In this episode of Conversations with Vegan Women Leaders, we interview Trish Ahjel Roberts is an acclaimed author, self-actualization coach and professional speaker. Despite a history of childhood sexual assault, institutional racism, domestic violence, divorce and single parenting, Trish is a happiness expert. Born and raised in Brooklyn, she’s a certified life coach, yoga and meditation instructor and reiki practitioner. Trish is the founder of Mind-Blowing Happiness and Black Vegan Life, and the author of three self-help books including the recently released 12 Steps to Mind-Blowing Happin ..read more

In this episode of Conversations with Vegan Women Leaders, we interview Reverend Erika Allison, a queer interfaith minister, speaker, and spiritual counselor in Massachusetts. She is the author of Gay the Pray Away: Healing Your Life, Love, and Relationships from the Harms of LGBT Conversion Therapy, and she leads a monthly gathering to help the LGBTIQ+ community find spiritual belonging and liberation. She also serves on the founding leadership and ministerial team of the Compassion Consortium, an interfaith and interspecies spiritual community for vegans and animal lovers, and is a Farm Sanc ..read more

In this episode we interview Sarah El Ebiary, an African American entertainment IP attorney who helped to create the Vegan Muslim Community Facebook group and the Vegetarian/Vegan Society of Egypt, which help guide thousands of members worldwide to live a healthier plant-based lifestyle. Sarah is currently working as the founder of New World Entrepreneur & Entertainment Law, a virtual nonprofit law firm that provides affordable flat-rate services to green businesses, nonprofits, startups, entrepreneurs, and the creative community. She’s also a yoga and meditation teacher, vegan chef and co ..read more

In this episode of Conversations with Vegan Women Leaders, we interview Marvita Washington, a former contestant on America’s Next Top Model – twice (2007 and 2008). Originally from Anchorage, Alaska, she currently resides in New York City. From sporty and tomboy, to high fashion and haute couture, Marvita is versatile when it comes to modeling different fashion genres. In addition to modeling, she’s also the owner and chef of Marvita Vegan, a vegan restaurant and catering service that offers an assortment of healthy food options and drinks. In this interview Marvita discusses: • How she felt a ..read more

In this episode of Conversations with Vegan Women Leaders, we interview Lyn White, director of strategy at Animal Australia, which is the country’s foremost animal protection organisations representing over 2 million individual members and supporters. Lyn’s career pathway has taken her from policing to animal advocacy, to an Order of Australia and becoming a two-time state nominee for Australian of the Year. Deeply passionate about the human potential and living a life of value, Lyn is considered one of Australia’s finest and most respected advocates. Through her work with Animals Australia si ..read more

In this episode of Conversations with Vegan Women Leaders, we interview Frances Gonzalez, the Founder and President of Vegan Wines, a vegan-friendly wine club, and Despacito Distributors, a plant-based wine distribution company. Based between New York and Puerto Rico, Frances is an active member of Women of the Vine & Spirits, an organization that fosters a supportive environment for females in the alcoholic beverage industry. She’s also the founder of VegFest Puerto Rico, a nonprofit established in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria. In this interview Frances discusses: • Growing up in the ..read more

In this episode of Conversations with Vegan Women Leaders, we interview Naijha Wright-Brown, a native New Yorker, raised in the South Bronx. A successful serial entrepreneur, she left the safety of the corporate world at the height of the Global Financial Crisis to start a vegan soul food bistro in Baltimore, the Land of Kush where she serves as Marketing Director. Naijha is also the Executive Director of the Black Veg Society, co-creator of Vegan Soulfest and Maryland Vegan Restaurant Week, and has a digital talk show, Naijha Speaks! She was recently named an honoree in the Baltimore Bus ..read more

In this episode of Conversations with Vegan Women Leaders, we interview Jane Velez-Mitchell, the founder and content editor of JaneUnChained, a multi-platform animal rights and vegan lifestyle media outlet. A TV journalist for decades, Jane’s experience includes reporting for the nationally syndicated show Celebrity Justice, and a six-year stint, hosting her own show on CNN Headline News, where she ran a weekly segment on animal issues. Jane is the author of four books including her memoir iWant: My Journey from Addiction and Overconsumption to a Simpler, Honest Life, and Addict Nation: An Int ..read more

In this episode of Conversations with Vegan Women Leaders we interview Catherine Kelaher, the founder of NSW Hen Rescue, a charity that liberates, rehabilitates, and rehomes hens and other animals from factory farms in Australia. Catherine was born and raised in England and studied English literature and creative writing at university. She moved to Sydney in 2006 and has been rescuing animals ever since. Catherine is also an author. She’s written 2 books; Amanda the Teen Activist, and her most recent title Saving Animals – A Future Activist’s Guide. In this interview, Catherine talks about ..read more

In this episode of Conversations with Vegan Women Leaders, we speak with Kimberly Renee, a self-taught private chef in Atlanta, Georgia, and the founder of Might Be Vegan, a plant-based media and marketing consultancy designed to help people live a more healthful life by eating more plants. Before launching Might Be Vegan in 2018, Kimberly was the CEO of ContentPark, a tech-driven content development agency that worked with major brands, including Macy’s, AT&T, and Southern Company. Passionate about health and veganism, especially for BIPOC communities, among her many initiatives, Kimberly ..read more