We are everywhere! The People Project is intended to show the many faces of veganism. We ask that anyone who would like to be featured on
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that vegans come from all walks of life and can be anyone, and hopefully someday, everyone.
Stephanie - New York
Vegan for health reasons, for the animals, for the world. Maintaining veganism through college for 7 months now.
Vegan for health reasons, for the animals, for the world. Maintaining veganism through college for 7 months now.
Meaghan & Jordan
North Carolina
Jordan has been vegan for over a year and I have been vegan for a few months. Supporting the livestock industry means supporting unsustainable eating practices as well as cruelty. My Blog!
North Carolina
Jordan has been vegan for over a year and I have been vegan for a few months. Supporting the livestock industry means supporting unsustainable eating practices as well as cruelty. My Blog!
Yann-Maël - Lorient, France
Musician / Pall-bearer
Vegan for 5 months I was vegetarian for 2 years before that. I'm vegan for ethical reasons, health, environment (pollution, water...), world hunger. My Blog!
Musician / Pall-bearer
Vegan for 5 months I was vegetarian for 2 years before that. I'm vegan for ethical reasons, health, environment (pollution, water...), world hunger. My Blog!
Rose - UK
I'm from Brighton, but studying in Birmingham. I became a vegan originally for the challenge but the ethics and health reasons quickly became important to me as I learnt more.
I'm from Brighton, but studying in Birmingham. I became a vegan originally for the challenge but the ethics and health reasons quickly became important to me as I learnt more.
Sharon - Mexico City
Studying Audio Engineering
I'm a vegan for animal rights. Animals can't speak for themselves and they suffer terribly. I'm not a supporter of animal cruelty and i'm a loud and proud vegan!
Studying Audio Engineering
I'm a vegan for animal rights. Animals can't speak for themselves and they suffer terribly. I'm not a supporter of animal cruelty and i'm a loud and proud vegan!
Lisa - New York
Originally vegan for health. After becoming educated in nutrition & learning about food production it saddened me to see animal abuse. Mostly, everyone I know is against animal cruelty, yet eats meat. They just have no idea. My Blog!
Originally vegan for health. After becoming educated in nutrition & learning about food production it saddened me to see animal abuse. Mostly, everyone I know is against animal cruelty, yet eats meat. They just have no idea. My Blog!
Coimbra - Venezuela
(1 year) damn hard being a vegan over here, but I'm not giving up. they all need to know. It's hard to save the world, but you've got to start somewhere, right? ccocoismedicated
(1 year) damn hard being a vegan over here, but I'm not giving up. they all need to know. It's hard to save the world, but you've got to start somewhere, right? ccocoismedicated
Crystal - California
I'm from California. I'm vegan for animal rights, health benefits, and environmental reasons. "Earthlings" and "Forks Over Knives" are the two movies that convinced me to go from vegetarian to vegan, and I'm so glad I did!
I'm from California. I'm vegan for animal rights, health benefits, and environmental reasons. "Earthlings" and "Forks Over Knives" are the two movies that convinced me to go from vegetarian to vegan, and I'm so glad I did!
Stacey - California
Vegan because being vegetarian wasn't enough, and I want to live a cruelty-free life. :)
Vegan because being vegetarian wasn't enough, and I want to live a cruelty-free life. :)
Kirstynne – Ohio
I became vegan for ethical, moral, and nutritional reasons…and I've never felt better!
I became vegan for ethical, moral, and nutritional reasons…and I've never felt better!
Laura - Austrailia
My Blog: No Whey!
I'm vegan because I can't bear the immense cruelties involved in the animal/food trade, I also find it to be the easiest way to be respectful of nature.
My Blog: No Whey!
I'm vegan because I can't bear the immense cruelties involved in the animal/food trade, I also find it to be the easiest way to be respectful of nature.
Lauren - Nebraska
Studying theatre
Vegan for health, ethics, the planet, everything!
Studying theatre
Vegan for health, ethics, the planet, everything!
Catherine _- United States
My Blog: RanVeganess
'Pure Love' for the animals and the earth is why I am vegan. <3
My Blog: RanVeganess
'Pure Love' for the animals and the earth is why I am vegan. <3
Kasey - Florida
Wife and mother, nonprofit administrator, nature lover, vegan. Became vegan out of love and respect for all life; the vast improvement in my health was a bonus. Contributor to This Dish is Veg. Blog at VeggieMightee.
