In this episode of the Principles of Change podcast, Seb Alex, host and founder of Middle East Vegan Society, interviews Geroges Hayek, owner of the world's first vegan hospital and founder of Lebanese Vegans. They discuss Geroges' journey to veganism, the reasons behind transforming his hospital into a vegan hospital, and his activism work through Lebanese Vegans. Geroges shares insights into the ethical, health, and environmental reasons for going vegan and explains how he integrates these principles into his personal and professional life. He also talks about the Lebanese Vegan Social Hub's food distribution program and other initiatives aimed at spreading awareness and fostering a compassionate community.

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In the 13th episode of the Principles of Change podcast, I discuss the legal system and how it may protect the rights of nonhuman animals with attorney Monica Miller from the Nonhuman Rights Project, who recently took an elephant's case to court with the hopes of freeing her from the Bronx Zoo.

In Today's Episode:

• Intro
• Legal change as an tactic for animal rights
• Animal law in universities
• The role of science
• Happy's story
• Animal rights in courts
• How can you help?
• Monica's principles of change
  
  

Links:
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In the 12th episode of the Principles of Change podcast, I discuss animal rights, speciesism, advocacy and more with Sophia Esperanza. Sophia has been using her voice for animal rights in the acting, modelling and other industries and is now creating videos on her YouTube channel.

In Today's Episode:

• Intro
• Sophia's background
• How Sophia went vegan
• Sophia's activism journey
• Communication and cancel culture
• Sophia's Principles of Change

Links:
https://www.youtube.com/@sophiaesperanza

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In the 11th episode of the Principles of Change podcast, I discuss politics and their importance when it comes to the fight for animal rights. Christine Teunissen is a dutch politician of the Party for The Animals, a relatively big political party focusing on animal rights and animal welfare.

In Today's Episode:

• Intro
• Definition of political activism
• winning seats in the parliament
• Balancing animal welfare and abolition
• Advice for beginners in politics
• working with other parties
• Christine's Principles of Change

Links:
http://partyfortheanimals.com

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In the 10th episode of the Principles of Change podcast, I discuss ethics, plant based diets and the power they have on lifting weights, CrossFit training, endurance and cardio, with amazing vegan athletes Ricky Scomparin and Tui Van Renterghem.

In Today's Episode:

• Intro
• How Ricky & Tui met
• What made them go vegan
• Ricky's failed attempt with veganism
• Tui's achievements
• Power of plants and recovery
• Ricky & Tui's principles of change

Links:
https://www.instagram.com/tuivanrenterghem/
https://www.instagram.com/rickyscomparin/

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In the 9th episode of the Principles of Change podcast, I discuss fashion and ethics with Emma Håkansson from Collective Fashion Justice. Emma is the author of How Veganism Can Save Us, she writes for publications on sustainable and ethical fashion, and consults with brands on their ethics and environmental impact.

In Today's Episode:

• Intro
• Emma's background
• What is Collective Fashion Justice?
• Is fake fur sustainable?
• What is biodegradable and recyclable?
• Bamboo  cotton
• How ethical are big companies?
• New technologies
• Emma’s principles of change

Links: 
https://www.collectivefashionjustice.org

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In the 8th episode of the Principles of Change podcast, I discuss activism, civil disobedience and more with grassroots animal rights activist, Amy Soranno. Amy has been active for years despite a rare disease that makes it painful and difficult for her to do everything she's doing. She and 2 other activists are now facing potential jail time due to their civil disobedience.

In Today's Episode:

• Intro
• Amy's background
• Amy's disability
• Civil disobedience events
• Consequences of Amy's activism
• Amy's future plans
• Advice on Activism
• Amy's Principles of Change

Links:
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In the 7th episode of the Principles of Change podcast, I discuss the work of the International Anti Poaching Foundation with its founder, Damien Mander.  Damien is a former Australian Royal Navy Clearance Diver and Special Operations military sniper who used his life savings and funds to start the International Anti Poaching Foundation, where we find the Akashinga: Africa's first armed, plant-based, all-women anti-poaching unit.

In Today's Episode:

• Intro & Damien's Story
• How the IAPF started
• Do confrontations get violent?
• Are all the rangers really Vegan?
• How many animals have you saved?
• What about demilitarisation?
• How can people help?
• Damien's Principles of Change

https://www.iapf.org

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In the 6th episode of the Principles of Change podcast, I discuss the growth and impact of Veganuary with its co-founder: Matthew Glover. Matthew has also started Veg Capital and co-founded VFC, Vegan Fried Chick*n and considers himself a business activist, with a strong sense of ethics and justice in his intentions and drive. I hope you enjoy this episode!

In Today's Episode:

• Intro
• Matthew's Background
• How did Veganuary start?
• How does Veganuary work?
• What's Veg Capital?
• What about vegan capitalism?
• The birth of Vegan Fried Chick*n (VFC)
• Matthew's Principles of Change

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In the fifth episode of the Principles of Change podcast, I sit down and discuss social media for social good with CEO of ''Abillion'', Vikas Garg. Abillion is the fastest growing social media platform of the vegan and plant based community and its aim is to make it easier to be vegan while simultaneously donating more than a million dollars to non profits and animal sanctuaries worldwide!

In Today's Episode:

• Intro
• Vikas's Background
• How was Abillion born?
• Any new features may see?
• How can restaurants join?
• Where does the money come from?
• Vikas's Principles of Change

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