VIDEO: how easy vegan living can be
Natural Health Options invited me to speak to their members (and others), on World Vegan Day. The event was all about busting the myth that vegan living is difficult.
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VIDEO: how to make purchases so that there's minimal harm involved
As part of a health and wellbeing campaign, Jain Network in Colindale invited me to speak at an event. I shared how to align our thoughts and actions and improve our physical and emotional wellbeing by making purchases that cause minimal harm.
Read MoreMeet Hsuan, who creates ethical clothing with awesome messages
I found out that Hsuan Lin was going to be at VegFest and I couldn't wait to meet her. She had a warm, fun and compassionate way about her, which came through in her emails and her t-shirt designs. She sold out of some of her creations so quickly, that I didn't even get to see them! However, I ended up getting three of them for myself! Naturally, the next step was to write this, so that she can tell you about her vegan business, Bazaar De Luxe.
Read MoreThe vegan mafia fight the destruction of health
I love the concept behind the Vegan Mafia! Instead of it referring to a group that has a hidden sinister influence, which comprises of wanted criminals, who have a ruthless behavioural code; this mafia group comprises of vegetables whose behaviour is to ruthlessly protect the body from unwanted diseases. There's nothing hidden about the invaluable work they do, and the only involvement of sinister influence is with regards to that which they exist to prevent!
Find out more about the amazing group of people who created the Vegan Mafia to showcase the often unnoticed, unrecognised work of vegetables!
Read MoreMeet Renee and Threads for Love
Renee Willoughby decided to find a way to combine her love of fashion and animals. The result was Threads for Love!
Renee is so keen to ensure that every aspect of her business is free of harm, that she's even employed a vegan screen printer.
Can you help her make Threads for Love known as a business with a conscience, which can encourage everyone to see that all animals deserve love, kindness and a chance to live a happy life?
Read MoreMeet Andy Tabar, the man behind Compassion Co
I'd love for you to meet Andy Tabar. He went from omnivore to vegan within eight months, and then kind of fell into creating his own business. With his 'do it yourself' attitude, and resourceful nature, he started making his own t-shirts because he wanted them to have a certain feel, expressing messages about veganism and made in a way which was as kind and ethical as possible. This led to him creating Compassionate Co through which he design t-shirts to fit all sorts of people whether they be feisty or not!
Read MoreSimple Animal: For better vegan t-shirts
I am so glad that I can share this article with you. The owner of Simple Animal cares about animals, human labour, the environment, sustainability and preventing harm over profit. Isn't that lovely to read?
She produces hand-made t-shirts and bags in a way which complies with the ethics described above. Keep reading to find out more about Simple Animal, and read the great things that the owner hopes to achieve when the business grows.
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Meet husband and wife team, Raymond and Laura Sjolseth. Don't they look like they're full of positivity?
Raymond and Laura have created an online boutique with a difference! They actively encourage customers to visit the office and try before they buy. Isn't that great? I want you to know about them because of this, and because they are determined for their store to exclusively sell vegan and ethically-made women’s wear.
Read MoreEthical fashion initiative, True Icon
As you know, I love telling you about all things vegan. When you read this article, I think you'll see why this company is special! Their motto is centred around being vegan, sustainable, ethical and rising above the superficial messages that are often expressed through fashion. I'll leave you with a these lovely words from True Icon "...we don’t believe you can use animal products and call a product ‘ethical’ or ‘sustainable’."
Read MoreHow to create a cruelty-free wardrobe
Jacquelyn Lewis is the founder of The Stylish Kind. She was drawn towards independent designers who focused on fashion which put people and animals first, without compromising on style! Their ethical stance was against sweatshops, they wanted to ensure that pollution was minimal and they excluded animal products from their designs.
As a result of being exposed to this, Jacquelyn's wardrobe became cruelty-free and sustainable.
Jacquelyn's goal is firmly established in helping others find style without harming the environment, people or other animals. Below you'll find Jacquelyn's tips on how to turn the decision to make your wardrobe cruelty-free, in to a reality.
Read MoreMake your closet kinder with The Compassionate Closet
I'd like you to meet Stephanie Boyd. After going vegan, her shift went from diet to lifestyle. She reflected on what she had in her wardrobe, and as a result of that; The Compassionate Closet was born! It's worth finding out what she does, why she does it and how she does it. It's an inspiring story!
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