The Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy James

Vegan in the Limelight with Lucia Grillo

Living a vegan lifestyle is no feat for anyone, let alone a TV Producer and host whose life is on camera. Witness as Lucia takes the spotlight, as she tackles specific questions pertaining to her vegan lifestyle, and how she highlights her influence through Television acting and hosting.

TV Correspondent and Vegan Lifestyle Influencer Lucia Grillo highlights and discusses:

With Mindfulness comes triumph with Jun Fuchs

Life can be difficult at times, especially when transitioning from a non-vegan to a vegan life. But what is more important is the process in which we grow, to achieve a specific purpose. Do not miss this podcast as Jun Fuchs, a certified life coach and activist made it clear that even though it will be a difficult journey -with Mindfulness and consistency - you can achieve a life of purpose.

Certified Vegan Life Coach and Activist Jun Fuchs highlight and discusses:

Are you tired of reading about artificial ingredients and dishonest marketing? You should then not miss this podcast with Christina.

Being the Founder of Willa's, a company specializing in Oat Milk, she knew that the labels of her supposed plant-based milk were full of artificial ingredients. She then devised a whole new experience for Oat Milk, which resonated not only to vegans but also to those other consumers.

Willa's Founder Christina Dorr Drake highlights and discusses:

· How resilience and leadership led her to succeed in her toughest life challenges.

Vegans are on the rise all over the world, but to find plant-based options in hotels, or restaurants can be a challenge sometimes. Camilla Parmigiani founded Vegan Set in 2016. A luxury vegan brand bringing designer plant based options to the hotel industry. Listen in on her exciting story as she shares how she uses her network internationally to help hotels customize unique plant based experiences for their clients.

Vegan Set CEO & Entrepreneur Verde Camilla Parmigiani highlights and discusses:

Shawn Stratton, founder and director of the International Vegan Film Festival talks about creating the first ever vegan festival for films worldwide! Coming from a background in adventuring and outdoor leadership, Shawn honed his career as a passionate keynote speaker inspiring thousands across the world with his stories. This was the seed sown along his journey, motivating him to create a platform for other storytellers to share their thoughts on how healthy communities support each other, so they can create a better planet and support veganism as it grows and transforms our world.

International Vegan Film Festival CEO & Entrepreneur Shawn Stratton highlights and discusses:

· The growth and evolution of the vegan film festival in Canada

· Challenges to entrepreneurial growth exploring concepts of consistency, commitment and leveraging the power of networking

· The spark that started it all. Inspiring people through the power of great storytelling and collaboration

Veganism is growing! And so are the number of businesses within the community. In this episode we'll be meeting Shabari Monica Das, a long-term vegan of 25 years and currently the owner of the World Vegan Market, which she created to help vegan businesses worldwide connect with each other to promote positive change through conscious collaboration. She also leads the London Vegan Business Network, supporting over 1,200 vegan businesses, freelancers, start-ups, aspiring entrepreneurs, professionals, students, and jobseekers. Check out her interview now!

World Vegan Market CEO & Entrepreneur Shabari Monica Das highlights and discusses:

In this episode we dive deep into all things business with the Sauce Boss herself, Kailey Gilchrist. Since 2013 she has been sharing her love of food, starting her enterprise in Ontario, Canada and later expanding both into the west coast and then the United States.

The initial spark for NONA came from her late Italian mama who had a real gift for cooking. Kailey believes in inclusive family dinners where everyone can enjoy a delicious meal together, no matter the dietary restrictions.

NONA Vegan CEO & Entrepreneur Kailey Gilchrist highlights and discusses:

● Learning the many skillsets of a budding entrepreneur and understanding the necessity of becoming a generalist.

● The patient and persistent path of success. Growing as a leader and business owner over time.

● Power in vulnerability! How our authenticity helps us to build our brand.

Meet Uwade, Co-Founder & Chef of Houstatlantavegan; 

A food truck mission to create a culinary atmosphere that welcomes all individuals from different walks of life and connects them through the infusion of two popular cultures, Houston and Atlanta – VEGAN STYLE! Packed with bold flavors inspired by southern culture, their mouth-watering menu is exceptionally appetizing and sure to satisfy your taste buds.

Houstatlantavegan CEO & Chef Uwade Alade highlights and discusses:

• How he took a chance to quit his job to pursue his entrepreneurial dreams

• The importance of taking a step back to be more productive thru trial and error in order to improve in all business aspects

• Why a food truck?...minimal overhead, a booming space, and minimal risk

Meet Roy Elam; Owner & Chef of Donna Jean.

As the former head chef of SunCafe in Studio City, CA, his cast iron Mac’n Cheese won accolades and was named ‘the best vegan mac and cheese ever” by the Huffington Post. While working for Matthew Kenney and Executive Chef Scott Winegard at Plant Food and Wine in Venice, CA, he honed his craft, helped them win the Most Sustainable Restaurant Award, and got the chance to travel to Bahrain where he assisted in opening that country’s first vegan restaurant.

Chef Roy has since returned to San Diego to open his own signature dinner house in loving memory of his mother, Donna Jean.

Donna Jean Owner & Chef Roy Elam highlights and discusses:

• How honoring his mother is integral to educating others on the endless health benefits of eating a vegan/plant-based diet.

• Being fully in charge as a CEO is when you need to moderate yourself; with a big focus on both your personal strengths and understanding the importance of your business numbers as well.

• A continued goal to start a conversation about what plant-based cuisine can be and hopefully further set the wheels in motion for a larger movement.

Meet Marty Krutolow; Owner of Marty’s V Burger.

For more than three decades, Marty Krutolow was a commercial and charter pilot. Having been vegan for many years, he truly became tired of zero vegan fast food options in airports during his travels. He set out to change this pattern and decided to do something about it.

10 years in the making and with the help of food industry experts became the birth of Marty’s V Burger in Manhattan, boasting a unique vegan patty made with seitan, rice, and beans.

This podcast will indeed fill your vegan fast food craving for your fast-paced lifestyle!

Marty’s V Burger Owner Marty Krutolow highlights and discusses:

• How a simple concept of opening a vegan business is truly how vegans will find you….build it and they will come!

• The importance of testing the burger was pivotal in both trial and attendance at pop-up locations, food festivals, and winter markets.

How they addressed the biggest challenge of getting non-vegans in the door to try their first bite plus the further challenges of how to properly project your costs.