Welcome to the Virtual VegFest Live
2020 Archive Page
083. Josie Sianez
Wednesday, December 23rd, 2020
What is zero waste? How do you do it? Where do you start? If you’re curious then this is the perfect video to watch. Josie shares all her tips on how to refuse, reuse, repurpose, recycle, and rot (compost). Her family of four produces garbage that fits into a very small container on an annual basis. She does this by being conscientious of all the ways you can reduce your impact on the planet by the choices you make in your daily lives.
082. The UK Veganfamily
Saturday, December 19th, 2020
Daniella and Adam, The UK Veganfamily, joined us from the United Kingdom to discuss raising their son vegan and why they made that decision. We also discuss the bullying they faced as a family for choosing a whole foods plant-based diet for their child. Want to learn more about Daniella and Adam? Subscribe to their YouTube channel:UK VEGANFAMILY. Follow them on Instagram: uk_veganfamily & Facebook: UK Veganfamily
081. Allison Argo
Saturday, December 19th, 2020
Have you watched The Last Pig Film? Allison Argo is the woman behind the film and she joined us live. Watch to learn more about the film, why she made it, and more about who she is and why she does what she does. This award-winning film The Last Pig is an immersive snapshot, a tale of choice, grit, and the changing landscape of animal agriculture.
Learn more at thelastpig.com
080. Stephanie Mosley
Saturday, December 12th, 2020
What’re you making for dinner tonight? Bet you will be Cooking Sumthn Good after watching this live cooking demo. Stephanie wrote a new cookbook called, Cooking Sumthn Good. The recipes won’t have you cooking all day & give you the flexibility to swap out ingredients and make the food to the tastes that you prefer.
Learn more at cookingsumthngood.com
079. John Pierre & Andrea Rose
Thursday, December 10th, 2020
Co-founders of Living with Harmony, JP and Andrea Rose joined us live to share about what you can do to make a difference living on this planet. What choices do you make when you shop? What foods do you choose to fuel your body? How long will that plastic toothbrush take to breakdown? The answers & more are in this video.
Learn more at livingwithharmony.org
078. Daniel Austin
Saturday, December 5th, 2020
Daniel Austin is The Vegan Meathead, a Plant built athlete, an author (his first book The Way of The Vegan Meathead was published in 2018), and singer. He joined us live to share more about himself & what he eats as a vegan powerlifter. We love having vegan athletes on Virtual Vegfest Live!
Learn more at daniel-austin.com & veganmeathead.com
077. Mary & Howard of Fish Feel!
Thursday, December 3rd, 2020
We discussed fish and more with the President and Treasurer (and awesome couple) of Fish Feel. Mary Finelli and Howard Edelstein joined us live for a great discussion about their nonprofit, Fish Feel, and Howard’s new children’s book An Underwater Friend. Howard is currently helping care for dogs that were saved from the food trade in Asia.
Learn more at fishfeel.org
076. Sarah Taylor
Friday, November 27th, 2020
Sarah Taylor joined us from Hawaii. Sarah is an author & therapist. She shared her story of being diagnosed with stage four brain cancer and her positive, inspiring attitude of living her life with the limited amount of time she has left on this earth. Her story will inspire you. his is a video everyone needs to watch so please share widely.
075. Jon Camp from Humane League!
Thursday, November 19th, 2020
Jon Camp joined us live on Thursday, November 19. You’ll learn more about the treatment of chickens in factory farming, what The Humane League is all about, and more about Jon too.
Learn more at thehumaneleague.org
074. Green Investing with Claire Smith!
Thursday, November 12th, 2020
Claire Smith, CEO of Beyond Investing and CIO of Beyond Animal joined us live to talk green investing and how you can align your values with making money.
Learn more at www.beyondinvesting.com
& www.beyondanimal.com
073. Founders of Shroommeats!
Friday, November 13th, 2020
Dissaya and Mary, joined us live to share their story & announce Shred-It. “Our mission is to introduce the power of mushrooms to all consumers – whichever type of diet you prefer. From our kitchen to yours, we created a product that is the foundation of all comfort food. No matter your dietary roots, Shroomeats can easily turn into countless dishes.
