Podcasts about dc vegfest

Welcome to episode 20 of the Plantarion Podcast!  Danni McGhee talks with Robin Walker of Wilma Bakes Cakes to chat about the sweet details on how she transitioned from animal rights advocacy work to full time vegan baker and entrepreneur. SUBSCRIBE TO PLANTARION PODCAST ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST PLAYER!Interview with Robin Walker of Wilma Bakes CakesAfter a long career working in the animal protection movement Robin Walker decided to branch out and make her hobby a full time job and Wilma Bakes Cakes was launched!  A small but mighty bakery that strives to bring smiles to the masses while also giving back to the community.Robin has held many different positions in the movement however she is most proud of her many years of working on the DC VegFest committee and seeing it grow to the festival it is today.  Follow Wilma Bakes CakesWilma Bakes Cakes FacebookWilma Bakes Cakes InstagramWilma Bakes Cakes WebsiteFollow Plantarion on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, & Youtube!SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ABOUT THIS EPISODE ON OUR LATEST INSTAGRAM POST!

This week on Plantarion Podcast, Danni McGhee & Lyndsey Warner Caulkins Sit Down with Erica Meier!SUBSCRIBE TO PLANTARION PODCAST ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST PLAYER!Interview with Erica MeierThis week on the Plantarion Podcast, Danni & Lyndsey sits down with Erica Meier! Erica Meier is the president of Animal Outlook (formerly Compassion Over Killing), a national non-profit animal protection organization based in Washington, DC. Working to expose cruelty to farmed animals and promote veg-friendly eating as a way to build a kinder world, Animal Outlook’s strategic efforts include undercover investigations, legal advocacy, corporate outreach, and public education.Before working at Animal Outlook, Erica was an animal control officer in DC, rescuing sick, injured, and homeless animals as well as enforcing animal protection laws. Learn more about Erica Meier here.(0:10) Welcome & Introduction(0:26) Erica Meier's Intro & Bio(1:18) What is Animal Outlook(2:12) Animal Outlook's Name Change from Compassion Over Killing(2:56) Spread the News about Animal Outlook(3:57) Swag Legacy Sale Until Supplies Last(4:21) Animal Outlook's Campaigns(6:35) Campaign Goals(7:13) The Tipping Point for Plant-Based Meat Options(8:46) What Erica Envision for the Vegan Community in 2020(10:47) How Erica Feels About Vegan Documentaries(12:21) Why is DC So Vegan Friendly?(13:39) DC VegFest(16:28) When You Don't Have a Large Local Community(17:56) Volunteers and Donations at Animal Outlook(19:25) Volunteer Nationwide(20:33) Erica's Vegan Story(24:48) Erica's Petition for Vegan Options in High School(25:41) What Inspires Erica to Do What She Does Today(26:57) What is TryVeg.com(28:12) Erica's Favorite Animal(30:10) Lyndsey's Favorite Animal(31:23) Danni's Favorite Animal(32:20) Keep Up with Animal OutlookFollow Erica Meier, Animal Outlook & their campaigns!Animal Outlook’s InstagramAnimal Outlook’s WebsiteTry VegDC VegFestSHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ABOUT THIS EPISODE ON OUR INSTAGRAMCLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TO PLANTARION ON YOUTUBE

DC VegFest is the East Coast’s Largest Vegan Event and it’s happening on August 11th at Nats Park! Hope to see you there! DCVegFest.com The post Do YOU VegFest? So many events happening this summer! appeared first on TryVeg.

Erica Meier from Compassion Over Killing gives us the scoop on the upcoming DC VegFest and updates us on the important work her organization is doing; plus we share more Animal Tales.

Erica Meier, Executive Director for Compassion Over Killing, tells us about DC VegFest, a free event at Nationals Park on Sunday, Aug. 11. There are live presentations, cooking demos, healthy-living panels, food samplings, and booths from dozens of local animal-welfare organizations. Info: www.DCVegFest.com and www.COK.net

Foodie and the Beast is vegan! In with us is repeat guest Erica Meier, founder and executive director of Compassion Over Killing (COK and founder of what now is the east coast's largest, annual vegan festival, VegFest.  The 10th annual DC VegFest is Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 at Yards Park from 11 a.m.-6 p.m., with free admission, free festival of food, music, education, and inspiration.

Foodie and the Beast is vegan! In with us is repeat guest Erica Meier, founder and executive director of Compassion Over Killing (COK and founder of what now is the east coast’s largest, annual vegan festival, VegFest.  The 10th annual DC VegFest is Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 at Yards Park from 11 a.m.-6 p.m., with free admission, free festival of food, music, education, and inspiration.

The 10th annual DC VegFest is at Yards Park on Saturday, Sept. 15. Compassion Over Killing Executive Director Erica Meier talks with iHeart Radio’s Lisa Berigan about this free event, the hows and whys of plant-based eating, including the health and environmental benefits; and the impact on animal welfare.

Combining her passion for farm animal protection and empowering others, Paulette Benjamin recently joined the Compassion Over Killing (COK) team in Washington, D.C. as the Outreach and Events Manager. Helping organize on a grassroots level for several years, she most recently represented COK in the Citizens for Farm Animal Protection coalition in Massachusetts. Visit http://cok.net. On Saturday, September 24th, COK will host the annual DC VegFest in the nation's capital. More than 20,000 guests will gather at Yards Park for this free outdoor festival. There will also be dynamic speakers, including Leilani Münter, professional race car driver and environmental activist; Marco Antonio Regil, actor and television host; Elizabeth Kucinich, policy consultant at the Plant-Based Foods Association; Torre Washington, award-winning vegan bodybuilder; and Jonathan Balcombe, animal behavior expert, and author of What a Fish Knows; and cooking demos, a kids' zone with a moonbounce, a barking lot for dogs, live music, and so much more! Visit http://dcvegfest.com. Get the Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditating & follow on Twitter.  Download our free Pause for Peace App for Apple or Android.

Erica Meier has served as the Executive Director of Compassion Over Killing since 2005, after being an active volunteer. Since taking the helm, Erica has taken the organization to new heights with continued growth and accomplishments for animals. Compassion Over Killing is one of the most active animal advocacy groups in the U.S.  Vegan for over 20 years, Erica has been working in the animal protection field since college. In 2013, she was honored with the prestigious Animal Rights Hall of Fame Award.  Erica previously spent several years as an animal control officer in Washington, D.C., where she rescued sick, stray, and homeless animals, as well as enforced anti-cruelty laws. Visit http://cok.net and http://tryveg.com. Join us at DC VegFest on Saturday, October 3, 2015, at 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Info at http://dcvegfest.com. Get the Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditating on FB & follow us on Twitter.  Download our free Pause for Peace App for Apple or Android