Podcast

On today's podcast, I talk to Freya Dinshah the president of the American Vegan Society and editor of American Vegan magazine. Freya grew up in an ovo-lacto-vegetarian family in Epsom Surrey, England. Her parents became vegetarian after joining the Peace Movement. Freya gave up cheese after learning about rennet. H. Jay Dinshah posted an ad in the Peace Newspaper looking for a pen pal and Freya's mother felt bad for him and told her to write to him. In 1959 her pen pal friend Jay inspired her to become vegan and in 1960 she moved to America where they married. Within a year, the rest of her family had given up dairy and eggs too.

On today's podcast, I talk to Laura Templeton, CEO of 30 Second Success. Laura has watched many people struggle with their 30-second commercials also known as an elevator speech or pitch. She has met a number of people that won’t even consider networking as a way to increase their business connections because they are petrified of having to stand up and speak in front of an audience. If you are having a hard time with your pitch, Laura has a simple four part tip to make it better.

On today's podcast, I talk to Leslie Durso, Vegan Chef and Healthy Living Educator. Leslie talks about why she became vegetarian at eight years old, her experience as the first vegan chef at Los Angeles Food and Wine Festival, and what tools and staples you should have in your kitchen.

On today's podcast, I talk to Kate Jacoby, owner of Vedge and V Street. Kate talks about how and why she became vegan, the importance of having a mentor. She also has some tips for vegan travel.

On today's podcast, I talk to Andy Tabar, the owner of Compassion Co. and the co-host of the Bearded Vegans. Andy talks about why he went vegan, his favorite vegan restaurants and vegfests.

On today's podcast, I talk to Rachel Black who is the Philadelphia Grassroots Director for The Humane League. She is in charge of coordinating all of the work in the Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey areas. She is a graduate of Temple University and resides in Philadelphia. Rachel talks about her journey from becoming vegan to an internship with The Human League, and some  tips on how you can become involved in animal rights.