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The Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesSeason 2 Episode 9: Odd burger vegan fast-food chain with James MclnnesWe're delighted to present an enlightening discussion with James Mclnnes, the forward-thinking founder of Odd Burger, Canada's pioneering vegan fast-food chain. Starting with a food truck in 2014, James set out to redefine the fast food landscape by providing affordable and delicious plant-based options. Today, Odd Burger is one of Canada's most rapidly expanding vegan fast food chains, boasting 18 locations and several hundred underway for international expansion.
Odd Burger's mission is to disrupt the fast food industry with unique, sustainable, and wholesome food options made from scratch with local, whole food plant-based ingredients. A crucial moment in their...
2023-05-1750 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesSeason 2 Episode 3: The Plant-Powered Dog with Diana Laverdure DunetzWe are excited to introduce Diana Laverdure Dunetz, the founder of Plant-Powered Dog and a renowned canine nutritionist. Her passion for dog nutrition and fresh food diets has led her to become a leading expert in the field. Diana started cooking homemade food for her dog, Chase, when he had health issues, and she noticed that he began to improve. This experience ignited her interest in dog nutrition. She decided to pursue a Masters of Animal Science to work with vets and professionals to formulate fresh food diets for dogs worldwide.
Diana's journey took an unexpected turn...
2023-04-0343 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesSeason 2 Episode 2: Developing alternative proteins with Roberto GuerroWe are honored to have Roberto Guerro join us today, a visionary developer in the alternative protein and vegan business space. With an unwavering passion for innovation, knowledge, and sustainable food systems, Roberto has been a driving force in promoting veganism and eco-friendly practices in the industry. He has dedicated himself to understanding and promoting the alternative protein sector, recognizing its potential to revolutionize the food industry and reduce its environmental impact.
From his time as the managing director of the Spanish language version of The Economist's vegan business magazine to his current role at Singular Foods...
2023-04-0341 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesSeason 2 Episode 1: Vegan Adventure Holidays with Emma FryWe are excited to welcome Emma Fry, the founder of Vegan Adventure Holidays, to our stage today. With a passion for travel and a commitment to a vegan lifestyle, Emma identified a gap in the market and created her niche travel company to provide vegan-friendly adventure tours. Her venture has successfully catered to the growing demand for vegan travel, offering unique and memorable experiences for those seeking adventure while maintaining their ethical values.
Having worked in the adventure travel industry for many years and as a vegan for a decade, Emma has navigated various...
2023-04-0341 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 100: RV spots and campsites for vegan-oriented travelers with JC CorcoranWe are honored to have JC Corcoran, co-founder of Veg Michigan and VegFund, join us today as a guest speaker. After a successful career as a fire captain, JC found his passion for veganism and activism when he discovered the environmental and health impacts of his dietary choices. Since founding Veg Michigan in 1999 and co-founding VegFund with his spouse Ray in 2009, JC has dedicated his life to promoting non-violence, critical thinking, effective communication, peaceful living, and ethical consumerism through veganism.
In addition to their work with Veg Michigan and VegFund, JC, and Ray run Santa Fe Vegan...
2023-04-0340 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 99: Coaching and Leadership with long-time vegan Betska K-BurrWe are honored to have Betska K-Burr, the founder of Coaching and Leadership, join us today as our distinguished guest. As a compassionate vegan since 2004, Betska has dedicated her life to empowering others and positively impacting both humans and animals. Her transformative journey began when she faced bankruptcy emotionally, intellectually, spiritually, and physically after the birth of her daughter. Through her perseverance, Betska discovered the power of the subconscious mind, which became the foundation of her groundbreaking coaching methodologies.
With over 25 years of experience, Betska has developed more than 80 unique Mind Kinetics methodologies that have helped clients...
2023-04-0336 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 98: The unique business model of Invest Vegan with Sloane OrtelWe are delighted to welcome Sloane Ortel, the innovative founder of Invest Vegan, to our stage today. Invest Vegan is a registered investment advisor that caters to clients with as little as one dollar to invest, allowing everyone to access the power of compounding and sustainable investing. With a unique approach focused on ethics-first investing, Sloane aims to attract clients who may be disillusioned with capitalism and want their investments to align with their vegan or ethical values, ultimately fostering a sense of community and shared purpose.
With a diverse background in investment management that started when...
2023-04-0348 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 97: Vegan Soul Foodie grows to half a million members with Brooke BrimmWe are delighted to welcome Brooke Brimm, the founder of Vegan Soul Foodie, to our stage today. Recognizing a need for healthier food options within the black community, Brooke and her husband have been plant-dominant for 30 years. Vegan Soul Foodie has since grown exponentially, offering books, classes, and digital products centered around vegan soul food and hosting in-person and online events.
Navigating the challenges of a judgmental culture within the vegan community, Brooke has fostered an encouraging and transition-friendly atmosphere within her group, focusing on inclusivity and embracing anyone wanting to join the movement. Her ultimate goal...
2023-04-0343 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 96: Launching a Plant-Based Cheese company in Thailand with Nicolas FrauenfelderWe are excited to welcome Nicolas Frauenfelder, a plant-based food entrepreneur and founder of Swees Plant-Based Foods, to our stage today. Nicolas's journey from a banking career to creating a range of plant-based cheeses in Thailand is truly inspiring. Combining his passion for nutrition, cooking, and experimentation, he has created a successful plant-based food company that helps people transition to a more sustainable and healthy lifestyle.
With his nutritionist background and Swiss heritage, Nicolas brings a unique perspective to the world of plant-based cheese. His dedication to creating delicious, satisfying alternatives to traditional dairy products demonstrates the...
2023-04-0136 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 95: Vegan product labeling and certification with Claire MichalskiWe are delighted to welcome Claire Michalski, co-founder of Vegan Founded, a company that certifies businesses as 100% vegan, to our stage today. Claire's dedication to transparency in vegan product labeling and her passion for promoting veganism has led her to create a unique certification system that ensures consumers know their money is supporting businesses that do not exploit animals. Her experience with non-profit designs being stolen and printed on non-vegan garments using non-vegan ink sparked the idea for Vegan Founded.
In the interview, Claire describes how Vegan Founded differs from typical vegan logos approved by certain societies...
2023-03-3031 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 94: Traveling the country in a vegan-covered camper van with Sabrina FarbWe're excited to introduce our guest, Sabrina Farb, founder of bornvegan.org, an organization dedicated to promoting veganism and animal rights education. Sabrina's passion for veganism started at a young age and led her to leave her teaching job to focus on full-time vegan education through social media, podcasts, and in-person lectures. She travels around the country in a vegan-covered camper van, spreading the message of veganism to schools, universities, and public places.
Sabrina's unique upbringing as a vegan and her involvement in animal rights activism since childhood have shaped her mission to educate people about veganism. H...
2023-03-3044 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 93: Challenges and opportunities in the vegan food market with Thomas HongWe're pleased to welcome Thomas Hong, the founder of vegkey.com, to our platform. Thomas has an inspiring story, starting as a vegetarian with a passion for starting a vegetarian/vegan buffet restaurant before pursuing engineering and creating an online business selling bathware. Realizing he had the financial stability and time to pursue his passion for vegetarianism, in 2019, he started Vegkey selling vegan/vegetarian jerky made from mushrooms. Despite facing several challenges, including a crowded and competitive market and the pandemic, Thomas persevered and created a successful business through his dedication and hard work.
Thomas's insights into t...
