Yes, Being Vegan Does Make a Difference

Today I am happy to let you know about a new article that I wrote, which was published on the website of a wonderful vegan education group called Gentle World. In the article, I explain that the vegan ethic is about non-violence and non-exploitation, and then I describe how being vegan, as an individual, has the power to influence society towards veganism and make a real difference for nonhuman animals.

You can read the article on Gentle World's website. Thanks to Gentle World for publishing it!

Episode 45: Interview with Liora Raphael and Glenn Saks, authors of the vegan children's book "Happy Animals: Friends Not Food"

Welcome to Episode 45 of Always for Animal Rights! I am really enjoying hosting this radio show and highlighting the work of people who are spreading the vegan message of peace all over the world.

This week's episode features my interview with Liora Raphael and Glenn Saks. Glenn and Liora are attorneys and long-time friends who live in Los Angeles. They are also the authors of a vegan children’s book called Happy Animals: Friends Not Food, which was published by Vegan Publishers in 2019.

In this interview, Glenn and Liora tell me why they decided to write this book and what made each of them decide to go vegan. We discuss the feedback they have received about the book, the healthfulness of a vegan diet, and the importance of reminding people why vegans are against the exploitation and killing of fishes. Liora also tells me about her experience raising vegan children in Los Angeles.

At the end of the show is the song "Just Like Us" by Jen Armstrong. This episode will be broadcast on CKCU 93.1 FM in Ottawa today at 4:30 pm Eastern Time. However, you can listen to it online any time as well!

How to listen to this episode

There are two ways you can listen to this episode.

1. Listen to the episode on CKCU FM's website at https://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/553/50252.html.
2. Listen to or download the podcast from Archive.org at https://archive.org/details/afar-december-23-2020.
   

You can also find Always for Animal Rights on Facebook and Instagram. If you'd like to receive an e-mail every time there is a new post on the AFAR blog, feel free to enter your e-mail address into the appropriate box in the right-hand sidebar of this site.

Go vegan, stay vegan, and let's remember to stand up and speak up for animal rights today and every day. Thanks for listening to the show!

Vegan Business Spotlight: Interview with Stéphanie, owner of the vegan bakery Pastel x Coco

Raw brownies from Pastel & Coco.

This week, I am publishing a bonus episode that features an interview with Stéphanie Gervais, who is the owner of a gluten-free vegan bakery and café called Pastel & Coco based in Gatineau, Quebec.

In this interview, Stéphanie tells me about her bakery and some of the products she sells. She also explains what led her to start her business and how the local community has responded to her café's vegan baked goods and other vegan foods. This interview was originally recorded in November 2020.

Pastel & Coco's menu, including their current holiday menu, can be found at https://www.pastelxcoco.com/. You can also find Pastel & Coco on Instagram, Facebook, and Uber Eats. Christmas logs and other holiday-themed items are available for pre-order until December 20th. Please note that Pastel & Coco is open for takeout only at this time.

Thanks to Stéphanie for being a guest on the show!

How to listen to this episode

1. You can find this bonus episode on Archive.org at https://archive.org/details/afar-vegan-business-spotlight.

You can also find Always for Animal Rights on Facebook and Instagram. If you'd like to receive an e-mail every time there is a new post on the AFAR blog, feel free to enter your e-mail address into the appropriate box in the right-hand sidebar of this site.

Go vegan, stay vegan, and let's remember to stand up and speak up for animal rights today and every day. Thanks for listening to the show!

Episode 44: Advocating Veganism and Normalizing Vegan Families, with Adam and Daniella of UK Vegan Family

Welcome to Episode 44 of Always for Animal Rights!

This week, I am very happy to present my second interview with Daniella and Adam, who live in the UK and are raising their young son, Jack, as a vegan. On YouTube and Instagram, they are known as UK Vegan Family. Using the tagline, "Normalising Vegan Families", they aim to change society’s views about vegan families and vegan children, as well as raise awareness about anti-vegan discrimination and cyberbullying.

In this interview, Adam and Daniella tell me about how they aim to normalize veganism and educate others about veganism, vegan nutrition, and animal rights. They also share their story of being targeted by anti-vegan cyberbullying, which has led them to focus on advocating against anti-vegan discrimination in society. Then we discuss what their favourite vegan children’s books are, how their son feels when he sees people exploiting animals on TV, how we can cook without using refined oils, and what is currently bringing their family the most joy.

How to listen to this episode

There are two ways you can listen to this episode.

1. Listen to the episode on CKCU FM's website at https://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/553/50039.html.
   
2. Listen to or download the podcast from Archive.org at https://archive.org/details/afar-december-9-2020.
   

You can also find Always for Animal Rights on Facebook and Instagram. If you'd like to receive an e-mail every time there is a new post on the AFAR blog, feel free to enter your e-mail address into the appropriate box in the right-hand sidebar of this site.

Go vegan, stay vegan, and let's remember to stand up and speak up for animal rights today and every day. Thanks for listening to the show!