82 - Pim Baljon is Rotterdam's Vegan Entrepreneur.

85 - Making Ethical & Sustainable Choices with Ellis Goodridge.

In episode 85 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Ellis Goodridge, co-owner of UK clothing brand ETHCS. In this conversation we covered: - Going vegan, why it was an easy switch. - University in Leeds being a place of personal growth. - Being vegetarian with meat-eating housemates. - The importance of being venerable and sharing our difficult experiences. - How Ellis went from part-time model to ETHCS Co-Owner. - Being brave and upfront with brands if you want to learn more about their practices. - Making ethical choices as a brand ambassador/influencer. - Depop and the rise of secondhand clothing. + MORE! Hope you enjoy the show!

84 - How To Help Farmers Transition To Non-exploitative and Sustainable Businesses with Laura Reese

In episode 84 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Laura Reese, co-founder of Agriculture Fairness Alliance. In this conversation we covered: - Becoming vegan and starting a cube of truth in Italy. - The environmental impact of our food choices. - How a Reddit AMA became the catalyst for AFA. - Learning about subsidies on feed crops and animal agriculture. - Helping farmers transition away from current agriculture practices. - Dairy’s downfall and how farmers are getting stuck in this industry. - How the mega farming corps are prolonging profits in a failing industry. - Lobbying for change. + MORE! Hope you enjoy the show!

83 - Advancing Law For Animals Vs The USDA with Vanessa Shakib

In episode 83 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Vanessa Shakib, co-founder of non-profit law firm, Advancing Law for Animals. In this conversation we covered: - Growing up in Los Angeles. - Quitting her promising job to create Advancing Law For Animals. - Going vegan at Thanksgiving dinner. - Animals as property, and how they have existed in the world of law. - The Animal Welfare Act. - Case Vs The USDA. - Current case Vs The University of Southern California. - Staying positive whilst being immersed in a world of animal suffering. + MORE! Hope you enjoy the show!

82 - Pim Baljon is Rotterdam's Vegan Entrepreneur.

In episode 82 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Pim Baljon, Founder of Vegan Pizza Bar and Big Drip in Rotterdam. In this conversation we covered: - Growing up in The Netherlands - Wanting to be an entrepreneur from a young age - Starting Vegan Pizza Bar and Big Drip - Recipe development and research for vegan cheese - Ghost kitchens and (mostly) delivery only - Temporarily losing the sense of taste and smell to COVID - Importance of purpose when starting a business - Transitioning to vegan with the environment as the main driver + MORE! Hope you enjoy the show!

81 - The Vegan Camp Out Festival with Founder, Jordan Martin.

In episode 81 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Jordan Martin, Founder of the Vegan Camp Out Festival in the UK. In this conversation we covered: - Growing up with music being a central part of life. - Moving to Australia at 18. - How Vegan Camp Out was born. - Vegetarian to Vegan, 2-year journey. - The importance of progress over perfection. - Embracing people's differences, steering clear of division. - Securing Russell Brand for Vegan Camp Out 2021. - Aug 20-22 2021 @ Newark Showground, Nottinghamshire. - Future of the festival, possible overseas expansion. + MORE! Hope you enjoy the show!