Vegan Boss Radio

In this powerful episode of Vegan Boss Radio, I sit down with one of the most legendary figures in environmental activism—Captain Paul Watson. Captain Paul Watson is a marine wildlife conservation and environmental activist. Watson was one of the founding members and directors of Greenpeace. In 1977, he left Greenpeace and founded the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. A renowned speaker, accomplished author, master mariner, and lifelong environmentalist, Captain Watson has been awarded many honors for his dedication to the oceans and to the planet. Among many commendations for his work, he received the Genesis Award for Lifetime Achievement in 1998, was named as one of the Top 20 Environmental Heroes of the 20th Century by Time Magazine in 2000 and was inducted into the U.S. Animal Rights Hall of Fame in Washington D.C. in 2002. He was also awarded the Amazon Peace Prize by the president of Ecuador in 2007. In 2012, Captain Watson became only the second person, after Captain Jacques Cousteau, to be awarded the Jules Verne Award, dedicated to environmentalists and adventurers. In 2022 a hostile takeover at Sea Shepherd USA made most of the branches change their strategy from Paul Watson's original mission and turn their backs to their founder. Only Sea Shepherd France, Sea Shepherd Brazil and former Sea Shepherd UK remained loyal and still work closely with Paul Watson. At the same year, Paul Watson had also founded Captain Paul Watson Foundation where he runs active campaigns to this day. In September, 2024, The Perfect World Foundation announced that Captain Paul Watson was to receive The Perfect World Foundation's Honorary Conservation Award for 2025. Captain Paul Watson will also be named The Conservationist of the Year 2025 by The Perfect World Foundation, highlighting his extraordinary contributions to the global conservation movement. This episode dives into his decades of activism, the importance of staying true to your mission, and how every one of us can play a part in protecting our planet. Find Captain Paul Watson at: Paul Watson Foundation Website Captain Paul Watson Instagram   _________________________________________________________________

Aging Joyfully, Living Compassionately – with Victoria Moran This week on Vegan Boss Radio, I'm joined by the incredible Victoria Moran, founder of Main Street Vegan, and author of 14 books including Main Street Vegan, Creating a Charmed Life, and her latest: Age Like a Yogi: A Heavenly Path to a Dazzling Third Act.

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In this episode of Vegan Boss Radio, Shawna interviews lauren Ornelas about how she started the Food Empowerment Project; how she got into veganism, animal rights, environmental rights, and social justice issues 30 years ago; and some of the main areas that the Food Empowerment Project works within. lauren Ornelas is the founder and president of Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.), a vegan food justice nonprofit that promotes veganism, fights for workers, and works on lack of access to healthy foods in Black and Brown communities. She has been an animal activist for three decades, during which she has launched numerous groups, investigated factory farms, run consumer campaigns, and helped stop the construction of an industrial dairy in California. Watch lauren's TEDx talk on The Power of Our Food Choices. Learn more about F.E.P.'s work at www.foodispower.org, and our sister sites www.veganmexicanfood.com, www.veganfilipinofood.com and www.veganlaofood.com.   Connect with the Food Empowerment Project: IG: @foodempowermentproject Website: www.foodispower.org   Vegan Boss Hosts: Shawna Barker, Synergy Nutrition IG: @synergy_nutrition Megan Barker, Megan Media Design IG: @meganmediadesign

We're Now on Patreon! (Please see below for details) In this episode of Vegan Boss Radio, we interview Registered Dietitian Rhyan Geiger about how she went vegan after watching Cowspiracy, her new vegan cookbook, as well as some of the top nutrition myths we see online, both in general nutrition and within the vegan community. Rhyan is a registered dietitian and vegan author who specializes in vegan nutrition. She is the owner of Phoenix Vegan Dietitian where she helps others easily transition to vegan living. She has many years of experience in vegan nutrition and believes in positively impacting the world one bite at a time. Rhyan is an expert in this field and has been featured in Women's Health and Business Insider.   Connect with Rhyan Geiger: IG: @phxvegandietitian  Website: www.phxvegandietitian.com Recipe Book: Vegan Slow Cooking for Two   Updates: Learn to make Shawna's favourite taco recipe on Unchained TV: Oyster Mushroom Tacos with Creamy Chipotle Sauce Get on the waitlist to be notified when Shawna's new nutrition courses will be available online: Learn About the Courses & Join Waitlist We're now on Patreon! If you'd like to support our work putting out these podcasts, we have two membership options to choose from: Our Official Patron membership is $5/month and includes monthly recipes, bonus nutrition episodes, and 10% off our online vegan supplement store (shipping within Canada). Our VIP Patron membership is $30/month and includes everything in the Official Patron membership plus a private 15 min nutrition coaching call each month. Also, you'll get 20% off our vegan supplement store instead of 10% off. Join Our Patreon If you enjoy the show, please give us a rating & review. Help us spread the word! You can also find us on Instagram: @vegan_boss To apply to be a guest on the show or to become a sponsor, email us at veganbossradio@gmail.com   Vegan Boss Hosts: Shawna Barker, Synergy Nutrition IG: @synergy_nutrition Megan Barker, Megan Media Design IG: @meganmediadesign