Learn more at www.shroomeats.co
072. Annie Oswald!
Thursday, November 12th, 2020
Annie, Founder of Annie O Love’s Sweet Abundance out of Charleston, SC, joined us live to talk about her vegan transformation and why her cookies are changing the world one cookie at a time. FYI, there is some rough language used during this live in case there are little ears within earshot while watching/listening.
Learn more & shop at annieolovegranola.co
071. Karine Charbonneau!
Sunday, November 8th, 2020
Find Veg Love Founder Karine Charbonneau joined us to talk about finding veg love during COVID & how she can help you do that. Extroverted or introverted, Karine can help you heal your inner self and prep you for a healthy, happy relationship when you are ready to move forward.
Learn more at www.findveglove.com or by joining her private Facebook group, Find Veg Love. You can also follow along on Instagram, @findveglove
070. Jennifer Hadley!
Thursday, November 5th, 2020
Jennifer Hadley joined us on Virtual Vegfest Live and shared a slideshow of the animals she has photographed in the wild, from Antartica to Africa, along six continents.
069. PlantStrong at Mainstream Bodybuilding Events: Were they Laughed at?
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020
Dani Taylor and Giacomo Marchese joined us live recently. They attend many of the world’s largest bodybuilding competitions to share about being vegan and being a bodybuilder. What happens? Are they laughed at or are they well received? Watch the clip to find out. Learn more about Dani and Giacomo at
Learn more at www.veganproteins.com
068. Spooky Halloween Fun Intro with Kathy!
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020
We had a blast on Halloween with Kathy Hester and her wife Cheryl. Check out this opening scene from out talk and our really cool intro music that was created for us by Elan Jacobson!!
067. Spooky Cooking Demo with Kathy!
Saturday, October 31st, 2020
It’s Halloween and we went live with Kathy Hester (and Cheryl). Kathy shows us how to make vegan cockroaches. You’ll have to watch to learn more! We also feature special treats for kids and things you can do with your children for Halloween, especially this year because of the pandemic.
Buy her books and get them signed at her shop on www.virtualvegfest.com
066. Toni Okamoto!
Thursday, October 29th, 2020
Toni Okamoto, Founder of plantbasedonabudget.com, joined us live to talk about her plant-based journey and her newest cookbook, The Friendly Vegan Cookbook.
Learn more at plantbasedonabudget.com
065. Raising Vegan Kids with Marisa
Sunday, October 25th, 2020
Marisa Miller Wolfson is the Director of the documentary Vegucated and the author of a new cookbook, The Vegucated Family Table.
Learn more at vegucated.com
064. Dani and Giacomo
Thursday, October 22nd, 2020
We were fortunate to go live with Dani Taylor and Giacomo Marchese, Founders of Plantbuilt and veganproteins.com!
Learn more at veganproteins.com
063. Besa Martini
Tuesday, October 13th, 2020
Besa, a health coach & Food for Life instructor, joined us live for a deconstructed cooking demo. What’s that? We didn’t cook, but we showed you tools & foods you can easily cook. Whole Foods Plant-Based & it won’t break the bank. The food is nutritious and versatile.
062. Randie Gentry
Saturday, October 10th, 2020
Randie Gentry, founder of The Cows Come Home Sanctuary, joined us to talk about how the sanctuary started and where they are now and everything in between.
Learn more or donate at www.cowscomehome.org
061. Linda Watson
Thursday, October 8th, 2020
The always lovely Linda Watson joined us for Virtual Vegfest Live. Linda is an author, speaker, and activist plus the founder of Cook for Good. You’ll want to watch this video if you want to know what it’s like to be vegan, get cancer and survive it.
060. Afton Hughes
Saturday, October 3rd, 2020
Afton joins us to talk about her role as the Executive Director of The Pig Preserve in TN. We learn all about the history, her background, and why it’s important to support and donate to farm animal sanctuaries.
059. Howard Jacobson
Friday, October 2nd, 2020
Howard Jacobson is joining us to discuss Health Coaching. His program is run by Whole Foods plant based professionals so bone broth will not be one of the topics of discussion. 🙂
Learn more at www.healthcoachespodcast.com
058. Kathy Hester
Thursday, October 1st, 2020
Can you drink corn? Can you make drinks out of corn? Yes, you can. Kathy Hester shows us how during our cooking demo plus you’ll get lots of advice and cooking tips along the way. Buy her books and get them signed at her shop on
057. Sunwarrior – Protein Powder – GOOD?
Monday, September 28th, 2020
Sunwarrior Protein Classic Plus Chocolate in my smoothie! How is it? Is it any good??? Watch and find out! USE THE LINK BELOW & CODE plantbasednetwork TO GET 25% OFF YOUR ORDER FROM SUNWARRIOR!
