To me, being vegan isn't about being perfect. It's about doing the least harm that you can.

The 21st interview in this series, features actress and activist, Ana Valverde, one half of Those Annoying Vegans. Ana is a passionate and committed voice for veganism and other sentient beings.

Ana has been vegan for four years. In this interview, she shares her vegan journey that began with her affinity with animals at a very early age in Costa Rica, and evolved into a drive to stand up for the voiceless.

Mentioned in this interview: Nastasha Minocha, That Vegan Couple, Joey Carbstrong, Cubes of Truth, Earthlings, Kindred Spirits Care Farm, The Vegan Society, Earthling Ed

It's a definitive way of life that doesn't involve any cruelty at any point.

The 20th interview in this series, features athlete, author and entrepreneur, Lisa Gawthorne. Lisa is a vivacious and passionate voice for veganism and other sentient beings, with conviction and purpose that emanates from all of her personal, professional, social, physical and creative endeavors.

Lisa has been vegan for over 17 years. In this interview, she shares her vegan journey that began at a very early age and evolved into an iconic lifestyle and professional work ethic that informs and inspires.

Mentioned in this interview: Bravura Foods, The Vegan Society, Veganuary, Vegan Runners, Team GB Duathlon, Stella McCartney, The Gamechangers Movie, Beyond Meat, What the Health, Cowspiracy, Gregg's Vegan Sausage Roll and Steak Bake, Viva!, Numai Delegato, Bianca Taylor, Heather Mills and V-Bites, Morgan Mitchell.

The best way to describe [Veganism] is you live as simply as you can, and you spread love, while living a compassionate lifestyle and extending that compassion to absolutely everything and everyone.

The 19th interview in this series, features the lovely Cortney Palm. Cortney is a woman with conviction that inspires and compassion that ignites the sentient in all of us to live and love our fullest.

Cortney has been vegan for 7 years. In this interview, she shares her thoughts on all things vegan and gives us a deeply personal look at her personal vegan journey and her vegan lifestyle.

Mentioned in this interview: Lauren Ledoc (aka Vegan Yogi Unicorn), RZA, EarthlingEd, James Aspy (LA Animal Save's pig vigils), Jane Unchained, PETA, Mercy For Animals, Nature Conservancy, Oceana, Billie Eilish, Miley Cyrus, Woody Harrelson, Vitamix, Nada Moo, Leah Dollinger & Meat the Victims, Herringbone (short film), and Brendan Brazier's Thrive

Note: There is a typo in the title of the podcast attached. The title of the post and podcast should both read "Jerneja" (not Jerneya).

We know that food and politics are involved, especially because we know what is being subsidized...so at this point, being vegan is really a political stance.

The 18th interview in this series, features Jerneja Caserta (Tomsic). Jerneja is one of the most interesting and outwardly passionate people I know. Her compassion for sentient beings has no bounds, her dedication to distilling and disseminating knowledge about veganism is perpetual, and her courage to speak her truth is admirable.

Jerneja has been vegan for over 6 years. In this interview, she shares a glimpse of what she has learned and the evolution of her personal vegan journey.

Mentioned in this interview: Gary Francione & the Abolitionist Approach, Abolitionist Approach on Facebook, Tom Regan's A Case for Animal Rights, Vegan Shift, Eriyah Flynn, Sarina Farb's Born Vegan on YouTube, South Florida Vegan Education Group, and Be Fair Be Vegan

Veganism...is about being kind to animals, but it's also about being kind to each other.

The 17th interview in this series, features Dr. Ailis Brosnan. Ailis is passionate about holistically achieving optimal health as a means to leading a full enjoyable life.

Ailis has been vegan for over 22 years. In this interview, she shares a glimpse of what being vegan in Ireland is like, raising her children vegan, and the evolution of veganism from her perspective over the past 22 years.

Mentioned in this interview: The UK Vegan Society, Dean Ornish, Fiona Oakes, Scott Jurek, Patrik Baboumian, The Game Changers movie

After listening, learn more about Ailis.

Everything I do, wear, eat, no animal abuse or use is in place. I do not wear leather. I do not wear wool. I do not eat animals or animal products, and this way...I am also helping reduce the polluting of the environment, and I know for sure also my health is positively influenced with this decision.

The 16th interview in this series, features Richard de Koster. Richard is a kind and passionate soul dedicated to aligning and collaborating with humans and businesses in the Netherlands and worldwide to create and perpetuate not only the vegan conversation as it impacts all life here on earth, but also as a source of truth for living a life of compassion and purpose.

Richard has been vegan for 2 years, and vegetarian for 20+.  In this interview, he shares his vegan journey in The Netherlands, why he became vegan and how is personal vegan journey continues to evolve and expand as he unites humans worldwide in a common and shared pursuit of health and harmony.

Mentioned in this interview: Jodi Monelle's Live Kindly, Claire Smith & Beyond Animal, Damien Clarkson and Vevolution,

[Being vegan] means being conscious of what I put on my body, what I put in my body, things that I consume or buy, and making sure that those things in no way cause suffering for any living being of any kind.

The 15th interview in this series, features Phoebe Hewson. Phoebe is truly a shining light in my life and such a joy to be around. Her compassion for other sentient beings of all races, species, walks-of-life, ages, identifications, etc. is beyond admirable. She is also one of the most quick-witted and funny people I know.

Phoebe has been vegan for 6 years. In this interview, she shares her heart and soul, and the continuing evolution of her personal vegan journey.

Mentioned in this interview: Elf (100% vegan & cruelty-free cosmetics), Kat Von D, Liz Murphy & Santosha Nutrition

Knowing that I'm doing my part, lightens my spirit and also makes it stronger.

The 14th interview in this series, features Rita Spiegel. Rita is a fledgling vegan devoted to improving her life and the lives of other sentient beings, while sharing her passion for vibrantly painting the intricacies of the life on this planet that surrounds us.

Rita has been vegan for 6 months. In this interview, she shares why she became vegan and how she continues to embrace veganism as the key to the survival of all that is beautiful on earth and the planet itself.

Mentioned in this interview: Liz Murphy & Santosha Nutrition, Mas Vidal and Sahara Rose.

Last Sunday, we had the opportunity to take a private tour with Jessica Waite, co-owner of The Plot Restaurant, a 100% vegan dining experience practicing zero-waste ethos. The Plot will be opening the second half of January, 2020.

I don't want to spoil anything for you here, so I encourage you to listen to the podcast above or watch the video at Why We Are Vegan's YouTube Channel.

 

 

The minimum of course is living in integrity, because I don't think I could stand myself if I wasn't at least trying to live in integrity.

The 13th interview in this series, features Karen Snook. Karen has devoted her life improving the quality of life for all sentient beings through her take-action compassion, from-the-heart teaching, and walking her talk 24/7.

Karen has been vegan for 11 years. In this interview, she shares her personal vegan journey and the evolution of her life along the way.