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

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WWAV Podcast Interview Series: Meet Ana Valverde

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.

WWAV Podcast Interview Series: Meet Lisa Gawthorne

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

WWAV Podcast Interview Series: Meet Cortney Palm

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

WWAV Podcast Interview Series: Meet Jerneya Caserta (Tomsic)

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.

WWAV Podcast Interview Series: Meet Ailis Brosnan

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,

WWAV Podcast Interview Series: Meet Richard de Koster

[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

WWAV Podcast Interview Series: Meet Phoebe Hewson

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.

WWAV Podcast Interview Series: Meet Rita Spiegel

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.    

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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.

WWAV Podcast Interview Series: Meet Karen Snook

I wish that more people would be willing to have conversations around their resistance. The 12th interview in this series, features Larena Patrick. Larena is one of the kindest, gentlest, most welcoming souls you will ever meet on this earth. Phoebe and I first met Larena at Little Pine Restaurant - our very first visit to what has become our go-to happy place every single time we venture up to LA. Larena has been vegan for 2 years. In this interview, she shares the evolution of her personal vegan journey. Mentioned in this interview: Moby, David Carter, Alicia Silverstone, and Little Pine's Chef Lu.

WWAV Podcast Interview Series: Meet Larena Patrick

I wish that people knew the impact of their choices...every little choice they're making throughout the day has on this world, and other people, and other beings. The 11th interview in this series, features Kristen Leemon. In her free time, outside her "9-5" Kristen is a world traveller and vegan blogger residing in San Diego, CA. Kristen has been vegan for 3 years. In this interview, she helps us understand why she became vegan and shares with us her personal vegan journey. Mentioned in this interview: Angela Liddon  & Oh She Glows, The Plot Restaurant, Wrench & Rodent (referring to their vegan menu)

WWAV Podcast Interview Series: Meet Kristen Leemon

I think people focus on the 'well this is the way it's always been done', but I think we should continue to evolve and say...these are animals...they have a right to a healthy, safe life...we can move forward without making anyone else suffer. The 10th interview in this series, features Jessica Waite. Jessica began her vegan journey over 10 years ago. In this interview, she shares her community involvement, her new venture, her love of animals, and her future vision, as her journey continues. Mentioned in this interview: The China Study, Vegan Danielle, Moby, Wrench & Rodent Seabasstropub, The Plot Restaurant, Lena Ropp's Pure Vegan Food, and Donna Zucar 

WWAV Podcast Interview Series: Meet Jessica Waite

A lot of times people ask me, 'Do you ever have a cheat day?' That's the most ludicrous thing I've ever heard. The ninth interview in this series, features Nastasha Mckeon. Nastasha began her vegan journey over 10 years ago. In this interview, she shares the challenges she faced throughout her early vegan journey, such as relationships, and her vision for her future as her journey continues. Mentioned in this podcast: The book Skinny Bitch, The Game Changers Movie, Forks Over Knives, and Earthlings

WWAV Podcast Interview Series: Meet Nastasha Mckeon

My day isn’t really different than the average person. Sometimes I eat junk food, sometimes I eat really good food. The eighth interview in this series, features Gary Willoughby. Gary is a soft-spoken man leading the mission to create a more humane community through education; rescuing, protecting, and enhancing the lives of animals; and nurturing the bond between animals and people. Gary is the President & CEO of the SPCA of Erie County in Upstate NY. Gary began his vegan journey 12 years ago. In this interview, he helps us understand why he became vegan and shares with us his personal vegan journey. Mentioned in this interview: John Salley

WWAV Podcast Interview Series: Meet Gary Willoughby

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