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Oct 15, 2026 1 hr 6 min

Can Vegan Options Change the World? Raquel Little on Restaurant Activism

Episode 28

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Can changing what restaurants put on their menus help change the world?

On today's episode, we are joined by Raquel Little (@MyVeganLady), to explore a unique approach to vegan activism: using restaurants, food, and community to make veganism more accessible.

Raquel takes us behind the scenes of the Vegan Chef Challenge, a month-long plant-based dining event where restaurants compete to create the best vegan dishes, communities vote for their favorites, and participating chefs have the opportunity to reach new customers and discover just how much demand exists for great vegan food.

But the goal goes far beyond a competition. Raquel explains how encouraging non-vegan restaurants to add and improve their vegan options can create lasting change - sometimes resulting in restaurants keeping new vegan dishes on their menus permanently.

We discuss whether making vegan food more mainstream and accessible could be one of the most effective ways to reach people who aren't vegan, the role of supply and demand in expanding vegan options, and how removing the stigma around the word “vegan” can make these conversations more productive.

We also dive into ethical veganism, different approaches to animal activism, communicating without blame, avoiding infighting within the movement, navigating grief, and why patience, community, collaboration, and measurable impact are so important for creating meaningful change.

This conversation offers a look at vegan restaurant activism and the idea that sometimes changing the menu can be a powerful way to change minds—and ultimately create a more compassionate world.

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Sep 30, 2026 1 hr 15 min

Activism Through Yoga with David Baylie: Ahimsa, Veganism, & Nonviolence

Episode 27

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Is yoga inherently vegan? And can it improve your activism?

In this episode of the Vegan Squad Pod, we’re joined by David Baylie, a certified vegan personal trainer, yoga instructor, and science of stretching coach who leads the Vegan Squad Yoga community.

David explains why yoga is vegan and how the ancient yogic principle of ahimsa (non-violence) connects the practice of yoga with veganism, compassion, and animal activism.

Drawing from Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, we explore how the ethical principles behind yoga extend beyond the mat and into the way we interact with animals, other people, and the world around us. David shares why becoming more aware of our actions can naturally lead us toward greater compassion and more conscious living.

Beyond the physical practice, we dive into some of the biggest challenges facing the vegan movement. Including social pressure, fear of judgment, and how we communicate veganism without blame or shame. We discuss how yoga and mindfulness communities can create an opening for conversations about veganism, compassion, and animal rights.

Learn more about the Vegan Squad Yoga community, where David leads live yoga classes and helps members build strength, flexibility, balance, and confidence while connecting with a global vegan community!

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Aug 28, 2026 1 hr 13 min

Sarina Farb: A Lifelong Vegan Building Community at Vibrant Vegan Fest

Episode 26

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What does it actually feel like to be raised vegan from birth and to turn that upbringing into a movement?

Today we're joined by Sarina Farb, a 32-year-old lifelong vegan hosting one of the largest vegan retreats in America: Vibrant Vegan Fest. Raised by two vegan parents, Sarina walks us through her family's education-first approach - activism events, age appropriate conversations, label-reading flashcards - and how it taught her early on that she's vegan for the animals, not her health or any other bonus.

Sarina opens up about what it was like growing up vegan in Kansas, where isolation was common and annual vegan conferences became a vital sense of belonging. From college activism to teaching, speaking tours, and work in whole-food, plant-based lifestyle medicine, we trace how her path led to creating Vibrant Vegan Fest: part music festival, part vegan summer camp, part wellness retreat, part conference, all wrapped in uplifting, joyful energy.

Join Sarina and 200 fellow attendees this September 10th-14th in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, for a 5-day retreat to remember - featuring cooked plant-based meals, workshops, yoga, dance, camp activities, and more!

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Aug 19, 2026 51 min

Activism Through Conscious Masculinity: Joey Bilotich on Empowering Men Through Veganism, Spirituality, & Veganism

Episode 25

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Can compassion make you a stronger man?

