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Westchester TalksEpisode 6: “NBA MVP Snubs, WNBA Talk & Did Fred Start Ferris World Ball?”The boys are back after a quick break, and in Episode 6 they waste no time diving into everything that’s been heating up the timeline and the group chats: • 🗽 Was this the Knicks’ last real shot at a title run? • 🏀 Tyrese Haliburton snubbed for MVP — legit or overhyped? • 🔥 Pacers vs OKC in the Finals?? Too early or too real? • 🎟️ Full recap of the Basketball Heads All-Star Event — Westchester came out strong • 📺 NBA on TNT is DONE?? What it means for fans and coverage moving forward • 😬 WNBA Talk: Angel Reese, missed layups, and Lisa Leslie stepping in • 👀 The streets are asking… did Fred really start Ferris World Ba...2025-06-281h 05
Plant Your SeedAkil Taher, M.D.: Author of OPEN HEARTDr. Akil Taher is the author of OPEN HEART a book that chronicles his transformational journey. Dr. Taher had angioplasty at 56, open heart surgery at 61, and ran his first half marathon less than a year later. He then proceeded to run the Chicago, Boston, and Mumbai marathons, and also climbed mountains. He transformed from a middle-aged couch potato with a dangerously bad diet into a vital, energetic athlete, ever seeking new challenges and adventures. His whole food plant-based diet played a major part in his transformation.2025-05-291h 01
Plant Your SeedGuy Vaknin: Renowned Plant-Based ChefGuy Vaknin is a renowned chef famous for his innovative plant-based creations. After serving in the Israeli Defense Force (IDF), Vaknin moved to New York in 2005 to study computer engineering. But he quickly realized that his calling was in the food industry. Chef Vaknin then enrolled in the Institute of Culinary Education. Upon graduating in 2007, he became the Executive Chef at Esprit Events, an established kosher catering company in Manhattan. In this role, he met his future wife and co-founder Tali. Together, they developed their signature vegan sushi and the Beyond Sushi brand was born. He is the founder...2025-01-1642 min
Plant Your SeedRachel McCrystal: Woodstock Farm SanctuaryRachel McCrystal is the Executive Director at Woodstock Farm Sanctuary. She has been at the Sanctuary for seven years. Rachel has volunteered for and worked at various animal rights, conservation, and sheltering organizations over the last 15 years with a focus on development, marketing, campaigns, and strategic planning. She’s been widely published with stories on animal rights and liberation.2025-01-0241 min
Plant Your SeedSarah Strickland: Lead Outreach Raven at The Raven CorpsSarah Strickland is currently a junior in high school and the Lead Outreach Raven at the Raven Corps, a youth-led activist organization. Raven Corps current goal is to get big dairy out of schools and increase plant-based milk access in the over 100,000 schools that participate in the National School Lunch Program. The Raven Corps is a youth-centered movement of activists devoted to building a just and sustainable future for ALL animals and our natural world. We take action through a consistent anti-oppression lens and trust that we can achieve liberation for ALL if we join forces...2024-12-2034 min
Plant Your SeedJamie Logan: Filmmaker/Podcast Host /Animal AdvocateJamie Logan is a NYC-based filmmaker, podcast host, and animal advocate who uses humor, health and fitness, public speaking, and social media to inspire others and cultivate change.2024-12-0642 min
Plant Your SeedStefanie Ignoffo: CEO and Founder of PlantspirationStefanie Ignoffo is a plant interventionist, CEO & Founder of Plantspiration NFP Inc., and Food For Life Instructor with the Physicians Committee For Responsible Medicine and has completed the American College of Lifestyle Medicine Coaching program. She advocates and promotes Lifestyle Medicine by educating, motivating, and inspiring people to adopt a plant-based lifestyle in order to prevent and reverse chronic diseases including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, certain cancers, autoimmune disorders, obesity, and chronic illnesses.2024-11-2133 min
Plant Your SeedKartikeya Talreja: Ayurvedic NutritionistKartikeya Talreja is a Los Angeles based certified Ayurvedic Nutritionist, Digestive Health and Lifestyle Coach. Ayurveda is one of the oldest health systems in the world which originated in India more than 5000 years ago. Ayurveda believes that most diseases originate with imbalances in the digestive system. Kartikeya guides his clients who are suffering from digestive issues by educating them to eat a healthy whole food plant-based diet, spices, herbs, and to adopt a healthy lifestyle using the principles of Ayurveda. 2024-11-0752 min
Plant Your SeedBeth Love: Founder of Eat for The EarthBeth Love is the founder of Eat for the Earth, an ordained New Thought minister, and the author of the Tastes Like Love book series. She has brought a message of transformation to multiple audiences with her speaking and facilitation skills, in contexts as diverse as the California state prison system, schools, nonprofits, churches, radio, various online forums, local community television, and The Oprah Winfrey Show. She is known for her fierce commitment, wise counsel, strategic mind, and huge capacity for love. Rev. Beth's life calling has taken many twists and turns but has always been centered...2024-09-1959 min
Plant Your SeedJo-Anne McArthur: Award-Winning PhotojournalistJo-Anne is an award-winning photojournalist, sought-after speaker, photo editor, and the founder of We Animals Media. She has visited over sixty countries to document our complex relationship with animals. She is the author of three books: We Animals (2014), Captive (2017), and HIDDEN: Animals in the Anthropocene (2020), and is the subject of Canadian filmmaker Liz Marshall's acclaimed Canadian documentary, The Ghosts in Our Machine. Jo-Anne's photographs have received accolades from Wildlife Photographer of the Year, Nature Photographer of the Year, Big Picture, AEFONA, Picture of the Year International, the Global Peace Award, and others. In 2020, Jo-Anne was thrilled to be a...2024-08-2232 min
Plant Your SeedSabrina Fair Andronica: Children's Author Sabrina Fair Andronica is an animal activist and children's author in Los Angeles, California. She has published three books, (with a fourth on the way) all under her brand, Always Fair Books. Each book shows awareness, compassion, and enlightenment of animal welfare and self-growth through fictional stories; always just and fair. She has been meat-free for nine years and became fully vegan six years ago in May. Sabrina is here to share how veganism has shaped her life and how she's working on planting her seed with her brand!2024-06-2037 min
Bounce Back Stronger with Donna FerrisFred Rogers and the Healing Power of Fatherhood with Art Carey"Everybody has a treasure. Everybody is a gem in some way. And that's why I'm so curious. That's why I ask people questions because I like to try to discover or plumb their being or their soul and find out what is that special spark that makes them unique and interesting."