2023-03-2234 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 92: A successful vegan cheese-making business with Alice FauconnetWe are excited to welcome Alice Fauconnet, the founder of New Roots, a highly successful vegan cheese-making company, to our platform. Alice's story is inspiring, starting with an experiment in her kitchen to satisfy her craving for cheese after going vegan. She and her partner, Fred's passion for cheese-making led them to create a high-quality, artisanal product now sold in many stores across Switzerland and beyond. Alice's commitment to ethical veganism and her passion for creating delicious plant-based alternatives have made her a well-respected figure in the vegan food industry.
Alice's success in the vegan cheese market...
2023-03-2134 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 91: Innovating plant-based alternatives with Bill MyersWe are delighted to welcome Bill Myers, one of the founders of Millet, to our platform. Millet, established in 2018, specializes in plant-based buttermilk and salad dressings. Bill Myers and his father, both with backgrounds in food science, technology, and chemistry, were drawn to the plant-based space due to the increasing number of athletes adopting vegan and plant-based lifestyles. Bill's experience innovating and marketing plant-based alternatives and the challenges and rewards of starting a plant-based food company will provide valuable insights for those interested in the industry.
One of Millet's most significant challenges was introducing vegan buttermilk to...
2023-03-2134 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 90: Starting a powdered oat milk business with Zachary ChampiuxWe welcome Zachary Champiux, founder of Passionate Oat and Managing Director for We The Free, a vegan advocacy organization. Zachary's journey into veganism and entrepreneurship is one of passion and purpose. After being moved to action by the suffering of animals in the food industry, Zachary started a powdered oat milk business that aims to end the use of animals in food technology, starting with dairy cows.
As an entrepreneur in the food industry, Zachary faces various challenges, including regulatory issues, fundraising, and creating a cost-competitive, tasty, and functional product. Additionally, he must balance the animal rights...
2023-03-2043 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 89: Vegan Lifestyle through her clothing with Sophia Jasmine SundarIt's an honor to have Sophia Sundar, the founder of Sophia Jasmine, join us today. Sophia has made waves in the fashion industry with her unique vegan apparel company. Her vision is to spread awareness of the vegan lifestyle through her clothing while supporting animal sanctuaries. Sophia's journey is a testament to her dedication and passion for animal welfare.
Sophia started her vegan apparel company four years ago, and since then, she has been creating thought-provoking clothing that sparks conversations and introduces people to veganism. Her niche market of vegans has expanded to include vegetarians and meat-eaters...
2023-03-2034 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 88: Vegetarian Food Bank with Matt NobleWe are excited to introduce Matt Noble, founder of the Toronto Vegetarian Food Bank and an advocate for veganism and plant-based living. Noble recognized a significant problem in food banks, the lack of vegan options, and decided to take action. In 2015, he founded the Toronto Vegetarian Food Bank, a volunteer-powered organization providing vegan options for needy people. Under Noble's leadership, the Toronto Vegetarian Food Bank has implemented various programs, including a veganic farm and cooking classes.
Discussion Highlights:
The lack of vegan options in food banks and the reason for starting the Toronto Vegetarian Food...
2023-03-2048 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 87: Vegan French macaron company with Shera FournierWe are delighted to welcome Shera Fournier, the founder of Veron, a vegan French macaron company, to our virtual stage today. Fournier's journey as an entrepreneur has been inspiring as she turned her passion for creating delectable treats into a thriving business. Her story is about perseverance, creativity, and a deep love for baking.
Fournier's journey began when she discovered her dietary requirements didn't allow her to enjoy the traditional French macaron. She utilized her math and data experience to track changes to the recipe until she achieved the perfect macaron. Fournier funded the company through her...
2023-03-2047 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 86: Cost-effective digital marketing with Sam TuckerToday, we are delighted to introduce Sam Tucker, co-founder and CEO of Veg Catalyst, a social enterprise that promotes veganism through digital marketing. Sam has been a vegan and animal rights activist since he was 12 years old, and he has dedicated his life to spreading awareness about veganism and its benefits. With his passion for communication and digital marketing, Sam has successfully established Veg Catalyst, a platform that provides digital marketing services to vegan businesses and animal rights charities.
In this interview, Sam will share his inspiring journey as a vegan and animal rights activist and how...
2023-03-2043 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 85: Securing funding on Vevolution's platform with Erik AmundsonWe are excited to introduce Eric Amundson, CEO and co-founder of Vevolution. This vegan investment platform aims to create a vegan economy by connecting vegan food tech, cellular agriculture, and next-gen material companies with impact investors. Eric has been in the industry for over two years and has helped countless startups secure funding on Vevolution's platform.
Eric's journey with Vevolution began as an event and media-based company that created TEDx-style conferences and events for vegan startups. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit and killed the events-based industry, Vevolution pivoted into a fintech business. They have been operating as...
2023-03-1639 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 84: Forty-Five Employee vegan catering company with Laura T RossWith great pleasure, we welcome Laura T Ross, co-founder of Cleveland Vegan, to our platform today. Ross is a true inspiration in the vegan food industry, having built a thriving business in Cleveland, Ohio, with her husband and business partner. With a social work and yoga background, Ross brings a unique perspective to the world of plant-based cuisine, emphasizing the nutritional benefits of veganism and its ethical and environmental impact.
Ross has been an integral part of the plant-based movement, gaining momentum worldwide in recent years. With her restaurant serving as a beacon of veganism in the...
2023-03-1644 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 83: Building Meeks Vegan Pizza Chain with Demetrius WalkerToday we welcome Demetrius Walker, the founder of Meeks Vegan Pizza, to our virtual stage. Demetrius is a self-taught chef and entrepreneur who started his restaurant in Houston's Third Ward, a historically black neighborhood, during the pandemic. Demetrius grew up in New York City and did not grow up vegan. However, he had an epiphany on social media five years ago when he saw a plate of pig's feet being served as a dish, which triggered him to become vegan. His restaurant is known for its delicious and creative vegan pizza, attracting vegan and non-vegan customers.
Despite...
2023-03-1638 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 82: Creating healthier food options with Geetha JayaramanWe are pleased to welcome Geetha Jayaraman, the founder of Spoon and Sprout, to our podcast. Geetha is a former accountant and cost analyst who left her corporate job to pursue a more purposeful career aligned with her values. After dealing with food allergies in her family, Geetha changed her family's food consumption habits to include more organic options. This change resulted in the elimination of all food allergies.
Geetha's journey towards starting Spoon and Sprout began with her desire to recreate the plantain chips she enjoyed growing up in Malaysia. She started by making them at...
2023-03-1635 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 81: Starting a vegan agency with Paula González Carracedo and TomWe are honored to have Paula González Carracedo and Tom, the founders of the vegan agency, join us today. With Paula's extensive experience in activism and communication and Tom's background in Earth sciences and natural disasters, they have come together to promote the vegan lifestyle and help businesses transition to veganism.
Paula's journey to becoming a vegan began almost 20 years ago, and her biggest business inspiration was Anita Roddick, the founder of the Body Shop. She has combined her passion for activism with her expertise in communication to create a business that aligns with her values. T...
2023-03-1642 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 80: Developing an all-natural scrambled egg alternative Laura CrottyWe are delighted to introduce Laura Crotty, a stay-at-home mom, culinary writer, and plant-based product developer. Laura's journey in the culinary world began with her battle with a severe eating disorder while studying at NYU in New York City. She discovered the healing power of food and plant-based eating, which helped her overcome her issues and opened a new world of food.