Wife and mother, nonprofit administrator, nature lover, vegan. Became vegan out of love and respect for all life; the vast improvement in my health was a bonus. Contributor to This Dish is Veg. Blog at VeggieMightee.
Leigh-Chantelle
Brisbane, Australia
Viva la Vegan!
I'm Vegan because it's the best way I can lead by example to encourage compassion, respect and to promote all the things I agree with: the rights of all beings!
Brisbane, Australia
Viva la Vegan!
I'm Vegan because it's the best way I can lead by example to encourage compassion, respect and to promote all the things I agree with: the rights of all beings!
Blair - Connecticut
I'm vegan because I'm against damage, destruction, and waste.
I'm vegan because I'm against damage, destruction, and waste.
Kimberly - Florida
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
"Non-violence leads to the highest ethics, which is the goal of all evolution. Until we stop harming all other living beings, we are still savages." Thomas Edison
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
"Non-violence leads to the highest ethics, which is the goal of all evolution. Until we stop harming all other living beings, we are still savages." Thomas Edison
Maynard - Massachusetts
Harvard School of Public Health, Bioethics, Population Health (Global Health and Population) Wikipedia "AboutMe"
Blog Link
Google profile
Harvard School of Public Health, Bioethics, Population Health (Global Health and Population) Wikipedia "AboutMe"
Blog Link
Google profile
Robin - Virginia
cookbook author www.GlobalVeganKitchen.com Vegan for more than 20 years. I love animals - I don't eat them.
cookbook author www.GlobalVeganKitchen.com Vegan for more than 20 years. I love animals - I don't eat them.
Bea - Florida
Blog I live in Central Florida. Vegan since 1/2/2008 - Was a vegetarian prior to learning about the cruelty in eggs and dairy. My goal is to advocate for nonhumans and social justice issues whenever and where ever I can.
Blog I live in Central Florida. Vegan since 1/2/2008 - Was a vegetarian prior to learning about the cruelty in eggs and dairy. My goal is to advocate for nonhumans and social justice issues whenever and where ever I can.
Bob - Florida
Facebook I'm vegan because being the subject of a life confers moral status that must be respected. I'm a writer and editor, and on the boards of both Florida Voices for Animals and The League of Humane Voters, Florida.
Facebook I'm vegan because being the subject of a life confers moral status that must be respected. I'm a writer and editor, and on the boards of both Florida Voices for Animals and The League of Humane Voters, Florida.
Amanda - Florida
Blog: Hungry Vegan Traveler
I've been meat-free since 1995 and vegan since 2004. My dream is to travel the globe and explore all the beauty (and delicious vegan food) the world has to offer.
Blog: Hungry Vegan Traveler
I've been meat-free since 1995 and vegan since 2004. My dream is to travel the globe and explore all the beauty (and delicious vegan food) the world has to offer.
Ilona - Częstochowa (Poland)
Vegan a few months but I know I'll stay it forever. I don't eat animals beacause I love animals. Animals are my friends not my food & Veganism is the healthiest diet!
Vegan a few months but I know I'll stay it forever. I don't eat animals beacause I love animals. Animals are my friends not my food & Veganism is the healthiest diet!
Carrie - California
I'm a graduate student in public health nutrition and a future registered dietitian. I'm vegan because I love and respect animals, the planet and my health. I write a blog with healthy, plant-based recipes at Carrie on Vegan.
I'm a graduate student in public health nutrition and a future registered dietitian. I'm vegan because I love and respect animals, the planet and my health. I write a blog with healthy, plant-based recipes at Carrie on Vegan.
Kelly - Pennsylvania
Vegan since 1-1-11, but an aspiring vegan long before. Because no animal should have to suffer so that we can have things we don't need.
My blog.
Vegan since 1-1-11, but an aspiring vegan long before. Because no animal should have to suffer so that we can have things we don't need.
My blog.
Cailin - Texas
I view animals as just as deserving of life as human beings, and I love knowing that I can make a difference in an animal's life each day by choosing not to eat, wear or use animal products.