On today's episode of the Vegan Squad Pod, we're joined by Joey Bilotich, a 22-year-old vegan fitness creator, OCB Pro natural bodybuilder, and advocate for conscious masculinity.

Joey shares his incredible journey from years of partying, drug use, and anxiety to discovering purpose through self-development, martial arts, and ultimately veganism. After growing up on a meat-heavy diet, conversations with his brother (who was inspired by Ed Winters' debates) and his father's empathy for animals, Joey was inspired to watch The Game Changers and Dominion... which transformed the way he viewed animals forever.

We explore how Joey went vegan just one year ago and earned his OCB Pro card while using bodybuilding to challenge the myth that "you can't build muscle on a plant-based diet". Joey also opens up about a powerful spiritual experience on the way to his competition that reshaped his purpose and inspired him to use his platform to help young men become stronger, more conscious versions of themselves.

Together, we discuss effective vegan activism: reaching carnivore influencers through respectful conversations, the psychology and spirituality behind animal agriculture, experimenting with raw vegan nutrition, and why true masculinity is rooted in compassion rather than domination.

Whether you're interested in veganism, natural bodybuilding, self-development, or creating meaningful change, this conversation offers practical insights and a fresh perspective on what it means to live with strength, purpose, and integrity!

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Jul 22, 2026 2 hr 1 min

YOU CAN SAVE THE DOGS NOW: Ella Magers Leads the LARGEST Protest Against Animal Testing in History!

Episode 24

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Your Call To Action: Join, donate, volunteer, share, or sign up to host satellite marches at https://www.marchforanimals.org/

Today we interview animal right activist Ella Magers about the March to Abolish Animal Testing - the largest animal rights march in history. The march aims to end dog experimentation in the U.S. and shut down Marshall BioResources, the country’s largest breeder with around 60,000 animals, including 16,000–20,000 beagles. Over the course of 2 weeks and207-miles, activists will march from Albany to Marshall BioResources near Rochester. Listen to learn details about the march!

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Jul 14, 2026 29 min

Rosie Flores: Busting Vegan Myths Through Bodybuilding

Episode 23

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Can bodybuilding change the way people see veganism?

On today's episode of the Vegan Squad Pod, we sit down with Rosie Flores, a vegan bodybuilder four weeks out from her first competition. Rosie walks us through her journey from an athletic background and inconsistent training to structured progressive overload, commitment to competing, and launching her vegan fitness Instagram to document her bodybuilding journey.

She also opens up about the health scares that led her to documentaries like What the Health, The Game Changers, and Cowspiracy and to becoming vegan six years ago, plus how her labs improved with clean plant-based eating and her decision to get sober since January.

The conversation dives into navigating family skepticism, leading by example, and using bodybuilding as a "billboard" for veganism. Plus: John announces Rosie as Vegan Squad's first sponsored athlete, with three shows planned and a documentary set to capture her full competition season!

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Jul 9, 2026 57 min

David Ramms' Secrets to Effective Vegan Activism (Without Pushing People Away)

Episode 22

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What if the way we advocate for veganism matters just as much as the message itself?

In this episode of the Vegan Squad Pod, we sit down with UK-born vegan advocate David Ramms to explore his journey from being raised vegetarian to becoming a full-time vegan activist. After moving from the UK to Spain and later Croatia, David found his passion for advocacy through Anonymous for the Voiceless and has since dedicated his life to helping others embrace a more compassionate lifestyle.

Together, we discuss why creating a welcoming vegan movement is essential, how behavior-change psychology can be more effective than confrontation, and why focusing on non-vegans (not policing imperfect vegans) can lead to greater impact. David also shares practical insights on maintaining healthy relationships with family and friends, preventing activist burnout, and building a sustainable approach to advocacy that lasts a lifetime.

Whether you're a longtime vegan, a new activist, or simply curious about effective communication, this conversation is packed with thoughtful perspectives on creating meaningful change!

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Jul 1, 2026 1 hr 21 min

The Vegan Amazon: How Jonathan Faran is Revolutionizing E-Commerce with Vegan America

Episode 21

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What if there were a one-stop marketplace where every purchase could align with your values?