Today, Laura is a well-known culinary writer who shares her passion for plant-based foods through her writing and product development. She has developed an all-natural scrambled egg alternative for a company in India and has...
2023-03-1353 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 79: The Journey into veganism and animal rights activism with Faik BouhrikWe are honored to introduce our guest for today, Faik Bouhrik, founder of Vegan Stay and an animal rights activist. Faik's journey into veganism and animal rights activism began during his first semester at college when he encountered animal rights activists showing a video of a monkey being mistreated.
Since then, Faik has become a passionate animal rights advocate and has attended numerous animal rights events organized by animal safe. He has also witnessed the animals at a slaughterhouse vigil, where he felt the emotional toll of witnessing animal suffering. Despite the challenges, Faik continues to advocate...
2023-03-1337 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 78: The creation of Full On Plants Coaching Karin WentworthWe are excited to welcome Karin Wentworth, the founder of Full On Plants Coaching, to our stage today. Karin has been a vegan for over 30 years and attributes her good health and positive mindset to her vegan lifestyle. She saw an opportunity to combine her coaching skills and veganism to launch Full On Plants Coaching during the COVID-19 pandemic. Karin's passion for veganism is evident in her work, and she is committed to helping people transition to a vegan or plant-based lifestyle.
Karin's interest in veganism started when she was given a book by the Hare Krishnas...
2023-03-1345 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 77: The challenge of developing a plant-based patty with John MerlinoIt's our pleasure to introduce John Merlino, founder of Soul Solutions, a vegan company that produces a plant-based patty. John's journey in the food industry started in 1983 when he graduated from The Culinary Academy in San Francisco. He later transitioned to the corporate sector, where he developed the Soul Patty from their ingredients in response to customers' demands for a non-meat solution. After a few years of struggling to make money with the vegetarian or vegan company, John returned to work as a corporate chef.
In early 2016, an old friend called and asked if John was still...
2023-03-1337 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 76: Wholly Veggie and its mission with David GautierWe are excited to introduce David Gautier, the co-founder of Wholly Veggie, a plant-based meal and snack company aimed at making it easier for people to consume more vegetables. David's background in environmental studies and engineering and his experience working in the meat industry led him to create a business that encourages people to adopt a more sustainable and healthier diet. The company has been operational for five and a half years and offers convenient, delicious, and more environmentally friendly and ethical food.
During the interview, David Gautier will provide insights into his company's mission and how...
2023-03-0943 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 75: Evolution of Bush Plant-Based Foods with Connie MarplesWe are thrilled to introduce Connie Marples, the founder of Bush Plant-Based Foods, as our guest today. Connie's passion for healthy and nutritious food and her entrepreneurial spirit led her to create a thriving business in the food industry. Bush Plant-Based Foods offers plant-based, nutritious, and delicious meal options to its customers, and its products are now available in grocery stores throughout British Columbia.
Connie's journey began with a small home delivery service in the South Surrey White Rock area, and since then, her business has grown tremendously. She has overcome many challenges in the highly competitive...
2023-03-0939 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 74: Becoming a successful serial entrepreneur with Stephanie MorrisWe are excited to welcome Stephanie Morris, a serial entrepreneur, to our show today. Stephanie's career has been characterized by her passion for food and desire to share her love for healthy, plant-based cuisine. Stephanie's journey has taken her from her hometown in Canada to Thailand and China, where she started a vegan ice cream company and a successful plant-based restaurant.
Stephanie's love for cooking began at a young age when she became a vegetarian and had to learn to cook for herself. Over the years, she has honed her skills and developed a unique style of...
2023-03-0937 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 73: Promoting plant-based food and ending factory farming with Katie CantrellToday's guest is Katie Cantrell, the co-founder of Greener by Default, which aims to make plant-based food the default. With her extensive background in animal and plant-based advocacy, Katie has dedicated her life's work to ending factory farming and promoting more sustainable, healthy, and inclusive food systems.
Before founding Greener by Default, Katie founded the Factory Farming Awareness Coalition (FFAC), which gave presentations to high school and college students, government agencies, and corporations about the harms of industrial animal agriculture. After taking a break from running FFAC, Katie learned about the Better Food Foundation's Default Veg program...
2023-03-0937 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 72: Becoming a vegetarian and starting a restaurant with Chef PeterWe are excited to introduce Chef Peter McKenzie, the owner of Veggie Delight, a restaurant that embraces authentic Caribbean flavors and keeps each dish exciting and delicious for all palettes. Chef Peter's journey began about ten years ago when he adopted a vegetarian lifestyle to improve his health and become a better version of himself. He began experimenting with vegan food and adding Caribbean flavors with his ex-girlfriend, a vegetarian.
Chef Peter incorporated all the mental history of food he had been going through and brought it to Toronto, where he opened his restaurant six years ago...
2023-03-0943 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 71: The Mushroom Anglel Company with Dom & WendyToday we have Dom and W.E., the founders of The Mushroom Angel Company. Starting their food business during the pandemic and have made a name for themselves by introducing people to mushroom-infused products. Both Dom and W.E. are not chefs or food scientists but a couple with a keen interest in health and wellness. In this episode, they share the journey, challenges, and how they started a successful business.
The conversation begins with a trivia question on what Dom and W.E. used to fight about the most in their marriage. It was surprisingly food...
2023-03-0939 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 70: Veganism, animal cruelty and health with Angela CrawfordAngela Crawford, Ph.D., has been a passionate psychologist and a vegan for 23 years. Her journey to veganism started after watching a program on PBS about the harsh working conditions in a meat processing plant. Her curiosity led her to learn more about veganism and its connection to animal cruelty and health. With extensive training in NLP and Hypnosis, Angela believes that what we eat significantly impacts our energy and brain function. Her new book, about veganism, highlights her beliefs and mission to help others through her psychology background.
As a private and quiet psychotherapist, Angela found...
2023-02-2048 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 69: Building Vitalist Superfoods Sarah Ann HaugenAs a highly sought-after speaker, we're thrilled to welcome arah Ann Haugen, the founder of Vitalist Superfoods, to our stage today. Sarah's journey as a wellness expert and entrepreneur has been nothing short of remarkable. She's taken her passion for plant-based, organic, and elevated superfoods and turned it into a thriving business with a mission to provide consumers with nutritious and delicious products.
With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Sarah has a wealth of knowledge and insights to share with us. She's overcome numerous challenges in building Vitalist Superfoods, but her passion and commitment to...
2023-02-2048 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 68: North America's first plant-based butcher shop with Michael & ToniMeet Michael and Tony Abramson, a dynamic duo who have been in business and married for an impressive 43 years. They have a rich history of entrepreneurship, starting with a boutique advertising agency for 27 years and later venturing into the food industry with the launch of North America's first plant-based butcher shop, Yam Chops. With a passion for plant-based food, Michael brings knowledge and expertise to the table, boasting several certifications and accreditations in vegan cuisine.
Michael and Tony Abramson Highlights and Discussions:
● Journey as Entrepreneurs: Michael and Tony's journey started with a small advertising agency an...
2023-02-2046 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 67: Having success in the book industry with Sandra NomotoSandra N0moto, a seasoned writer and content strategist, shares her insights on the writing process and the importance of a solid marketing strategy for book authors. Sandra believes that writing is just the easy part, and it's everything after that which requires effort and careful planning. She emphasizes that to be successful in the book industry, authors must be well-versed in marketing and consider it even before writing the book.
She provides tips on how authors can succeed:
Find their target audience and tailor their marketing strategy to reach them effectively.
Why strategy always wins.
