Dara Kristen Hayes, aka DJ Tigerlily, has conquered the Australian music scene - despite the industry still being dominated by males. Whilst touring, Dara struggled with health issues which eventually lead her to veganism.

Dara chats with Plant Based News Co-founder Robbie Lockie to discuss Australia's meat-centric culture, her childhood, the climate crisis and much more.

"I'm actually vegan because of music," Dara reveals.

This podcast covers subject including:

Dara's vegan story: 2.00

The meat culture in Australia: 7.50

Men and their connection to meat: 10.50

Media and veganism: 14.00

Labeling vegan products: 16.15

Learning compassion: 22.40

Developing compassion: 23.45

'The biggest thing holding back the vegan movement': 28.40

Remaining positive: 31.00

Dara's music journey: 33.50

Being female in a male-dominated industry: 38.50

Dara's favorite DJs 43.00

Mentors: 45.35

Future music releases: 49.10

The sober rave scene: 50.52

The pressure to do drugs and drink: 51.55

Vegan cooking: 55.02

Health on a plant-based diet: 58.45

Dara's dogs: 1.01.40

The climate crisis: 1.09.25

Stranded on a desert island:1.18.00

Presented by Robbie Lockie | Edited by Phil Marriott

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