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Half BettyDesiree Dupuis: A walk in her (Vegan) shoesIn this episode of the Half Betty Podcast, Founder and Host Andrea Rathborne and Producer/ Co-host Krista Gruen connect across time zones - from Vancouver to Bali - with Desiree Dupuis, founder and vision-keeper of Voes & Co, a vegan fashion and design brand rooted in sustainability and soul.Desiree opens up about the wild, beautiful path of entrepreneurship - from leaving Vancouver to building a life and business in Bali, and what it means to find belonging far from home. She shares her honest reflections on growth, partnership, and the power of knowing when to invite o...
2025-11-0549 min
Vegan Boss Radio#45 Desirée Dupuis - Social Entrepreneur, Author, and Founder of Voes & Co.In this episode of Vegan Boss Radio, we explore what it means to live vegan — not just in our food choices, but in all areas of life. Being vegan is about more than diet; it’s a philosophy and lifestyle that avoids harm to animals, whether that’s in what we eat, what we wear, or the industries we support.
Our guest is Desirée Dupuis, founder of the luxury vegan footwear brand Voes & Co. We talk about how a book about health first sparked her interest in plant-based living, which eventually deepened into a lifelong ethical commitm...
2025-07-101h 04
The People-Driven CEO PodcastEpisode 12: Compassion Is Always in Style: Building a Luxury Vegan Brand with Desiree Dupuis
In this episode, Shane Jeremy James sits down with Desiree Dupuis, founder of Voes & Co., a pioneering vegan luxury footwear brand that redefines fashion with compassion and sustainability. Desiree shares how a personal need for stylish, animal-free, and plastic-free footwear inspired her to create Voes & Co. She discusses the development of her high-end designer shoes made from next-generation plant-based materials like cactus and corn leather, and why creating a brand rooted in values was non-negotiable.
We dive into the realities of bootstrapping a mission-driven business in an oversaturated digital market, the struggle to build brand...
2025-06-2451 min
Glo Eco with KatWhy True Luxury Means Leading with Your Values + Disrupting Vegan Fashion with Voes and CoIn this episode, I’m joined by serial entrepreneur and vegan fashion trailblazer Desiree Dupuis, founder of Voes and Co. We dive into what it really means to build a business rooted in values—from launching a luxury vegan shoe brand to living a life of conscious choice. Desiree shares her take on veganism beyond just diet, how spirituality impacts her life and business, and why being aligned with your purpose makes entrepreneurship both magical and hard.We also chat about sustainable fashion innovations like cactus and corn leather, her commitment to timeless capsule pieces, and why bein...
2025-06-0726 min
Passion Projects with PayalLiving Conciously and Leading Change with Desirée DupuisWelcome to the official reboot of Passion Projects. I’m Payal, and I’m here to share the stories of people who’ve turned what they love into what they do. From bold ideas to career-defining moments, we’ll dive into what fuels their dreams, how they’ve built a life around their passions, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. Get ready to be inspired — because your passion project might be closer than you think.In this episode of Passion Projects, Desirée shares how she’s built three purpose-driven ventures — from vegan fashion...
2025-05-0147 min
The Conscious Publicist® Podcast with Ashley GrahamStepping Into Sustainability and Mindful Shopping Habits with Desirée Dupuis of Voes & Co.Have you ever wondered how your everyday shopping decisions could help create a more sustainable world? Or felt overwhelmed trying to make more conscious choices in a world designed for instant gratification?In this episode, I sit down with Desirée Dupuis, founder of Voes & Co., a global vegan footwear brand revolutionizing fashion with next-generation plant-based materials. Having followed a vegan lifestyle for 17 years, Desiree shares how she turned her frustration with finding stylish vegan footwear into a mission-driven brand. We dive deep into practical strategies for mindful consumption, from the simple "24-hour rule" before purchasing to r...