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2023-02-1827 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 66: Introducing Chef Mark Reinfeld – Globally recognized vegan chefCalled the male equivalent to a vegan Rachael Ray by Publishers Weekly, welcome our special guest Chef Mark Reinfeld. He’s an award-winning chef, educator, and authority on plant-based cuisine with a long track record of contribution championing his passion for vegan advocacy and great food! Not to mention style and grace, Mark has a heart of gold. From online training to consulting and teaching around the world Mark has made and continues to make a serious impact in modern-day veganism and education. Along with his contributions, he’s thrilled with the direction veganism is headed and believes in a fu...
2023-02-0740 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 65: Making Vegan comfort food Oh So Good with Suzana BrownIn this episode, we dive deep into comfort food and branding with Suzana Brown. Coming from a European background and a family of food lovers, Suzana developed her passion for home cooking at a young age. After discovering the vegetarian and vegan lifestyle and attending events by prominent vegan physicians Dr. John McDougall and Dr. Colin Campbell, Suzana knew that she could share her love of food with others while sharing compassion and consciousness about what ends up on the dinner plate. She aims to bring delicious and convenient vegan comfort foods to younger generations. She is making a...
2023-01-2435 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 64: Hear no Evil, Speak no Evil, Taste No Evil with Sadrah Schadel and No Evil FoodsImagine a world where plant-based proteins were not only made from a compassionate and sustainable food source but were also committed to delivering a healthy product. That was Sadrah’s original inspiration for starting her company, No Evil Foods. Coming from an inspired upbringing of sustainable living and alternative lifestyle, Sadrah came by her passion for food and community honestly. Dive in with us today while we explore the highs and lows of owning a rapidly growing business and how to keep the motivation alive by staying committed to our long-term vision as a company.
No Evil Fo...
2023-01-2439 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 63: What’s all the buzz with vegan honey? With Frederic BoucherFrederic Boucher is an entrepreneur with a love for food, creativity, and the vegan lifestyle. Six years ago, Frederic set his sights on a honey company; they didn’t know it then, but he had the vision and skillset to take the company to the next level. When the moment was right, he successfully purchased the business and, with his background in sales and marketing, took to rebranding and expanding the company. Settled in Montreal, Canada, Frederic continues to grow his brand using a combination of B2C and B2B strategies.
Bumble Blooms CEO Frederic Bo...
2023-01-2438 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 62: Explore Greek food with a Vegan Twist: Pelagia KomniHave you ever wanted to explore Greek food with a vegan twist? Welcome Pelagia Komni, a vegan lifestyle coach, trained vegan Chef, and the Co-Founder of Greek Appetite; a blog about Greece & Veganism. She offers private coaching to help vegan foodies create balanced vegan meals, introduce variety in their weekly meals and supports newbies & curious foodies who want to experiment with easy, quick, and delicious plant-based recipes for health, wellness, or other reasons.
Alongside her sister, Mary, they have created a community of over 5,200 foodies across social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube).who are interested in discovering and...
2023-01-2432 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 61: Sprinkling everything with the Right Thing with Tal GardenWhat do you do when life tastes bland? Will you seek to spice it up, or continuously take what life is offering to you? Tal Garden seeks to spice up her life, by obtaining the right passions, surrounding herself with the right people, and improving herself day by day.
Be inspired as she talks about how she came up with her own business venture, the FUN Sesames Tahini dip, and continuously improve their products and their company.
FUN Sesames Tahini Founder Tal Garden highlights and discusses:
- How important it is to sprinkle everything...
2023-01-1350 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 60: Oral and Environmental Care with Joshua OatesThe oral care industry has seen significant growth in recent years, and with that growth has come an increase in the production of plastic products. This can be a problem because plastic can take hundreds of years to decompose, and it can have negative impacts on the environment if it is not disposed of properly. Joshua, the co-founder of Eco Tooth, has recognized this issue and is working to address it.
Listen as Joshua tackles one of the most relevant topics that might threaten us, and how his company helps fight against this threat.
Cofounder...
2023-01-0836 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 59: Vegan in the Limelight with Lucia GrilloVegan in the Limelight with Lucia Grillo
Living a vegan lifestyle is no feat for anyone, let alone a TV Producer and host whose life is on camera. Witness as Lucia takes the spotlight, as she tackles specific questions pertaining to her vegan lifestyle, and how she highlights her influence through Television acting and hosting.
TV Correspondent and Vegan Lifestyle Influencer Lucia Grillo highlights and discusses:
How powerful media is sending a certain message to the world
How living a vegan lifestyle helped avoid one of the greatest catastrophes possible - developing cancer
Why...
2023-01-0850 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 58: With Mindfulness comes triumph with Jun FuchsWith Mindfulness comes triumph with Jun Fuchs
Life can be difficult at times, especially when transitioning from a non-vegan to a vegan life. But what is more important is the process in which we grow, to achieve a specific purpose. Do not miss this podcast as Jun Fuchs, a certified life coach and activist made it clear that even though it will be a difficult journey -with Mindfulness and consistency - you can achieve a life of purpose.
Certified Vegan Life Coach and Activist Jun Fuchs highlight and discusses:
How mindfulness contributes, not only...
2023-01-0641 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 57: Leadership, Resilience, and Oat Milk with Christina Dorr DrakeAre you tired of reading about artificial ingredients and dishonest marketing? You should then not miss this podcast with Christina.
Being the Founder of Willa's, a company specializing in Oat Milk, she knew that the labels of her supposed plant-based milk were full of artificial ingredients. She then devised a whole new experience for Oat Milk, which resonated not only to vegans but also to those other consumers.
Willa's Founder Christina Dorr Drake highlights and discusses:
· How resilience and leadership led her to succeed in her toughest life challenges.
· How Oat Milk is...
2023-01-0330 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 56: The Secret Luxury Vegan Hotel Experience – Verde Camilla ParmigianiVegans are on the rise all over the world, but to find plant-based options in hotels, or restaurants can be a challenge sometimes. Camilla Parmigiani founded Vegan Set in 2016. A luxury vegan brand bringing designer plant based options to the hotel industry. Listen in on her exciting story as she shares how she uses her network internationally to help hotels customize unique plant based experiences for their clients.
Vegan Set CEO & Entrepreneur Verde Camilla Parmigiani highlights and discusses:
The moment of realization: Recognizing an opportunity within the hotel market for vegan businesses
Understanding how to represent...
2022-12-2739 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 55: International Vegan Film Festival CEO & Entrepreneur Shawn StrattonShawn Stratton, founder and director of the International Vegan Film Festival talks about creating the first ever vegan festival for films worldwide! Coming from a background in adventuring and outdoor leadership, Shawn honed his career as a passionate keynote speaker inspiring thousands across the world with his stories. This was the seed sown along his journey, motivating him to create a platform for other storytellers to share their thoughts on how healthy communities support each other, so they can create a better planet and support veganism as it grows and transforms our world.
International Vegan Film Festival...
2022-12-2739 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 54: The Untold Story Behind The World Vegan Market With Shabari Monica DasVeganism is growing! And so are the number of businesses within the community. In this episode we'll be meeting Shabari Monica Das, a long-term vegan of 25 years and currently the owner of the World Vegan Market, which she created to help vegan businesses worldwide connect with each other to promote positive change through conscious collaboration. She also leads the London Vegan Business Network, supporting over 1,200 vegan businesses, freelancers, start-ups, aspiring entrepreneurs, professionals, students, and jobseekers. Check out her interview now!
