Ep. 79: Vegan Voices For a New Future with Dr. Joanne Kong

“Perhaps the most positive way to be a vegan advocate is just by being who you are. I think we’re at a time now, where it’s so important to look inward, think about and then act upon what is truly of greatest value to us. I invite everybody to learn as much as you can, and be inspired to go vegan or to speak up and advocate for veganism in your own unique way”.

– Dr. Joanne Kong

Shownotes:

Joanne is one of the most compelling vegan advocates. 00:47

Raising awareness about where our food comes from and being empowered by your choices. 02:53

There’s a place in the movement for everyone: how to be a vegan advocate. 05:32

Compassion Arts Festival: using the power of the arts to get the message across. 08:55

Vegan Voices book excerpts from Curtis Vollmar, Thomas Jackson, and Lynn Sylvan about vegan activism. 11:35

Changes and challenges in the past few years: activism fatigue. 15:44

Activism is important but it is just one aspect: doing things we love, finding balance, and energizing. 17:25

People’s awareness is starting to shift: we are impacting our planet with our choices and behavior. 21:33

Shifts in dialog, changes of habits, networking, and the vegan movement: we have the power.  25:30

The power of the consumer: it’s so critical and it is making a difference very quickly. 27:20

Be connected with as many people as possible, learn and act upon what is truly important to you. 29:23

 Learn about the path that people have taken with Vegan Make a Difference. 31:26