056. Jasper Wilkins
Sunday, September 27th, 2020
Jasper Wilkins joined us live from England! We are so excited to go international and to learn more about In Focus and everything Japser is involved in (it’s a lot)!
055. Nelson Campbell!
Thursday, September 24th, 2020
We went live with the amazing Nelson Campbell! Have you heard of PlantPure Nation? Are you part of a pod? This is a can’t miss talk that you need to watch.
Learn more at www.plantpurenation.com
054. Chef Sunni!
Saturday, September 19th, 2020
Chef Sunni cooked up a delicious vegan chili. Watch & learn! Sunni is the creator of Vegan Trappin, a company determined to bridge the gap between health & the hood, through veganism. She is also the creator of Smackin’ Steak, a soy-free vegan meat substitute that’s sold nationwide.
053. Nashville Vegfest Update!!
Friday, September 18th, 2020
Nashville Vegfest is now Oct. 17 & 18! Tickets go live on Monday, Sept. 21 for the general public. Things will be a bit different this year. We’re having an event and that’s reason enough to be excited. Please note: because of COVID everyone must wear a mask and social distance.
052. Erin Fergus
Thursday, September 17th, 2020
Erin Fergus, professional vegan bodybuilder, joined us live to talk about her journey and what training is like during a pandemic. Find out how to get the trimmed down, sleek, ripped body that is necessary to compete.
051. Shawn Stratton!
Thursday, September 24th, 2020
The founder of The International Vegan Film Festival, Shawn Stratton, joined us to talk about what to expect & why you want to check it out. He’s also an international leadership & team development consultant, professional speaker, bestselling author & Ironman competitor.
Learn more at theivff.com
050. Jessica Shay!
Wednesday, September 9th, 2020
Jessica Shay, founder of the Vegan Street Fair in California, joined us live! Vegan Street Fair is an annual vegan food celebration where local vegan and vegan-friendly restaurants come together to serve you bite-size portions of vegan eats all in one place.
049. Eleni Vlachos!
Thursday, September 3rd, 2020
We went live with Vegan Writer, Activist, and Musician – Eleni Vlachos, to talk about her writing, activism, and her music.
Listen to her music & learn more at
048. Meredith Marin
Sunday, August 30th, 2020
Meredith Marin, the CEO of Vegan Hospitality, joined us from Miami for our live talk! There’s so much great info in this talk that you’ll want to watch all the way to the end.
Learn more at www.meredithmarin.com
047. Dr. Michael Greger – 30 Minute Q&A on Plant-Based Living!
Thursday, August 27th, 2020
Dr. Michael Greger joined us live to answer pertinent questions about plant-based living, what’s happening in our world, and how that relates to health and wellness and the environment. You’ll want to watch this if: * You are a fan of nutritionfacts.org * You have questions about health during a pandemic * You want to know how to eradicate future viruses from happening * Should you take B-12 daily? * Top 3 tips to staying healthy during this pandemic
046. YOU too can WIN a VEGAN Prize Pack!!
Wednesday, August 26th, 2020
We went live with Erin and Tom so they could show off their Follow Your Heart prize pack that Erin won just for subscribing to our YouTube channel! Watch this if: * You like to win prizes * You love Follow Your Heart * You want to learn how you can win too! Erin and Tom live in North Carolina and are active members of the vegan community and supporters of Triangle Vegfest.
045. Gretchen Primack!
Saturday, August 22nd, 2020
Saturday Afternoon with a Poet! Gretchen Primack joined us for some poetry and conversation. You’ll want to watch this video if: * You are a fan of poetry * You are interested in why fish feel * Curious as to why we are in this pandemic * To learn more about Gretchen through her readings Gretchen Primack is a poet and educator living in New York’s Hudson Valley. She has taught and/or administrated with prison education programs (mostly college) since 2005.