World Vegan Market CEO & Entrepreneur Shabari Monica Das highlights and discusses:
Her backstory of why she s...
2022-12-2745 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 53: Featuring the Sauce Boss herself: Kailey GilchristIn this episode we dive deep into all things business with the Sauce Boss herself, Kailey Gilchrist. Since 2013 she has been sharing her love of food, starting her enterprise in Ontario, Canada and later expanding both into the west coast and then the United States.
The initial spark for NONA came from her late Italian mama who had a real gift for cooking. Kailey believes in inclusive family dinners where everyone can enjoy a delicious meal together, no matter the dietary restrictions.
NONA Vegan CEO & Entrepreneur Kailey Gilchrist highlights and discusses:
● Learning the ma...
2022-12-2743 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 52: A food truck mission to create a culinary vibe with Uwade AladeMeet Uwade, Co-Founder & Chef of Houstatlantavegan;
A food truck mission to create a culinary atmosphere that welcomes all individuals from different walks of life and connects them through the infusion of two popular cultures, Houston and Atlanta – VEGAN STYLE! Packed with bold flavors inspired by southern culture, their mouth-watering menu is exceptionally appetizing and sure to satisfy your taste buds.
Houstatlantavegan CEO & Chef Uwade Alade highlights and discusses:
• How he took a chance to quit his job to pursue his entrepreneurial dreams
• The importance of taking a step back to be more pr...
2022-11-1640 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 51: Donna Jean a signature dinner house with Roy ElamMeet Roy Elam; Owner & Chef of Donna Jean.
As the former head chef of SunCafe in Studio City, CA, his cast iron Mac’n Cheese won accolades and was named ‘the best vegan mac and cheese ever” by the Huffington Post. While working for Matthew Kenney and Executive Chef Scott Winegard at Plant Food and Wine in Venice, CA, he honed his craft, helped them win the Most Sustainable Restaurant Award, and got the chance to travel to Bahrain where he assisted in opening that country’s first vegan restaurant.
Chef Roy has since returned to San D...
2022-11-1633 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 50: From pilot to vegan fast food chain with Marty KrutolowMeet Marty Krutolow; Owner of Marty’s V Burger.
For more than three decades, Marty Krutolow was a commercial and charter pilot. Having been vegan for many years, he truly became tired of zero vegan fast food options in airports during his travels. He set out to change this pattern and decided to do something about it.
10 years in the making and with the help of food industry experts became the birth of Marty’s V Burger in Manhattan, boasting a unique vegan patty made with seitan, rice, and beans.
This podcast will inde...
2022-11-1647 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 49: Cinnamon Snail the Oscars of street food with Adam SobelMeet Adam Sobel; Owner & Chef of Cinnamon Snail.
Adam has appeared on the food network, Cooking Channel, PBS, and on the pages of the New York Times, New York Magazine, Vegetarian Times, and VegNews. As author of the popular vegan cookbook Street Vegan, Adam’s restaurant, food truck, and catering brand The Cinnamon Snail launched in 2010. Cinnamon Snail was nominated 5 years in a row for The Vendy Award (which has been called the “Oscars of Street Food”) and has further been nominated for many other food industry accolades.
Cinnamon Snail Owner & Chef Adam Sobel highlights and di...
2022-11-1632 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 48: From seven locations across Manhattan with Guy VakninMeet Guy Vaknin; Owner & Executive Chef of Beyond Sushi.
Chef Guy Vaknin has elevated the meaning of eating vegan by offering a casual menu with high-end appeal. In addition to serving up iconic vegetable sushi, he also serves hearty dishes like Fried Chick’n Bao, Glazed Impossible Meatballs, and Ube Cashew Cheesecake. Beyond Sushi is a chef-driven, vegan and kosher restaurant chain at the forefront of the plant-based movement. The first store opened back in 2012 and the company has since grown to another seven locations spread across Manhattan.
Beyond Sushi Owner & Executive Chef Guy Vaknin hi...
2022-11-1641 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 41: Vegan foods as versions of Haitian culture with Lionel & AntonMeet Lionel Moise & Anton; Founder & CEO of Papi Soley.
Lionel's inspiring journey shares many accomplishments including being a two-time Emmy award-winning journalist. His portfolio further included being host to Business Insider Today- a #1 daily news show on Facebook Watch. He previously was co-anchor of the CBS 2 Chicago weekday morning and mid-day news. His impressive journalism career included anchoring for stations in Columbia, SC, Raleigh, NC, and New York City.
His world-class expertise was put to the test at the beginning of covid by giving him another fantastic chapter to build upon his passion for veganism...
2022-11-1643 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 47: Combining flagship fast-casual stores and functional products with Max KoenigMeet Max Koenig; Founder of SCEN.
Max is fulfilling his passion as a 24-year-old entrepreneur & activist from Germany fighting climate change and chronic diseases with food as an agent of change. As the Founder of SCEN, his mission is to make food for human performance and planetary health easily accessible. Scen combines flagship fast-casual stores and functional products simplifying the daily nutritional intake.
SCEN Founder Max Koenig highlights and discusses:
• How the stores serve as a role model for the future of cities aiming to showcase a completely circular economy.
• Products that...
2022-11-1428 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 46: Friends turn vegan passion into a sustainable business with Ben StixMeet Ben Stix; Owner of The BE-Hive.
The BE-Hive was born from a group of friends in a band called Born Empty. While living together, the band quickly stumbled upon "BE" as a very appropriate abbreviation to describe the mindset of all the members. 'Just BE' was the approach to their lives, so it was only fitting to call the house in which they lived, 'The BE-Hive'. You’ll love the evolution of how a group of friends turned their vegan passion into a sustainable business.
The BE-Hive Owner Ben Stix highlights and discusses:
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2022-11-1440 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 45: 154,000 bags of pancake mix sold in 24 hours with Christian SargentMeet Christian Sargent; Founder & CEO of Vicky Cakes and youngest daughter to Vicky.
During the pandemic, Vicky Cakes was treated with a pleasant surprise after being featured on ABC’s Good Morning America. Surprised by selling 154,000 bags of pancake mix in less than 24 hours after the episode aired. We’re going to show up, and we’re going to show out because you can’t miss these kinds of opportunities”, said Christian and that’s exactly what they did. Upon filling this order with her team from the inner workings of her home, they then evolved from her home kit...
2022-11-1447 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 44: Changing the game in the vegan industry with Ming TsaiMeet Ming Tsai; Founder of MingsBings.
A chef of over 40 years, Ming has been inspiring home cooks for over 24 years on television PLUS a restaurateur, cookbook author, James Beard award winner, Emmy Award winner, and has hosted some of the longest-running cooking show on PBS. As a culinary & cultural pioneer of East meets West cuisine, he’s led the way for a creative, thoughtful, delicious blending of flavors, temperatures, and textures while trailblazing a path for a generation of chefs. Wet your appetite with this vegan pioneer who continues to change the game in the vegan industry....
2022-11-1454 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 43: Growing multi vegan businesses with Jason AntonyMeet Jason Antony; Founder & CEO of Vegan Supply/MeeT.
Vegan Supply began as the world’s largest Vegan e-commerce marketplace in May 2015 with retail locations in Vancouver plus South Surrey, BC opening in 2017 & 2018, respectively. A vegan business offering educational and approachable online shopping plus in-person shopping experiences that help make choosing Vegan easy. Whether you’re considering trying “Meatless Mondays” or are a long-term Vegan advocate, Jason and his team will meet you where you’re at while helping you discover the perfect Vegan products and ingredients.
