Solutionary Vegan LEVEL-UP Podcast

Ella Magers & Jennifer Tourkin•www.solutionaryvegan.org

Solutionary Vegan LEVEL-UP Podcast explores the efficacy of the wide-ranging strategies being employed by animal rights and other social justice advocates, through the lens of solutionary thinking.

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Episodes

Will Tuttle, Speaking our truth and planting the seeds of compassion

Dr. Tuttle has been advocating for a compassionate world through veganism for decades. He's an icon. We challenge him with questions about intuition, remaining accepting despite knowing what we know, how spirituality and religion contributes - or doesn't - toward the vegan movement, and how we each can contribute. Definitely stay tuned for the last few minutes where he delivers a laundry list of practical ways we can all make a difference. Will Tuttle Dr. Will Tuttle, visionary author, educator,...

Jul 19, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Chef AJ: How can we each make a difference?

Chef AJ has been advocating for animals for 44 years. Through the years, she’s experimented with various strategies, and shares her insights on what’s worked for her, when, and that journey. She talks about “getting them in the door,” by understanding where people are coming from, and keeping it joyful, a message we keep hearing - because people learn better when they’re entertained, and because nobody wants to be around angry people! Chef AJ keeps it real, and entertaining. Chef AJ Chef AJ has ...

Apr 18, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Caryn Ginsberg, Animal Impact: Give us tools!

“People can come to their own guilt around not wanting to be a part of that. But if we push it on them and say, “you should feel badly about supporting this,” that’s where people shut down and stop hearing us.” In this episode…We cover alot. Caryn’s an expert on strategic communication and marketing, and a long-time vegan and animal advocate, so we focus on delivering our message in a way that it can be received. Caryn Ginsberg Caryn Ginsberg has more than two decades of experience helping anima...

Apr 18, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Monica Chen, Factory Farming Awareness Coalition: How to share the message

“The kids get it immediately.” – Monica Chen In this episode, we learn from a teacher and farmed animal advocate, how she reaches people where they are, without shame, and with the acknowledgment that the task is large but that we each can and indeed should, use our unique passions and strengths toward creating a more compassionate world. She makes a great case, replete with tangible, actionable suggestions. Monica Chen Monica Chen is Executive Director of Factory Farming Awareness Coalition, an...

Apr 18, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Jo Anderson, Faunalytics: What's working? Show me the data!

This episode is chock full of data-driven, actionable information about how to advocate for animals. Faunalytics is a nonprofit that collects and conducts research on animal issues. Jo Anderson shares her own experience and insights, and delivers findings through the lens of a thoughtful, careful researcher with compassion for all beings–including those who disagree, or aren’t there yet, and for the people who do this hard work on behalf of our animal friends. Faunalytics’ resources, available t...

Apr 18, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Zoe Weil, Institute for Humane Education: What's a solutionary?

“A solutionary is somebody who can identity unjust, unsustainable and inhumane systems and then devise solutions that do the most good and least harm for everyone– for all people for animals and for the environment.” The concepts we discuss in this episode are the framework for our podcast. Zoe defines “solutionary” and explains how this methodology can change the world in big - impactful - sustainable ways. She talks about humane education, her method of advocacy, and how education is one syste...

Apr 18, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Trailer

The Solutionary Vegan’s LEVEL-UP Podcast explores the inspiring range of strategies used by animal protectors, environmental activists, and social justice warriors to LEVEL-UP the playing field for all Earth’s inhabitants. By engaging in challenging conversations with leading-edge changemakers, this podcast will help you up your game in a world that needs joyful, solutionary, NEXT-LEVEL action. In this trailer, hosts, Ella Magers, vegan wellness coach and icon, and Jennifer Tourkin, vegan humane...

Mar 04, 2022•3 min

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