In this episode of Bounce Back Stronger, host Donna Ferris interviews the illustrious Art Carey, an acclaimed author, journalist, and editor with over 34 years of experience at the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Art shares insights from his interviews with legends like Fred Rogers and Jack Bogle...2024-06-1524 min
Plant Your SeedTheresa "Sam" Houghton: Chief Nerd / Modern Health NerdTheresa "Sam" Houghton has been eating a plant-based diet for 13 years and is the author of The Whole Food Plant-Based Diet Starter Guide. As Chief Nerd at The Modern Health Nerd, she helps plant-based and better-for-you brands understand their customers and create better long-form content. She's a graduate of both the Bauman College Nutrition Consultant program and the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate program, which gives her a unique perspective on plant-based health and content marketing.2024-05-1649 min
Plant Your SeedRalph Montague: Longevity Coach and AuthorRalph Montague is a longevity coach from Monmouthshire, Great Britain. He focuses on sleep and energy mastery. His passion for longevity evolved from working within the anti-aging industry for over twenty years. His first book within the STOP!! Series, is aptly named STOP!! Killing yourself – The Beginners Guide to Living Longer by Removing and Improving, encouraging readers to maximize their longevity with easy-to-follow guidance, checklists, and prompts is out now! Ralph also has just finished his next project; Sleep Mastery courses, helping individuals and companies achieve rested and rejuvenating sleep habits. He plans to have a series of books de...2024-05-0947 min
Plant Your SeedKelly Dinham: Animal PhotographerPassionate vegan and photographer since 2009, Kelly uses her photographs to invite viewers into the amazing and meaningful lives farmed animals live. She shows a kinder world for farmed animals is possible in her strikingly beautiful images captured through her work at Edgar's Mission Farm Sanctuary in Australia.2024-05-0229 min
Plant Your SeedMathilde Do Chi: International Food Law ConsultantMathilde Do Chi is an international food law consultant passionate about modernizing our global food system to tackle climate change, improve people's health and remove animals from our plates.2024-04-2534 min
Plant Your SeedMike Stura: Skylands Animal Sanctuary and RescueMike Stura is a Mechanic, Welder and Harley Davidson guy. He's not your typical vegan but Mike owns and runs Skylands Animal Sanctuary and Rescue in New Jersey. Mike started Skylands Animal Sanctuary and Rescue with one tiny piece of land and a few small animals. That tiny piece of land grew to become an entire farm full of rescued souls. These animals are rescued from slaughterhouses, live markets, farms, extreme neglect, abuse, religious ceremonies, abandonment, and are even found wandering streets… No matter where they are from or from what dire circumstances they escape, th...2024-02-2252 min
Plant Your SeedMaxime Sigouin: Founder of Fit Vegan CoachingMaxime Sigouin is a leading fitness coach, entrepreneur, and athlete with over 10 years of experience in the industry. He is the founder of Fit Vegan Coaching, dedicated to helping people adopt a healthier lifestyle through plant-based nutrition and exercise. Maxime is also a highly accomplished athlete who has competed in Ironman and Spartan races, and cycling events for cancer research. His mission to help 1 million people by 2050 is reflected in his range of services, including one-on-one coaching, online courses, and community support. Maxime's dedication to promoting a healthy and active lifestyle inspires others to reach new heights.2023-12-2141 min
Plant Your SeedFrances Gonzalez: Founder and President of Vegan WinesFrances is the Founder and President of Vegan Wines, a completely vegan-friendly wine club, and Despacito Distributors, a plant-based wine distribution company. Frances has acquired nuanced expertise and made many connections in the wine industry through her work building these two companies. Her background, however, delves deeper than entrepreneurship. She is also an active member of Women of the Vine & Spirits, an organization that fosters a supportive environment for females in the alcoholic beverage industry. Frances also has extensive experience in the vegan and plant-based markets. She has sponsored conferences like the Plant-Based World Expo and founded...2023-11-2338 min
Plant Your SeedJered Camp: Co-Founder of Iowa Farm SanctuaryJered Camp is a paramedic turned co-founder of Iowa Farm Sanctuary, Iowa's first farm animal sanctuary. He rescues and provides loving care to abused and neglected animals while advocating for animal welfare and a more compassionate world. iowafarmsanctuary.org2023-11-0949 min
Plant Your SeedToni Okamoto: Founder of Plant-Based on a BudgetToni Okamoto is the founder of Plant-Based on a Budget, the popular website and meal plan that shows you how to save dough by eating veggies. She's also the author of the Plant-Based on a Budget Cookbook, and the co-host of The Plant-Powered People Podcast. Okamoto's work has been profiled by NPR, NBC News, Parade Magazine, and she's a regular presence on local and national morning shows across the country, where she teaches viewers how to break their meat habit without breaking their budget. She was also featured in the popular documentary What the Health. When she's not cooking...2023-11-0239 min
Plant Your SeedTrey Morrow: Animal Liberation ActivistTrey Morrow is an animal liberation activist from South Carolina, USA. He is the co-founder of Animal Activism Mentorship, a program that empowers humans to take action for animals by providing one-on-one mentorship and a supportive community.2023-09-0754 min
Plant Your SeedSusan Klingenberg: Little Buckets Farm SanctuarySusan Klingenberg is the founder and president of Little Buckets Farm Sanctuary. In 2017, Susan made a bucket list, which included saving a life at a livestock auction. The life that was saved was a one-day-old baby calf who she named Bucket. Just being ripped from his mom, Susan became his new mom and he befriended her dog Colton. Watching Bucket and Colton interact everyday, Susan saw that Bucket was no different than Colton. A grass puppy. Bucket wanted to be loved, he wanted to give his love, he wanted to run and play, take naps, and have...2023-08-311h 03