2025-02-2548 min
The Wild PartyThe Secret to Sustainable Style with Desirée Dupuis of Voes & CoENCORE - We talked luxury vegan footwear with Desirée Dupuis, founder of Voes & Company. This innovative brand is not only committed to ethical, sustainable, and cruelty-free practices but is also pioneering the use of next-generation materials to reduce plastic in the fashion industry. Desirée shares her inspiring journey from nutrition to creating this high-end, eco-conscious brand.Learn more: https://voesandcompany.com/***If you are an entrepreneur or professional who would like to be on this podcast, please visit BoomtownMarketing.com and click on PODCAST. https://ww...
2024-12-3141 min
Pivot! A Vegan Business Interview SeriesRevolutionizing Vegan Fashion: The Story of Voes & Co with Desiree DupuisDesiree Dupuis is the visionary behind Voes & Co, a pioneering vegan lifestyle brand redefining the fashion industry. In this episode of Pivot! Desiree shares a journey fueled by her passion for ethical living and sustainable fashion that culminated in the creation of Voes & Co.We dive into the whole origin story –from Desiree's frustration with the lack of vegan footwear options to the realization of her dream of Voes & Co. Discover how she navigated the challenges of the pandemic with resilience and determination, forging ahead to create a brand syn...
2024-11-2833 minGlo Eco with KatEntrepreneurship & Making Vegan Footwear So Good Everyone Wants To Wear It with Desiree of Voes & CoToday we’re chatting Desiree Dupuis, the founder of luxury vegan footwear brand, Voes and Co, about all things entrepreneurship, conscious living, how innovation is driving big wins in sustainability in the fashion space, and about her innovative plant leather shoe collection. She shares her journey as a social entrepreneur and how she leans into her values to guide her path entrepreneurship and her passion living a life of purpose and making a positive impact on the world. We’ll also discuss how by just becoming more aware and conscious in your shopping choices the massive impact you can have...
2024-09-2045 min
The Wild PartyTransforming The Vegan Fashion Industry with Desirée Dupuis, Voes & CoIn this episode of The Wild Party Podcast, we explore the inspiring story of Desirée Dupuis, founder of Voes & Company, a luxury vegan footwear brand on a mission to pioneer the use of next-generation materials and reduce plastic in the fashion industry. Desirée shares her journey from a passion for nutrition to becoming an entrepreneur dedicated to ethical, sustainable, and cruelty-free fashion.Listen as Desirée reveals how a single book on veganism sparked a lifelong commitment to animal welfare and sustainability, leading her to create stylish, high-end shoes that align with her...
2024-08-2741 min
The Cassandra McClure Show116. Vegan Women Summit May 9 & 10 in Hollywood California Chair: Maggie Baird, Support + FeedLearn about the Vegan Women Summit Event, taking place on May 9-10 in Hollywood, California and how you can get involved as an attendee or sponsor! Join us for an immersive experience celebrating the power and passion of women in the plant-based movement. Our event features a lineup of renowned speakers, workshops, and networking opportunities focused on vegan living, sustainability, and entrepreneurship. Get ready to connect with like-minded individuals, gain valuable insights, and discover the latest trends in the world of plant-based living. Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of a transformative weekend dedicated to empowering women and...
2024-02-2116 min
In With the NewKove Ocean Foods: Sustainable Snacks with Purpose Desirée Dupuis is a social entrepreneur and founder of Kove Ocean Foods, a seaweed-based CPG food brand, along with VOES & CO, an ethical, sustainable vegan fashion brand. Desirée is passionate about living a life of purpose and making an impact in the world by creating permanent, sustainable change. She has been living a vegan lifestyle since 2008 and is proud to use her voice to advocate for animals as well as the planet. Check out the show notes here
2023-11-0134 min
The New Rey Media ShowDiving into the Ocean of Algae Business - Desireé Dupuis of Kove Ocean - EP30Welcome to another episode of The New Rey Media Show! This time, we had the privilege of speaking with Desireé Dupuis, CEO of Kove Ocean Foods, a company dedicated to providing sustainable and delicious seaweed snacks to consumers.
Desirée is passionate about living a life of purpose and making a substantial impact in the world by creating permanent sustainable change.
