Rhiannon's entire life changed course after going vegan. Rhiannon studied Speech Communication, created an animal rights club at University, became involved in a mentor program at The Gentle Barn and more recently founded Higher Consciousness Events.
Rhiannon was raised on a heavy dairy based Slovak diet. She remembers always feeling scared of meat because she recognised it as an animal. Rhiannon went vegan after seeing a social media post exposing the hidden truths of the dairy and egg industries.
Rhiannon decided she could no longer study health sciences as it involved dissection and products tested on animals. She chose to study Speech communication so she could learn to be a better voice for animals. During her time at university, Rhiannon was encouraged to start an on-campus vegan club known as Students for Ethical Evolution. Through this process, Rhiannon learnt how to establish and manage a non profit organisation.
Rhiannon recently founded Higher Consciousness Events, which aims to raise consciousness one event at a time. Rhiannon organises events, bringing together vegans and non vegans to watch a documentary, enjoy vegan food and discuss animal rights, environmental issues and social injustice. She hopes to expand these events into schools and colleges.
Rhiannon began attending LA Animal Save events not long after going vegan. She was able to connect with animals, like minded people and met the Founder of The Gentle Barn, Ellie. Rhiannon began volunteering at the sanctuary, enrolled in one of their courses then continued being mentored by The Gentle Barn. Rhiannon is working towards having her own sanctuary in the future.
In this episode, Rhiannon also shares her self care rituals and the importance of continuous learning.
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