Plant Your SeedMegan Pereira: Founder of Road To Refuge Animal SanctuaryMegan Pereira is the founder of Road To Refuge Animal Sanctuary, located in CT. She works full time as a mixed animal Veterinary Technician with a Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science. She coordinates all potential rescues and tends to the medical needs of all the animals as well as running day-to-day activities at Road to Refuge.2023-08-1751 min
Plant Your SeedKym Henley: Freedom Hill SanctuaryKym Henley is the founder of Freedom Hill Sanctuary. A sanctuary for orphaned, abandoned, or injured farm animals. Freedom Hill Sanctuary was established in 2011 with one lamb called Lynn and since then has grown to 150 animals. A place they all call home2023-08-1040 min
Plant Your SeedJohn Oberg: Social Media Influencer / Animal AdvocateJohn Oberg is a social media influencer and animal advocate dedicated to making the world a kinder place for animals by utilizing the power of social media. In 2018, he launched his own independent, patron-funded program for animals through Patreon to maximize his impact, redefining animal advocacy in the social networking space. Previously, he served as Director of New Media for The Humane League and as Director of Communications for Vegan Outreach. Since launching his project, he has accumulated hundreds of millions of views of his content across social media reaching tens of thousands every single day. He recently launched...2023-08-0336 min
Plant Your SeedTiffany Paltauf: Founder of Sleepy Pig Farm Animal SanctuaryTiffany Paltauf is the founder of Sleepy Pig Farm Animal Sanctuary, a vegan farmed animal sanctuary located in Upstate NY. Tiffany decided to start a sanctuary after rescuing and raising a two-day-old piglet that she named Maybelle. Patreon: Sleepy Pig Farm Animal Sanctuary Website: spfanimalsanctuary.org2023-07-1344 min
Plant Your SeedAlexandra Tierce: Animal Rights ActivistAlex has been vegan since 2007 for the animals. In Veganism, she has not only found a purpose in her life.. she found a level of spirituality that has forever changed her heart and how she interacts with ALL beings. Being a beacon of love and light is the foundation of her spiritual practices and, she feels, the very foundation of Veganism. Instagram: chiquita_vegana Living among Meat Eaters: The Vegetarian's Survival Handbook2023-06-291h 01
Plant Your SeedDr. Richard Schmidt: Reproductive Endocrinology and Fertility Specialist Richard J. Schmidt, MD, FACOG, is a reproductive endocrinology and fertility specialist, as well as the medical director and laboratory program director at NOVA IVF in Mountain View, California. Dr. Schmidt has committed more than 25 years to delivering excellent patient-centered fertility care and is a vegan physician, having trained as a Food for Life instructor and is passionate about helping patients achieve better outcomes through a plant-based diet. 2023-06-2236 min
Plant Your SeedStevan Mirkovich: CRO and Owner of Planted ExpoStevan Mirkovich is the CRO and Owner of Planted Expo, a trade show, platform, and network to connect Canadians to local vegan and plant-based businesses offering new, innovative, and inspiring products, services, and practices. The Planted website is a great educational resource offering online courses and make sure to check out their chats section where you will find the latest from leading voices in the plant-based movement. Be sure to head along to one of their upcoming trade shows where you will find over 200 vegan edible and lifestyle businesses and a great lineup of leading...2023-04-2754 min
Plant Your SeedSimen Li: Vegan Coach and ConsultantSimen Li is a vegan coach and consultant. He has consulted with vegan wellness centers, hotels, and restaurants. Simen has coached people to thrive as vegans for six years and has 12 years of experience in vegan nutrition. veganicediblelandscapes.com2023-04-201h 10
The Fit Vegan Podcast with Maxime Sigouin9x Emmy Award Winner Fred Ferris on Why He Transitioned to Being VeganWelcome to a new episode of The Fit Vegan Podcast! Today I am joined by a special guest, Fred Ferris. He’s the host of Plant Your Seed Podcast, has an incredible story and today here’s with us to talk about his story transitioning to a whole food plant-based diet and much more!In This Episode, We Cover: [00:00-06:11] Intro - Fred’s Initial Story, Dealing With Being Overweight And Looking Back To Losing His Father Because Of Cancer At The Age Of 9.[06:12-12:28] This Was The Pivotal...2023-04-111h 01
Plant Your SeedCatch-Up Conversation: Laura CarneyLaura Carney is a writer and copy editor in New York. She's been published by the Washington Post, the Associated Press, The Hill, Runner's World, People magazine, Guideposts, Good Housekeeping, The Fix, Upworthy, Maria Shrivers Sunday Paper and other places, and her book My Fathers List: How Living My Dad's Dreams Set Me Free is being published by Post Hill Press in June 2023. Her work as a copy editor has been primarily in magazines, for 20 years, including Good Housekeeping, People, Guideposts, Vanity Fair, and GQ. She's @myfatherslist on Instagram, @lac30 on Twitter, and her website is bylauracarney.com.2023-03-3041 min
Plant Your SeedPam Ahern: Founder of Edgars MissionPam Ahern is the Founder of Edgars Mission. A safe haven for formerly farmed animals in Lancefield, Australia. The one-time equestrian champion gave it all up when, in 2003, a tiny piglet, the eminent Edgar Alan Pig, trotted into her life and led her down a path she never imagined.2023-02-161h 00
Plant Your SeedTomi Makanjuola: The Vegan NigerianTomi Makanjuola is an award-winning food blogger and chef. She runs The Vegan Nigerian, a platform dedicated to making Nigerian cuisine and the vegan lifestyle accessible to members of her community and beyond. Tomi is passionate about sharing her knowledge through workshops, cookbooks, and online content. She is the author of Vegan Nigerian Kitchen.2023-02-0950 min
Plant Your SeedLaura Carney: My Father's ListLaura Carney is a writer and magazine and book copy editor in New York. She's been published by the Washington Post, the Associated Press, The Hill, Runner's World, Good Housekeeping, Upworthy, The Fix, and other places, and has written a book about finishing the bucket list of her late father, who was killed by a distracted driver.2023-02-021h 09