We're Now on Patreon! (Please see below for details) In this episode of Vegan Boss Radio, we interview NaRai Dawn about how her cancer diagnosis started her on a path of natural wellness and veganism, being a new mom and raising a plant based baby, as well as how she stays motivated as an entrepreneur and musician.  NaRai (Nah-ray) is a Canadian recording artist, lead vocalist in the band Star Captains, singer-songwriter, entrepreneur, holistic practitioner, new Mama, Vegan + the founder of High Vibes Apothecary. She began creating her own natural products after being diagnosed with cancer 2001. NaRai is of Japanese + Mongolian descent + was born in Seoul Korea. She was adopted at 9 months by her Canadian family + lives in Vancouver, BC with her partner Max, 14 month old son Zaiah (Zay-ah), sweet Alaskan wolf (dog) Nika + beautiful + wise mini tiger (cat) Egypt.   Connect with NaRai Dawn on Social Media: IG: @naraidawn IG: @highvibesapothecary IG: @starcaptains Facebook: /highvibesapothecary   We're now on Patreon! If you'd like to support our work putting out these podcasts, we have two membership options to choose from: Our Official Patron membership is $5/month and includes monthly recipes, bonus nutrition episodes, and 10% off our online vegan supplement store (shipping within Canada). Our VIP Patron membership is $30/month and includes everything in the Official Patron membership plus a private 15 min nutrition coaching call each month. Also, you'll get 20% off our vegan supplement store instead of 10% off. Join Our Patreon If you enjoy the show, please give us a rating & review. Help us spread the word! You can also find us on Instagram: @vegan_boss To apply to be a guest on the show or to become a sponsor, email us at veganbossradio@gmail.com   Vegan Boss Hosts: Shawna Barker, Synergy Nutrition IG: @synergy_nutrition Megan Barker, Megan Media Design IG: @meganmediadesign

We're Now on Patreon! (Please see below for details) In this episode of Vegan Boss Radio, we interview Soul Eubanks about how he went vegan after watching Cowspiracy, his favourite form of activism, as well as his social justice and animal rights advocacy. Christopher “Soul” Eubanks is a social justice advocate, creative and public speaker raised in Atlanta, Ga that has dedicated himself to doing advocacy work that combats all forms of injustice. After learning the horrors of animal exploitation Christopher became vegan, began doing community organizing and has helped co-organize Atlanta's first ever animal rights march. Christopher is the founder of APEX Advocacy, a non profit animal rights organization that uses digital content and grassroots activism for animal advocacy.   Connect with Soul Eubanks on Social Media: IG: @soul_eubanks IG: @apexadvocacy Facebook: /souleubanks Website: souleubanks.com Support/Donate: Patreon/Apparel/Photography   We're now on Patreon! If you'd like to support our work putting out these podcasts, we have two membership options to choose from: Our Official Patron membership is $5/month and includes monthly recipes, nutrition webinars, and 10% off our online vegan supplement store (shipping within Canada). Our VIP Patron membership is $30/month and includes everything in the Official Patron membership plus a private 15 min nutrition coaching call each month. Also, you'll get 20% off our vegan supplement store instead of 10% off. Join Our Patreon If you enjoy the show, please give us a rating & review. Help us spread the word! You can also find us on Instagram: @vegan_boss To apply to be a guest on the show or to become a sponsor, email us at veganbossradio@gmail.com   Vegan Boss Hosts: Shawna Barker, Synergy Nutrition IG: @synergy_nutrition Megan Barker, Megan Media Design IG: @meganmediadesign

We're Now on Patreon! (Please see below for details) In this episode of Vegan Boss Radio, we interview Lt. Irie, a local music producer and reggae and dancehall DJ based in Vancouver. We chat with Lt. Irie about what influenced him to go vegan over 24 years ago, what it was like being vegan in the 90's, how music can be a powerful tool for inspiring people to go vegan, and how he maintains his whole food, vegan diet while on tour.   Connect with Lt. Irie on Social Media: IG: @lt.irie_iriedubs Facebook: /lieutenantirie_iriedubs   We're now on Patreon! If you'd like to support our work putting out these podcasts, we have two membership options to choose from: Our Official Patron membership is $5/month and includes monthly recipes, nutrition webinars, and 10% off our online vegan supplement store (shipping within Canada)). Our VIP Patron membership is $30/month and includes everything in the Official Patron membership plus a private 15 min nutrition coaching call each month. Also, you'll get 20% off our vegan supplement store instead of 10% off. Join Our Patreon If you enjoy the show, please give us a rating & review. Help us spread the word! You can also find us on Instagram: @vegan_boss To apply to be a guest on the show or to become a sponsor, email us at veganbossradio@gmail.com Episode Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Plant Life Nutrition. To get 10% off products & services just enter coupon code 'veganboss' at check-out. Website: www.plantlifenutrition.ca Instagram: @plantlifenutrition Vegan Boss Hosts: Shawna Barker, Synergy Nutrition IG: @synergy_nutrition Megan Barker, Megan Media Design IG: @meganmediadesign

We're Now on Patreon! (Please see below for details) In this episode of Vegan Boss Radio, we interview our mom about her experience being Métis and plant based, the foods she grew up eating in Northern Alberta, as well as how possible and practical it is for people living in Northern Canada to go vegan or plant based. We wanted to talk about this topic because we have seen some negative comments about vegans suggesting that Indigenous people should go vegan regardless of their access to plant foods, so we wanted to shed some light on how difficult that may actually be. We feel that the majority of people living in cities and towns (ie. people with numerous options in terms of plant based foods) are the people we should be focusing our vegan advocacy to, because for them it would actually be very easy to go vegan, and they make up the majority of the population. We are also in full support of anyone that is Métis, First Nations, or Indigenous that is interested in going vegan or plant based, or is already vegan or plant based. We are here for anyone that has questions or would like some guidance. Please feel free to reach out to us.   Connect with her:  IG: @livable4all Website: https://www.livableincome.org/    We're now on Patreon! If you'd like to support our work putting out these podcasts, we have two membership options to choose from: Our Official Patron membership is $5/month and includes monthly recipes, nutrition webinars, 10% off our online vegan supplement store (shipping within Canada), as well as access to merch (coming soon). Our VIP Patron membership is $50/month and includes everything in the Official Patron membership plus a private 15 min nutrition coaching call each month. Also, you'll get 25% off our vegan supplement store instead of 10% off. Join Our Patreon If you enjoy the show, please give us a rating & review. Help us spread the word! You can also find us on Instagram: @vegan_boss To apply to be a guest on the show or to become a sponsor, email us at veganbossradio@gmail.com Episode Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Plant Life Nutrition. To get 10% off products & services just enter coupon code 'veganboss' at check-out. Website: www.plantlifenutrition.ca Instagram: @plantlifenutrition Vegan Boss Hosts: Shawna Barker, Synergy Nutrition IG: @synergy_nutrition Megan Barker, Megan Media Design IG: @meganmediadesign

