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Welcome to the second season of the Vegan Changemaker Podcast, now with a new name: The Vreedom! Quest Podcast!

Juan, originally from Colombia, is a candidate Ph.D. in Sustainability Management in Barcelona. He became vegan in 2021 and actively participates in street-level activism with the association Barcelona Animal Save. Currently, he promotes the Plant-based Universities initiative in Catalunya. Juan believes that by influencing educational institutions to adopt and embrace plant-based foods in schools and universities, we can facilitate a significant transformation in society's dietary choices. Thus contributing to a more sustainable and compassionate future. He researches Regenerative sustainability Management, and the intersection between regenerative sustainability and Veganism.

Dhivyesh is our copywriter and content strategist who was born in India and grew up in the UAE. Currently residing in his birthplace, he has been a vegan since June 2022. Dhivyesh studied robotics engineering in his undergraduate degree, but his passion for digital nomadism led him to choose freelance copywriting as his career. Over the years, he has transitioned from working with money-driven SaaS brands to mission-driven ethical brands. More about Dhivyesh ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/dhivyesh/Sign up to The Vreedom! Quest membership platform today for a special pre-launch price of only $8.50, instead if $34! ⬇️https://www.thevreedomquest.com/courses

Fabienne grew up in Switzerland in a conservative, animal product eating family. She went to India and trained as a yoga teacher, and from that moment on, she felt so connected to herself, nature and all beings, she could no longer eat animal products. Feeling truly healthy and alive, Fabienne studied Conscious Chakra Dance "SuryaSoul" and trained to become a professional Holistic Health Advisor with Rüdiger Dahlke. Fabienne also works as a communications specialist and copywriter, helping coaches and companies to achieve better health with strong texts.

William is teacher, trainer, facilitator, speaker, coach, activist, and author. As a lifelong truth-seeker, a mystic, Master-Level Healer, and a Life-Between-Lives Regressionist, his passion is to spread light and love. William embarked on a spiritual path in 1973, which involves living a clean, moral, substance-free, vegetarian – since 2017 vegan lifestyle – and daily meditation practice. He is currently creating the curriculum for our course "Master Your Energy", which is available to all members of our Vreedom! Membership platform. Sign up today for a special pre-launch price of only $8.50, instead if $34! ⬇️ https://www.thevreedomquest.com/courses Connect with William on Facebook ⬇️ https://www.facebook.com/william.ward.3192

Mirjam is holistic nutritionist and trauma therapist (Somatic Experiencing), light worker and a passionate intuitive vegan chef. She's been running her own holistic nutrition consultatory for over 13 years. Together with her husband Omar, Mirjam managed a vegan oasis in the Caribbean of Mexico for seven years, where they offered apartments and private cheffing, as well as retreat cooking and 1:1 healing sessions.

Sandra is a 41-year-old vegan foodie, writer, and wife on a mission to empower others to make small, meaningful decisions and actions that will help make the world a better place. In her 4 decades on planet Earth, she's earned a university degree in English Literature & Film Studies, helped grow a local film festival, started and closed a few businesses, and have become a self-development/spiritual junkie and advocate for the vegan lifestyle. Sandra believes that we're all connected by a divine energy and that we're here to help each other be our best selves and stewards of our planet. She believes that the people of her generation and youth and are going to determine the fate of the world in the next few decades. The more Sandra learns, the more she realizes how much humans have set up systems that only favor the wealthy few and literally kill the planet we call home. The best way to consume is not to consume, but in our modern world, we all need to eat and work. Sandra knows what it's like to question whether the companies you're buying from share your values, truly care about you or your future, or are helping or harming the earth.

Fee O'Shea is a Gold Card (senior citizen) carrying author of six books, including ‘The Rise of the Modern Vegan'. Vegan since early 2000, she is passionate about all critters (including humans) and can be seen out chalk bombing the streets or talking to folk about veganism. Fee also is active on her blog, YouTube and other social media platforms, as well as speaking at events for those interested in their health or the vegan lifestyle.

