And how we might encourage and support others to do the same.
Episode 8: A Few Thoughts About Tradition
In today’s episode, I share some thoughts on the role tradition plays in preventing change and the adoption of a vegan lifestyle. And what we, as activists, might want to consider in addressing this challenge.
Episode 7: Creating Sustainable Livelihoods as we Move Away from Animal Agriculture
Join me for a converation with Rebecca Knowles, Founding Director and Head of Farm Transitions at Stockfree Farming and driving force behind Vegan Outreach Scotland.
Episode 6: Building Relationships, Saving Animals
Join me for a converation with Tracy Keys, animal advocate and fundraising consultant, who has chosen to dedicate her time and talents to helping animal non-profits strengthen their donor relationships and increase revenue to support their vital work.
Episode 5 Opinion: Animal Welfare: A Mixed Blessing?
Listen in as I share my thoughts on recent discussions about victories in the "animal welfare" movement and the perceived merits and pitfalls in the celebration.
Episode 4: Influencing Activists and Institutions
Amanda Trenchard is Founder of the online educational platform Advocacy Collaborative, Food Innovation Specialist with the Humane Society of the United States' Food Forward Program and co-lead organizer of Richmond (VA ) VegFest. Join me as we discuss her work to inspire current and future activists and to help transform our institutional food system.
Episode 3: Creating La Dolce Vita for Animals in Italy
We are joined today by Simone Scampoli, animal rights activist and board member at Santuario Capra Libera Tutti, located about one hour from Rome. Learn about the sanctuary and their efforts to spread the message of compassion in Italy.
Episode 2: Wine as Activism?
I believe drinking and sharing wine is a delightful form of activism. Join me for a conversation with Frances Gonzalez, Founder and Owner of Vegan Wines and Founder of VegFest Puerto Rico and see what I mean.
Episode 1: Mastering Social Media to Change the World
Our guest, social media expert John Oberg, believes social media can change the world for animals. Join us for a conversation with John and learn how.
Season 1 Trailer
Join me for conversations about all things vegan, creating your own brand of activism and embarking on passion-driven new chapters of your life.