In this episode of Vegan Boss Radio, we interview Kimberly Renee, founder of Might Be Vegan. We chat with her about brand accountability in the day of social media influencers, vegan advocacy, social justice activism, her hunger relief program called Food Love, and her very unique vegan story! Kimberly is a self-taught private chef, on-air personality noted for her infectious personality, and the founder of Might Be Vegan. In the kitchen, she's had the pleasure of serving busy executives, families, as well as celebrities and professional athletes. She's also the creator behind the: • national #FromMeatsToBeets Challenge,
 • web series “Might Be Vegan presents The Trap Kitchen
 • award-winning national COVID-19 hunger relief program, Food Love by Might Be Vegan,
 • world's largest vegan-only tailgate, #VeganAtTheGame, which served more than 1500 people at no cost in the city of Atlanta during Super Bowl LIII.
 For her tasty recipes and community activism, Kimberly has been featured on The Tom Joyner Morning Show, Essence.com, Cheddar, VegNews.com, ABC Portland, Fox Washington, and KTLA. She's also made several guest host appearances on QVC.  Connect with her:  IG: @itskimberlyrenee Website: https://www.mightbevegan.co/ Carrd.co: https://kimberlyrenee.carrd.co/ If you enjoy the show, please give us a rating & review. Help us spread the word! You can also find us on Instagram: @vegan_boss To apply to be a guest on the show or to become a sponsor, email us at veganbossradio@gmail.com Episode Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Plant Life Nutrition. To get 10% off products just enter coupon code 'veganboss' at check-out. Website: www.plantlifenutrition.ca 
Instagram: @plantlifenutrition Vegan Boss Hosts: Shawna Barker, Synergy Nutrition IG: @synergy_nutrition Megan Barker, Megan Media Design IG: @meganmediadesign

Hello there! We are so happy to be back with this quick update episode. We discuss our challenges with social media, feeding vegan food to our dad, loving pigs but eating them, "plants have feelings", and people ditching vegan diets due to gut health issues. We had a question about why some people stop being vegan, this article on Shawna's blog covers this topic in detail: How to Prevent Ex-Vegans The matcha soft serve ice cream we mention is from: Whisk Matcha If you have questions about vegan nutrition or would like to book a consult, please feel free to schedule a complimentary 15 Min Discovery Call: Book Discovery Call Check out the online vegan nutrition store Plant Life Nutrition and save 10% with coupon code 'veganboss': Plant Life Nutrition

In this episode of Vegan Boss Radio, we interview Danielle Arsenault of Pachavega Living Foods Education. We chat about her vegan journey starting out as a rock climber to her recent vegan pregnancy. She also discusses her move to Nicaragua to start a retreat center and food forest. Danielle Arsenault is a certified Raw Food Chef and Plant Based Nutrition Educator, author of 6 cookbooks, TV show host, outdoors enthusiast, musician, TEDX speaker, mama and founder of Pachavega Living Foods Education and The Raw Food Chef Alliance. Danielle inspires and empowers women to heal their bodies and ignite their spirits with the power of plant-based whole foods through her life-changing Raw Food Chef Certification courses online and in-person. She is also the co-founder of Wanderlust Utopia, a conscious, sustainable, socially responsible, eco-modern retreat center for yoga teacher trainings, wellness events and private functions on Ometepe Island where she resides half the year.   Connect with her:  IG: @pachavega Website: https://www.pachavegaculinaryinstitute.com/ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/pachavega   If you enjoy the show, please give us a rating & review. Help us spread the word! You can also find us on Instagram: @vegan_boss To apply to be a guest on the show or to become a sponsor, email us at veganbossradio@gmail.com Episode Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Plant Life Nutrition, located in Vancouver Canada. 2140 E Hastings St. To get 10% off products & services just enter coupon code 'veganboss' at check-out. Website: www.plantlifenutrition.ca Instagram: @plantlifenutrition Vegan Boss Hosts: Shawna Barker, Synergy Nutrition IG: @synergy_nutrition Megan Barker, Megan Media Design IG: @meganmediadesign

Tyra June (also known as, @TyraTheTaurus on Instagram and Twitter). She is the owner of Vegan Girl Gang, which is a vegan merch shop, her food blog account & pop-up shop is called @AnotherJunkFoodVegan on IG, and she also has her own podcast called Kombucha Hour: which dissects veganism, womanism, racism, astrology, history and lots more. Tyra is also currently working with Vegan Outreach to bring vegan groceries to food deserts and low-income communities.Connect with her on Instagram: @tyrathetaurus@anotherjunkfoodveganShow Notes: Kombucha Hour PodcastVegan Girl GangVegan OutreachSome Instagram account's that Tyra recommends:@iyeloveslife@foodempowermentproject@soul_eubanksIf you enjoy the show, please give us a rating & review. Help us spread the word! You can also find us on Instagram: @vegan_bossTo apply to be a guest on the show or to become a sponsor, email us at veganbossradio@gmail.comEpisode Sponsor:This episode is sponsored by Plant Life Nutrition, located in Vancouver Canada. 2140 E Hastings St.To get 10% off products & services just enter coupon code 'veganboss' at check-out.Website: www.plantlifenutrition.caInstagram: @plantlifenutritionVegan Boss Hosts:Shawna Barker, Synergy NutritionIG: @synergy_nutritionMegan Barker, Megan Media DesignIG: @meganmediadesign

In this episode, we interview Julia Murray from Hooked on Plants. Born and raised in Whistler, Julia Murray is an Olympian and Registered Holistic Nutritionist. She’s a co-founder, spokesperson, and coach of ‘80/20 Plants’ the plant-based transition app, she’s the vegan blogger, and Rouxbe certified plant-based chef behind Hooked on Plants. She’s also been named one of Canada’s top vegan athletes by Impact Magazine and is certified as a Main Street Vegan lifestyle coach. She is now the social media manager for No Meat Athlete and Complement. She’s the co-creator of the Whistler Vegan Fest Podcast and virtual fest too!Vegan since 2015, and always making the most of her adventurous backyard playground, Julia’s mission is to help the world move towards plants. Connect with her on Instagram: @hookedonplants @8020plants@lovecomplement@nomeatathlete_official@whistlerveganfestHer puppy: @zaktherescuedog Show Notes: Whistler Virtual Vegan Fest 2020https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mP1FCzZ73LQ If you enjoy the show, please give us a rating & review. Help us spread the word! You can also find us on Instagram: @vegan_bossTo apply to be a guest on the show or to become a sponsor, email us at veganbossradio@gmail.comEpisode Sponsor:This episode is sponsored by Plant Life Nutrition, located in Vancouver Canada. 2140 E Hastings St.To get 10% off products & services just enter coupon code 'veganboss' at check-out.Website: www.plantlifenutrition.caInstagram: @plantlifenutritionVegan Boss Hosts:Shawna Barker, Synergy NutritionIG: @synergy_nutritionMegan Barker, Megan Media DesignIG: @meganmediadesign

Happy New Year Vegan Bosses! We are excited to be back with our first episode of 2021 talking about our tips for a successful Veganuary (aka vegan January). These tips are helpful for any plant based or vegan newbies, as well as those that are challenging themselves to eat vegan for this month. Show Notes: Info about Veganuary:https://veganuary.com/Vegan Nutrition Support:https://www.synergynutrition.ca/If you enjoy the show, please give us a rating & review. Help us spread the word! You can also find us on Instagram: @vegan_bossTo apply to be a guest on the show or to become a sponsor, email us at veganbossradio@gmail.comEpisode Sponsor:This episode is sponsored by Plant Life Nutrition, located in Vancouver Canada. 2140 E Hastings St.To get 10% off products & services just head to @plantlifenutrition and comment "Vegan Boss" on their latest post. Website: www.plantlifenutrition.caInstagram: @plantlifenutritionVegan Boss Hosts:Shawna Barker, Synergy NutritionIG: @synergy_nutritionMegan Barker, Megan Media DesignIG: @meganmediadesign  

Can we stop pretending that we need to eat someone else's skin for our skin to be healthy! In this episode, Shawna breaks down some truths about collagen, bone broth, and other nonsensical nutrition trends that are perpetuated in nutrition schools. Listen now!Show Notes: The Truth About Collagen by Synergy Nutrition: https://www.instagram.com/p/CDwvL_GJznx/https://www.synergynutrition.ca/blog/building-collagen-the-vegan-wayScience Can't Explain Why Everyone is Drinking Bone Broth: https://time.com/4159156/bone-broth-health-benefits/Team Sherzai Neurologists:https://teamsherzai.com/Episode Sponsor:This episode is sponsored by Plant Life Nutrition, located in Vancouver Canada. 2140 E Hastings St.*PLANT LIFE NUTRITION NOW OFFERS ONLINE SHOPPING (within Canada) + FREE DELIVERY IN VANCOUVER (for purchases of $75 or more)Website: www.plantlifenutrition.caInstagram: @plantlifenutritionVegan Boss Hosts:Shawna Barker, Synergy NutritionIG: @synergy_nutritionMegan Barker, Megan Media DesignIG: @meganmediadesign

We're back! It's been a while since we've recorded a new episode. Listen now to hear our discussion on "whataboutism", ex-vegans, and the problem with the "vegan perfectionist" stigma. If you enjoy the show, please give a 5-star rating & review. Help us spread the word! You can also find us on Instagram: @vegan_bossTo apply to be a guest on the show or to become a sponsor, email us at veganbossradio@gmail.comShow Notes: The Danger Of 'WhatAbout-ism" by John Oliver: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RS82JNd0YzQHow Can We Prevent Ex-Vegans: https://www.synergynutrition.ca/blog/how-can-we-prevent-ex-vegansGojiMan Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2tHtj7i9OAEpisode Sponsor:This episode is sponsored by Plant Life Nutrition, located in Vancouver Canada. 2140 E Hastings St.To get 10% off products & services just head to @plantlifenutrition and comment "Vegan Boss" on their latest post. Website: www.plantlifenutrition.caInstagram: @plantlifenutritionVegan Boss Hosts:Shawna Barker, Synergy NutritionIG: @synergy_nutritionMegan Barker, Megan Media DesignIG: @meganmediadesign

The Team Leader for Raise Vegan magazine, Emily Court is a media member and content creator with three years experience in the vegan sphere. Through her work, she's become closely acquainted with the rise of the meat-free industry and the ins-and-outs of joining a social justice movement in the digital age. A self-described "recovering vegan hothead," Emily is now a pragmatic member of Vancouver's vibrant and growing plant-powered community. Hailing from Halifax, Nova Scotia, she holds a BA in Spanish and certificate in Intercultural Communication from Dalhousie University, where her thesis focused on topics of cultural and gender-based descrimination. She aims to apply a privilege-conscious and culturally sensitive approach to her work in all fields.If you enjoy the episode, we would love for you to give us a 5-star rating & review. Help us spread the word! You can also find us on Instagram: @vegan_bossTo apply to be a guest on the show or to become a sponsor, email us at veganbossradio@gmail.comShow Notes: Raise Vegan IG:@raiseveganRaise Vegan FB: https://www.facebook.com/raiseveganWebsite: https://raisevegan.com/Episode Sponsor:This episode is sponsored by Plant Life Nutrition, located in Vancouver Canada. 2140 E Hastings St.To get 10% off products & services just head to @plantlifenutrition and comment "Vegan Boss" on their latest post. Website: www.plantlifenutrition.caInstagram: @plantlifenutritionVegan Boss Hosts:Shawna Barker, Founder of Synergy NutritionIG: @synergy_nutritionMegan Barker, Founder of Megan Media DesignIG: @meganmediadesign

Vegan Boss Radio goes to Mexico!! Enjoy the very first international episode with Gilian & Eileen AKA the OM TWIINS! We met up with them at their very own vegan gym in Playa del Carmen and it was such a pleasure getting to hear their vegan story. The Om Twiins are vegan fitness trainers and activists. They bring such bright energy to the movement and have built a super impressive online community. We were so inspired by them that after the interview we signed up for one of their fitness programs and have been following their guidance ever since. They have an incredible story that you won't want to miss. **SORRY FOR THE SOUND QUALITY**If you enjoy the episode, we would love for you to give us a 5-star rating & review. Help us spread the word! You can also find us on Instagram: @vegan_bossTo apply to be a guest on the show or to become a sponsor, email us at veganbossradio@gmail.comShow Notes: Om Twiins IG: @om_twiinsGilian IG: @om_giigo Eileen IG: @om_piikoFacebook:www.facebook.com/OMTwiins/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyE0YY-bw6dSAGxjMvZPY7wEpisode Sponsor:This episode is sponsored by Plant Life Nutrition, located in Vancouver Canada. 2140 E Hastings St.To get 10% off products & services just head to @plantlifenutrition and comment "Vegan Boss" on their latest post. Website: www.plantlifenutrition.caInstagram: @plantlifenutritionVegan Boss Hosts:Shawna Barker, Founder of Synergy NutritionIG: @synergy_nutritionMegan Barker, Founder of Megan Media DesignIG: @meganmediadesign

Dr. Dylan Cutler is a private wellness consultant specialized at guiding PCOS fighters in healing PCOS. She obtained her Ph.D. in obstetrics and gynecology specializing in PCOS research. She is a holistic health content creator, food photographer, fitness enthusiast, feminist, vegan and PCOS fighter herself. Dr. Cutler has been living a plant-based lifestyle for over 15 years. She believes plant-based diets positively impact our health, the environment, food sustainability, land sustainability, and animal welfare. Tune in now to hear her story.  If you enjoy the episode, we would love for you to give us a 5-star rating & review. Help us spread the word! You can also find us on Instagram: @vegan_bossTo apply to be a guest on the show or to become a sponsor, email us at veganbossradio@gmail.comShow Notes: www.phruitfuldish.com/IG: @phruitfuldishFacebook: www.facebook.com/PhruitfulDishTwitter: https://twitter.com/Dylan_CutlerEpisode Sponsor:This episode is sponsored by Plant Life Nutrition, located in Vancouver Canada. 2140 E Hastings St.To get 10% off products & services just head to @plantlifenutrition and comment "Vegan Boss" on their latest post. Website: www.plantlifenutrition.caInstagram: @plantlifenutrition

Ravi Bohgan is a Vegan Bodybuilder/Men's Physique Competitor. He began his vegan journey 5 years ago and competed in his first Pro-show in the summer of 2019. Ravi is a trainer, coach parent of 2 vegan kids. He's currently working towards his IFBB Pro Card, launching TrainWithAVegan Youtube Show and future Animal Sanctuary Owner. Tune in now to hear Ravi's story!If you enjoy the episode, we would love for you to give us a 5-star rating & review. Help us spread the word! You can also find us on Instagram: @vegan_bossTo apply to be a guest on the show or to become a sponsor, email us at veganbossradio@gmail.comShow Notes: Ravi Bohgan IG: @vegainsonlineEpisode Sponsor:This episode is sponsored by Plant Life Nutrition, located in Vancouver Canada. 2140 E Hastings St.To get 10% off products & services just head to @plantlifenutrition and comment "Vegan Boss" on their latest post. Website: www.plantlifenutrition.caInstagram: @plantlifenutrition

Vesanto Melina, MS, RD is the lead author of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ current Position Paper on Vegetarian Diets. She is an internationally known speaker and co-author of award-winning books that are classics on plant-based nutrition, most with Brenda Davis, and now in 14 languages. Their most recent are The Kick Diabetes Cookbook and also Becoming Vegan: Comprehensive Edition, written for dietitians, MDs, and other health professionals, with 620 pages and entirely referenced. Half as long is Becoming Vegan: Express Edition. Vesanto is a personal and government consultant and has taught nutrition at the University of British Columbia and at Seattle’s Bastyr University.If you enjoy the episode, we would love for you to give us a 5-star rating & review. Help us spread the word! You can also find us on Instagram: @vegan_bossTo apply to be a guest on the show or to become a sponsor, email us at: veganbossradio@gmail.comShow Notes: Vesanto Melina websiteshttps://nutrispeak.ca/https://becomingvegan.ca/https://kickdiabetescookbook.com/Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/NutrispeakEpisode Sponsor:This episode is sponsored by Plant Life Nutrition, located in Vancouver Canada. 2140 E Hastings St.To get 10% off products & services just head to @plantlifenutrition and comment "Vegan Boss" on their latest post. Website: www.plantlifenutrition.caInstagram: @plantlifenutrition

Desiree Nielsen is a registered dietitian with an integrative focus, the host of TV’s The Urban Vegetarian and author of the new plant-based cookbook, Eat More Plants. Her practice focus is complex chronic digestive and inflammatory disease and plant-based approaches to optimal health. Tune in now and listen to our raw, honest, knowledge-filled interview with Desiree.If you enjoy our podcast, we would love for you to give us a 5-star rating & review. This really helps us spread the word, so thank you! Find us on Instagram: @vegan_bossTo share your vegan stories, questions, complaints or to apply to be a guest on the show, email us at veganbossradio@gmail.comShow Notes: Desiree's Instagram: @desireenielsenrdWebsite: www.desireerd.com Episode Sponsor:This episode is sponsored by Plant Life Nutrition, located in Vancouver Canada. 2140 E Hastings St.To get 10% off products & services just head to @plantlifenutrition and comment "Vegan Boss" on their latest post. Website: www.plantlifenutrition.caInstagram: @plantlifenutrition

