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...

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...

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...

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...

[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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

I wish people would give themselves permission to break that conditioning and think for themselves. The 7th interview in this series, features Katelynne Donoghue. Katelynne began her vegan journey just over 2 years ago. In this interview, she shares her compassion for sentient beings, her new Reiki healing venture, and her future vision, as her journey continues.

Really you only have control over yourself and what you do.   The sixth interview in this series, features Tracy Childs. Tracy is the founder of the not-for-profit PlantDiego and owner of Veg-Appeal, both in San Diego, CA. She is an expert in plant-based nutrition and food preparation and is a certified Nutritional Consultant. Tracy has been vegan for 29 years. In this interview, she helps us understand why she became vegan and shares with us her personal vegan...

In the case of being vegan, you are considering animals who are other sentient beings -- they have souls like we do -- so, if I care deeply about people... then I should care an equal amount -- and I do care an equal amount -- for animals as well... The fifth interview in this series, features Raffaella Giampaolo. Raffaella is an intuitive healer providing Reiki, sound therapy, aroma therapy and spiritual readings for self-discovery and transformation. Raffaella has been vegan for...

This is so much more than an animal issue; it's a people issue. The fourth interview in this series, features Vegan Danielle. Danielle has her own website and podcast called The Vegan Danielle Podcast. She was recognized as a Top Vegan Podcast of 2018 by Vegan in San Diego, and listed in the Top 25 Vegan Podcasts by Feedspot. She is a passionate advocate and activist. Danielle has been vegan for 4 years. In this interview, she helps us understand why she became vegan and shares...

I’m vegan to save this planet, because I love animals, and because I believe it’s the best thing I can do for myself and for humanity. The third interview in this series, features Liz Murphy. Liz is a plant-based nutrition coach, vegan chef, and owner of Santosha Nutrition. Liz has turned her passion, education and talents into her full time joy, helping others to expand their palates and discover the healing powers of fresh, organic, whole foods in nourishing, repairing and...