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SUMMARY:Live Event Replays
DESCRIPTION:Watch replays of live events that have aired throughout the festival! \nLunch from the Lab: A Panel Discussion on the Ethics and Realities of Cultured Meat. \nThe Joy of Being Vegan in a Non-Vegan World with Colleen Patrick-Goudreau \nMore coming soon! \n 
URL:https://www.nevegfest.org/event/live-event-videos/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210801T120000
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SUMMARY:Speaker Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Watch our inspiring speaker lineup featuring presenters from around the country discussing topics of interest in plant-based living and animal advocacy. Hosted by Donald Vincent\, aka “Mr. Hip\,” the showcase will welcome speakers including Ingrid Newkirk from PETA\, Dr. Neal Barnard from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine\, actress Kat Graham with Modern Nirvana\, Omowale Adewale from Brotha Vegan\, and more! \nAdd the event to your calendar using the calendar options at the bottom of the page\, and tune in to watch on our homepage (nevegfest.org) or on Facebook (facebook.com/nevegfest). \nThe speaker order will be as follows: \n\nKat Graham\, Frank Elaridi\, and Bryant Wood\, Modern Nirvana\nGiacomo Marchese and Dani Taylor\, Vegan Proteins\nOmowale Adewale\, Brotha Vegan\nIngrid Newkirk\, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals\nEunice Wong\, Actress & Activist\, interviewed by Juliet Pennington\nAndrew Jalil\, Occidental College\nGinny Messina\, The Vegan RD\nKim Anderson\, PLANT CITY\, interviewed by Juliet Pennington\n Neal Barnard\, Physician’s Committee for Responsible Medicine\nVictoria Moran\, Mainstreet Vegan\nKathy Halamka\, Unity Farm Sanctuary\nPaul Stellar and Andy Tabar\, Bearded Vegans\n\nLearn more about our showcase speakers. \nViewers watching live on Facebook will also have a chance to win the following prizes: \n\nPick any three 12-oz varieties of BeReal Doughs (4 available)\nBeat Maskne Facial Care Set from florapothecari \nA gift set from Hodo Foods worth over $50\nCopies of AnimalKind  by Ingrid Newkirk (4 available)\n\nNOOCH IT! Cashew Grated Cheeze bottles from Uprise (4 available)\n\nAbout the Host\nDonald Vincent\nDonald Vincent\, also known as Mr. Hip\, is a poet\, educator\, hip-hop\, and spoken word artist of the album Vegan Paradise. He’s also the founder of le pamplemuse™\, a content development platform dedicated to spreading the awareness of vegan-friendly companies. \nDonald created ‘That’s So Vegan\,’ a visual project merging creativity and education on plant-based foods and products with uplifting information on vegan lifestyles. His most recent work\, Convenient Amnesia (Broadstone Books)\, is a poetry collection that illuminates the legacy of racism and violence\, appropriation\, disenfranchisement\, and all those things we’d like to forget\, ignore\, or disown. \nCurrently based in Los Angeles\, he is a professor of English Composition at UCLA and Literature at Emerson College. He enjoys using storytelling as an instrument for change and awareness of advancing an understanding of justice and compassion. \n  \nThe views and opinions expressed by the speakers in the Speaker Showcase are those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of VegFest\, lnc. or New England VegFest. Any content provided by the speakers are of their opinion\, and are not intended to malign any religion\, ethnic group\, club\, organization\, company\, individual or anyone or anything.
