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In episode 85 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Ellis Goodridge, co-owner of UK clothing brand ETHCS.
In this conversation we covered:
- Going vegan, why it was an easy switch.
- University in Leeds being a place of personal growth.
- Being vegetarian with meat-eating housemates.
- The importance of being venerable and sharing our difficult experiences.
- How Ellis went from part-time model to ETHCS Co-Owner.
- Being brave and upfront with brands if you want to learn more about their practices.
- Making ethical choices as a brand ambassador/influencer.
- Depop and the rise of secondhand clothing.
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In episode 84 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Laura Reese, co-founder of Agriculture Fairness Alliance.
In this conversation we covered:
- Becoming vegan and starting a cube of truth in Italy.
- The environmental impact of our food choices.
- How a Reddit AMA became the catalyst for AFA.
- Learning about subsidies on feed crops and animal agriculture.
- Helping farmers transition away from current agriculture practices.
- Dairy’s downfall and how farmers are getting stuck in this industry.
- How the mega farming corps are prolonging profits in a failing industry.
- Lobbying for change.
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In episode 83 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Vanessa Shakib, co-founder of non-profit law firm, Advancing Law for Animals.
In this conversation we covered:
- Growing up in Los Angeles.
- Quitting her promising job to create Advancing Law For Animals.
- Going vegan at Thanksgiving dinner.
- Animals as property, and how they have existed in the world of law.
- The Animal Welfare Act.
- Case Vs The USDA.
- Current case Vs The University of Southern California.
- Staying positive whilst being immersed in a world of animal suffering.
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In episode 82 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Pim Baljon, Founder of Vegan Pizza Bar and Big Drip in Rotterdam.
In this conversation we covered:
- Growing up in The Netherlands
- Wanting to be an entrepreneur from a young age
- Starting Vegan Pizza Bar and Big Drip
- Recipe development and research for vegan cheese
- Ghost kitchens and (mostly) delivery only
- Temporarily losing the sense of taste and smell to COVID
- Importance of purpose when starting a business
- Transitioning to vegan with the environment as the main driver
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In episode 81 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Jordan Martin, Founder of the Vegan Camp Out Festival in the UK.
In this conversation we covered:
- Growing up with music being a central part of life.
- Moving to Australia at 18.
- How Vegan Camp Out was born.
- Vegetarian to Vegan, 2-year journey.
- The importance of progress over perfection.
- Embracing people's differences, steering clear of division.
- Securing Russell Brand for Vegan Camp Out 2021.
- Aug 20-22 2021 @ Newark Showground, Nottinghamshire.
- Future of the festival, possible overseas expansion.
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In episode 80 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Benj Johnson of UK clothing company ETHCS.
In this conversation we covered:
- Growing up in small-town England
- 2020 as a small biz owner and musician
- Founding ETHCS
- Inequities of the clothing industry
- Buy, Sell, Trade ETHCS initiative
- Tim Shieff leaving ETHCS
- Continuing the ETHCS mission
- UK vegan scene
- Racism in the UK
- How an advertisement was the catalyst for Benj’s veganism.
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In episode 79 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Adam Sud of @plantbasedaddict.
In this conversation we covered:
- Growing up in Texas.
- Being diagnosed with ADHD at a young age.
- Adderall and addiction.
- October 21st, 2012.
- Rehabilitation and a plant-based diet.
- Adam's non-profit, Plant-Based For Positive Change.
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In episode 78 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Virginia-based yoga instructor and nature lover, Carrington Kernodle.
In this conversation we covered:
- 2020 and living through COVID times in America.
- Yoga training and practice.
- Connection with the outdoors and nature.
- Choosing veganism in Virginia.
- Mushrooms and foraging.
- Black representation in the outdoor and vegan spaces.
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In episode 77 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Boston-based plant-based entrepreneur Pat McAuley.
In this conversation we covered:
- Pat's first restaurant, Re-wild.
- Navigating the money-raising process for a new venture.
