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.

We have been able to grow Grape Cat by being a vendor at VegFests. Here are ten things I wish I had known before becoming a vendor.

On today's podcast, I talk to Angela Hubbs, a Certified Personal Trainer, Yoga teacher, and Pilates instructor. Angela has lost 50 pounds to become an ironman triathlete. Angela has some great tips about starting a fitness program and why you should hire a fitness trainer.

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 Djuna Da Silva from Djuna Shay. Djuna Shay is a mother-daughter duo that produces vegan clothing and accessories that are made with love in Brooklyn, NY. They design custom textile prints, on eco-friendly and organic fabrics that look better than  leather or suede every would. They are working right now to create fun statement pieces that are available in a range of sizes because style shouldn’t only fit some people, it should fit all people.