Plant Your SeedRebecca Gade Sawicki: Founder of Veggies Abroad2023-01-2641 min
Plant Your SeedJason Bolalek: Destination LiberationJason Bolalek is the founder of Destination Liberation, a Vermont-based animal rescue organization, dedicated to rescuing male calves from dairy farms (who are seen as mere waste products in the dairy industry) and finding them forever homes2023-01-1245 min
Plant Your SeedKerstin Brueller: Animal Rights and Liberation ActivistKerstin Brueller is a vegan animal rights and liberation activist focusing on online activism. She is also a writer, content creator, illustrator, and graphic designer from Vienna, Austria. Web kerstinbrueller.com Instagram @kerstinbrueller2023-01-0534 min
Plant Your SeedChris Fuller-Wigg: Co-Founder and Executive Director of Austin Farm SanctuaryChris Fuller-Wigg is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Austin Farm Sanctuary. He is also the VP of Services for Motiv, a SaaS implementation company. Over the last 5 years, in addition to working at Motiv and building a life with his wife Angela, Chris has worked to build Austin Farm Sanctuary from a 1/2 acre micro-sanctuary to the blossoming non-profit it is today.2022-12-2934 min
Plant Your SeedOlivia DiNardo: Sowa Goat SanctuaryOlivia DiNardo is the founder of Sowa Goat Sanctuary, a nonprofit located in Harvard, MA that provides lifelong holistic care to abused, neglected, orphaned, and slaughter-bound goats in need of a safe haven. sowagoatsanctuary.com2022-12-2252 min
Plant Your SeedRachael Brown: AuthorRachael Brown earned a plant-based nutrition certification and food and sustainability certification from the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies and eCornell. After being diagnosed with high cholesterol in her late 20s, she discovered The China Study and transitioned her family to the whole-food, plant-based, no-oil (WFPBNO) lifestyle, and her cholesterol immediately dropped 50 points. She has been an adjunct professor in nutrition and wellness, a certified yoga and Pilates instructor, and a licensed massage practitioner. Learn more at www.forforkssakebook.com2022-12-0846 min
Plant Your SeedCyd Notter: Award-Winning Author and Nutrition CoachCyd Notter is a graduate of the Center for Nutrition Studies, a certified instructor for The Starch Solution and other dietary courses, a past newspaper columnist, and the author of the award-winning book The Plan A Diet: Combining Whole Food, Plant-Based Nutrition with the Timeless Wisdom of Scripture. Cyd offers personal nutrition coaching and speaks at various Veg Fests and local groups. Connect with her at cydnotter.com.2022-11-2443 min
Plant Your SeedDamien Clarkson: Co-Founder of THE PACKDamien Clarkson is the Co-Founder of THE PACK, a food technology startup making healthy and nutritious plant-based dog food. He previously Co-Founded Vevolution a leading technology platform for the plant-based business community where he is still a board member.2022-11-0348 min
Plant Your SeedBritt Bosse: Fine Art Animal Photographer and Animal Rights AdvocateBritt is a fine art animal photographer and animal rights advocate from Connecticut. In 2016, she became involved in animal rights activism and volunteering at farm animal sanctuaries. Through her volunteer experiences, she was given the opportunity to photograph some of the sanctuary animals. It was then that she found her true passion in photography. Now, she photographs both rescued animals and wildlife, with a mission to raise awareness for the ways in which humans have a negative impact on animals and how we can create positive change.2022-10-2747 min
Plant Your SeedRay Star: Awarding-Winning AuthorRay is an award-winning author of YA Fantasy and Climate Fiction from Essex in England. As an author of Climate Fiction, Ray's books are published on recycled paper where possible and she plants 1 tree per book sale via Ecologi. It is Ray's dream to one day open The Peridot Animal Sanctuary and Wildlife Reserve in England and that dream inspired Ray to close her business of 15 years to pursue a writing career. When Ray isn't writing, she is happiest spending time with her children, partner, family, and friends or walking with her dogs spending time...2022-10-2058 min
Plant Your SeedChris Huriwai: Activist/Co-Producer of MILKED DocumentaryChris Huriwai is the co-producer of MILKED, which is a feature documentary that exposes the whitewash of New Zealand's multi-billion-dollar dairy industry. He is also a Māori vegan advocate and extreme sportsman. He has a history of working in community health, working for 7 years teaching physical education and mentoring young people from primary to high schools. He’s a back-to-back 3-time world champion for street unicyclist and has recently moved home after working for an organization that assists rough sleepers and individuals who struggle to access sustainable housing. Chris is the co-founder of the animal rights project Aotearoa Lib...2022-10-1345 min
Plant Your SeedShauna Sherick: Founder and President of Wildwood Farm Sanctuary and PreserveShauna is a licensed veterinary technician with a background in wildlife rehabilitation, farm animal nursing care, and a love of nature. She worked at a mixed-animal veterinary hospital shortly after earning her degree in veterinary technical science in 1994. She went on to earn specialty certification in animal dentistry and pursued an interest in anesthesia and surgical procedures. In her direct work with farmed animals, she came to understand each of them as unique and intelligent beings, which led to removing all animal products from her diet and starting her sanctuary, Wildwood Farm Sanctuary & Preserve.2022-10-0650 min
Plant Your SeedKelly Holt: Co-Founder and former Executive Director of Barn SanctuaryKelly is the Co-Founder and former Executive Director of Barn Sanctuary. She had over 7 years of experience in marketing and communication for startups and nonprofit organizations before transitioning to executive leadership. She is a passionate advocate for nonprofit work and specifically animal rights, environmental conservation, and social justice.2022-09-2940 min