Vegan Supply/MeeT Founder & CEO Jason Antony highlights and discus...
2022-11-1347 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 42: Unique line of cultured cashew cheezes with Natasha ChalmersMeet Natasha Chalmers; Founder & CEO of Maple & Manchester.
With a passion for the vegan foodie experience, Natasha and her husband Damian set out to create a unique craft line of cultured cashew cheezes that pair beautifully with the wines of the Okanagan region. In addition to cultured cheezes, Maple & Manchester offer a line of creamy sauces and decadent cashew cheezecakes. Damian hailing from Manchester, England brought his 12 years of experience in the food service industry to the table where Natasha then introduced him to the world of vegan foods at which time they then began their own...
2022-11-1335 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 40: Traditional cheese-making & scientific innovation with Karen McAthyMeet Karen McAthy; CEO & Co-Founder of Lumi Foods.
Karen’s building the future of food journey began about 7 years ago with Blue Heron Creamery and has since evolved into Lumi foods. The continued mission is to accelerate humanity’s transition to a just, sustainable, animal-free food system by inspiring consumers to re-imagine dairy, starting with cheese. Marrying traditional cheese-making methods with scientific innovation, Lumi Foods elevates the taste, texture, and performance of plant-based cheeses. Building on the foundation of Blue Heron Creamery, Lumi Foods looks to an exciting future creating avenues to lasting consumer change. Sink your teet...
2022-11-1345 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 39: Celebrating family and great tasting food with Miki TalebiMeet Miki Talebi; Founder & CEO of Oome’ - a premium smoked tofu company.
With a background in academia and after having her second child, Miki took an extended maternity leave to re-evaluate her career path. It was during this time in 2020 that her father sustained a significant accident, which changed the course of her career path. Her father, a food broker by trade, loved using his smoker to create delicious meals to bring the family together. Smoked tofu, a delicious, nutritious protein was then created and evolved into a business. After her fathers’ passing, Miki then deci...
2022-10-2938 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 38: Unreal Deli Lands Mark Cuban With Jenny GoldfarbMeet Jenny Goldfarb; Founder & CEO of Unreal Deli.
With no experience in the food sector, Jenny gave birth to her rapidly expanding business in her tiny kitchen while pregnant with her 3rd child. She grew up in her family’s NYC delis, whereas an adult in her early 30s, Jenny further learned about the plight of animals on factory farms which led her to adopt a plant-based diet. After much trial and error, she became a whiz in her plant-based kitchen and realized the thing she missed most after becoming vegan was premium NY-style deli meat. Pull up...
2022-10-2936 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 37: Zoglo’s creates incredible Plant Based Foods with Pino Di CerboMeet Pino; CCO (Chief Culinary Officer) of Zoglo’s. Pino is proud to be the Chief Culinary Officer for Zoglo’s Incredible Plant-Based Foods. At Zoglo’s, he plays a big part in something that is bigger than just food. It involves developing quality plant-based products that are sustainable, creating recipes that are Incredible, and sharing with no restrictions... no limits! Also, proud to be the Host of his very own cooking show called VegHeadz on CTV Life Channel.
Fill your appetite with this inspiring Zoglo’s journey shared by Pino!
Zoglo’s CCO Pino Di Cerbo high...
2022-10-2938 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 36: Mid-Day Squares Builds An Empire With Jake KarlsMeet Jake Karls; Co-Founder of Mid-Day Squares. As a self-proclaimed hype man and Chief Rainmaker, Jake focuses on achieving growth through the business of building genuine relationships – with investors, buyers, and journalists, and building out the internal team.
Plus, in Jake’s better-known role as Mid-Day Squares’s resident Social-Personality, he passionately inspires others to “get comfortable with the uncomfortable” and be unapologetically themselves. Get excited and be hyped about learning how being the best version of yourself will bring you a multitude of positive results!
Mid-Day Squares Co-Founder Jake Karls highlights and discusses:
• Most recentl...
2022-10-2934 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 35: Rich Sol Foods pioneers Irish Sea Moss foods with Akeem PierreMeet Akeem Pierre; CEO & Founder of Rich Sol Foods. As a Content Creator turned wellness entrepreneur, Pierre shares his passions through the Rich Sol Foods business journey and through his Beyond Wellness retreats. He further discusses his Ancestral products from St. Lucia that rejuvenate & elevate the holistic self. Let the healing continue and join Akeem and the Rich Sol Foods team on a wonderful wellness journey sure to cleanse your senses!
Rich Sol Foods CEO & Founder Akeem Pierre highlights and discusses:
• The health benefits of Irish Sea Moss; one of the most nutritious and versatile fo...
2022-10-2939 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 34: Coffee to Ethical Consumers Worldwide With Angela & PeteMeet Angela Noguer & Pete Poovanna; OPS Lead & Founder of Forest Bean; together they have successfully combined expertise in clean technology and heritage of sacred grove farming to create Forest Bean Inc. Working with Indian family farmers to expand sustainable coffee farming techniques while producing high-quality coffee beans is a replaceable business model that enhances both local communities and environments. Pete’s work in India creates sustainable economic development opportunities for small scale farmers. It brings sustainably sourced coffee to ethical consumers worldwide. A refreshing sustainable approach that will cultivate your thirst with this inspiring journey!
Forest Bean OP...
2022-10-1541 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 33: Hungry Planet creates positive change with Jody BoymanMeet Jody Boyman; Co-Founder & CPO (Chief Purpose Officer) of Hungry Planet.
Jody is an entrepreneur and life-long advocate for sustainable food practices, healthy eating, and animal welfare. As Co-Founder & Chief Purpose Officer of Hungry Planet, she has brought to market the first full range of chef-crafted plant-based meats with her brother Todd, Hungry Planet’s CEO. Jody has developed strategic client relationships resulting in Hungry Planet being readily available in a wide range of venues, groceries, geographies, and cuisines. You’ll fill your appetite with this inspiring Hungry Planet journey shared by Jody!
Hungry Planet Co-Founder & CPO J...
2022-10-1543 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 32: Cutting edge e-Commerce and vegan store with Sean DollingerMeet Sean; Founder of PlantX; An E-commerce specialist for over 20 years, Sean founded PlantX, where the company goal is to educate people on the benefits of a plant-based lifestyle while eliminating the barriers of entry for everyone.
Utilizing healthy ingredients, PlantX solves problems for those who have less time to shop and cook while crushing misconceptions and aiming to help you lead a longer, healthier, and happier life.
Learning the benefits of a plant-based lifestyle is only the beginning. Welcome to PlantX... the one-stop-shop for everything plant-based.
PlantX Founder Sean Dollinger highlights and discusses:
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2022-10-1522 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 31: A Sustainability Revolution In The Supplement Industry With Maria CebrianMeet Maria, CEO of Terraseed; a nutrition brand that is leading a sustainability revolution in the supplement industry with vegan and ethical supplements that come in the world’s first biodegradable pill bottle. Maria is passionate about entrepreneurship, environmentalism, veganism, technology, personal transformation, yoga and mountain running. A doer with strong determination and love for life will further motivate you with her inspiring journey!
Terraseed CEO Maria Cebrian highlights and discusses:
• How important it is to be aligned with the right investor who shares the same mission
• The importance of gaining control thru manufa...