Today, we’re joined by Jonathan Faran, co-founder of Vegan America, a rapidly growing plant-based marketplace that’s been described as a vegan version of Amazon and Costco. Although the platform launched just last November, it already features hundreds of sellers and tens of thousands of products spanning food, fashion, cosmetics, household goods, gifts, and services.

Jonathan shares the personal experience that inspired the idea for Vegan America: the surprisingly difficult search for a pair of vegan dress shoes. That challenge led him to a broader realization that living vegan extends far beyond food, with animal-derived ingredients often hidden in everyday products consumers rarely think about.

We also explore Jonathan’s own journey: from becoming vegetarian at age four after watching Chicken Run to being vegan for the past decade, and how those experiences shaped his entrepreneurial mission. He explains Vegan America’s rigorous product-vetting process, free vendor onboarding, and the company’s latest expansion efforts, including Plant Preferred, a Prime-like membership program, and a growing directory of mission-aligned service providers such as vegan therapists.

Throughout the conversation, we discuss how everyday purchasing decisions can serve as a form of activism and unpack the business “flywheel” behind Vegan America’s vision: supporting vegan businesses increases accessibility and consumer demand, creating a cycle that helps more people choose plant-based options while reducing animal suffering.

In this episode, Jonathan offers an inside look at the future of values-driven commerce and how conscious consumers can help build it.

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Jun 24, 2026 1 hr 3 min

Dr. Matthew Nagra on Vegan Advocacy, Nutrition Science, and Social Media

Episode 20

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From protein deficiencies to “you can’t be vegan” warnings, plant-based diets are surrounded by persistent myths. Dr. Matthew Nagra - a naturopathic doctor, nutrition science communicator, and vegan of more than 15 years - has spent years examining what the evidence actually shows.

In today's episode, Matthew shares how he first adopted a plant-based diet for health and athletic performance before becoming ethically motivated after watching Earthlings. He discusses facing pushback in naturopathic medical school, how that challenged him to study the research more deeply, and why he ultimately adopted a more objective approach that acknowledges healthy animal-food dietary patterns are possible, though not necessary.

We also explore medical ketogenic diets for intractable epilepsy, protein requirements and sources, the limitations of raw diets, common nutrient concerns such as protein, iron, and calcium, the uncertainty surrounding vitamin D recommendations, the claims behind “I was told I can’t be vegan,” and practical advice for effective activism, including consistency, diverse approaches, and avoiding perfectionism on social media.

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Jun 20, 2026 45 min

Elevating Your Vegan Activism Through Fitness and Vigils With Sergio Pinedo

Episode 19

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Looking to improve your vegan activism? Join us as we discuss effective vegan activism with vegan activist & Vegan Squad Coaching client Sergio Pinedo! Sergio shares how documentaries like Earthlings pushed him from five years vegetarian to vegan, and how attending LA Animal Save vigils changed his perspective by confronting the reality of animal transport and slaughter, documenting animals’ lives, and providing brief relief like water and gentle touch. Sergio describes why vigils matter for both vegans and pre-vegans, the scale of slaughter, and how activism can include Cubes of Truth, marches, social media, sanctuaries, and self-care to avoid burnout. Sergio also shares his journey of gaining weight after going vegan, which lead him to working with John and losing 30+ lbs in 6 months to build confidence and become a better activist, emphasizing the important of fitness and wearing vegan shirts as a form visible vegan representation/advocacy.