Plant Your SeedChristopher Soul Eubanks: Climate, Human, and Animal Rights ActivistChristopher Soul Eubanks is a climate, human, and animal rights activist that was raised in Atlanta, Ga. He has dedicated himself to doing advocacy work that combats all forms of injustice. After learning the horrors of animal exploitation, Christopher became vegan, began doing community organizing, and has helped co-organize Atlanta's first-ever animal rights march. Christopher plans to use education, public speaking, and creativity as tools to advocate for the climate, a vegan lifestyle, and the end of all forms of injustice.2022-09-2250 min
Plant Your SeedCatherine Besch: Founder and Director of Vietnam Animal Aid and RescueCat Besch is the Founder and Director of Vietnam Animal Aid and Rescue-US in Hoi An, Vietnam since 2013. She is an outspoken vegan rescuer and pig mother who is obsessed with global food security and building a world without animal agriculture and fishing.2022-09-151h 13
Plant Your SeedMargaux Khoury: Founder, Advisor and SpeakerMargaux Khoury is a founder of vegan businesses, a corporate advisor for ethical startups, and a speaker on animal rights, animal agriculture, environmental issues, and ethics.2022-09-0848 min
Plant Your SeedSandra Nomoto: The Content DoctorThe Content Doctor Sandra Nomoto is a content writer and editor for cruelty-free businesses. She previously ran Conscious Public Relations for over a decade. In 2019, she authored The Only Public Relations Guide You'll Ever Need and her new book, Vegan Marketing Success Stories is out now. She enjoys blogging about content marketing, book publishing, travel, and vegan food at SandraNomoto.com.2022-09-0134 min
Plant Your SeedHolly Skodis: Founder of Yoga is VeganHolly Skodis is the founder of Yoga is Vegan a project and podcast dedicated to helping Yogis embrace Veganism. Holly has been featured on Jane Unchained's Lunch Break Live, Vegan Health & Fitness Magazine, and Angelika Buettners, "I AM", a Quest to Empower Women, and Portray Ageless Beauty Coffee Table Book.2022-08-1138 min
Plant Your SeedKathy Stevens: Founder of Catskill Animal SanctuaryIn 2001, after turning down an offer to lead a new charter high school, Kathy Stevens founded Catskill Animal Sanctuary, where her love of teaching, her belief that education has the power to transform, and her love of animals come together. One of the worlds leading sanctuaries for farmed animals, CAS has saved more than 5,000 non-human individuals through direct rescue and exponentially more through programming that encourages humans to adopt veganism. casanctuary.org opensanctuary.org2022-07-2841 min
Plant Your SeedTodd Friedman: Arthur's AcresTodd is the founder of Arthur's Acre Animal Sanctuary. After finding a 3 ½-month-old piglet at a former small-scale "farm to table" type facility he was looking at in order to turn it into a sanctuary, Todd demanded to have the pig handed over to him. That pig he named Arthur. Arthur, who was the last pig to be threatened with death at that place, was the first pig to receive sanctuary there. The place where Arthur was meant to die young and afraid will be the place where he learns to live, to love, and be loved in return. A...2022-07-2135 min
Plant Your SeedDr Monica Aggarwal: Adjunct Associate Professor of MedicineMonica Aggarwal, MD, is an adjunct Associate Professor in the University of Florida's Division of Cardiovascular Medicine where she conducts research on the impact of nutrition on chronic illness. She also serves as the Chief Medical officer of the not-for-profit, 4Roots Farm which is looking at how to improve food quality to improve human health. She received her medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine and subsequently went on to complete a residency in internal medicine at Tufts University Hospital in Boston, MA. She then completed a cardiology fellowship at the University of Maryland in Baltimore, MD.2022-06-3028 min
Plant Your SeedDr. Melanie Worley: Emergency Medicine Physician and World Class AthleteDr. Melanie Worley is an Emergency Medicine physician and soon-to-be Sports Medicine fellow, 3-time Boston marathoner with a 2:56 personal best in the marathon, and Ironman 70.3 World Championship Qualifier. She is passionate about plant-based diets for both athletic performance and disease prevention. She attended undergraduate at Wake Forest University, where she graduated summa cum laude with a Health and Exercise Science major with honors and was a member of Phi Betta Kappa. She then went on to Ohio University for medical school, where she was president of the Lifestyle Medicine Club and published two lifestyle medicine-related publications. In...2022-06-2345 min
Plant Your SeedGraham and Annette Henry: Whole Food Plant Based EducatorsGraham and Annette Henry are both trained as whole food plant-based educators. The husband and wife teammate are using their knowledge and passion to help others transition successfully to a more plant-based diet as a route to improved health.2022-05-2651 min
Plant Your SeedAndrew Alexander: Producer of "Creating a Vegan World" DocumentaryAndrew Alexander is the producer of Creating a Vegan World documentary where he interviewed 50 leading experts in the vegan, animal rights, and plant-based health movements to discover what it takes to change the world.2022-03-2440 min
Plant Your SeedAlli Chambers: The Zend: Final Farm & SanctuaryAlli Chambers is the co-founder and president of The Zend: Final Farm & Sanctuary. Passion has always fueled her path and her choices in life. Adopting a vegan lifestyle catapulted her into a completely different way of seeing the world around us and how connected we all are. To date, it's her favorite choice she has ever made and it's what started her on the path to The Zend. The Zend is a "safe place for gentle souls" and it's her actual dream come true.2022-03-031h 03
Plant Your SeedSean O'Callaghan AKA Fat Gay VeganSean O'Callaghan is a vegan journalist, activist, community organizer, marketer, and travel enthusiast who loves supporting people on their vegan journeys. Originally from Australia, Sean currently lives in London, UK. fatgayvegan.com veganculinarycruises.com: USA National Parks Vegan Adventure May 15-20, 2022 islaurbana.org: Isla Urbana is a project dedicated to contributing to water sustainability in Mexico through rainwater harvesting.2022-02-2445 min
