The Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy James

As a highly sought-after speaker, we're thrilled to welcome arah Ann Haugen, the founder of Vitalist Superfoods, to our stage today. Sarah's journey as a wellness expert and entrepreneur has been nothing short of remarkable. She's taken her passion for plant-based, organic, and elevated superfoods and turned it into a thriving business with a mission to provide consumers with nutritious and delicious products.

With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Sarah has a wealth of knowledge and insights to share with us. She's overcome numerous challenges in building Vitalist Superfoods, but her passion and commitment to her vision have never wavered. She's now poised to take her business to the next level, and we can't wait to hear about her plans for the future. Get ready to be inspired, informed, and entertained as Sarah takes us on a journey through Vitalist Superfoods.

Sarah Ann Haugen's Discussion Highlights:

● The creation and evolution of Vitalist and its mission to provide healthier, more balanced food options to people.

Meet Michael and Tony Abramson, a dynamic duo who have been in business and married for an impressive 43 years. They have a rich history of entrepreneurship, starting with a boutique advertising agency for 27 years and later venturing into the food industry with the launch of North America's first plant-based butcher shop, Yam Chops. With a passion for plant-based food, Michael brings knowledge and expertise to the table, boasting several certifications and accreditations in vegan cuisine.

Michael and Tony Abramson Highlights and Discussions:

● Journey as Entrepreneurs: Michael and Tony's journey started with a small advertising agency and evolved into the successful launch of Yam Chops, North America's first plant-based butcher shop. They faced several challenges but appealed to vegetarians and meat-eaters with their innovative taste-testing approach.

● Success of Yam Chops: Yam Chops was a successful business with multiple revenue streams, including refrigerated sections with dressings and sauces sold in-store and to other retailers, a cold-press juice company, and a cookbook. They faced the challenge of coordinating the increased workload involved in expanding their brand.

● Growth of Plant-Based Meat Alternatives: Michael and Tony have a nuanced view of the growth of plant-based meat alternatives. They believe that the natural wonder of vegan food is in its ability to create healthy plant-based options to traditional animal-based products rather than plant-based burgers. They also express concern about the ingredients in some packaged vegan goods.

● Staying Married and Building a Business Together: Michael and Tony attribute their 43-year successful marriage and business partnership to their honesty with each other, shared vision, and mutual commitment to their goals. They believe that the "people side" of business is critical to a company's success.

● Retirement and Future Endeavors: Michael and Tony have retired but remain involved in some business activities, such as coaching young entrepreneurs and offering pro-bono marketing services to a few clients. They ended the interview by thanking the interviewer and looking forward to future interactions.

Sandra N0moto, a seasoned writer and content strategist, shares her insights on the writing process and the importance of a solid marketing strategy for book authors. Sandra believes that writing is just the easy part, and it's everything after that which requires effort and careful planning. She emphasizes that to be successful in the book industry, authors must be well-versed in marketing and consider it even before writing the book.

She provides tips on how authors can succeed:

In conclusion, Sandra's vast knowledge and experience in the writing and marketing industry make her a valuable resource for authors and content creators looking to take their work to the next level. By sharing her tips and expertise, she inspires others to pursue their passion and achieve their goals in the book industry.

Called the male equivalent to a vegan Rachael Ray by Publishers Weekly, welcome our special guest Chef Mark Reinfeld. He’s an award-winning chef, educator, and authority on plant-based cuisine with a long track record of contribution championing his passion for vegan advocacy and great food! Not to mention style and grace, Mark has a heart of gold. From online training to consulting and teaching around the world Mark has made and continues to make a serious impact in modern-day veganism and education. Along with his contributions, he’s thrilled with the direction veganism is headed and believes in a future where veganism is even more widely accepted and available in a global society that is raising the bar for conscious living.

Chef Mark Reinfeld Highlights and Discusses:

In this episode, we dive deep into comfort food and branding with Suzana Brown. Coming from a European background and a family of food lovers, Suzana developed her passion for home cooking at a young age. After discovering the vegetarian and vegan lifestyle and attending events by prominent vegan physicians Dr. John McDougall and Dr. Colin Campbell, Suzana knew that she could share her love of food with others while sharing compassion and consciousness about what ends up on the dinner plate. She aims to bring delicious and convenient vegan comfort foods to younger generations. She is making a difference in kids' and teenagers' health and enjoyment while helping them make delicious and ethical choices.

Oh Suzana Oh So Good CEO Suzana Brown highlights and discusses:

Imagine a world where plant-based proteins were not only made from a compassionate and sustainable food source but were also committed to delivering a healthy product. That was Sadrah’s original inspiration for starting her company, No Evil Foods. Coming from an inspired upbringing of sustainable living and alternative lifestyle, Sadrah came by her passion for food and community honestly. Dive in with us today while we explore the highs and lows of owning a rapidly growing business and how to keep the motivation alive by staying committed to our long-term vision as a company.

No Evil Foods CEO and Founder highlights and discusses:

• Building a healthy alternative plant-based protein alongside a truly wicked brand.

• What it takes when things don’t go according to plan. Recovering from setbacks. in business and making the tough executive decisions critical to every CEO.

• Learning to balance the heart and the head of a company through balancing relationships and finances.

Frederic Boucher is an entrepreneur with a love for food, creativity, and the vegan lifestyle. Six years ago, Frederic set his sights on a honey company; they didn’t know it then, but he had the vision and skillset to take the company to the next level. When the moment was right, he successfully purchased the business and, with his background in sales and marketing, took to rebranding and expanding the company. Settled in Montreal, Canada, Frederic continues to grow his brand using a combination of B2C and B2B strategies.

Have you ever wanted to explore Greek food with a vegan twist? Welcome Pelagia Komni, a vegan lifestyle coach, trained vegan Chef, and the Co-Founder of Greek Appetite; a blog about Greece & Veganism. She offers private coaching to help vegan foodies create balanced vegan meals, introduce variety in their weekly meals and supports newbies & curious foodies who want to experiment with easy, quick, and delicious plant-based recipes for health, wellness, or other reasons.

Alongside her sister, Mary, they have created a community of over 5,200 foodies across social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube).who are interested in discovering and enjoying the vegan lifestyle with a Greek twist. Their cookbook “Eat Like A Greek Vegan” provides authentic Greek vegan/veganized recipes, which are colorful, mostly plant-based, and healthy!

Greek Appetite CEO and Founder highlights and discusses:

What do you do when life tastes bland? Will you seek to spice it up, or continuously take what life is offering to you? Tal Garden seeks to spice up her life, by obtaining the right passions, surrounding herself with the right people, and improving herself day by day.

Be inspired as she talks about how she came up with her own business venture, the FUN Sesames Tahini dip, and continuously improve their products and their company.

FUN Sesames Tahini Founder Tal Garden highlights and discusses:

The oral care industry has seen significant growth in recent years, and with that growth has come an increase in the production of plastic products. This can be a problem because plastic can take hundreds of years to decompose, and it can have negative impacts on the environment if it is not disposed of properly. Joshua, the co-founder of Eco Tooth, has recognized this issue and is working to address it.

Listen as Joshua tackles one of the most relevant topics that might threaten us, and how his company helps fight against this threat.

Cofounder of Eco-tooth Joshua Oates highlights and discusses: