The Original Vegan Business Talk By Shane Jeremy James

We are excited to introduce our guests on the podcast today - Larry and Maricel, the founders of Finally Vegan Macaroons. Maricel began her venture into vegan macaroons about two years ago during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite initial failures, she persevered with the support of her family, and with time, she perfected her craft. Recognizing a gap in the market, she took a leap of faith and starte...

We're excited to welcome Molly Wilson, a true pioneer in entrepreneurship and the driving force behind Lascnac - Crafted For Nursing Moms. Starting her journey at a Hallmark store at just 14 years old, Molly's keen business acumen and relentless determination have led her to create two successful companies. Her latest venture, the Healthy Food Company, was born from a chance encounter and...

We're thrilled to host Lauren Kecskes, a dynamic entrepreneur and one of the founders of Pucker Up Vegan Entree. Lauren's journey into the vegan food industry, which began amidst the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, is a testament to her adaptability and passion for healthy, delicious food. Starting from a simple lemonade stand idea, Lauren and her business partner successfully pivoted...

It's our pleasure to introduce our next guest, the dynamic duo behind Hollycake House, Holly, and Charles. A testament to resilience, creativity, and pure talent, these two have created a bakery business during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has grown beyond their wildest dreams. Holly, with her lifelong passion for baking, nurtured by her mother, a skilled cook, baker, and candy maker, joined f...

We are delighted to introduce Elizabeth Fisher, the entrepreneurial force behind Lavva, a trailblazing brand known for its dairy-free pili nut yogurt. Fisher's journey into the food industry was shaped by various influences, from meeting with a vegan speechwriter at the White House to her health challenges. These experiences ignited her interest in the interplay between humans and animals and...

We're delighted to present an enlightening discussion with James Mclnnes, the forward-thinking founder of Odd Burger, Canada's pioneering vegan fast-food chain. Starting with a food truck in 2014, James set out to redefine the fast food landscape by providing affordable and delicious plant-based options. Today, Odd Burger is one of Canada's most rapidly expanding vegan fast food chains...

We are honored to introduce our esteemed guest, Andrea Young, the founder of Sweet Vegan. Andrea's journey into plant-based and clean chocolate products involves passion, resilience, and innovation. Her Midwestern roots planted a deep love for food in her, eventually leading to Sweet Vegan's creation. Starting off as an interior architect, her career took an unexpected turn when she had a...

We are delighted to introduce our esteemed guest, Aaron Brodkey, the co-founder of Theo's Plant-Based Beet Jerky. Aaron's journey is a testament to the power of friendship, innovation, and a shared commitment to health and sustainability. With his childhood friend Theo, Aaron has turned their passion for plant-based, wholesome foods into a thriving business that offers a unique and delicio...

We are excited to welcome Daniella Allam, the founder of Plantas, a marketing strategy and consulting firm that supports emerging plant-based and vegan brands. Daniella's journey as an entrepreneur and expert in the plant-based industry is both captivating and inspiring. Born and raised in Bolivia, Daniella moved to the US for college, where she studied anthropology and later earned her MBA. S...

We are delighted to introduce our guest, Stephan Stegeman, the co-founder of Shop Like You Give a Damn, an e-commerce platform offering sustainable, ethically-made products from vegan and vegan-friendly brands. Stephan's journey from a university educator to a vegan and sustainable business pioneer is intriguing and inspiring. Stephan has gained invaluable insights into sustainable and plant-b...

We are delighted to welcome Frances Gonzalez, the founder of Vegan Wines, to our podcast. Frances' dedication to raising awareness about vegan wines and her entrepreneurial journey is inspiring and eye-opening. After discovering the use of animal products in the winemaking process, Frances set out to educate people about vegan wines and founded Vegan Wines in 2017. With a solid commitment to s...

We are excited to introduce Diana Laverdure Dunetz, the founder of Plant-Powered Dog and a renowned canine nutritionist. Her passion for dog nutrition and fresh food diets has led her to become a leading expert in the field. Diana started cooking homemade food for her dog, Chase, when he had health issues, and she noticed that he began to improve. This experience ignited her interest in dog nutrit...

We are honored to have Roberto Guerro join us today, a visionary developer in the alternative protein and vegan business space. With an unwavering passion for innovation, knowledge, and sustainable food systems, Roberto has been a driving force in promoting veganism and eco-friendly practices in the industry. He has dedicated himself to understanding and promoting the alternative protein sector, r...

We are excited to welcome Emma Fry, the founder of Vegan Adventure Holidays, to our stage today. With a passion for travel and a commitment to a vegan lifestyle, Emma identified a gap in the market and created her niche travel company to provide vegan-friendly adventure tours. Her venture has successfully catered to the growing demand for vegan travel, offering unique and memorable experiences for...

We are honored to have JC Corcoran, co-founder of Veg Michigan and VegFund, join us today as a guest speaker. After a successful career as a fire captain, JC found his passion for veganism and activism when he discovered the environmental and health impacts of his dietary choices. Since founding Veg Michigan in 1999 and co-founding VegFund with his spouse Ray in 2009, JC has dedicated his life to...

We are honored to have Betska K-Burr, the founder of Coaching and Leadership, join us today as our distinguished guest. As a compassionate vegan since 2004, Betska has dedicated her life to empowering others and positively impacting both humans and animals. Her transformative journey began when she faced bankruptcy emotionally, intellectually, spiritually, and physically after the birth of her dau...

We are delighted to welcome Sloane Ortel, the innovative founder of Invest Vegan, to our stage today. Invest Vegan is a registered investment advisor that caters to clients with as little as one dollar to invest, allowing everyone to access the power of compounding and sustainable investing. With a unique approach focused on ethics-first investing, Sloane aims to attract clients who may be disillu...

We are delighted to welcome Brooke Brimm, the founder of Vegan Soul Foodie, to our stage today. Recognizing a need for healthier food options within the black community, Brooke and her husband have been plant-dominant for 30 years. Vegan Soul Foodie has since grown exponentially, offering books, classes, and digital products centered around vegan soul food and hosting in-person and online events....

We are excited to welcome Nicolas Frauenfelder, a plant-based food entrepreneur and founder of Swees Plant-Based Foods, to our stage today. Nicolas's journey from a banking career to creating a range of plant-based cheeses in Thailand is truly inspiring. Combining his passion for nutrition, cooking, and experimentation, he has created a successful plant-based food company that helps people tra...

We are delighted to welcome Claire Michalski, co-founder of Vegan Founded, a company that certifies businesses as 100% vegan, to our stage today. Claire's dedication to transparency in vegan product labeling and her passion for promoting veganism has led her to create a unique certification system that ensures consumers know their money is supporting businesses that do not exploit animals. Her...

We're excited to introduce our guest, Sabrina Farb, founder of  bornvegan.org , an organization dedicated to promoting veganism and animal rights education. Sabrina's passion for veganism started at a young age and led her to leave her teaching job to focus on full-time vegan education through social media, podcasts, and in-person lectures. She travels around the country in a vegan-covered...

We're pleased to welcome Thomas Hong, the founder of  vegkey.com , to our platform. Thomas has an inspiring story, starting as a vegetarian with a passion for starting a vegetarian/vegan buffet restaurant before pursuing engineering and creating an online business selling bathware. Realizing he had the financial stability and time to pursue his passion for vegetarianism, in 2019, he started Ve...

We are excited to welcome Alice Fauconnet, the founder of New Roots, a highly successful vegan cheese-making company, to our platform. Alice's story is inspiring, starting with an experiment in her kitchen to satisfy her craving for cheese after going vegan. She and her partner, Fred's passion for cheese-making led them to create a high-quality, artisanal product now sold in many stores ac...

We are delighted to welcome Bill Myers, one of the founders of Millet, to our platform. Millet, established in 2018, specializes in plant-based buttermilk and salad dressings. Bill Myers and his father, both with backgrounds in food science, technology, and chemistry, were drawn to the plant-based space due to the increasing number of athletes adopting vegan and plant-based lifestyles. Bill's...

We welcome Zachary Champiux, founder of Passionate Oat and Managing Director for We The Free, a vegan advocacy organization. Zachary's journey into veganism and entrepreneurship is one of passion and purpose. After being moved to action by the suffering of animals in the food industry, Zachary started a powdered oat milk business that aims to end the use of animals in food technology, starting...