The VedgeTalk Podcast

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. + MORE! Hope you enjoy the show!

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. + MORE! Hope you enjoy the show!

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. + MORE! Hope you enjoy the show!

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 + MORE! Hope you enjoy the show!

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. + MORE! Hope you enjoy the show!

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. + MORE! Hope you enjoy the show!

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. + MORE! Hope you enjoy the show!

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. + MORE! Hope you enjoy the show!

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. + MORE! Hope you enjoy the show!

76 - Catching Up with Toni Okamoto and Michelle Cehn - by Matthew Davey