044. A conversation with an Artist – Paula Meninato
Saturday, August 22nd, 2020
We caught up with Paula from her art loft in Philly to have a talk about what she’s been up to and to learn more about her art. You’ll want to watch this video if: * You’re a fan of art * You appreciate the blending of activism with art * You want to learn more about what happens to animals on factory farms * You want to learn more about Veganism.
043. What is Virtual Vegfest?
Saturday, August 15th, 2020
Check out our video letting you know more about our website and our vendors! You’ll want to watch this if you want to shop on www.virtualvegfest.com and you care about supporting all our vendors and Triangle Vegfest.
042. How About Some Poetry with Keith Allison!
Friday, August 14th, 2020
You’ll want to watch this video if: * You’re a fan of poetry * You care about animals and the environment * Learn why you don’t want to say “it” Keith has written two books and you can get a copy (signed) by writing to him at: angrycowpoetry@gmail.com. He lives in Ohio and is an educator and an all around fantastic human.
041. Farmed Animal Conference E-Summit Follow Up!
Tuesday, August 11th, 2020
How did the conference go? How can you get access to all the talks now that the event has ended? Where do the funds go? How does buying the conference pack help Animal Place? All these questions and more are answered by watching this brief Virtual Vegfest 15 Live Talk with Kelcie Leach, Program Director, from Animal Place. Check out more at www.animalplace.org and/or buy the conference pack at facesummit.org.
040. What’s Up at Virtual Vegfest and Triangle Vegfest?!
Saturday, August 8th, 2020
Helene pivots to an update. A brief video since Claire couldn’t make the talk. Learn more about Virtual Vegfest and still a bit about www.beyondinvesting.com plus what Triangle Vegfest has going on for the rest of 2020.
039. Jason Schramm the Creator of vegevents.com & vegmealdelivery.com!
Thursday, August 6th, 2020
You’ll want to watch this video if the following interests you: * You want to know when veg events are happening where you live * You’re thinking about ordering from a meal delivery service * You want to watch more veg movies and want to know where to watch them *You’re interested in volunteering to help a web developer create incredible projects
038. Sailesh Rao, the Executive Director of Climate Healers!
Saturday, August 1st, 2020
You’ll want to watch this video if: * Climate change is important to you * You are thinking about switching to a plant-based diet * You want to know what colonialism, ableism, racism, and speciesism have in common * You’ve ever wondered what happens to the land that is used for animal agriculture * You want to know what you can do to help save this planet
037. Let’s Talk Health – Dr. Judy Brangman!!
Thursday, July 30th, 2020
She’s the Plant-Based MD and she’s joining us live on Thursday, July 30 at 4pm EDT. Judy Brangman, MD is a great asset to the Triangle (NC) community and we know you’re going to love her too! You’ll want to watch this if: * You want to know more about lifestyle medicine * Learn more about what you need to do to stay healthy * Impacts of COVID-19 and how to avoid getting it * Thoughts on if schools should open * Why you need to wear a mask and social distance
036. Virtual Vegfest 15 with Kelcie Leach of Animal Place!
Tuesday, July 28th, 2020
Virtual Vegfest 15 is on Tuesday, July 27 at 4pm EDT for another 15 minutes discussion about the Farmed Animal Conference E-Summit, with their Program Director, Kelcie Leach, happening on August 3-9! Register: facesummit.org. You’ll want to watch this video if: * You want to learn more about the Farmed Animal Conference E-Summit * You want to hear a sweet story about a blind cow * You want to know how to register for the conference
035. Your Vegan Toolkit – with Robin Asbell!
Saturday, July 25th, 2020
We visited with Robin Asbell in her kitchen in Minnesota to learn about umami flavors and how to build your vegan toolkit. Watch this video to learn: * What is umami? * How do you build flavor cooking plant-based? * You love mushrooms! * You want to learn how to make a umami miso soup * Why eating local and fresh is healthiest for you You can buy Robin’s books on HERE and find out more info about her at www.robinasbell.com
034. From Vegan Model to Farming in Hawaii!
Thursday, July 23rd, 2020
We had the pleasure of getting to know Philip Anthony Mangan from the beauty of Maui, Hawaii! Why watch this video: * How did a Vegan Model end up in Hawaii * How did Philip go vegan and why * What’s the best foods to fuel your body * Why should you grow your own food Philip Anthony Mangan is a model, vegan activist, and NASM Certified Personal Trainer / Fitness Nutrition Specialist based in New York City, now Hawaii.
