267: Vegan Ethics Goes Beyond What You Eat with Lisa Kemmerer
Vegan Visibility
In this episode of the Vegan Visibility Podcast, Dr. Lisa Kemmerer, an animal activist, philosopher, and author, engages in a thought-provoking conversation about her book "Amore and Vegan Ethics." As a retired philosophy professor, Lisa shares insights into her acronym "AMORE," which encapsulates the core moral reasons for adopting a plant-based lifestyle. She starts with "A" for animal suffering, delving into the ethical considerations surrounding the treatment of animals in various industries, with a focus on dairy farming. Moving on to "M" for medical, Lisa explores the health benefits of...
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266: Sourdough, Veganism, and Social Impact: The Inspiring Journey of Ed's BReD
Vegan Visibility
In the picturesque town of Whistler, British Columbia, a heartwarming tale of community, passion, and resilience unfolds. Meet Natasha and Ed Tatton, the dynamic duo behind Ed's BReD, a thriving vegan/plant-based bakery that has captured the hearts and taste buds of locals and visitors alike. Their story is one of humble beginnings, the power of community, and the spirit of innovation. It all began with a simple gesture of kindness. Natasha, a yoga enthusiast, started gifting loaves of sourdough bread to Tina, the owner of a local yoga studio, in exchange for yoga classes. Word...
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265: The Power of Humane Education: Zoe Weil's Journey to a Better World
Vegan Visibility
In this episode of the Vegan Visibility Podcast, I am talking with Zoe Weil, co-founder and president of the Institute for Humane Education (IHE). In this enlightening conversation, we delve deep into the transformative power of humane education and solutionary thinking. One central theme we explored was the incredible evolution of humane education since the late '80s. Zoe's journey began with a simple summer job teaching middle school students about animal issues, which turned out to be a pivotal moment in her life. It was during this experience that she witnessed the profound...
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264: Bhu Foods: Nurturing Spirituality and Veganism in Business
Vegan Visibility
Laura Katleman, Founder of Bhur Foods, shares her journey from being a vegetarian for many years to becoming a vegan. She describes how her eating habits evolved over time, starting from giving up beef, then chicken, seafood, and finally all animal products. The Catalyst for Going Vegan Laura’s transition to veganism wasn't a conscious decision but rather an evolution. As she became more health-conscious and her health practitioners advised her against consuming dairy, eggs, and other animal products, she naturally phased them out of her diet. Embracing the...
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263: When Sustainable Tourism and a Strong Vegan Business Philosophy Intersect with Benjamin Hagerty
Vegan Visibility
Meet Benjamin (Ben) Hagerty, a passionate traveler and co-manager of the travel blog, It's Bree and Ben, alongside his wife, Brianne Nemiroff. Their journey goes beyond typical travel experiences as they explore sustainable tourism and embrace a vegan business philosophy. Through their platform, they offer valuable insights, travel guides, and essays about vegan and plant-based travel, making a positive impact on fellow travelers seeking mindful and sustainable adventures. Benjamin's love for flavors and dishes associated with a vegan diet began during his upbringing in the...
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262: Navigating the World of Book Publishing: A Vegan Author's Journey with Chrissy Melanie Benson
Vegan Visibility
In this special episode of the Vegan Visibility Podcast, I dig deep with author Chrissy Melanie Benson about her novel, "Marrying Myself." This unique book intertwines the themes of veganism and activism, offering readers a thought-provoking narrative that sheds light on animal rights and the power of personal choices. In this episode, we delve into Chrissy's vegan journey, her decision to incorporate activism into her writing, and the challenges and triumphs she experienced throughout the publishing process. A Vegan Awakening: Chrissy's journey towards veganism began as a committed...
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261: Reinventing Farms the Regenerative Plant-Based Way with Omaid Hiwaizi
Vegan Visibility
On this episode of the Vegan Visibility show, we had the pleasure of hosting Omaid Hiwaizi, a veteran in technology marketing and an ethical vegan for almost three decades. Omaid is the founder of ReFarm Fund, a novel project aimed at promoting sustainable farming practices that align environmental impact with farmers' profitability. Throughout the show, Omaid shared his journey of blending his passion for veganism with his expertise in technology and fintech. He discussed his concern about the challenges faced by small-scale farmers, the rise of industrial factory farming, and the...
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260: All Y'Alls Foods Aims to be Largest Cruelty-Free Jerky Company
Vegan Visibility
We're joined on this episode of the Vegan Visibility Podcast by Brett Christoffel, the CEO of All Y'all Foods, who brings over 20 years of corporate sales and sales management experience to the table. A 2020 graduate of the Austin SKU accelerator, Brett has been steering All Y'all Foods successfully for over four years. He discusses his significant transition from a Standard American Diet (SAD) to a plant-based lifestyle, a journey that inspired his thriving vegan enterprise. Personal Journey: Brett delves into his unique dietary transformation, beginning with his first encounter with Meatless...
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258: Children Book Author Teaches Compassion Through the Eyes of Animals with Sabrina Fair Andronica
Vegan Visibility
One moment in time can change everything. For Sabrina Fair Andronica, the moment happened when she was deciding what to order for lunch at a local restaurant. As she looked at the menu, she saw a vegetarian sandwich among all the chicken, beef and pork choices. “Why would I choose meat when I claim to love animals so much,” crossed her mind. It was in that moment in 2004 she realized that her actions and words needed to align fully. During our conversation, we talk about her choice to identify as vegan, her love of animals, how she came to do her animal activism by writing...
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257: Planning for 2023 and Beyond
Vegan Visibility
If you don't plan to succeed, you plan to fail. Truer words are seldom spoken. In this episode, VLynn Hawkins once again joins me to share insights into how to map out your coming year in business.
info_outlineWhy is it that some digital content is shared by hundreds, thousands, even hundreds of thousands of people, while other content seems to go nowhere? This and more are the focus of what vegan activist, Jamie Logan, reveals during the 2nd Annual Vegan Visibility Summit.
It’s one thing to create content, it’s something completely different to create VIRAL CONTENT. During the summit, Jamie Logan, founder of It’s Jamie’s Corner, shows you what to do to create content people want to watch, listen to and share.
Having been successful in creating content that got millions of views, Jamie breaks things down in easy to understand, and implement, terms.
If you plan to go viral with your content, this session is a must-see.
To register for the Summit, go to http://www.veganvisibility.com/Summit2022Jamie
Jamie Logan has experience in both production and post-production from her previous roles at Townsquare Media, Sirius XM and CNBC.
Jamie enthusiastically helps out where needed and will make the experience working with us easy, fun and efficient.
She received her Bachelors from Rutgers University in Journalism and Media.
Jamie is an animal advocate, filmmaker, and podcast host. She is also a recognized influencer through her YouTube Channel, It's Jamie's Corner.
Based out of New York City, Jamie creates videos that get people thinking.
Some call it ruining lives and pushing her agenda, but she likes to think of it sharing an obvious truth that most people just tend to ignore.
Jamie is an ethical vegan committed to changing the world, and people's perspective, one frame at a time.