Jordan Weisner is an animal rights activist and the owner of Plant Active. Plant Active is a vegan clothing/accessory store and also a platform he uses to share, create and speak up for exploited animals. More recently, Jordan started his own podcast called the Plant Active Podcast so watch out for that! He personally started transitioning to a plant-based diet over seven years ago and has been vegan for over three. He is interested in most things wellness, growing his business with integrity and anything that has to do with saving animals. If you enjoy listening to Vegan Boss Radio, we would love for you to give us a 5-star rating & review. This really helps us spread the word, so thank you! To share your vegan stories, questions, complaints or to apply to be a guest on the show, email us at veganbossradio@gmail.comFind us on Instagram: @vegan_bossShow Notes: Plant Active Instagram: @plantactivePlant Active Apparel:https://plantactivewear.com/collections/allPlant Active Podcast: https://plantactivewear.com/pages/plant-active-podcast Episode Sponsor:This episode is sponsored by Plant Life Nutrition, located in Vancouver Canada. 2140 E Hastings St.To get 10% off products & services just head to @plantlifenutrition and comment "Vegan Boss" on their latest post. Website: www.plantlifenutrition.caInstagram: @plantlifenutrition

Ashley Chisholm is a nutrition student, activist, and influencer who goes by @fitandcompassionate online. She has a strong passion for fitness and sharing her compassion for animals.Things get a little weird in this episode lol From bacon nipples, vegan cats, and a tinder date gone wrong... you'll definitely have a lot to laugh (or cry) along with.If you enjoy our podcast, we would love for you to give us a 5-star rating & review. This really helps us spread the word, so thank you! Find us on Instagram: @vegan_bossTo share your vegan stories, questions, complaints or to apply to be a guest on the show, email us at veganbossradio@gmail.comShow Notes: Ashley's Instagram: @fitandcompassionate Mentions:Link to bacon IG post: https://www.instagram.com/p/BJoQbrFjicE/by vegan artist @jofrederiks Episode Sponsor:This episode is sponsored by Plant Life Nutrition, located in Vancouver Canada. 2140 E Hastings St.To get 10% off products & services just head to @plantlifenutrition and comment "Vegan Boss" on their latest post. Website: www.plantlifenutrition.caInstagram: @plantlifenutrition

In this episode, we chat with the passionate animal rights activist Meghan Beattie. Meghan has been active in the Vancouver animal rights community for 6 years now. At present, she is a regional liaison with the global Animal Save Movement and organizer with Vancouver Chicken Save. As well, Meghan is immersed in learning about consistent anti-oppression; acknowledging the fact that all systems of oppression are linked is the key to Collective Liberation. If you enjoy the episode, we would love for you to give us a 5-star rating & review. Help us spread the word! You can also find us on Instagram: @vegan_bossTo share your vegan stories, questions, complaints or to apply to be a guest on the show, email us at veganbossradio@gmail.comShow Notes: Podcasts mentioned: Vegan Warrior Princesses Attack The Vegan Vanguard  YouTube accounts mentioned:Cranky Vegan https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTTlQEjQKByIegGc_CP2z1wMexie: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCepkun0sH16b-mqxBN22ogA Meghan's Instagram:@megsbea_veganInstagram accounts mentioned:@anti.speciesist@anti.speciesist.action @animalresistance@foodempowermentproject Episode Sponsor:This episode is sponsored by Plant Life Nutrition, located in Vancouver Canada. 2140 E Hastings St.To get 10% off products & services just head to @plantlifenutrition and comment "Vegan Boss" on their latest post. Website: www.plantlifenutrition.caInstagram: @plantlifenutrition

In this episode, we chat with the multi-talented Zoe Peled. She is the Founder of the Vancouver Vegan Resource Centre, Events Organizer, Factory Farming Awareness Coalition BC Presenter, and Animal Activist.  What doesn't this amazing woman do? Listen to hear Zoe's story, how she answers some of the tough questions she gets as a vegan activist, and whether or not there really is one effective type of animal activism.If you enjoy the episode, we would love for you to give us a 5-star rating & review. Help us spread the word! You can also find us on Instagram: @vegan_bossTo share your vegan stories, questions, complaints or to apply to be a guest on the show, email us at veganbossradio@gmail.comShow Notes: FFAC Facebook Page: @FFACoalitionInstagram: @zoemargEpisode Sponsor:This episode is sponsored by Plant Life Nutrition, located in Vancouver Canada. 2140 E Hastings St.To get 10% off products & services just head to @plantlifenutrition and comment "Vegan Boss" on their latest post. Website: www.plantlifenutrition.caInstagram: @plantlifenutrition

In this episode we chat with the vegan couple behind Think Plant-Based. Julia has been an active vegan since 2000. She moved to Vancouver, Canada in 2008 from Berlin, Germany to pursue acting and art.Along the way, she met her wonderful husband, Shane, and with him helped create what you know asThink Plant-Based.Julia has been helping to spread a plant-based vision in the community through hosting many local Meetups with the group, Meatless Meetup.Shane has only been vegan for a short time now. He moved to Vancouver, Canada in 2012 from a small town in the interior of British Columbia. Growing up, Shane had horrible eating habits, no exercise routine and was 50 lbs overweight. Eventually, he started getting into fitness through DVD’s and running. Fast-forward to now, he now has better plant-based eating habits and a solid fitness routine that he has learned over the many years of trial and error.Show Notes: Website: http://www.thinkplantbased.com/Instagram: @thinkplantbasedEpisode Sponsor:This episode is sponsored by Plant Life Nutrition, located in Vancouver Canada. 2140 E Hastings St.To get 10% off products & services just head to @plantlifenutrition and comment "Vegan Boss" on their latest post. Website: www.plantlifenutrition.caInstagram: @plantlifenutrition

