This world isn’t designed for it to be “easy” to be vegan. The majority of the population isn’t vegan and it seems like animals get used in almost every single product out there, but that doesn’t mean it’s necessary.

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On today’s episode, we’re joined by @MyVeganLady to explore a unique approach to vegan activism: using restaurants, food, and community to make veganism more accessible. Raquel takes us behind the scenes of the Vegan Chef Challenge: a month-long event where restaurants create vegan dishes, communities vote for their favorites, and chefs get to see firsthand the demand for great vegan food. But the goal goes beyond a competition. We talk about how encouraging non-vegan restaurants to add better vegan options can create lasting change, which sometimes leads restaurants to keep those dishes on their menus permanently. We also dive into: 🌱 Making vegan food more mainstream and accessible 🌱 The role of supply & demand in expanding vegan options 🌱 Communicating about veganism without blame 🌱 Different approaches to animal activism 🌱 Collaboration, community, patience & measurable impact Sometimes, changing the menu can help change minds. And changing minds can help create a more compassionate world. You can listen to the full episode here: vegansquadcoaching.com/vegansquadpod

Long before I became TheBodybuildingVegan, Robert’s book “Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness” helped show me what was possible as a vegan and kickstarted my bodybuilding journey. 18 years later, I finally got to sit down with the man who helped inspire so much of my journey. What was supposed to be a 15 minute interview turned into an hour and a half... and became a conversation I genuinely needed. Because this wasn’t really about sets, reps, or protein. It was about what happens when bodybuilding has been part of your identity for years... and you start wondering who you are without it. Robert helped inspire the beginning of my bodybuilding journey. Now, all these years later, he’s helping me navigate what might come after it. Check out the full conversation here: https://youtu.be/I2TYemPz2wc?si=P3wRzjvXWn2MNJGW