A Vegan Lounge

Living a vegan lifestyle has never been as easy and accessible as it currently is. Albeit, as with any minority group, especially one that challenges cultural norms, we can sometimes feel socially isolated and despondent. Sheree Gibson joins us to share some of her personal experiences of navigating life as a vegan whilst maintaining close connections.

Abe O'Donnell joins us in the studio to share with us his vegan journey and all of the amazing mahi (work) he's currently immersed in. Tune in as we cover topics such as sport, nutrition, mindfulness, mastermind hacks and more.

On June 2nd, the third consecutive National Animal Rights Day (NARD) was held here in Ōtautahi Christchurch. Holly, one of the NARD volunteers, joins us in the studio to chat about her experience and gives insight into her vegan journey.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to travel to Germany as a vegan? Listen in as Marci describes his experience backpacking here in Aotearoa and abroad. Then, check out his vegan cooking account on Instagram - @dorfveganer for some inspiring food content.

This episode I am joined by a dear friend and fellow animal rights activist, Will Applebe. We kōrero (talk) about his role within SAFE and how he came to be a catalyst of change for animals.

In this month's episode of A Vegan Lounge, we are joined by Yolanda Soryl, president of the Christchurch Vegan Society, to chat about the show and our very own vegan journeys - then we catch up with an up and coming animal rights/climate activist, Brooke Winter.

This fortnight, I am talking to Dominque and Logan of Streamside Organics market gardeners operating outside Leeston. The duo has expanded from 1 acre in 2014 to 50 and currently supplies a number of businesses and customers throughout Canterbury. Dominique talks through the early days of getting started, the process of becoming certified organic in New Zealand and how you go about signing up to receive fresh organic vegetables to your door as part of your weekly shop.

This fortnight I’m chatting with Lisa Yee founder of Smiles All Round Pet Sitting which offers a range of services to pet owners from full pet sitting services, to daily walks and companionship while the boss is at work.

Lisa is a committed vegan of 7 years, amazingly dedicated to animals and a regular volunteer at all Christchurch Vegan Society events.

We talk cultural road blocks navigating veganism, pet first aid, and best value vegan cuisine.

This fortnight, I caught up with Kate Grater of Pierogi Joint fame.

Kate has been a mainstay at local markets throughout Christchurch post-earthquake. We finally sat down to chat recently, celebrating her growing success and scaling to a much bigger purpose-built production kitchen, expanding Pierogi range, women entrepreneurs and ADHD superpowers.

This fortnight I chat with Rainer Kravets; Co-Executive Director of Animal Policy International who was visiting recently from his native Estonia. He and co-founder Mandy Carter were here to raise awareness in regards to welfare standards and the market economy which focuses heavily on exports to the detriment of imported products.