In this episode, we chat super-talented vegan photographer Sarah Virag. Fun fact: Sarah does all of our professional photoshoots, including the cover of this podcast! She's originally from Toronto, but has called Vancouver home for the last 5 years. Sarah is a passionate vegan and often uses her photography skills to capture different animal rights events. We talk about her vegan story, and she shares her dilemma with being a vegan that uses film in some of her photography and creative projects.Show Notes: Sarah's website: https://www.sarahvirag.com/Sarah's Instagram:@sarahviragEpisode Sponsor:This episode is sponsored by Plant Life Nutrition, located in Vancouver Canada. 2140 E Hastings St.To get 10% off products & services just head to @plantlifenutrition and comment "Vegan Boss" on their latest post. Website: www.plantlifenutrition.caInstagram: @plantlifenutrition

In this episode, we chat with plant-based food blogger Bhumika Mehta from @thewritereatsBhumika is passionate about sharing her love of food photography and styling, lifestyle insights, and healthy recipes. She shares her story about going plant-based and how she got into being a content strategist and building her social media brand. If you enjoy the episode, please rate and review. Help us spread the word! You can also find us on Instagram: @vegan_bossTo share your vegan stories, questions, complaints or to apply to be a guest on the show, email us at veganbossradio@gmail.comShow Notes: The Writer Eats Blog:https://writereats.com/Bhumika's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thewritereats/Episode Sponsor:This episode is sponsored by Plant Life Nutrition, located in Vancouver Canada. 2140 E Hastings St.To get 10% off products & services just head to @plantlifenutrition and comment "Vegan Boss" on their latest post. Website: www.plantlifenutrition.caInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/plantlifenutrition/

*Quick correction: When we were reading the Biodiversity article, the projected land use was referring to 2050 but we accidentally said 2015. It's no secret that Joe Rogan is obsessed with vegans. On his podcast The Joe Rogan Experience, he bashes vegan nutrition and trash talks the movement every chance he gets. Which is A LOT. After all these years, we still listen to JRE because we believe you don't have to agree with every opinion someone has in order to enjoy their conversations and be open to the different topics that are brought up. We love that he has a wide variety of guests and that he has come out in support of a Universal Basic Income, which we advocate for as well. Thanks to Joe Rogan and his massive platform, it is how many people first heard about Andrew Yang. We love Andrew Yang!! #YangGang2020 BUT, in his latest episode (#1355) he takes things way too far and we felt it was time to share a response to his completely false statements. We don't normally do episodes like this, and we know he is entitled to have his own opinions about veganism, but some of his remarks were stated as facts so we felt the need to address a few things.  We referred to a few articles and studies in this episode, we've listed the links below: Biodiversity Conservation: The Key is Reducing Meat Consumptionhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0048969715303697#f0005Protein Packages: The Game Changershttps://gamechangersmovie.com/food/protein/Essentials of Healthy Eating: Dr. Walter Willett, Department of Nutrition: Harvard School of Public Healthhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3471136/Nutrient Profiles of Vegetarian and Non-Vegetarian Dietary Patternshttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4081456/Vegan Pregnancy Guideshttps://www.synergynutrition.ca/healthy-mom-healthy-baby-guides.htmlChronic Conditions in Childrenhttps://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/chronic/Pages/default.aspxFull Joe Rogan Episodehttp://podcasts.joerogan.net/podcasts/mark-normandC-Reactive Protein (Inflammation) Response to a Vegan Lifestyle Interventionhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25637150Diet Shapes the Ability of Human Intestinal Microbiotato Degrade Phytatehttps://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/jam.12204Increased Phytate Intake Linked to Reduced Osteoporosishttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22614760If you enjoy the episode, please rate and review. Help us spread the word! You can also find us on Instagram: @vegan_bossTo share your vegan stories, questions, complaints or to apply to be a guest on the show, email us at veganbossradio@gmail.comEpisode Sponsor:This episode is sponsored by Plant Life Nutrition, located in Vancouver Canada. 2140 E Hastings St.To get 10% off products & services just head to @plantlifenutrition and comment "Vegan Boss" on their latest post. Website: www.plantlifenutrition.caInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/plantlifenutrition/

Maria Lee is a personal trainer, athlete, and entrepreneur. She is the Owner/Trainer of Tribe Fitness in Vancouver and has recently started her own vegan apparel line called Tribe VGN Apparel. In 2018 Maria competed in her first-ever bodybuilding competition (BC Cup Natural Championships) and got 2nd place! Maria is a total vegan BOSS and such an inspiration! You won't want to miss this episode!   If you enjoy the episode, please rate and review. Help us spread the word! You can also find us on Instagram: @vegan_bossTo share your vegan stories, questions, complaints or to apply to be a guest on the show, email us at veganbossradio@gmail.comShow Notes:Instagram: @meatfreemarialee @tribefitvan @tibevgnapparel Websites:https://www.tribefit.ca/ Episode Sponsor:This episode is sponsored by Plant Life Nutrition, located in Vancouver Canada. 2140 E Hastings St.To get 10% off products & services just head to @plantlifenutrition and comment "Vegan Boss" on their latest post. Website: www.plantlifenutrition.caInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/plantlifenutrition/

Tosha Lobsinger of Peace People Project organizes social and educational zero-waste and vegan events, like potlucks, hotlucks, markets & workshops. Her clothing line Peace People Apparel prints important messages onto second-hand shirts to inspire the world without harming it, and donates 50% of profits to farm sanctuaries.If you enjoy the episode, please rate and review. Help us spread the word! You can also find us on Instagram: @vegan_bossTo share your vegan stories, questions, complaints or to apply to be a guest on the show, email us at veganbossradio@gmail.comShow Notes:Instagram: @peacepeopleproject @toshalobsingerismyphotographerWebsites:vancouverveganfestival.comtoshalobsingerismyphotographer.compeacepeopleproject.comsarniavegfest.com Episode Sponsor:This episode is sponsored by Plant Life Nutrition, located in Vancouver Canada. 2140 E Hastings St.To get 10% off products & services just head to @plantlifenutrition and comment "Vegan Boss" on their latest post. Website: www.plantlifenutrition.caInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/plantlifenutrition/

