Many are vegan strictly for the animals, but don’t know how to advocate so that others will follow suite. How can you take action that can make a difference? Long-time vegan, author, podcaster, filmmaker, and coach Victoria Moran, voted PETAs Sexiest Vegan Over 50, will talk about vegan philosophy and practice and how it extends to our love and compassion for all sentient beings.
Some advocates for veganism get attention through aggressive, destructive or violent behavior. While they get headlines, they don’t often change other’s views. Yet a casual conversation can also be challenging when sharing the benefits of a vegan/plant-based lifestyle. How can you bridge the communication gap?
Join us as vegan activist and certified counselor Anne Piotrowski will share how to shift the focus of vegan advocacy from conflict to connection by applying self-compassion, empathy, and nonviolent communication.
Can a few fleeting minutes outside a truck full of pigs make a difference? Bobby Sud believes it can, especially to those beings who may never have experienced kindness. His philosophy is one of having no hate for anyone, acknowledging injustice for slaughterhouse workers as victims, and showing people that you can still be the same person you are if you switch to veganism. Join us Saturday, February 11 at 12 pm EST for our visit with Filmmaker & Cinematographer Bobby Sud as he explains: 1. The need for love-based activism 2. The power of bearing witness 3. How to avoid burnout Bobby is an animal photojournalist with We Animals Media, mentor with Animal Activism Mentorship and organizer for LA Animal Save & Animal Save Movement. He is working with Earthling director Shaun Monson, and currently directing a feature documentary with Moby.
Why Do We Love Some Animals and Not Others? Where did our beliefs that eating chickens and pigs is ok, but not our dog or house cat come from? The term speciesism might be new to you, but it pervades almost every aspect of today's society. Join Vegan FTA's Gareth Scurr and Jackie Norman Saturday, February 18 at noon EST as they explore the origins of our beliefs around animals. They will also share heartwarming stories of special animal ambassadors who changed their thinking and food choices.