Plant Your SeedAksana Fitzpatrick: Founder and CEO of PiQiAksana is the founder of PiQi, a vegan fermented drinks startup, that's based in the UK. She's a long-time vegan and a fermentation enthusiast. Along with her partner Nick, they are on a mission to help people look after their gut health on a vegan diet.2022-02-031h 05
Plant Your SeedRobbie Balenger: Ultra-Endurance AthleteRobbie Balenger is a plant-based ultra-endurance athlete obsessed with finding sustainable motion through space and time. This obsession leads Robbie to seek out mammoth athletic projects that span weeks and months. By exploring recovery techniques and honing diet choices, Robbie is investigating how he can keep going forever.2021-12-3047 min
Plant Your SeedEric Adams: New York City Mayor-ElectEric Leroy Adams (born September 1, 1960) is the Borough President of Brooklyn, New York City. Adams served as an officer in the New York City Transit Police and then the New York City Police Department, for 22 years. In 1994, though endorsed by the Nation of Islam, he was defeated in the Democratic primary for a New York Congressional seat. From 2006 to 2013 he was a Democratic State Senator in the New York Senate (representing the 20th Senate District in Brooklyn). In November 2013, Adams was elected Brooklyn Borough President, the first African-American to hold the position. In November 2017 he was reelected. On...2021-12-2328 min
Plant Your SeedPat McAuley: PlantPubPat McAuley is a Boston-based serial entrepreneur, author, TEDx speaker, and wellness advocate. After a plant-based diet changed his life, Pat shifted his focus to building and supporting businesses in the plant-based space. He is the host of the popular Eat Green Make Green Podcast and Founder of PlantPub, a plant-based food and craft beer brand.2021-12-1643 min
Plant Your SeedJessica Scott-Reid: Writer and Animal AdvocateJessica is a writer and animal advocate. Her work is featured in newspapers across Canada. She also co-hosts The Paw & Order Podcast, Canada's animal law podcast.2021-12-0236 min
Plant Your SeedJamie Baldanza: Wild Lands. Wild HorsesJamie is the creator and director of the award-winning docu-series Wild Lands. Wild Horses. Jamie thrives on driving creative ideas from beginning to end. As an Art Director/ Creative Director over the past 14 years, she has helped develop some of the most recognizable brands in the world. _ A horse lover since birth, Jamie quit her job to follow her passion - photographing wild horses all across the Western United States. With a greater outreach from a growing Instagram following, she has been inspired to do even more. Utilizing her talents, Jamie created her own production company that...2021-11-2546 min
Plant Your SeedAnna Pippus: The Vegan Family CookbookAnna Pippus is the author of The Vegan Family Cookbook, a cookbook, and strategy manual to make everyday plant-based cooking easier, to be published by Appetite by Random House in 2021. She holds degrees in law and psychology, having worked as an animal protection lawyer and campaigner for over a decade.2021-11-1154 min
Plant Your SeedAlison Tierney: Wholesome LLCAlison Tierney, through Wholesome LLC, spreads the power of nutrition and a healthy lifestyle to combat chronic disease. As a board-certified oncology registered dietitian, Alison focuses on evidence-based nutrition to educate and empower individuals to take their health into their own hands not only after diagnosis but before. Using plant-based nutrition and a focus on whole-person health, Alison overcame PCOS and infertility. Now, she is on a mission to foster a community dedicated to the prevention and management of chronic diseases through individual counseling, seminars, recipes, blog development, and online courses. Wholesome's motto is simple for vegans...2021-10-2840 min
Plant Your SeedBrooke Goldner, M.D.Dr. Brooke Goldner is a best-selling author, the founder of www.GoodbyeLupus.com, creator of the Hyper-nourishing Nutrition Protocol for Lupus Recovery, and is the author of 3 best-selling books, Goodbye Lupus, Goodbye Autoimmune Disease, and Green Smoothie Recipes to Kick-Start Your Health and Healing.2021-10-1449 min
Plant Your SeedWendy Smith: Co-Founder of Odd Man InnWendy Smith is a military veteran, a registered nurse, and a vegan animal rights advocate. She is the Co-Founder and Director of Odd Man Inn Animal Refuge. Wendy works as a registered nurse, comes home to care for 140 animals, and helps run Odd Man Inn full time with her husband, Josh. There are no days off... she does it all for the animals!2021-10-0753 min
Plant Your SeedRobin Birdsong: Founder of Enchanted Farm SanctuaryRobin lost her beautiful little boy, Danny, to SIDS in 2007. She fell into a depression so deep she couldn’t eat, couldn’t sleep, couldn’t function. Her 10-year relationship with her fiancé, Danny’s father, fell apart. She lost everything, including the will to live. Then finally one night after months of despair she googled “bereaved mother” to find help. What popped up was totally unexpected, and altered the course of her life completely... This is a powerful episode and a reminder that our deepest grief can also become our greatest ally and gift. Our suffering can help us become mor...2021-09-3043 min
Plant Your SeedErin Amerman: Critter Creek Farm SanctuaryErin Amerman is the founder and president of Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary. Founded in 2016, the sanctuary quickly grew to become the largest bovine sanctuary in the United States. The sanctuary currently houses over 220 rescued residents, of whom nearly 150 are bovines.2021-09-2342 min
Plant Your SeedKaren Ranzi: Award-Winning AuthorKaren Ranzi is an award-winning author, internationally acclaimed speaker, holistic health coach since 1998, certified raw foods chef, speech pathologist for 43 years, and director of the online 100 hour Vegan Certification Course. Her new book Heal and Prevent Autism: Natural Solutions That Work is out now. Karen is the winner of the Living Now Award in the category of Health and Nutrition, and the Peer-to-Peer Award for Service to Childrens Health for her book Creating Healthy Children. Karen has traveled throughout the United States and abroad to speak on the extreme benefits of a fresh whole food vegan lifestyle. In 1994, Karen...2021-09-021h 02
