Tag: Animal Advocacy
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“Being Vegan Is Something to Do With It”: Austin Simmons on Purpose and Passion
Read More: “Being Vegan Is Something to Do With It”: Austin Simmons on Purpose and PassionAustin Simmons believes that we should use our passions to advance veganism. When he transitioned to a vegan diet at 14, he didn’t have many activist role models to guide him. However, that didn’t prevent him from discovering his passion. Frustrated with the lack of vegan community in his hometown of Springfield, IL, Simmons organized…
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Taking Vegan Options Seriously: A Conversation with Austin Simmons
Read More: Taking Vegan Options Seriously: A Conversation with Austin SimmonsIn 2023, Austin Simmons became an official Vegan Chef Challenge Organizer at Vegan Outreach. Prior to this position, Simmons dedicated himself to reviving the vegan community in Springfield, IL, and expanding vegan options at local restaurants. His work culminated in organizing Springfield’s first Vegan Chef Challenge. Simmons conversed with me about the online comment that…
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Vegan Chef Challenges as a Catalyst for Change: An Interview with Austin Simmons
Read More: Vegan Chef Challenges as a Catalyst for Change: An Interview with Austin SimmonsIn 2023, Austin Simmons became an official Vegan Chef Challenge Organizer at Vegan Outreach. Prior to this position, Simmons dedicated himself to reviving the vegan community in Springfield, IL, and expanding vegan options at local restaurants. His work culminated in organizing Springfield’s first Vegan Chef Challenge. Simmons conversed with me about the online comment that…
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“Anything is Possible”: Kim Giovacco on Vision, Growth, and Vegan Travel
Read More: “Anything is Possible”: Kim Giovacco on Vision, Growth, and Vegan TravelKim Giovacco’s “aha” moment came in the shower. For her birthday that year, Giovacco’s partner had surprised her with a 3 day trip to New England. The highlight was a custom tour of 12 food co-ops. The trip was perfect for Giovacco, who was then on the board of a Massachusetts food co-op. After receiving…
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The Rise of Veg Jaunts and Journeys: A Conversation with Kim Giovacco
Read More: The Rise of Veg Jaunts and Journeys: A Conversation with Kim GiovaccoKim Giovacco founded her first vegan travel company, Veg Jaunts and Journeys, in 2016 and is now cofounder of the Ahimsa Travel Club. She recently spoke with me about the inspiration behind her first company and what her travelers can expect from the merger with Prachi Jain’s company, Escape To. Giovacco also discussed her expectations…
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“My Hobby Turned into My Career”: An Interview with Kim Giovacco
Read More: “My Hobby Turned into My Career”: An Interview with Kim GiovaccoKim Giovacco founded her first vegan travel company, Veg Jaunts and Journeys, in 2016 and is now cofounder of the Ahimsa Travel Club. She recently spoke with me about the inspiration behind her first company and what her travelers can expect from the merger with Prachi Jain’s company, Escape To. Giovacco also discussed her expectations…
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Prachi Jain is Redefining What It Means to Travel Vegan
Read More: Prachi Jain is Redefining What It Means to Travel VeganPrachi Jain vividly remembers the conversation that altered her life. Six years after founding her travel company, Leave Your Mark, a colleague proposed that their travelers go crab catching on the Indian coast. Jain was immediately opposed to the crab catching suggestion. “When somebody that was on our team said that,” she reflects, “it just…
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Getting Off-the-Beaten Track: A Conversation with Prachi Jain
Read More: Getting Off-the-Beaten Track: A Conversation with Prachi JainPrachi Jain entered the vegan travel industry in 2016 and is now a cofounder of the Ahimsa Travel Club. Jain recently spoke with me about her previous company, Escape To, and why she decided to merge it with Kim Giovacco’s company, Veg Jaunts and Journeys. She also shared her goals for vegan outreach and her…
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The Genesis of the Ahimsa Travel Club: An Interview with Prachi Jain
Read More: The Genesis of the Ahimsa Travel Club: An Interview with Prachi JainPrachi Jain entered the vegan travel industry in 2016, and is now a cofounder of the Ahimsa Travel Club. Jain recently spoke with me about her previous company, Escape To, and why she decided to merge it with Kim Giovacco’s company, Veg Jaunts and Journeys. She also shared her goals for vegan outreach and her…