2022-08-221h 00The Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 30: Conscious Alcohol Free Drinking With Christos KalaitzisMeet Christos, Founder/CEO of OPUS; an obsession for the perfect cocktail experience. A specific brand of high quality, hand-crafted and incredibly detail-oriented recipes is something that OPUS hopes will help guide the hospitality industry and cocktails to a higher standard. An alcohol free beverage with conscious alcohol free drinking. Quench your thirst with this exciting new podcast interview!
OPUS Founder/ CEO Christos Kalaitzis highlights and discusses:
• How he went from Barback to Barista to current ownership by following his passion for the beverage industry
• The mission to create a safe, sustainable environment for...
2022-08-2233 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 29: Organic And Sustainable Period Care With Linda BiggsMeet Linda, CEO/Founder of Joni; Canada’s 21st century period care brand working to make organic and sustainable period care available to everyone who menstruates. Linda is passionate about moving period equity forward in Canada, globally, and believes strongly that 5 years from now, period care will be just as accessible as toilet paper. A budding social and conscious entrepreneur making a positive difference in the world with her sustainable product.
Joni Co-Founder/Co-CEO Linda Biggs highlights and discusses:
• The challenges of obtaining bamboo material for manufacturing in order to stay sustainable and true to the...
2022-08-2240 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 28: Saving 35,000 Pounds Of Food From Going To Waste With Adam HarrisMeet Adam, CEO of Slow Bottled Sunday; BC's harvest in rich and unique condiments. Their vegan, gluten-free, low sugar, low sodium flavours are loaded with whole food and help all with a taste for adventure plus savour summer's bounty year round in every meal while reimagining BC-grown food while reducing food waste. Together, with their customers, they’ve saved 35,000 pounds of fresh food from going to waste in 2021 alone and continue to add to those impactful numbers. A truly satisfying entrepreneurial journey making a positive difference in the environment.
Slow Bottled Sunday CEO Adam Harris highlights and di...
2022-08-2250 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 27: Vegan Baking Products Picked-Up By Major Chains With Marie BrossardMeet Marie, CEO/Founder of Lulubelle & Co; a certified Bcorp and Women Owned company with a mission to create delicious gluten-free baking products to delight the whole family! Lulubelle products are vegan, gluten-free, nut/hazelnut-free, soy-free, palm oil-free plus free of artificial colors and flavors. Proudly local, where products & packaging are entirely developed and manufactured in Canada. Tantalize your taste buds with this mouth-watering interview!
Lulubelle & Co. CEO/Founder Marie Brossard highlights and discusses:
• How she was able to address vegan, gluten, wheat, and lactose intolerances while creating baking products to please all dietary restrictions...
2022-07-2635 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 26: Three Farmers A Revolutionary Company With Natasha VandenhurkMeet Natasha; CEO/Founder of Three Farmers - a family owned and operated business based in Canada. A real deal family business with THREE FARMERS and TWO SISTERS at the heart. Bonded by a shared desire to connect consumers to the farmers who grow their food while being committed to healthy and wholesome food with natural, quality ingredients. A can’t miss family journey celebrating and engaging with community and neighbors.
Three Farmers CEO/Founder Natasha Vandenhurk highlights and discusses:
• A community story on how 2 daughters and their father partnered with 2 neighboring farmers to create this...
2022-07-2635 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 25: Power Sister Duo from Denmark Helps Revolutionize The Female Fashion Industry With Anya & Arina WoronOn today's show, we welcome Anya and Arina, founders of Woron, a Copenhagen-based collaboration between two sisters that creates sustainable and comfortable clothing, made by women for women. Both ladies, after finding their niche, have since been able to build out their brand by sticking to their values. Growing a supportive and inspired community worldwide. And expanding to make their products available and represented all over the world. As well as being able to ensure that everything they create and sell is ethically made and vegan approved!
Highlights from this episode:
• Anya's personal experience with heart surgery an...
2022-07-1153 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 24: Award Winning Supplement Company Marphyl Shares Sustainability Secrets With Benjamin AchacheJoin us today in welcoming Benjamin Achache from Marphyl. They are an award winning supplement company based out of Vancouver island that create products for both humans and plants! Their materials have been sourced sustainably from the sea and they use phytoplankton to create incredibly nutritious compounds.
Highlights from this episode:
• The incredible benefits of phytoplankton explained
• Creating a brand and sticking to strong values
• Understanding the life cycle of phytoplankton and how to farm it sustainably in the ocean
2022-07-1136 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 23: The First Ever All Vegan Toffee Company With Lesley JeavonsLesley Jeavons and her partner Corin have turned their childhood love of sweets into a vibrant vegan toffee business located in Brighton UK. Coming from humble beginnings making products in their home kitchen, the Jeavons have been able to slowly scale their business. Building a base of loyal customers in the process who love their products and support their mission of providing cruelty-free treats to the world!
Highlights from this episode:
• The realities of being a relatively small business in a big market
• Recognizing their personal strengths as they expand and grow their busi...
2022-07-0856 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 22: The UK's First Frozen Vegan Pizza Company With Mike HillIn this episode, we dive in with Mike Hill from One Planet Pizza. Since his early teenage years, Mike has been a vegetarian, learning about Buddhism, and gaining greater compassion for animals. His initial inspiration for crafting a vegan pizza company came from his family's frequent pizza nights. After perfecting his pizza recipe over the years, Mike and his son Joe, also a vegetarian, partnered up and have been growing their business through strong vegan and family values ever since. Becoming the first frozen vegan pizza company in the UK!
Highlights from this episode:
• The jou...
2022-07-0840 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 21: Vegan Shoes And Cruelty-Free Methods With Maximilian JustusMeet Maximilian Justus; Founder of Grounded People - with a mission to establish a company that would create high-quality, ethically sourced sustainable clothing while combating the global fashion industry that produces over 92 million tons of waste. Helping to reduce these detriments by working together as a community, doing their part, and contributing to be part of a solution to fast fashion. Grounded products are indeed helping to be part of the solution and also helping to save the earth. A Grounded story for ages to come!
Grounded People Founder Maximilian Justus highlights and discusses:
• Education on...
2022-07-0832 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 20: Nuts For Cheese Leading Plant-Based Dairy Manufacturing With Margaret CoonsMeet Margaret; Founder and CEO of Nuts For Cheese – Canada’s category leader in artisan, organic, plant-based dairy manufacturing. Vegan from an early age, Margaret developed a passion for plant-based cuisine becoming a vegan chef and experimenting with nuts and seeds to create deliciously creamy plant-based cheeses.
With a decadent line of organic, cashew cheese and butters, Nuts For Cheese is proving plant-based options no longer cater to vegans alone; they cater to everyone!
Nuts For Cheese Founder & CEO Margaret Coons highlights and discusses:
How the benefits of being a vegan chef years ago allowed her...
2022-07-0730 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 19: Combining Family, Culture And Community With Rushd KhanMeet Rushd; Founder of Barakah Eats- a family owned and operated business based in Surrey, BC. The company manufactures frozen, gourmet, South Asian influenced, ready to eat meals that can be warmed up in minutes. The product line includes vegan and gluten free options, with spice levels ranging from mild to hot for the whole family to enjoy. Combining family, culture, and community is what makes this unique family story a wonderful journey you won’t want to miss!
Barakah Eats Founder Rushd Khan highlights and discusses:
How family, permits, labelling, regulations, and customers all lined up...
2022-07-0738 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 18: Revolutionary Sushi Restaurant With Akiko OtsukaMeet Founder Akiko Otsuka of COFU – Originally opened in September 2021, she created a truly revolutionary restaurant business specializing in pressed sushi where half of the menu consisted of fish while the other half of the menu consisted of only vegetables. She has decided to abandon the stereotype that sushi = fish and continues to thrive in her game-changing business. Truly a wonderful cultural journey you’ll learn from!