033. Virtual Vegfest 15 with Kezia Jauron!
Tuesday, July 21st, 2020
We met up again with Kezia Jauron to discuss the Farmed Animal Conference E-Summit happening August 3-9. Why watch? * Learn how to register for the conference * Kezia delves deeper into some of the speakers * How you help* Animal Place Animal Place is the host and Plant-Based Network is the sponsor of the event. Register to watch here: facesummit.org. You’ll be able to watch daily 3 videos/day starting August 3.
032. Hanging with Chef AJ!
Thursday, July 16th, 2020
We went live with Chef AJ. You’ll want to watch this video if the following interests you: * Healthy Eating is something you are striving to do * You’re a fan of comedy and want to know where to watch Chef AJ do one of her comic routines * You want to learn more about SOS – no salt, no oil, no sugar * What was Chef AJ’s favorite/best recipe at that moment in time
031. Kelcie Leach of Animal Place!
Tuesday, July 14th, 2020
Learn more about Animal Place and the Farmed Animal Conference E-Summit happening August 3-9, 2020 by watching this 15 minute talk with Kelcie Leach, Program Director at Animal Place. Founded in 1989 Animal Place is one of the oldest and largest sanctuaries for farmed animals in the country. Nestled on 600-acres in Grass Valley, CA, Animal Place provides refuge to hundreds of neglected farmed animals. In addition to permanent sanctuary, Animal Place’s new Rescue and Adoption Center in Petaluma is focused on placing needy farmed animals into permanent homes.
030. Let’s Talk Code Blue!
Monday, July 13th, 2020
Code Blue is a new health documentary that was created in 2019. You’ll want to watch this live if you’re interested in: * How diet can impact your health * Why you need to advocate for yourself with your medical professionals * Being diagnosed with a disease like MS is not a death sentence * Learning what you can do to improve your health and to live with an auto-immune disease * Impact of healthy eating and surviving COVID19 Code Blue reveals lapses in the current state of medicine and provides a common sense solution by featuring the practice of lifestyle medicine to prevent, manage and reverse chronic diseases. The film presents the hurdles to the proposed shift: antiquated curricula in medical schools, confusion in the media, inadequate government policies, and the underlying influences of the pharmaceutical and food industries. You can learn more and where to watch at www.codebluedoc.com.
029. Mindful Eating with Ellen Kanner!
Thursday, July 9th, 2020
You’ll want to watch this video if you’re interested in the following: * Eating isn’t just about consuming food, but is an experience * You enjoy eating with people rather than eating alone or with your phone * Why you want to eat with other people * What is Mindful Eating? * Interactive 10 minute mindful eating exercise Ellen Kanner is an author, a public speaker, a food demonstrator, and an all around kind human being. You can find out more about her and how to buy her books or sign up for a class at www.soulfulvegan.com. It was a pleasure to have her join us. You’ll leave this video feeling refreshed and more aware of some great restaurants in South Florida.
028. Kezia Jauron!
Tuesday, July 7th, 2020
Farmed Animal Conference E-Summit – Live Video #1. Want to learn more about the Farmed Animal Conference E-Summit happening on August 3-9, 2020? Watch our series of videos on Tuesdays at 4pm EDT or the clip here afterwards. This week we talk with the Kezia Jauron, the PR person behind the event. We will highlight what is happening with the conference Why you need to watch Why you need to donate to Animal Place The Plant-Based Network is a sponsor of the event.
027. Dream Job? Vegan? Learn More!
Sunday, July 5th, 2020
During this video we touch on many subjects. Some highlights:* You can work for yourself and have ADHD* Finding your passion can lead to a career* Creating your own niche in the vegan community is possible* It’s important to be nice to people* Learn to apologize with more than “I’m sorry!”* Ask for help and be comfortable asking for donations too!
Ben Strothman lives in NYC and is AKA as Honey LaBronx, the Vegan Drag Queen. Ben is also a photographer and is always working on developing his next thing. You can reach Ben/Honey by looking up anything @HoneyLaBronx or www.vegandragqueen.com. You can also listen to the podcast Big Fat Vegan Radio.