URL:https://www.nevegfest.org/event/speaker-showcase/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210731T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210731T153000
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SUMMARY:The Arts for Animals
DESCRIPTION:Compassion Arts Panel at NEVF \nCompassion Arts is excited to be part of 2021 virtual NEVF with a panel discussion on ways in which the arts can be a tool for animal advocacy and vegan outreach. \nPanel members will speak about their individual journeys as artists\, vegans\, and advocates\, sharing how they came to use the arts as an instrument for raising awareness about animals and for creating positive change. The group will discuss some of the unique ways that creativity and artistry in different mediums can be effective in advancing understanding\, empathy\, and respect for other animals and nature. Panelists include Alfee West as the panel moderator and guest speakers (in alphabetical order) Allison Argo\, Michael Harren\, Joanne Kong \, Jane O’Hara\, and Donald Vincent aka Mr. Hip. \nCompassion Arts is an all-volunteer grassroots initiative for exploring our connection with all life. The project\, now in its 7th year\, hosts virtual programs year-round and an annual Compassion Arts Festival every fall that provides a platform for artists and educators using their work to cultivate compassion for animals and the Earth we share: www.compassionarts.org. \nAdd the event to your calendar using the calendar options at the bottom of the page\, and tune in to watch on our homepage (nevegfest.org) or on Facebook (facebook.com/nevegfest). \nPanelists\nALLISON ARGO \nProducer\, director\, writer\, and editor Allison Argo is a multiple Emmy Award-winning filmmaker whose powerful documentaries have been broadcast on PBS and National Geographic for over 25 years\, reaching audiences worldwide and receiving over 100 awards internationally. From her first documentary in 1992\, The Urban Gorilla\, to her most recent film\, The Last Pig\, Allison is known for her emotionally charged and deeply personal work\, in intimate portraits of abused and endangered animals. She is the founder of Argo Films\, whose mission is to provide a voice for those who are not heard and deepen understanding and respect for all beings. Learn more at www.argofilms.com. \nMICHAEL HARREN \nBrooklyn-based composer\, musician\, and performer Michael Harren combines elements of classical composition with experimental electronics and storytelling to create hypnotic and boldly intimate work that walks the line between Laurie Anderson\, Peter Gabriel\, and Dead Can Dance. He is an artist-in-residence at Tamerlaine Farm Animal Sanctuary\, where he created the solo multi-media theater piece The Animal Show\, which premiered in New York City in 2016 and continues to be performed in venues throughout the United States. A Culture and Animals Foundation grant honoree\, Michael is also the author of The Animal Book and as well as an independent recording artist and the creator and host of the podcast MIKEYPOD. Learn more at www.michaelharren.com. \nJOANNE KONG \nDr. Joanne Kong has been praised both as a classical pianist and as one of the most compelling advocates for plant-sourced nutrition today. Her TEDx talk\, The Power of Plant-Based Eating\, at over 900\,000 views on YouTube\, is on numerous websites internationally. Author of If You’ve Ever Loved an Animal\, Go Vegan\, she is profiled in Legends of Change about vegan women who are changing the world\, and is the editor of a new book being released by Lantern Publishing & Media\, Vegan Voices: Essays by Inspiring Changemakers. She appears in two upcoming documentary films\, Eating Our Way to Extinction\, andTaking Note about vegan musicians. Learn more at www.vegansmakeadifference.com. \nJANE O’HARA \nJane O’Hara is a painter and curator living in Providence RI. Her studio practice exists alongside her curatorial projects with a focus on issues relating to animals’ disparate experiences in society. Using surrealism\, she creates a narrative in her work to point out how the animal condition poses a duality\, animals raised in captivity at odds with the casting of human traits on our pampered pets.  She is the curator of the Beasts of Burden group exhibit (and author of its gallery book by the same name)\, and the co-curator of The Fifth Trust exhibit for CAF 2021 in November. She is currently in the midst of a series called State of the Union\, to exhibit at the New Bedford Art Museum in 2023. Jane is also a past recipient of the Peace Abbey’s Courage of Conscience Award and a Culture & Animals Foundation Grant honoree. Her work has been shown in numerous galleries and exhibits. Learn more at www.janeohara.com. \nDONALD VINCENT \nDonald Vincent\, also known as Mr. Hip\, is a poet\, educator\, musician\, and founder of le pamplemuse™\, a content development platform dedicated to spreading the awareness of vegan companies. He is the author of Convenient Amnesia\, a groundbreaking and acclaimed poetry work on race and social justice\, and is also the creator of That’s So Vegan\, a visual project merging creativity and education on plant-based foods with uplifting information on vegan lifestyles. A Culture and Animals Foundation grant honoree\, Mr. Hip is also the creator and producer of the hip-hop album Vegan Paradise. He has worked as a Community Outreach Coordinator for PEN America\, traveling throughout the country organizing press freedom advocacy events\, and is currently a teacher of writing programs at UCLA and Emerson College in Los Angeles. Learn more at www.hidonaldvincent.com. \nAbout the Moderator\nALFEE WEST \nAlfee West grew up in Mississippi\, moving to Massachusetts in 1994 to attend Berklee College of Music. A singer\, stage performer\, producer\, and mini-documentarian\, Alfee serves as the Women’s Health Specialist for the YWCA of Central Mass and works as a domestic violence prevention advocate educating youth on healthy relationships. Alfee is a parent\, partner\, activist\, and a vegan for almost 20 years. She has been with Compassion Arts since 2017 as a presenter and contributor for many events\, as well as helping develop its original projects.
URL:https://www.nevegfest.org/event/the-art-for-animals/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210730T130000
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SUMMARY:The Joy of Being Vegan in a Non-Vegan World
DESCRIPTION:Join vegan author and presenter Colleen Patrick-Goudreau—the Joyful Vegan—for a special talk on being a joyful vegan in a non-vegan world. \nColleen will share her insights into why many people struggle to stay vegan when dealing with social\, cultural\, and emotional pressures\, such as being asked to defend your eating choices and feeling socially isolated. She will also provide tips for overcoming these challenges\, including strategies for staying confident\, sharing enthusiasm without evangelizing\, and finding a community of like-minded people. \nAdd the event to your calendar using the calendar options at the bottom of the page\, and tune in to watch on our homepage or on Facebook. \nAbout Colleen Patrick-Goudreau \n\n\n \nA recognized expert and thought leader on the culinary\, social\, ethical\, and practical aspects of living compassionately and healthfully\, Colleen Patrick-Goudreau is a speaker\, cultural commentator\, podcaster\, and award-winning author of seven books\, including the bestselling The Joy of Vegan Baking and her newest book\, The Joyful Vegan: How to Stay Vegan in a World That Wants You to Eat Meat\, Dairy\, and Eggs. She is an acclaimed speaker and host of the inspiring podcast\, “Food for Thought\,” and has appeared on media outlets including the Food Network\, CBS\, PBS\, FOX\, NPR\, Huffington Post\, U.S. News and World Report\, The New York Times\, and The Atlantic Magazine. She recently co-founded the political action committee East Bay Animal PAC. \nWin a 2021 NEVF Swag Bag During Colleen’s Talk! \n \nViewers on Facebook can win a special giveaway during Colleen’s talk – like or comment on the video live for a chance to win a 2021 NEVF swag bag (see a list of swag bag company donations at the bottom of the festival homepage). Multiple prizes will be awarded! \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.nevegfest.org/event/the-joy-of-being-vegan-in-a-non-vegan-world/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210727T150000
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SUMMARY:Lunch from the Lab
DESCRIPTION:Lunch from the Lab: A Panel Discussion on the Ethics and Realities of Cultured Meat\n\nIs cultured meat real meat? Can a vegan ethically eat it? When will lab-grown meat be available to eat\, and will it be affordable? Join us for a panel discussion focusing on these and other questions about cultured meat and its potential to replace traditional meat as well as its place in the vegan movement. Moderated by Victoria Moran from Vegan Nation\, the panel brings together three experts who can offer insight into different aspects of cultured meat and its significance for both vegans and non-vegans. \nAdd the event to your calendar using the calendar options at the bottom of the page\, and tune in to watch on our homepage (nevegfest.org) or on Facebook (facebook.com/nevegfest). \nAbout the Panelists\nGlenn Gaudette\nGlenn R. Gaudette\, PhD\, is the Inaugural Chair and Professor of Engineering at Boston College. He and his collaborators have pioneered the use of plants as scaffold for heart regeneration. This work lead to significant recognition\, including John and his colleagues being featured throughout the world including Bill Nye Saves the World (on Netflix)\, CBS’s Innovation Nation\, the BBC (live interview) and Popular Science. The work was invited to be on display at the Centre Pompidou (Paris) as part of an exhibit entitled “The Factory of Life.” Recently\, a children’s book (From Plant to Human: The Extraordinary Spinach-Leaf Heart by Oscar Silver) was published about this inspiring work. His recent research aims to develop cost-effective methods for growing meat in the laboratory setting\, which could reduce our reliance on conventional animal agriculture. John is a Fellow of the American Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) and the National Academy of Inventors. \nLiz Marshall\n \nLiz Marshall is a multi-award-winning Canadian filmmaker who has written\, directed\, produced\, and filmed socially conscious impactful documentaries since the 1990s\, with diverse teams\, including The Ghosts in Our Machine and Water on the Table. In Meat the Future\, released in May 2020\, Liz chronicles the birth of the cell-based meat industry in North America and profiles innovators working to make it a reality. \nLiz’s work has taken her around the globe to West and sub-Saharan Africa\, the Middle East\, South and South East Asia\, East and Central Europe\, Central and South America\, and across the United States and Canada. She believes in the connective language and powerful platform of film and television to create change. Currently\, Liz is focused on a global impact and distribution campaign for Meat the Future. She is writing her first narrative fiction script with an old friend\, and developing new documentary projects. Liz believes in the connective language and powerful platform of film and television to create change. \nJohn Sanbonmatsu\nJohn Sanbonmatsu is Associate Professor of Philosophy at Worcester Polytechnic Institute\, where he teaches ethics and social/political theory. His writing on animals has appeared in Huffington Post\, Christian Science Monitor\, and St. Louis Post-Dispatch\, among other places. John is author of the book\, The Postmodern Prince\, about the crisis of left intellectual thought\, as well as editor of the book Critical Theory and Animal Liberation\, an anthology that illuminates connections between speciesism and other systems of domination and violence. \nA vegan of more than 30 years\, John is presently completing work on a new book\, The Omnivore’s Deception: What We Get Wrong about Meat\, Animals\, and the Nature of Moral Life\, a decisive refutation of the myth of “humane” animal agriculture and the idea that animals can be killed “compassionately.” John also created and directs www.CleanMeat-Hoax.com. \nAbout the Moderator\nVictoria Moran \nA vegan for over three decades\, Victoria Moran hosts the award-winning Main Street Vegan podcast and was listed by VegNews in the Top 10 Living Vegetarian Authors. Victoria’s books include The Love-Powered Diet\, The Good Karma Diet\, and Main Street Vegan. She has been featured on Oprah twice and is director of Main Street Vegan Academy. She is also known for her work in the self-help and spirituality genre\, including her bestselling book Creating a Charmed Life and her work as producer on Prayer for Compassion\, a 2019 documentary exploring the intersection of food choices and spirituality. Most recently\, Victoria co-founded The Compassion Consortium\, a spiritual home for people who embrace the ethic of ahimsa. Victoria lives with her husband\, rescue dog\, and rescue pigeon in a “green” building in New York City. \nVictoria will also be participating in NEVF’s Speaker Showcase on Sunday\, August 1\, at 12pm EST. \n 
URL:https://www.nevegfest.org/event/lunch-from-the-lab/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210725T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210725T160000
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SUMMARY:Vegan Ice Cream Topping Tasting
DESCRIPTION:***SOLD OUT*** \nNothing says summer like vegan ice cream! Join our Vegan Ice Cream Toppings Tasting event to sample decadent ice cream sauces and other toppings from Divine Treasures chocolate shop in Manchester\, CT. \nParticipants will sample a tasting kit featuring Divine Treasure’s classic hot fudge\, smooth silky caramel\, rich peanut butter sauce\, and divinely sweet maple walnut sauce. The kit also includes handmade caramelized hazelnuts\, brownie crumbles\, and a tasting guide. \nThe kit costs just $30\, and a percentage of sales support VegFest’s work as a non-profit\, helping us continue inspiring people and places across New England to be veg-friendly. \nHere’s how it works: \n\nPurchase your tasting kit ahead of time on the Divine Treasures website. All orders must be placed by Sunday\, July 18\, to receive kits in time for the tasting event.\nYou will receive your kit in the mail the week before the tasting event as well as an email with login information.\nGrab your favorite plant-based ice cream and log in to join our virtual tasting session on Zoom. Divine Treasure’s founder Diane Wagemann\, a master chocolatier\, will share her chef’s secrets that go into each sauce\, along with her expert advice on how to taste each one like a connoisseur.\n\nPeople who live locally to Divine Treasures in Connecticut (or those who want to take a road trip) can take advantage of a special pick-up deal that includes a pint of Vanilla Soft-Serve at $4 off. \nGet your tasting kit now!