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2023-02-0838 min
Everything Podcasts StudiosAmplify Canada Season 2: Food for ThoughtOn our first episode of season 2, we explore Canada's food system. The different forms of farming, how it sustains our environment and supports our economy. In 2021, the whole agriculture and agri-food system employed 2.1 million people, provided 1 in 9 jobs in Canada and generated $134.9 billion. In this episode, we explore the importance farming plays in small businesses.Featured on this episode:Birch & Boar Charcuterie and Provisions: William MillerKove Ocean Foods powered by Cascadia Seaweed: Desirée Dupuis Rainmaker Wines: Caroline SchallerGoodFish.co: Fraser MacDonald, Owner and CaptainGuest: Mary Robinson: President of CFA (Canadian Federation of Agriculture)...
2022-12-2245 min
Amplify CanadaFood For ThoughtOn our first episode of season 2, we explore Canada's food system. The different forms of farming, how it sustains our environment and supports our economy. In 2021, the whole agriculture and agri-food system employed 2.1 million people, provided 1 in 9 jobs in Canada and generated $134.9 billion. In this episode, we explore the importance farming plays in small businesses.Featured on this episode:Birch & Boar Charcuterie and Provisions: William MillerKove Ocean Foods powered by Cascadia Seaweed: Desirée Dupuis Rainmaker Wines: Caroline SchallerGoodFish.co: Fraser MacDonald, Owner and CaptainGuest: Mary Robinson: President of CFA (Canadian Federation of Agriculture)...
2022-12-1545 min
This Commerce LifeVP Sales & Marketing at Cascadia Seaweed and Kove Ocean Foods, Desirée Dupuis talks about working with indigenous tribes and the in and outs of growing one of the world's most sustainable crops.Grown using only sea and sunlight, Kove snacks are here to help change the world. VP Sales & Marketing at Cascadia Seaweed and Kove Ocean Foods, Desirée Dupuis talks about working with indigenous tribes and the in and outs of growing one of the world's most sustainable crops. Shop Kove here: https://koveocean.com/Find Desirée here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ddupuis/
2022-10-1157 min
The Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 15: Opportunities That Lie Beneath Our Oceans With Desiree DupuisDid you know that not only is seaweed climate-friendly, but it is also rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and is extremely beneficial to our health. Desiree, from Kove Ocean Foods is passionate about living a life of purpose and making an impact in the world by creating permanent sustainable change while using her voice to advocate for animals as well as the planet. Don’t miss out on the opportunities that lie beneath our oceans and see how Desirees’ making global change partnering with the community!
Kove Ocean Foods VP Desiree Dupuis highlights and discusses:
How Indi...
2022-07-0744 min
The Capitalist HippieDesirée Dupuis, VP Sales & Marketing — Cascadia SeaweedOn this week's episode, Marco Pimentel sat down with Desirée Dupuis, VP Sales & Marketing at Cascadia Seaweed. With over 18 years of marketing experience, Desirée is passionate about living a life of purpose and making a substantial impact in the world by creating permanent sustainable change. Cascadia Seaweed is based on Vancouver Island in the town of Sidney, BC and is growing to become the largest provider of ocean cultivated seaweed, which only requires sea and sun to grow! Seaweed sequesters nearly 200 million ton of C02 every year. That's nearly as much as New York State's an...
2022-04-2149 min
The Amanda Sellers Show8: Desiree Dupuis - Who Knew Some Lightly Used Shoes Could Help Change the World.Ready to change the world and learn some game-changing business and lifestyle practices? This is the episode for you. Socially Conscious Entrepreneur Desiree Dupuis is a fundraising and marketing superstar. She’s cofounder of Ruben’s Shoes, a charitable society that helps children in developing countries access education, she’s amplifying the animal rights movement with her soon-to-be-launched eco-friendly vegan fashion brand, and her spiritual alignment and positive approach to life and business are endlessly inspiring. We learned so much in our time with her. We know you will, too.
2020-02-111h 02