How to Navigate the Holidays with Emotional Resilience and Gratitude

The holidays can bring joy, connection, and a sense of gratitude—but they can also be incredibly challenging. For some, this time of year is marked by grief, sugar cravings, or navigating complex family dynamics. And for those of us who are vegan, the sight of a turkey on the dinner table can evoke a deep […]

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Flying Vegan: How to Stay Healthy and Aligned with Your Values While Traveling

As I write this I’m on an airplane, flying across the country to speak at the SoCal Vegfest, eating my salad with a smile on my face because the hummus that I also brought along with carrots made it through security (it doesn’t always). #thingsonlyaveganwouldsay 😆 Here’s a vegan travel tip: I always opt for bringing […]

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POV: You’re a Vegan Introvert at Austin City Limits Music Festival

If you’re an introvert, or a highly sensitive person, you’ll probably relate to what I’m sharing today. (I’m an introvert and consider myself toward the highly sensitive end of the spectrum.) And if you’re an extrovert, this may help you understand your introverted friends a bit better. It’s funny, my friend Anne (founder of Hogs […]

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The Humble Hero Everyone Needs to Know: Fiona Oakes

I had planned to give myself a break from writing this week, but here I am, having just returned from the UK and feeling too inspired NOT to share one of my experiences with you today – visiting Tower Hill Stables Animal Sanctuary (with my boyfriend, Quinn). It’s hard for me to even begin to […]

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