URL:https://www.nevegfest.org/event/vegan-ice-cream-topping-tasting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210725T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210801T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T105436
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SUMMARY:Vegan Summer Eats Cooking Demos
DESCRIPTION:Looking for your next vegan dish for an upcoming BBQ or picnic? Look no further! Watch a series of cooking demos from chefs around New England showcasing easy vegan dishes for hot summer days\, from cooling tonics to veggie-based entrees and raw desserts. \nWatch the Demos!\n \nAlso\, keep an eye on our Instagram page to enter giveaways from our featured chefs.
URL:https://www.nevegfest.org/event/vegan-summer-eats-cooking-demos/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210725T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210802T000000
DTSTAMP:20260606T105436
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SUMMARY:2021 NEVF Virtual Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Learn more and answer questions about plant-based companies and causes featured in the 2021 New England VegFest Plant-Based Pavilion for your chance to win amazing vegan prizes. You will need to visit vendor websites to find the answers! \nThe rules: Answer as many questions as you like. For every 10 questions answered correctly\, you will get one entry in our virtual scavenger hunt raffle. Limit one form entry per participant. The scavenger hunt will end on Sunday\, August 1 at 11:59pm\, and winners will be chosen randomly and notified by email. \nBegin the Scavenger Hunt!\nScavenger hunt prizes include the following donations from sponsors & exhibitors: \n\nGift certificate for a picnic for 2 from be full plant-based eatery\n$15 gift card from the Burncoat Center for Arts and Wellness\n$10 online giftcard from Camberville Dog Treats\n“Stentorian” print from Huetown\nCandle of your choice from Hyde Nor Hare\nSticker set from LisetteArt Shop\nHydrating Facial SPC sunscreen from Mad Hippie\n$20 online gift card from Off Our Rocker Cookies\nWristlet from Social Catalysts Charitable Foundation\n$20 online coupon from the Vegan Potter\nOrganic cotton tote bag from Sowa Goat Sanctuary\nChamomile Palmarosa Face Wash (2 fl. oz) from Made Simple Skin Care\n$15 gift certificate from Scout & Cellar Wine – Judy Shoobe Independent Consultant\nFull Set of Lite Meals from So Co Vedge ($30 value\, redeem by 8/31/21)\n2 complimentary tickets to the 2021 Natural Living Expo from Spirit of Change Magazine\nHandcrafted “vegan” wooden sign by Vegan Woodworking\, donated by Veg Student Alliance\n2021 NEVF Swag Bags from VegFest (multiple)\n\nAs well as these prizes from our Arts for Animals Panelists: \n\nThe Last Pig DVD\, donated by Allison Argo\nJane O’Hara’s “Listening”  boxed cards set\,  printed for PETA Rescue Teams\nThe Animal Book & The Animal Album\, donated by Michael Harren\nVegan Voices book\, compilation of essays edited by Joanne Kong (being published Oct 2021)\nConvenient Amnesia book of selected poetry by Donald Vincent
URL:https://www.nevegfest.org/event/2021-nevf-virtual-scavenger-hunt/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210722T180000
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SUMMARY:NEVF Preview Night at NU Kitchen