Regula is one of our trainers, lives in Switzerland and has been supporting sustainable hosts with her business Balteschwiler Consulting since fall 2022. With her extensive experience in purely plant-based nutrition and sustainable products, she ensures a balanced offer for hosts from all areas. She has been vegan since 2014.

In this episode of The Vegan Changemaker Podcast, we dive into the topics of vegan entrepreneurship, starting and growing vegan businesses, ethical Veganism, innovative ways of animal rights activism, and more. Shabari Monica Das is a long-term vegan of 25 years. She is Founder and Manager of World Vegan Market, Leader of the London Vegan Business Network, Founder and Owner of Shabari's Snack Shack, Founder and Owner of EthiGreen and a Green Beauty Ambassador at Shabari Loves Tropic. In the past, Shabari was General Secretary/Board Member of the European Vegetarian Union for 8 years and Council Member/European Liaison Officer for the International Vegetarian Union for 4 years. Most of the board members and council members were also vegan. Shabari's roles involved international travel meeting with delegates from vegetarian/vegan/animal rights organisations in Europe and USA to discuss how to push forward the movement. All the food provided at the events was vegan. Shabari currently wears various hats running several vegan businesses. Her main business initiative is the World Vegan Market, where she helps vegan businesses be seen by an online global audience of thousands. She also leads the London Vegan Business Network, supporting over 1,200 vegan businesses, freelancers, start-ups, aspiring entrepreneurs, professionals, students, and jobseekers. Shabari also runs a vegan snack business, which she launched last year, a vegan skincare business, which she started 9 years ago, and is looking to launch a green lifestyle consultancy. She has a wealth of knowledge about veganism, green issues, and natural/chemical-free living. She is driven by justice and firmly believes in transparency, fairness, equity and the rights of individuals, groups, and animals.

Firmansyah Mastup is the co-founder of the platform Jakarta Vegan Guide & has been involved in starting and growing multiple vegan coffeeshops, restaurants and vegan kitchens in Indonesia. He offers kitchen trainings to restaurants and hotels in Indonesia and the Philippines. In this episode of The Vegan Changemaker Podcast, we dive into the topics of vegan entrepreneurship, starting and growing vegan restaurants and how Veganism in Asia has and still is growing. Next to growing and building the online platform Jakarta Vegan Guide, Frimansyah trains and educates chefs and kitchen staff to understand, cook and serve vegan food. Main topics we discussed are vegan food, vegan entrepreneurship, vegan cuisine, building vegan platforms online, religion & Veganism, and more.

Irene Otero Fernández studied at Master of Arts in Life Coaching & Holistic Psychology, is a certified Yoga teacher and runs a online holistic therapy & coaching business. She also studied Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at European University Institute. In this episode of The Vegan Changemaker Podcast, we dive into the topics of spirituality, personal development and how that benefits and elevated our impact as vegan activists. Irene gives us an insight into her spiritual journey that lead her to become Vegan. She says "Spiritual practices lead to Veganism and Veganism leads to spirituality". Main topics we discussed are yoga practice, spirituality, meditation, vegan activism, personal development, inner healing, holistic health, vegan wholefoods, ayurveda, self-love, and more.

Nicole Child a qualified Clinical Hypnotherapist and Psychotherapist. She specializes in helping overwhelmed females to reduce anxiety and ultimately feel happier, more confident and in control of their lives. → In this episode, Nicole and I share deeper insights into the work we do with our clients. Especially the hypnotherapy approach and how it can help you re-wire and grow beyond addictions, anxiety and limiting beliefs. For us Vegans, this kind of work is essential. In order to create more impact, we are best equipped with a healthy and supportive mind, which allows us to advocate with clarity, confidence and grow emotionally resilient. Discover Nicole's Offers & Story here. Connect with Nicole on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

In this episode of the Changemaker Podcast, I get to introduce you to another vegan legend: Geoff Palmer! Geoff has been an ethical vegan since nearly 4 decades and has founded and grown the first vegan and natural bodybuilding competition. He's also the founder and owner of the company Clean Machine®, which was created from the belief that people want products to help them be both healthy and physically fit, not just one or the other. Check out the company here: https://cleanmachineonline.com/ Connect with Geoff on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/geoff.palmer.351

In this special episode, I'm reading my new mini E-Book "Elevated Vegan Activism" to you. Click or Tap here to download your FREE digital copy of the book.

There's an undeclared war I call “Vegan-on-Vegan War”, in which Vegans are slowing down the movement by blaming & shaming other Vegans… Animal Rights Activist Sasha Jolliffe and I had a very deep conversation on this topic. We both have observed how within and outside our own Vegan Community, a lot of blaming & shaming is happening. It's proven that a mind shuts down when being put under attack. Animals and also Humans either react to an “attack” with fight, flight or freeze. Neither of those states allow the mind to be open & receive new information. Many of us Activist, bring our own emotions into our debates and that closes down the possibility for our opposite to understand the actual reason for our Activism.

Federico Petrelli is a Dystonia recovery Coach and also teaches Mindfulness, mind-body healing and psychedelic integration. He helps others come home to the compassionate presence that is the essence of who we are. "As we awaken to our true nature, we gain the freedom to create the growth and change we are looking for; we can turn the mud of our suffering into the lotus of a life lived fully and authentically. Rather than on autopilot, we live out of full coherence and alignment with our values; rather than escaping pain, we learn from it and transform it; rather than distracting ourselves, we meet our challenges with compassion." – he says. Visit Fererico's Website → www.federicopetrelli.com Check out his Dystonia Recovers Services → www.hopefordystonia.com

Rae Sikora has been a spokesperson for animals, the environment and human rights for over forty years. Her programs have been changing people's vision of what is possible to create in our lives and in the world. Rae has worked internationally with participants ranging from teachers, students and prisoners, to businesses and activists. As co-founder of the Institute for Humane Education, Rae created interactive critical thinking tools that are now being used by people around the globe. She holds degrees in Cultural Anthropology and Environmental Education from the University of Wisconsin. Rae draws from years of experience to help individuals and groups discover how implementing changes personally and locally can bring about positive change globally. She is also co-founder of VegFund and Root 66, a vegan food truck turned brick and mortar cafe. Additionally, Rae was selected by the North American Vegetarian Society as the 2013 recipient of its Vegan Hall of Fame and is co-author of Plant Peace Daily: Everyday Outreach for People Who Care. Her semi-fictional memoir, Little Jew on the Soul Train is currently available on both Amazon and Ingram Spark. Her novel, Cinny, Born into Homelessness, will be published in the summer of 2022.

Originally from Catalonia, but a UK resident, Jordi is a vegan Zoologist specialising in animal behaviour who has been involved in animal protection for many years. In addition, he has worked as an undercover investigator, animal welfare consultant, and animal protection campaigner. His notable achievements include his involvement with the first successful prosecutions under the Hunting Act 2004, the exposé of trail hunting as a false alibi for illegal hunters, and his participation in the campaign to ban bullfighting in Catalonia. Under the pen name J.C. Costa, he published a novel titled “The Demon's Trial”, in which he explores dilemmas animal protectionists face. He has been an ethical vegan since 2001, and in 2020 became well-known for securing the legal protection of ethical vegans in Great Britain from discrimination in a landmark employment tribunal case discussed all over the world. He is also the author of "Ethical Vegan: a personal and political journey to change the world." Here is the link to publisher of Jordi's book: https://septemberpublishing.org/product/ethical-vegan/ Jordi's twitter account: https://twitter.com/Jayseecosta Jordi's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayseecosta/?hl=en Jordi's personal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jaysee.costa/ Jordi's Page Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/veganjordi Jordi's website: http://jordi-casamitjana.animal-protection-consult.com/ Jordi's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordi-casamitjana-36586a15/ And here the articles he have been writing: https://muckrack.com/jordi-casamitjana The articles Jordi mentioned in the Podcast, here they are (the ones that have been published, that is): https://veganfta.com/2022/03/29/50-reasons-to-go-vegan/ https://veganfta.com/2022/05/05/veganising-the-magic-of-vegan-making/

Ronnie Lee has been Vegan since 1972 and has even been to prison for his determination as Animal Right Activists! → In this episode, Ronnie gives us an insight into a time most of us weren't even alive, even more than that: foods didn't have the ingredients on the labels. He's one of England's first Vegans and has experienced how being vegan for half a century feels like.

