On today's podcast, I talk to Paulette Gloria Harwood,  Director of Sacred Space Yoga School and teaches vegan cooking classes.  Paulette talks about why she became vegan, how yoga teachers have a  disconnect between their practice and the food they eat, and some tips  on vegan cooking.

On today's podcast, I talk to Adrienne Borgersen, a certified image consultant and owner It Factor Image Consulting. Adrienne is also the co-editor of La Fashionista Compassionista with Lois Eastlund.  Adrienne talks about the fashion basics you should have in your closet,  working with a fashion consultant and the problems with wearing wool.

On today's podcast, I talk to Kate Jacoby, owner of Vedge Restaurant and VStreet. Kate talks about how and why she became vegan, the importance of having a mentor. She also has some tips for vegan travel.

Nicole Marquis, President and CEO of Marquis & Co., LLC is the  owner of HipCityVeg, the wildly successful 100% plant-based fast-casual  restaurant that opened in Philadelphia in 2012. She followed that  success with a second HipCityVeg on the University of Pennsylvania  campus. Marquis, who has been vegan for almost a decade, considers it  her mission to make a delicious plant-based diet convenient and  available everywhere. 

Originally from the Philadelphia area, Ms. Marquis maintains close  ties to Puerto Rico, where her mother was born and raised. She studied  at Temple University before moving to Los Angeles for graduate studies.  Upon her return to Philadelphia, Ms. Marquis was frustrated by the  dearth of vegan options in her hometown. She addressed that problem in  her typical fashion and is now recognized as a leader in the  Philadelphia food renaissance, making healthy plant-based food  convenient and even sexy.

Following the success of HipCityVeg, Marquis created her first  full-service restaurant, Charlie was a sinner., a stunning and seductive  vegan bar in Philadelphia, which opened to rave reviews in May 2014. In  August 2015, she opened Bar Bombón, a full-service bar, and restaurant  with an open-to-the-street ambiance that puts a vegan twist on  traditional Latin food.

Marquis & Co. will continue to grow with the addition of a third  Philadelphia HipCityVeg and the first Washington D.C location in Spring  2016. It will mark the national expansion of the popular brand.

If you interested in learning more about HipCityVeg, Charlie Was A Sinner or Bar Bombón, please email Nicole at Nicole Marquis.

On today's podcast, I talk to Demetrius Bagley, producer of Vegucated and a crowdfunding master. Demetrius talks  about why he went vegan, his experience working on Vegucated, and gives  some tips on how to run your own crowdfunding campaign.

On today's podcast, I talk to Andy Tabar, the owner of Compassion Co. and the co-host of the Bearded Vegans. Andy talks about why he went vegan, his favorite vegan restaurants and vegfests.

On today's podcast, I talk to Sarah Peltier, the founder of Vegan Shop-Up. Sarah is a chef at Tacoway Beach, and the owner of the Woodside Bake House.  She talks to me about why she started the Vegan Shop-Up, has some tips  for starting your own vegan pop-up market, and what we can expect in the  future.

On today's podcast, I talk to Lois Eastlund, vegan fashion designer and Co-Editor in Chief of La Fashionista Compassionista. Lois explains why leggings are not pants and the disconnect of wearing leather while protesting fur.

On today's podcast, I talk to Rachel Black who is the Philadelphia Grassroots Director for The Humane League.  She is in charge of coordinating all of the work in the Philadelphia  and Southern New Jersey areas. She is a graduate of Temple University  and resides in Philadelphia. Rachel talks about her journey from  becoming vegan to an internship with The Human League, and some  tips on  how you can become involved in animal rights.

On this episode, James Lucas talks to Rachel Atcheson, the Director of Campus Outreach for The Humane League.  Rachel talks about her journey from becoming vegan to an internship  with The Human League, and some  tips on how you can become involved in  animal rights.