COFU Founder Akiko Otsuka highlights and discusses:
How her personal journey overcame both Covid challenges and language barriers to create her unique business.
Her revolutionary business uses years' worth of e...
2022-07-0734 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 17: A Revolutionary Business With Lisa MerkleLearn how Co-Founding sisters Lisa and Cheryl from Imagine Farms strategically fulfilled their dreams after reaching a crossroads in their lives. Their revolutionary business is an indoor vertical hydroponic farm located in Little Haiti, Miami utilizing technology and vertical space to grow a wide variety of lettuces, herbs, and microgreens on a compact footprint. You won’t want to miss the many ways they discuss contributions to the environment, the ecosystem, the community, and all of their exciting plans moving forward!
Imagine Farms Co-Founder Lisa Merkle highlights and discusses:
Steps taken on how they created a vi...
2022-07-0743 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 16: The Keys To Building A Business With Chara KrangleYou’ll satisfy your hunger with this podcast interview!
Created by two Vancouver local, health-conscious women, Chara and Vanessa have taken their individual business backgrounds and created Oat of the Ordinary; a high protein, low sugar, oatmeal supporting those with a busy lifestyle and high health standards! Hear how their combined business and nutritional backgrounds were key to building their business including market research, recipe testing, sample surveys, and how every single ingredient was required to fill a purpose.
Oat of the Ordinary Co-Founder Chara Krangle highlights & discusses:
Balance in business; how to replace burnout wi...
2022-07-0739 minThe 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 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 14: Expansion Into A 70,000-foot Facility With Kimberly ChamberlandBig news and big dreams! Mother-daughter owned-and-operated Big Mountain Foods continue the vegan evolution with an expansion into a 70,000 square foot facility.
Led by Kimberly and Jasmine, the natural vegan food manufacturer has made exciting distribution partnerships with retail chains such as Kroger and Loblaws which, paired with their local success, helped facilitate the move into the sprawling new facility.
Just one of many key elements of an inspiring family entrepreneurial journey that you won’t want to miss!
Big Mountain Foods Owners Jasmine & Kimberly highlights and discusses:
How working as a mom/daughter te...
2022-07-0737 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 13: From Family, To Planet, To Business With Stacy & Markus NaugleConscious level thinking is part of everything Stacy & Markus incorporate into their vegan led lifestyle. From family, to the planet, to business; they are luminaries of lifestyle medicine who work with excellence-driven people to generate the vitality necessary to sustain long-term success in all endeavors. One conversation at a time and a lifelong commitment is where these conscious health coaches lead and inspire future generations to come.
Your Vegan Family Founders Stacy & Markus Naugle highlights & discusses:
Keys to robust & happy living stemming from physical, mental, and business success for all generations.
How thriving and living a...
2022-07-0747 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 12: A Game Changing Network That Offers Hundreds Of Free Documentaries With Jane Velez-MitchellDon’t miss the impact of award winning journalist, author, and TV host Jane Velez-Mitchell who brings her decades of experience as the founder of UnchainedTV. A game changing network that offers hundreds of free documentaries, cooking shows, news updates, talk shows and music videos, all with a focus on a compassionate plant-based lifestyle to combat the climate crisis, improve human health, reduce world hunger and animal suffering. This truly is MUST SEE TV! UnchainedTVs Founder Jane Velez-Mitchell highlights and discusses:
A successful 40+ year career run in the news & journalism industry and how she then started her own ne...
2022-07-0731 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 11: Learn How To Start With Nothing With Melissa MillsToday we have Melissa Mills. She has some serious “veg creds” and has been in the culinary space for years brings us Spread’Em Kitchen. Starting with nothing more than a blender, a kitchen and $500 in 2014 this episode is truly inspiring. She knew she wanted to be contributing to something meaningful, something that focused on sustainability. She wanted to inspire others by doing as much good as possible, but she had no idea what that would look like. Little did she know that her dream job was so close she could taste it.
Spread’em Kitchen co. Founder...
2022-07-0742 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 10: Building 13 Plant-Based Restaurants With Nicole MarquisOne of a Kind is certainly one way to describe Nicole as a purpose driven entrepreneur who wears many purpose driven hats for both her family and community. Nicole is a plant-based industry pioneer plus Founder and CEO of 13 plant-based restaurants in the Philadelphia area, Washington, DC, and New York. They include the fast-casual HipCityVeg, with 11 locations, and two full service restaurants; the award-winning cocktail lounge, Charlie was a sinner., and Bar Bombón, a Latin-inspired restaurant reminiscent of Old San Juan. Hang on for Nicoles’ inspiration, purpose, advice, and commitment to leaving a legacy for all to enjoy!
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2022-07-0639 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 9: A Vegan And Gluten Free Food Product Company With Stephanie BaudhuinAre ingredients from the land and not from the lab important to you? Then, you’ll indeed want to catch this podcast interview with Stephanie! As Co-Founder of Crummies, a Vegan and Gluten-Free Food product company in Northern Colorado, she knew the importance of being there for not only Vegans and Vegetarians but also the Reductiarians that find plant-based eating somewhat intimidating or out of reach. A health-conscious lifestyle can indeed be an easy solution to a healthy way of eating.
Crummies Owner & Co-Founder Stephanie Baudhuin highlights and discusses:
How risk, timing, growth, and experience are all...
2022-07-0637 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 8: Empowerment And Business Redefine What it Means To Be Vegan With Jennifer StojkovicWant to learn fast how to get educated and get involved in the Vegan Community?!
Meet Jennifer Stojkovic; a food-tech leader, founder of Vegan Women Summit (VWS), and author of The Future of Food is Female.
In 2020, Jennifer founded Vegan Women Summit (VWS), a global media and events platform focused on empowering women to build a kinder, more sustainable world. It’s growing immensely, building community, and making a HUGE positive impact globally!
Vegan Women Summit Founder Jennifer Stojkovic highlights and discusses:
Advocacy for humanity of all aspects to include humans, animals, an...
2022-07-0636 minThe Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy JamesEpisode 7: Treating Animals Equal To Humans With Brett ChristoffelThey say everything is bigger in Texas, and this Dallas region-based company is definitely big on treating animals equal to humans plus ensuring top quality plant-based ingredients throughout their lineup of Jerky based products.
All Y’ alls Foods CEO Brett Christoffel highlights and discusses:
Why it’s important to go plant based for your health as plant-based fiber is not only amazing for you, but highly sustainable without any harm to animals.
Most proud of proceeds going to local sanctuary while having strong support for vegan/plant-based farmer advocacy.
The meaningful human/animal relationships where he trea...
2022-07-0623 min
The Ms. Camay ShowThe Ms. Camay Show Season One Finale With Shane Jeremy JamesShane Jeremy James will Join Ms. Camay Live on the Air and Share His Passion for Making the World a Better Place by Creating the World Empowerment Actions of Compassion Campaign, Launching This Month, Where He Partners with Celebrities, Radio, News and Television Media Encouraging the World to Care About Other People First.
2021-11-2725 min
Self Developed Life#80 Shane Jeremy James - Founder of "Actions of Compassion" How To Make The World A Better PlaceShane Jeremy James founder of https://www.actionsofcompassion.com/ and biz partner of Kevin Harrington from Shark Tank and THarv Eker past personal development trainer / speaker. We have been friends for 10 years and love his
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