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Jun 3, 2026 1 hr 1 min

Exploring Vegan Activism with Juliet, Founder of Viva!, the UK’s Largest Vegan Charity

Episode 18

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Today we interview Juliet, founder of Viva! Charity, the UK’s largest vegan campaigning organization! Juliet shares about her mission to make the world vegan and Viva!’s four pillars: animal investigations, health, environment, and helping people change through resources like the free Vegan Recipe Club. Juliet recounts Viva!’s Hogwood investigation of a UK mega pig farm, including the horrific conditions found, the team's rescue of a sow and piglets, a cinema ad Viva! created contrasting sanctuary life with factory farming, and sustained supporter actions that led Tesco to stop selling from Hogwood and the farm becoming financially unviable and slated for demolition. She shares her early activism, going vegetarian at 13 and vegan at about 28, her work with the UK Vegetarian Society before founding Viva! in 1994, and lessons from filming a pig slaughterhouse and speaking with slaughterhouse workers. Our discussion emphasizes meeting people where they are, the power of public opinion, politics, outreach, and individual influence through everyday conversations and purchasing choices! We hope you enjoy this amazing episode & are inspired to start speaking up for animals yourself!

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May 27, 2026 1 hr 7 min

Activism Through Veganizing Classic Candy Bars: Felicia Hanson of Break Free Candy

Episode 17

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Today we are joined by Felicia (Fee) Hanson, owner of Break Free Candy and Sweet Hazel and Co.! Through creating vegan versions of classic candy bars and using food as activism, Fee is a pioneer in the vegan community. Fee shares how seeing a dairy farm video sparked her vegan journey in August 2019, and how she then used her culinary background to recreate vegan versions of typically animal-based candy bars like Twix, Snickers, Milky Way, and more! Fee’s goal: to win over vegans and non-vegans by taste, while avoiding stigma. She describes starting Break Free through selling bars out of her trunk during COVID, moving into commissary and brick-and-mortar operations, and then navigating the challenge of staying afloat financially. As a vegan activist in her own right, Fee emphasizes the importance of community, inclusivity, and hiring marginalized groups. Enjoy this episode from your favorite vegan candy creator!!

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May 20, 2026 48 min

From Walking Into A Slaughterhouse to Worldwide Activism: James Hoot Filmographer & Musician

Episode 16

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Today we're joined by James Hoot, an Indonesia-based activist, filmographer, and musician. James discusses running Fauna Films, through which he is creating localized pro-vegan visual media in the Global South, including a four-part Indonesian series hosted by a well-known comedian that highlights naturally plant-based Indonesian foods, colonial influences on animal product consumption, and issues like widespread dairy intolerance and imported dairy cows. James shares his background from a non-vegan family, including a mother who lobbied for animal agriculture, and describes pivotal experiences: accidentally entering a Bolivian slaughterhouse, an ayahuasca trip centered on slaughterhouse suffering, extensive vigils and documentation with the Animal Save Movement, and creating the Planet Vegan series. We hope you enjoy our thought-provoking conversation on burnout, self-care, making activism sustainable and paid, psychedelics’ role in empathy, trust and self-kindness, and James’s pantheistic spirituality connecting veganism to reconnection with Earth and reducing violence.

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May 13, 2026 1 hr 1 min

Behind the Scenes at Ziggy's Refuge Farm Sanctuary: Creating Better Lives for the Victims of Animal Cruelty

Episode 15

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Today we're joined by the incredible Jay Yontz, co-founder of Ziggy’s Refuge animal sanctuary, to discuss vegan activism through animal sanctuaries. Jay shares how meeting his wife Kristen and her pet pig, Ziggy, in St. John led him toward veganism, traveling the U.S. in an RV with “Ziggy the Traveling Piggy,” and founding Ziggy’s Refuge Farm Sanctuary in 2016. Jay explains their current work caring for nearly 100 residents, specializing in disabled animals with a prosthetics lab, wheelchairs, and advanced veterinary care like stem-cell therapy! Our conversation emphasizes the importance of veterinary care, adoption, and keeping bonded families together. The residents at Ziggy's Refuge are ambassadors for the vegan movement and we hope you enjoy learning more about their stories and are inspired to vegan or to support animals like them by volunteering!