Harry Bolman has been Vegan since the 80s and is known as "the Vegan Veteran". Over the past 2 decades been growing the vegan community in Australia. He's grown a massive Vegan community at the Gold Coast. → In this episode, Harry & I are talking about how it was for him to turn Vegan in the 80s. He's giving us an insight in what impact decades of being vegan can actually have on the people around us. ✌

Ness Jenkins is a cert. Counselor with a decade of experience in working with Mental Health Strugglers. She's also a Vegan Activist. → In this episode, Ness & I are talking about her life-journey through deep Depression and suicidal Episodes. She's basing her counselling on her life-experiences, her abilities as an Empath and integrates Mindfulness into her therapeutic work.

Christina Gomes helps creative visionaries, & transformational facilitators, tap into their innate gifts and build the businesses of their wildest dreams. She has been my Mentor since 2021 and helped me create my heart & souls driven coaching-business. → In this episode, Christina & I are talking about her journeys the the life of Freedom & Abundance she's living today. She comes from a family where money wasn't always available and her entrepreneurial spirit & drive lead her to become the first in her family to go to college, studied psychology and travelled the world as Singer, Songwriter and Mentor.

Jaymin J. Patel is a Growth Coach & Soul Mentor for High-Achievers. Business Owners, Founders, Spiritual Leaders, and celebrated Artists come to Jaymin after they've explored all the other coaches and want to explore their EDGE. → In this episode, Jaymin & I are sharing our experience and perception on both Success & Abundance. We're taking a closer look at the definition of those, and how they can manifest in our lifes. Most of us grew up, learning that both Success & Abundance are all about finances. Jaymin shares some high value insights on the bigger picture of these terms and how we as individuals can invite infinite Success & Abundance into our life. Not only when it comes to finances and money…

Mona is a Voice Signature Activator, Vocal Coach, Singer & Tap Dancer. Her background is in Musical Theatre, yet today she works as an Guide for people that seek to find deeper trust in their inner Voice. → In this episode you'll learn more about Voice Activation and how we can empower ourselves through sound. Mona is sharing a vulnerable bite of her personal life journey and helps us uncover new ways to heal our mind, body & spirit through Voice Signature Activation.

Jason Wrobel is the co-founder of Wellevatr and the co-host of the podcast This Might Get Uncomfortable. He's the Amazon and Globe & Mail bestselling author of the Hay House cookbook and lifestyle guide, Eaternity. As the first ever plant-based chef in history with a primetime television series, his groundbreaking show “How to Live to 100” on Cooking Channel and Food Network Canada taught millions of people worldwide how to prepare delicious, organic, healthy meals at home. Described as the love child of Jim Carrey and Alton Brown, he infuses his live speaking events, videos, and digital teachings with a relentless drive to grow and a lighthearted, joyful approach to health and wellness. → In this episode you'll get introduced to new approaches to activism. Learn how to increase your positive impact in the world, without the anger & frustration many of us Activists carry into our activism. Jason & I are talking about our activism-experiences and how we both discovered ways to have more meaningful & heartfelt conversations about Animal Rights, Veganism & other forms of Activism.

Asha Hope is a Life Coach, helping Entrepreneurs stay Emotionally Stable to perform in all areas of life. He used to be addicted to heavy drugs and has found his way to release addictions to p*rn, drugs, coffee, alcohol and many more. → In this episode you'll learn about ways to release addictions & how you can get to the root of your addictions. Both Asha & I have suffered from multiple addictions such as drug-addiction, p*rn-addiction, coffee-addiction, videogame-addiction etc. Listen the full episode to understand how we both found the core of what made us addicted & how we were able to heal our addictions.