Plant Your SeedPlant Based Ben (Ben Raue)At 44, Ben Raue also known on Instagram as Plant Based Ben, a former corporate paper pusher, decided to change to a whole-food plant-based diet. Not only did he lose weight but he radically changed his physical appearance. You would be amazed at what Ben did in just 90 days.2021-08-2644 min
Plant Your SeedKathy Davis: VegInspiredKathy Davis is a plant-based lifestyle coach, recipe developer, the CEO of VegInspired.com and the author of three cookbooks. Her third cookbook "Budget-Friendly Plant-Based Diet Cookbook came out on August 17th. Kathy helps people successfully transition to a plant-based way of eating that supports a fast-paced lifestyle, without requiring hours in the kitchen or the added stress of "What am I going to eat?!"2021-08-1936 min
Plant Your SeedKat Krylov: Promised Land Animal SanctuaryKat runs a vegan bed and breakfast, offering yoga, meditation, reiki, and horse therapy. She is also the founder and executive director of Promised Land Animal Sanctuary in Campbellford, Ontario.2021-07-2945 min
Plant Your SeedManu Ndo: Vegan TriathleteManu Ndo is a French triathlete who is working on accomplishing an Ironman. An Ironman is a triathlon race that consists of a 2.4 mile swim (3.9K), a 112 mile bike (180.2K), and a 26.2-mile run (42.2K). He is against cruelty and animal abuse, which is why he is vegan and why he tries to spread the word that we can live our best life without hurting any other earthlings. He believes you absolutely can be vegan and be in top shape. Doing the triathlon has been challenging for him because he hasn’t always been athletic. Before becoming vegan, he was 110 lb...2021-07-221h 10
Plant Your SeedAshlee Piper: Give a Sh*t: Do Good. Live Better. Save the Planet.Ashlee Piper is a political strategist turned eco-lifestyle journalist and TV personality. Ashlee is also the author of Give a Sh*t: Do Good. Live Better. Save the Planet. She baby stepped her way to becoming vegan about 10 years ago and hasn’t looked back.2021-07-0149 min
Plant Your SeedDonny Marshall: Former NBA PlayerFormer NBA player Donny Marshall has been a standout basketball player in high school, college and the NBA. He was healthy, in shape and yet the doctors told him and his wife that they had about a 1% chance of getting pregnant. Donny and his wife decided to change to a plant-based diet and were able to have children.2021-06-2444 min
Plant Your SeedDr. Aaron Spitz: Author and Male Fertility ExpertDr. Aaron Spitz is among the top 2% of male infertility experts in the country and the author of the most informative and accessible book on men’s health: The Penis Book: A Doctor's Complete Guide to the Penis—From Size to Function and Everything in Between. His trademark wit makes men feel at ease with even the most uncomfortable topics, which is why he's often featured in the media, such as the Netflix documentary, The Game Changers, The Doctors, and more.2021-06-171h 00
Plant Your SeedSarah Heydon: The Pearly AcreSarah is the founder of the pig sanctuary, The Pearly Acre. The Pearly Acre was founded to serve an unexpected demand for experience and knowledge about her Pot Belly pigs. What began with simply taking her pig, Bullet, for hikes at a local conservation area and attending town events, became what is now The Pearly Acre. Named after her beautiful piglet, Pearl, whom she lost at 8 months old, she strives to live the most compassionate life she can, in Pearl's name. The Pearly Acre also works to help match unwanted pigs with new homes through a networking community.2021-06-1049 min
Plant Your SeedMackenzie Sullivan: Ellie Mae Farm SanctuaryMackenzie Sullivan is the founder and president of Ellie Mae Farm Sanctuary.The story of EMFS started when Mackenzie was a student a the University of Connecticut. For her Introduction to Animal Science course, she had to choose a farm animal to train for an event at the end of the semester. She ended up picking a Hereford girl with the ear tag that read H864D; who she named Ellie Mae. Over the next few months, Mackenzie grew an incredibly strong bond with Ellie Mae.At the end of the class assignment, the university auctions off...2021-04-291h 02
Plant Your SeedKimberly Renee Barnes: Might Be VeganKimberly is a self-taught private chef, an on-air personality noted for her infectious personality, and the founder of Might Be Vegan. In the kitchen, she’s had the pleasure of serving busy executives, families, as well as celebrities, and professional athletes. She’s also the creator behind the award-winning national COVID-19 hunger relief program, Food Love. Food Love by Might Be Vegan is a national, direct-to-door hunger relief effort providing families in need with nutritious, plant-based food at no cost to them, to strengthen health outcomes and work towards greater food justice in the U.S.2021-04-2242 min
Plant Your SeedJamie Woodrum: Founder of Humble HoneeJamie is the founder of Humble Honee and the Vice President of Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary. Her time at Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary has allowed her to educate people about the cruelty involved in animal agriculture by having people meet their meat. With her new business venture Humble Honee, The Bumble-Free Alternative. She is focused on raising awareness about another exploited species: bees.2021-04-0143 min
Plant Your SeedAlicia WilksAlicia Wilks is a mother of five who runs a plant-based household. She is a trained massage therapist, is certified in plant-based nutrition from Cornell University, and her husband, James Wilks, is the producer of the popular documentary - The Game Changers.2021-03-1123 min
Plant Your SeedSteven Seighman: The Nut-Free VeganSteven Seighman is a plant-based food photographer and founder of the website The Nut-Free Vegan. He is a ten-year vegan and lifelong food allergy sufferer. Another aspect of The Nut-Free Vegan, which aligns with his belief in change through positivity, is his support of animal sanctuaries. He is a member of several of these organizations around America and donates 50% of all of his ad revenue from his site to support these causes.2021-02-2531 min