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May 6, 2026 51 min

URGENT! THE DOGS NEED OUR HELP - Interview with Ridglan Activist Tiffany

Episode 14

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Today, vegan activist Tiffany recounts her experience taking part in the world’s largest open rescue at Ridglan Farms - a coordinated effort to save beagles from a facility with documented violations. She describes the severe cruelty the dogs endure, including confinement in small cages and invasive procedures such as cherry eye surgery and vocal cord cutting performed without anesthesia. Tiffany also details the intense response faced by activists during the rescue, including hours of tear gas and pepper spray, the use of rubber bullets, as well as arrests and injuries.

Please keep pressure on officials and continue outreach to secure the dogs’ release before July 1.

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• Say: “Investigate Ridglan Farms and release the beagles into safe homes.”

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Apr 29, 2026 29 min

URGENT! HELP Save the Remaining 2,000 Dogs Facing Cruelty by Ridgland Farms

Episode 13

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Today, Ella Magers and Jessica Nieves share their experience on the front lines of the recent Ridgland Farms Beagle rescue effort. They describe the illegal cruelty toward 2,000 beagles bred and sold for research, including claims of non-veterinary procedures, vocal cord cutting without anesthesia, and escalating on-site experimentation tied to profit. Ella and Jess describe their extensive nonviolent direct-action training, only to be met with tear gas, pepper spray, rubber bullets, and injuries, which helped propel the story into national attention. Please keep pressure on officials and continue outreach to secure the dogs’ release before July 1.

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• Call WI AG Josh Kaul at (608) 266-1221 → Dial 4
• Say: “Investigate Ridglan Farms and release the beagles into safe homes.”

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Apr 24, 2026 55 min

Rap Your Way to Activism: Jimmy Cashpey's Vegan Journey

Episode 12

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Today we're joined by activist and rapper Jimmy Cashpey (James Aspey), who shares how he went from health-motivated vegetarianism to ethical veganism after learning the realities shown in Earthlings. He recounts taking a year-long vow of silence to raise awareness, traveling across Australia visiting sanctuaries and factory farms, rescuing animals, cycling after his van broke down, and breaking his silence with a vegan message on a major Australian morning TV show. Jimmy discusses activism burnout, chronic pain, social media backlash, and why he shifted from purely encouraging outreach to a tougher, more shame-driven honesty he believes is missing. He explains how he now uses “gangster rap” and music videos as strategic activism to communicate animal-rights realities.

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Apr 22, 2026 1 hr 9 min

Vegan Activism 101: Insights and Inspiration from Jamie Logan

Episode 11

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Today we interview incredible vegan activist Jamie Logan!! Jamie shares a pivotal childhood moment of seeing pigs in a livestock truck, her gradual transition from avoiding pork to pescatarian to vegetarian, and finally going vegan on January 1, 2018 after learning about the dairy and egg industries. She explains how her activism began through Anonymous for the Voiceless cubes, then expanded to fur protests, food demos, and weekly slaughterhouse vigils that deepened her urgency. Jamie discusses handling common objections with calm, question-based street outreach, avoiding burnout after intense investigations, and using yoga/meditation (Jivamukti Yoga and Sharon Gannon’s teachings) to ground activism in compassion for animals and humans. She also covers navigating family and dating boundaries, and encourages listeners to find their own form of vegan activism.

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Apr 19, 2026 1 hr 10 min

Building Your Personal Brand to Amplify Your Activism - Insights From Brand Expert, Coach Alexis Nee

Episode 10

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Today we interview Vegan Squad Coach Alexis Nee on her journey from a miserable corporate finance career and abusive relationship to veganism, coaching, and brand strategy. Alexis shares severe health issues she improved within months of going vegan, and describes a pivotal moment after her dog Baby’s cancer diagnosis leading her from pescatarian to fully vegan, 10 years ago. She explains how personal branding and social media are a powerful form of vegan activism when rooted in authenticity, values, and self-love rather than trends or vanity metrics. Alexis discusses common mindset blocks (imposter syndrome, fear of judgment, perfectionism) and coaches Alex live using “why” questions. And bonus, we announce which previous Podcast Guest Alexis is working with to grow her mission-driven platform and help save more animals!

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