Jun Goto is a Vegan Activist, Environmentalist, Plant-Based Chef & Educator. → In this episode you'll learn about different ways of practicing Activism. We're talking about new approaches to advocate for Veganism, Animal well-fare, Environmentalism & Sustainability. Jun is sharing with us what initiated his shift from Omnivore (eating everything) to fully Vegan. To Jun, Veganism isn't only about Animal Rights & Speciesism, it's also about challenging humanities belief systems!

Pauliina Salmenhaara is a Student of Shamanism & Foraging, Vegan Mother & the Co-Owner of Living Food Lab, a vegan restaurant in Canggu, Bali. → In this episode you'll learn to understand the multiple roles an Activist can embody today. Many of us don't consider ourselves Activists, yet we all stand for something and naturally feel drawn to advocate for those inner values. Pauliina shares a very vulnerable insight into her life-journey. We're talking about Human Rights, Activism in Asia & Europe, Anti-Racism, Poverty, Veganism, Motherhood and the necessity of Self-Care for us Activists.

Gabriel Zhanay is a Vegan Fitness & Mindset Coach, helping Vegans to get lean, craft muscle, and become positive examples. → In this episode, you'll receive a tornado of inspiration on the topics physical health, success mindset and healthy positivity. Gabriel & I are talking about the path to become a full-hearted leader and inspire positive change into the world, by being the embodiment of your own values. Listen the whole episode to learn what it takes to conquer your Self-Esteem and become the bold Vegan Leader you deserve to be.

Azizi Birkeland is a Sovereignty Activist, CEO & Vegan Mother. She's actively helping others to embody their role, up level their vision & empower their Families. → In this episode we take a closer look at the Universal Laws. Azizi & I are talking about Consciousness, Somatic Experiences, Spirituality, Veganism & what it takes to transcend into the version of yourself, that lives in pure integrity with your Values & Heart-Mission. Listen all the way till the end to learn the real Purpose of Pain and how it becomes a compass to show you the way to our truth.

Fanny Lara Ambadar is a Confidence Coach & Vegan Activist. She's actively speaking up for Animal Rights and supports people worldwide to confidently own their values and integrate them into their life. → In this episode you'll learn what it takes to own your values with true confidence and with that create even more positive change in the world. We're talking about the main fears that can hold us back to speak up for our heart-missions and Fanny is sharing a bite of her wisdom on how we can use the basics of coaching in our work as Activists.

Do you also know that feeling of being drained and tired from being an Activist? I've struggled many years with my own Mental Health and that has affected the quality & quantity of how I showed up as an Activist for Animals, Humans, Planet & Health. → In this episode you'll learn about the effects your own Mental Health can have on your impact as Activist & Advocate. I'm sharing a vulnerable bite of my personal story with you & open up about how I became the balanced, empowered & joyful Activist I am today.

One of my favorite artists & songwriters Fia sings this sentence in her song "A Journey Unfolding". It speaks right into my heart and that's why this episode is about the Relationship we nourish to ourselves. → In this short episode I'm introducing you to new concepts & perspectives on how we can heal the relationship to ourselves. Every Relationship we co-create can only be as loving as the one we have with ourselves. That's why I want you to have access to new possibilities & fresh perspectives on how you can fall deeper in love with yourself.

Let's talk about he difference between Old School & New Age Activism, so that you can start creating even more impact in the world, without getting stuck in draining conversations or depressing debates. → In this episode you'll learn how to speak into someones heart & with that help them awaken their core-values. Most of us are already passionate about making the world a better place as Vegans, Teachers, Guides, Mentors or Activists. Yet not everyone has connected the dots to actually live up to their Changemaker-spirit. For us Activists it's essential to understand the difference between Old School & New Age Activism, so that we can actually help more more people go vegan, save more animals, speak up for the planet and advocate for human rights, black lives & the lgbtq+ community.