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an in-person event on Thursday\, July 22 at NU Kitchen in Worcester to preview the 2021 New England VegFest and Worcester Vegan Week (both running July 25 – August 1). \nStop by anytime from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm to meet the VegFest team\, enter to win VegFest merch\, and purchase special vegan menu items listed below (a regular menu featuring many vegan options is available as well). We’ll have the full Virtual NEVF 2021 activity schedule and Worcester Vegan Week promotion list on hand so you can plan your Vegtastic week! VegFest members can also pick up their VIP tote bags during the event. \nNEVF Preview Night Special Menu Items\nVegFest in a glass\nA surprise of all your (and ours) favorite fresh Veggies served in a 16oz glass over ice \nSpicy Chicken Tacos\nGrilled VG Chicken tossed in our House Hot sauce served over a bed of Mango Salsa \nSteak and Cheese Panini\nBeyond Burger\, Wild Mushrooms\, Red Onions\, Red Peppers\, Chipotle Mayo and VG Cheese \nAll day Breakfast Burrito\nJust Egg\, VG Bacon\, Sweet Potatoes\,Black Beans\, Kale and VG cheese \nPineapple Pizza\nOur House Made Tuscan Tomato\, Pineapple\, VG Bacon and VG Cheese \nEdamame Dumplings\nFresh Dumplings baked to perfection served with a Sweet and Spicy Sauce \nSpecial Appearance by Grubby’s\nGrubby’s vegan comfort food will also be joining us to sell some of their famous veggie-wings in two varieties: BBQ with agave mustard and Buffalo with ranch! \nFor event questions\, contact jen@vegfest.org.
URL:https://www.nevegfest.org/event/nevf-preview-night-at-nu-kitchen/
LOCATION:NU Kitchen\, 335 Chandler Street\, WORCESTER\, MA\, 01602\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210721T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210721T200000
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SUMMARY:Networking Night & Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Perfecting a Nimble\, Experimental & Growth-Based Instagram Strategy\n \nEnhance your brand’s Instagram strategy while networking with other veg-friendly companies and causes in this virtual workshop and networking event just for 2021 New England VegFest vendors. \nWe are thrilled to have Stephanie Redcross from Vegan Mainstream joining us to lead this 90-minute event focused on crafting flexible and effective Instagram strategies. Stephanie will discuss a variety of Instagram features and show participants how to make the most out of Instagram during the virtual NEVF week and all year long. The event includes a break-out session and activity in which participants can apply and share workshop trainings. \nTopics of discussion include: \n\nUsing IG Live to connect with your customers\nTesting your way to success\nBuilding real relationships with direct messages\nTagging & partying with others on Instagram\n\nThis event is free for all companies and organizations that have signed up as sponsors or exhibitors at the 2021 virtual New England VegFest (companies will receive more information once they sign up). Please contact Jen at jen@vegfest.org for any questions. \nAbout Stephanie Redcross \nInspiring and supporting vegans in business is all part of a day’s work for Vegan Mainstream Founder and Managing Director Stephanie Redcross West. Vegan Mainstream provides tools\, training\, and support for vegan professionals. It is grounded in the simple idea that in order to build a pro-vegan world we need a solid infrastructure of successful businesses and brands to ensure that an ethical lifestyle is accessible to everyone\, everywhere. \nWith 15 years of small business and Fortune 500 marketing experience under her belt\, in 2009 Stephanie began blazing her trail as a leader in the vegan business world. Since then she has built Vegan Mainstream into an invaluable resource for vegan businesses while collaborating with others in the vegan movement by speaking at events\, writing articles\, and participating in business forums. Most recently Stephanie used her experience with online course development to create innovative ways to meet the shifting and expanding needs of vegan businesses\, including on-demand courses\, a free online business support group\, and a new podcast. \nConnect with Stephanie: \n\n\n\n\n \n 
URL:https://www.nevegfest.org/event/networking-night-workshop/
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