Our parents, our culture, our society, our religious beliefs, all tell us during our lifetime that we’re not good enough. And so, our oppression of ourselves begins, and then of others, as our hearts soon begin to close after birth. Without self-love, we lack self-empowerment, and we, who are not good enough, learn that we […]
veganism
Enlightened Eating
Each of us has our own vegan “story.”’ It’s profound. It’s personal. And it’s likely one you’re proud of – so proud, in fact, that you’re happy to share it, even when asked by non-vegans. Our vegan “stories” are so personally powerful because they transcend mere dietary choices. These stories are our personal tales of […]
Interview Series: Kim-Julie Hansen
Kim-Julie Hansen is the popular blogger behind the brands Brussels Vegan, Best of Vegan, Vegan Reset, and the Vegan Challenge and the author Vegan Reset. She became an ethical vegan in 2011 and, in 2013, started sharing her passion online to show people how easy it can be to adopt a vegan lifestyle. She is […]
My Top 10 Vegan Pantry Essentials
Keep these 10 items stocked in your vegan pantry, and mealtime will be a breeze! I’ve had a lot of people tell me that they’ve switched to a plant-based diet or have decided to go vegan. Since it’s a new way of cooking, starting off can be a little difficult. Even armed with a shelf […]
Interview Series: Two Trick Pony’s Laurie Johnston
Laurie Johnston is the driving force behind Two Trick Pony, a Massachusetts based company that produces eco-friendly greeting cars and tote bags. She has a degree from the Rhode Island School of Design, which led her into the stationery industry, where she has been since 1997. I recently had a chance to chat with Laurie. We talked […]