This is a long one and Ben’s connection is a bit fuzzy, but you can hear everything. This one was much fun so get ready to laugh and learn!
026. Shobha Swamy!
Thursday, July 2nd, 2020
If you love cooking demos then you’ll love this video. Highlights: * The recipe of the day is “chicken” curry with a special ingredient! * Learn the basics of a great plant-based curry * How do you sauté without oil? * How do you bring out the flavors of your foods without added salt? * Why is it important to eat TWO pounds of vegetables/fruits per day? Shobha Swamy is based in a suburb of Atlanta, GA. She’s a Food For Life (PCRM) instructor and is a graduate of The Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate Program. She also recently started a meal delivery service you can check out if you are local to Atlanta at www.Annapoorna-Nutrition.com. FYI, in the middle of the video we hit a black screen, but things get back relatively quickly so stick with it!
025. Raw Food and Raising Children!
Saturday, June 27th, 2020
Why watch this talk with Karen Ranzi? Do you have any interest in a Whole Foods/Plant-Based Raw Diet? Where do you get your protein? What supplements might you take? What happened when Karen changed her children to a raw diet? Karen lives in NJ and has been vegan/Whole Foods Plant- Based for over 30 years. She offers classes on her website, www.superhealthychildren.com and check out her other site, www.feelfabulouswithfood.com as well. She coaches and counsels families from all over the world.
024. Mental Health, Activism, and a Pandemic
Saturday, June 27th, 2020
Why should you watch this video with psychotherapist, April Lang? *Tips for handling social media *Advice on handling depression during a pandemic *How to Stay Mentally Healthy *Discussion on Activism and Activists and their Health April is based in NYC and has been practicing for over 20 years. She’s an ethical vegan, an author, and has her own practice. You can learn more at www.aprillang.com.
023. Let’s Talk Food!
Saturday, June 20th, 2020
Alan Roettinger is a vegan author with Book Publishing Company. He’s written a number of cookbooks such as Extraordinary Vegan and Speed Vegan. What do we discuss? Who is Alan? What’s his background? What famous people has he cooked for? When it comes to cooking which foods have flavor? Why you shouldn’t be afraid of cooking!
022. You Can Be Strong AND Be Vegan!
Friday, June 19th, 2020
Ndem Nkem is a vegan athlete. Highlights from our live: Vegans can be healthy and strong Dairy is for the cows Black Lives Matter Shout out to the Portland Vegan Scene Ndem can be your new best friend!
021. Heart Health with Dr. Joel Kahn
Saturday, June 13th, 2020
How do you protect your heart and your health? Watch this talk with Dr. Kahn to learn more about how the choices you make in your diet have a direct impact on your heart. Learn about The Kahn Chronicle on the Plant-Based Network – 15-17 minute episodes of up to date information that everyone needs to know. Women and men have different heart attack symptoms, but what’s even more important is to watch for certain signs and to get to a doctor ASAP if you have them.
020. What you Eat CAN change YOUR life!
Thursday, June 11th, 2020
Valerie has suffered from depression and health issues, lupus and POTS, for many years. Changing to a vegan diet has vastly improved her health and mental outlook. Listen to hear some of her story. Lots of love in this video to vegan businesses in Nashville and the surrounding areas in TN.
019. Plate It Healthy with Dr. Tionna L. Jenkins, Ph.D., MPH!
Saturday, June 6th, 2020
Want to know what a food desert is? How does that impact a POC and their desire to eat healthier and/or find affordable plant-based options? You want to watch our Talk with Tionna to learn why she created Plate It Healthy and what types of foods you can eat that are simple and delicious.
018. Why Black Lives Matter with Kimberly Barnes
Friday, June 5th, 2020
Kimberly shares about her Food Love program that was formed due to COVID19. Kimberly shares very personal stories about her experiences in this world as a person of color. It’s easy to see why she is a vegan influencer, marketing professional, and chef.
017. Omowale Adewale, Founder of the Black Vegfest
Tuesday, June 2nd, 2020
We discuss The 7 Points of Allyship for The White Vegan Community in Defense of Black Lives. No matter who you are, the information in this video is important.
016. COVID and Being Vegan
Sunday, May 31st, 2020
If you’ve ever wondered what it was like to get COVID19 or what it is like to get tested then you definitely want to tune in. Andy and Tammie share their first hand experiences with having the virus.