Plant Your SeedLena Kaneider: Holistic NutritionistLena Kaneider suffered from anorexia nervosa and veganism changed her life. Veganism helped her battle and overcome anorexia nervosa. The colorful vegan diet let her enjoy food again and helped her regard it as fuel rather than the enemy. She also became aware of certain problems in this world and now lives more ethically. She was vegetarian for years but going vegan was definitely the best decision of her life! Instagram: len.alini2021-02-1138 min
Plant Your SeedKory Zelickson: CEO of Vejii IncAfter watching Forks over Knives, Kory Zelickson decided he wanted to change to a vegan diet. He started simply by eliminating meat, moved onto fish, and then finally dairy. His transition took him about 10 years to completely change to a vegan diet. He is proof that where there is a will, there is a way. Kory is an entrepreneur, investor, vegan, and CEO of Vejii Inc. Kory's latest venture, shopvejii.com is putting his passion to life. Shopvejii.com is an online marketplace making vegan certified products more widely accessible.2021-01-2850 min
Plant Your SeedDanielle and Chris BennDanielle and Chris Benn had no intention of becoming vegan. After trying a vegan challenge five years ago, Danielle and Chris saw and felt immediate benefits. They both decided to continue with a plant-based diet and are still vegan today. Danielle and Chris continue to share these benefits so that others can feel as they do. 2021-01-211h 02
Plant Your SeedMario Buccellati: Mariolino’s Vegan Italian KitchenMario Buccellati is a plant-based chef and owner of Mariolinos Vegan Italian Kitchen in New York City. He has worked in all facets of the industry from food festivals and food trucks to some of the best vegan restaurants in New York City. He has also curated 30 of his own 4-course pop-up dinner events. Mario traveled Europe to develop his knowledge on the plant-based scene. Stopping in Italy, Athens, and London, he met with restaurants and chefs to learn techniques and the imagination behind the food they had to offer. During his stay in Tuscany, he also...2020-05-2856 min
Plant Your SeedSammantha Fisher: Animal Rights PhotographerSammantha Fisher is a self-taught internationally-published Animal Rights photographer. The sole purpose of her work is to showcase the emotional lives, beauty, and vibrant personalities of animals in hopes that viewers will consider a plant-based lifestyle. Sammantha provides free photography services to vegan sanctuaries worldwide - so a huge majority of her work is based on rescued animals but she also documents those animals at farms, slaughterhouses, and everywhere in-between. Sexual Assault Helpline - rainn.org U.S. - stopbullying.gov U.K. - nationalbullyinghelpline.co.uk Australia - bullyingnoway.gov...2020-05-1440 min
Plant Your SeedChef Stephanie Rich: Owner of Verdine RestaurantStephanie Rich is the chef and owner of Verdine in Houston, Texas. In six years, Stephanie was able to go from a simple vegan pop-up at a farmers market to owning her own bricks and mortar plant-based restaurant called Verdine. Verdine 2020-04-3048 min
Plant Your SeedGlen John JonesGlen John Jones is a personal trainer and the author of "Think and Grow Vegan" - a book about how to gradually adopt a plant-based diet in five stages. Glen was an avid meat eater who changed to a plant-based diet when he started concentrating on endurance sports.2020-03-0552 min
Plant Your SeedMatt Underwood: Cleveland Indians Play by Play AnnouncerMatt Underwood is the play-by-play announcer for the Cleveland Indians. Matt suffered from allergies, inflammation and even had an inhaler for his asthma. In 2017, Matt changed to a plant-based diet and all of these symptoms disappeared.2020-02-0642 min
Plant Your SeedTamara Monroe: Co-Owner of Lovebirds DonutsTamara Monroe was successfully thriving in a traditional marketing role but decided to give all that up to follow her dreams. Tamara owns and runs Lovebird Donuts with her husband Ryan, a vegan donut and coffee shop in Maine. Lovebirds Donuts is an all-vegan and sustainably minded shop dedicated to offering real, scratch-made food and organic coffee.2019-09-2636 min
Plant Your SeedPeter CervoniPeter Cervoni is a corporate chef at Good Catch Foods, where they make plant-based seafood… and he’s been vegan for over 20 years. He’s seen a lot of changes over those years. He is a veteran of the foodservice industry, bringing with him over 30 years of proven, professional culinary experience to the realm of plant-based, health-supportive cuisine. Peter graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in 1993, and after an apprenticeship at The Breakers Resort in Palm Beach, FL, Peter worked at some of New York City's finest restaurants, including The River Café and La Cote Basque...2019-09-0535 min
Plant Your SeedBettina Campolucci BordiBettina Campolucci Bordi is the driving force behind Bettina's Kitchen. Bettina is a chef who hosts retreats, writes cookbooks, and has workshops in London. She Inspires people to eat seasonally and cook from scratch. Bettina’s Kitchen today encompasses culinary, yoga and mindfulness retreats, plant based cooking workshops, recipe development, food writing, and most recently, Bettina's first cookbook, Happy Food. Everything she does honors her own beliefs around food and wellness and aligns with her philosophies: that we should eat seasonally, locally and from farm to table as much as we can; we should support small businesses wit...2019-08-0822 min
Plant Your SeedDoug McNishDoug McNish is a world class vegan chef, consultant, educator, author and committed vegan activist. He's been named one of the 5 vegan chefs who are revolutionizing food and he has recently redesigned his Toronto restaurant, Mythology. Doug is bringing Vegan cuisine to the mainstream and challenging ideas on ethics, the health and the environment. In addition to publishing 3 award winning books in three years, Doug currently helps operate Mythology in Toronto Ontario. You can catch Doug online by following him on Twitter, Instagram or on Facebook, where he routinely shares his current projects, and his...2019-08-0833 min