In this episode, we chat with vegan Ironman Luckie Sigouin from @luckielifestyle.Luckie shares his story about going from a bodybuilder eating 300g of animal protein a day to eating a very restrictive low-calorie vegan diet in order to lose weight to get into modeling. Although that worked for him in the beginning, he then switched to a balanced vegan diet that allows him to thrive as a plant-based triathlete. You can follow his journey on both Instagram and Youtube.Show Notes:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/luckielifestyle/Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/luckielifestyle Episode Sponsor:This episode is sponsored by Plant Life Nutrition, located in Vancouver Canada. 2140 E Hastings St.Website - www.plantlifenutrition.caInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/plantlifenutrition/

Vegan entrepreneur, beauty expert, and activist Rhiannon Whitney joins us for her first podcast interview. Rhiannon is the owner of two fully vegan spas, Willow's Wax Bar (in Vancouver, BC) and Synergy Day Spa (in Parksville, BC). She is the perfect definition of what being a Vegan Boss is all about and we're so excited to have her on the show! Listen to learn more about Rhiannon's vegan story, and find out what actually makes beauty products fully vegan. Show Notes: Instagram (@willowswaxbar) - https://www.instagram.com/willowswaxbar/Instagram (@rhiannonthevegan) - https://www.instagram.com/rhiannonthevegan/Website - https://www.willowswaxbar.com/ Episode Sponsor:This episode is sponsored by Plant Life Nutrition, located in Vancouver Canada. 2140 E Hastings St.Website - www.plantlifenutrition.caInstagram (@plantlifenutrition) - https://www.instagram.com/plantlifenutrition/

"But where do you get your protein?" In this episode, Shawna and Megan have a candid conversation about the 10 most common criticisms they hear about veganism and share some of the ways they respond. Listen to find out which criticism gets the "f*ck off" response. If you enjoy the episode, please subscribe, rate and review. Help us spread the word! To share your vegan stories, questions, complaints or to apply to be a guest on the show, email us at veganbossradio@gmail.com Show Notes:Did Cooking Make Us Human? (Blog) - https://www.synergynutrition.ca/blog/featured-video-did-cooking-make-us-humanJames Aspey Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgR_zz8KmbsHow a Guaranteed Livable Income Will Benefit the Vegan Movement: https://www.meganmediadesign.com/single-post/2018/11/08/How-a-Guaranteed-Livable-Income-Will-Benefit-the-Vegan-Movement Episode Sponsor:This episode is sponsored by Plant Life Nutrition, located in Vancouver Canada. 2140 E Hastings St.To get 10% off products & services just head to @plantlifenutrition and comment "Vegan Boss" on their latest post. Website - www.plantlifenutrition.caInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/plantlifenutrition/ 

Dr. Matthew Nagra began his journey into plant-based nutrition over 10 years ago. Struggling with asthma, allergies, and weight control as a teenager, he decided to begin his transition towards a more plant-based diet, and to his surprise, those health issues vanished. During his studies at the University of Victoria, where he achieved a Bachelors of Science degree in Microbiology, he decided to make the switch to a 100% vegan diet and has been thriving on the lifestyle for over 8 years now.In 2018 he graduated from the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine and is a proponent of the use of plant-based nutrition in treating many of our chronic diseases. He continues to learn about plant-based nutrition through Cornell University and has written articles for Dr. T Colin Campbell’s Center for Nutrition Studies. He also volunteers for Nutritionfacts.org, an excellent source of evidence-based nutrition information, where he supports viewers in their health journeys. He believes the evidence supporting a whole foods, plant-based diet is no longer refutable and aims to educate the public on how they too can take control of their health, starting with what’s on their plate.Show Notes: Instagram (@dr.matthewnagra) - https://www.instagram.com/dr.matthewnagra/21 Day Vegan Kickstart - https://kickstart.pcrm.org/enDr. Greger's Daily Dozen Checklist - https://nutritionfacts.org/video/dr-gregers-daily-dozen-checklist/Episode Sponsor:This episode is sponsored by Plant Life Nutrition, located in Vancouver Canada. 2140 E Hastings St.Website - www.plantlifenutrition.caInstagram (@plantlifenutrition) - https://www.instagram.com/plantlifenutrition/

What's The Deal With Soy: Does it really cause "man-boobs"? In this episode Shawna Barker BSc., RHN breaks down some of the common myths about Soy and share the whole story of this in-depth topic. If you want to sound like an expert in your next vegan debate, have a pen and paper handy! Show Notes: Synergy Nutrition Blog - https://www.synergynutrition.ca/blog/whats-the-deal-with-soy Episode Sponsor:This episode is sponsored by Plant Life Nutrition, located in Vancouver Canada. 2140 E Hastings St.Website - www.plantlifenutrition.caInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/plantlifenutrition/ 

Welcome to Episode 1 of Vegan Boss Radio. In this episode, we give a short introduction of ourselves and discuss the pros and cons of the new Beyond Meat options that are being offered at big (non-vegan) businesses like A&W and Tim Hortons. As vegans, do we support these companies cashing in on the vegan movement? Listen to find out! -> If you enjoy the episode, please leave us a review & subscribe.-> Have a topic you want to hear? Or a question? Email us at veganbossradio@gmail.com Show Notes:Follow Vegan Boss RadioTwitter: @VeganBossRadioInstagram: @Vegan_Boss Plant Life Nutrition @PlantLifeNutrition (IG)www.plantlifenutrition.ca2140 East Hastings St. Vancouver BC Willows Wax Bar @WillowsWaxBar (IG)www.willowswaxbar.com2139 East Hastings St. Vancouver BC