- Opening the new restaurant, Plant Pub up during a global pandemic.
- The Boston vegan scene.
- Signing up to do an Ironman Triathalon.
- Training and nutrition.
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On episode 75 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with van lifer Max Bidstrup.
In this conversation we covered:
- Max's life growing up in Australia.
- Studying and becoming a paramedic.
- The reason for leaving Australia to start van life travel.
- Mapping out the travel route from Canada.
- Meeting Eamon and Bec + Starting a YouTube channel.
- Switching to a plant-based lifestyle.
- Occy, Max's dog, and where he is in the world.
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Welcome back to The VedgeTalk Podcast!
This week, Matt and Ana catch up on the last few months in what has been a wild year.
Episodes will be back to a weekly schedule.
Thank you for sticking around, Vedgy Mates!
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On episode 73 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Stephanie Erev from Portland State University.
In this conversation we covered:
- Steph's research background.
- Climate change tipping points.
- Conceptualizing the dangers of climate change.
- Taking action.
- Our ability to address more than one social justice movement at a time. They are connected.
- The role of electoral politics and climate change.
- Diet and climate.
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On episode 72 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Vladimir Grinberg, Eddie Brill and Rik Cannon from OG Talk NYC.
In this conversation we covered:
- Eddie's time on the late show with David Letterman.
- Vlad's journey to the USA.
- Starting The Organic Grill in the East Village.
- Switching to a fully vegan menu.
- Rik's background and crossing paths with Eddie.
- What the OG Talk podcast is all about.
- Favorite guests and dream guests for their show.
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On episode 71 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Seth Tibbott from Tofurky.
In this conversation we covered:
- Seth's upbringing and college days.
- The catalyst for going vegetarian in the 1970's.
- 'The Farm' in Tennessee.
- Making his first batch of Tempeh.
- The first 15 years before the Tofurky moment.
- Creating the first Tofurky Roast.
- The new factory in Hood River, OR.
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On episode 70 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Monica Schrock from Unsocially Inclined.
In this conversation we covered:
- Monica's childhood in Oakland, CA.
- Moving to Dallas, TX with her family.
- College & vegan dining halls.
- Fine tuning the vegan elevator pitch!
- Toxins in our daily lives.
- Working for PETA.
- Moving to the PNW from Los Angeles.
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On episode 69 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Taryn Rasgon from vegan t-shirt company, Vegetaryn.
In this conversation we covered:
- Adopting Penny The Pig!
- Taryn’s life growing up in LA.
- How studying in Barcelona opened her eyes to a
new way of eating.
- Getting rid of asthma and skin issues.
- Starting ‘Vegetaryn’
- Women as leaders in the business world.
- The imortance of community.
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On episode 68 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Jasmine Briones and Chris Petrellese from Sweet Simple Vegan!
In this conversation we covered:
- Jasmine's background and growing up in LA.
- Her struggles with an eating disorder and how going vegan saved her life.
- How punk music was Chris' catalyst for ditching meat.
- The story of Chris and Jasmine's first time meeting in person.
- Chris' move from New Jersey to Los Angeles.
- Working together whilst being in a relationship.
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On episode 67 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Kathrine Kofoed, from @passionforplants.
In this conversation we covered:
- Kathrine's background and life between the USA and Denmark.
- Her mother experiencing breast cancer and a double mastectomy.
- The switch to plant based and some challenges that came with it.
- Starting a business and helping others make the transition to a plant based diet.
- Fitness and nutrition being two entirely different knowledge sets.
- Mindful eating.
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On episode 66 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Rutilio Medina, from Rudy's Pizza PDX in Portland, Oregon.
In this conversation we covered:
- What it took Rudy and his family to start the business.
- The early challenges.
- Finding their niche.
- What it was like to be an early adopter of vegan food in Portland.
- Should other restaurants add vegan menus?
- The future of Rudy's!
Hope you enjoy the show! - Visa fler