015. Real Talk with Korin Sutton
Saturday, May 30th, 2020
Korin is a the founder of Body Fitness HD. He’s a vegan bodybuilder and a nutritionist. We discuss: *The riots in Minnesota. *How he can help you get fit. *His favorite success story *What you can do to get or remain fit while staying home.
014. Your Health During a Pandemic
Saturday, May 23rd, 2020
Dr. Shayla Toombs-Withers, DO joined us to discuss why it’s important to stay healthy and fuel your body with the right foods during this COVID19 pandemic. We discuss calcium, B12, Vitamin D3, why you need to wear a mask, and more!
013. We’re Live with Ren Hurst!
Friday, May 21st, 2020
Ren Hurst is guiding animal lovers back to unconditional love. She has written one book and the second one is almost finished. She helps you unpack your emotional trauma, not just in relation to the animals in your care, but with the other humans you choose to interact with. Listen to this talk and reach out to Ren to delve deeper and learn to be your truly happiest and healthiest self.
012. What’s For Dinner with Kathy Hester!
Saturday, May 16th, 2020
Kathy cooks dinner for her and her wife, Cheryl, during our live talk. What’s on the menu? Soy curl fried rice made in a pressure cooker and single serve carrot cakes made in a mug in the air fryer. You’ll learn all about all the cookbooks Kathy has written and how to buy them. Buy them through Virtual Vegfest and she will sign a dedication in the book for you.
011. Finding your Why with Brittany Sade!
Friday, May 15th, 2020
Brittany is an author, an independent business owner, and a true motivator. We learn about her book, Holistic Mindfulness, her vegan shirt company, Prosperiteez Clothing, and most importantly the importance of finding your why. Check out this insightful talk and share it with others.
010. Sid Garza-Hillman!
Saturday, May 9th, 2020
Learn all about Sid’s Smallsteps program, his 50K ultra marathon event, The Stanford Inn By the Sea resort, and a bit more insight to just how incredible he is as a human.
009. Lenore Braford
Sunday, August 30th, 2020
Lenore Braford, Founder of Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge, shares about starting a sanctuary and tips for what you need to know if you want to start one too. We highlight the recent rescues, the tornado chickens from Georgia.
008. Ron Gandiza!
Friday, May 1st, 2020
A co-founder of The Plant-Based Network…Ron Gandiza! Have you heard of The Plant-Based Network? Learn all about Ron, and why The PBN came to exist.
007. Evan Costner of Cotton Branch Farm Sanctuary!
Friday, May 1st, 2020
Life on an Animal Sanctuary! How do you save over 600 pigs from a dire situation? Why you should donate to animal sanctuaries. We learn all about Evan and Josh and how they came to live on an animal sanctuary in South Carolina.
006. The Vegan Roadie!
Friday, May 1st, 2020
We talked with Dustin Harder, The Vegan Roadie, and got caught up on what he’s been up to and how he’s involved with The Plant-Based Network.
005. A Vegan Athlete & A Health Coach
Friday, May 1st, 2020
Our Talk with Howard Jacobson & Josh La Jaunie. Check out our lively talk with Howie and Josh. You’ll smile and laugh too.
004. Marla Rose from Vegan Street!
Thursday, September 24th, 2020
We talk about life during a 100 day post operation quarantine and Marla’s insight into how and what we say and how it affects others.
003. Dilip Barman of Triangle Vegetarian Society!
Monday, April 20th, 2020
Our Talk with Dilip Barman of Triangle Vegetarian Society! We discussed homeschooling during self-isolation plus we touch on health and cooking too.
002. Talking Vegan Sex with Ellen Jaffe Jones!
Tuesday, April 14th, 2020
Interested in learning about Vegan Sex? This is the talk for you. We not only delve into the topic with Ellen and her boyfriend Troy Funk, but we also discuss diet and exercise options while having to stay at home. Ellen is an author, a certified health coach, and a realtor and lives in Florida.
001. Lisa Marie McDonald of Sweet Bear Rescue Farm!
Sunday, April 12th, 2020
Lisa and Helene have a lively talk about life on a sanctuary during a pandemic, how to cope while living alone, and mental health.