NonDairyDreamer.com
I view animals as just as deserving of life as human beings, and I love knowing that I can make a difference in an animal's life each day by choosing not to eat, wear or use animal products.
NonDairyDreamer.com
Nikki - Buffalo NY
Nursing student
Vegan for ethical, environmental and health reasons.
"Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food" — Hippocrates
Nursing student
Vegan for ethical, environmental and health reasons.
"Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food" — Hippocrates
Shannon - Florida
http://shannonchenoweth.com
Freelance writer & photographer Vegan for ethical, environmental, and health reasons.
http://shannonchenoweth.com
Freelance writer & photographer Vegan for ethical, environmental, and health reasons.
Raven Whitman
New York City
www.veganculinaryinstitute.com
I never eat anything I think I can have a conversation with.
Julie
South Yorkshire, England.
Vegan for the animals, enviroment and for better health. Absolutly love being vegan :-)
My Blog
South Yorkshire, England.
Vegan for the animals, enviroment and for better health. Absolutly love being vegan :-)
My Blog
Rulian - California
5 years old
Baby mouse and hamster socializer/foster parent
Wee Companions
"I was born vegan. Eating animals is bad because you are killing life.
5 years old
Baby mouse and hamster socializer/foster parent
Wee Companions
"I was born vegan. Eating animals is bad because you are killing life.
Danielle Elliot
New York, NY/Kona, Hawaii
Producer, Writer
I'm vegan for me - for energy and overall wellness.
blog: thatnormalvegan.com
New York, NY/Kona, Hawaii
Producer, Writer
I'm vegan for me - for energy and overall wellness.
blog: thatnormalvegan.com
Nathan - Franklin,TN
Writer, recent college grad planning on library school Christian anarchist/pacifist in the tradition of Leo Tolstoy; committed Christian in faith and practice. Vegan for animal rights since April 3, 2007; abolitionist perspective.
Writer, recent college grad planning on library school Christian anarchist/pacifist in the tradition of Leo Tolstoy; committed Christian in faith and practice. Vegan for animal rights since April 3, 2007; abolitionist perspective.
Laura - Massachusetts
Handbag designer, behind the cruelty-free, handmade handbag label, Pansy Maiden. Vegan for 2 years and vegetarian for 11, because it makes the most sense for the health of animals, our Earth, and my own body.
Handbag designer, behind the cruelty-free, handmade handbag label, Pansy Maiden. Vegan for 2 years and vegetarian for 11, because it makes the most sense for the health of animals, our Earth, and my own body.
Kathy - Sydney, Australia
Vegan for health, environment and love for animals.
Author and blogger
www.vegansarecool.com
www.kathydivine.com
Author and blogger
www.vegansarecool.com
www.kathydivine.com
Stacey - Missouri
Vegan since November of 2010 for my health originally, then studied where my food came from which led to enlightenment about animal suffering and the poisoning of our environment and social issues.
Vegan since November of 2010 for my health originally, then studied where my food came from which led to enlightenment about animal suffering and the poisoning of our environment and social issues.
Geanna - Oregon
Librarian and a writer.
My Blog: Green Vegan Living
Vegan for health and because it just seems right.
Librarian and a writer.
My Blog: Green Vegan Living
Vegan for health and because it just seems right.
Melissa - Florida
Spa Industry
It is my compassion towards animals and my passion for life that has made me a Vegetarian since I was 14 and Vegan for 4 years.
Spa Industry
It is my compassion towards animals and my passion for life that has made me a Vegetarian since I was 14 and Vegan for 4 years.
Tabitha - Indiana
Inner City Teacher Loving: yoga, running, riding bikes, music, large cities, farmers' markets, supporting local economy, the Colts, writing, and blogging Vegan for the health of my body and my planet.
Inner City Teacher Loving: yoga, running, riding bikes, music, large cities, farmers' markets, supporting local economy, the Colts, writing, and blogging Vegan for the health of my body and my planet.
Matthew
I work at one of my local Co-Ops, but dream of becoming a successful Singer and Actor. Went Vegan almost 6 years ago. Started Vegan Heartland in 2011. Being Vegan has so changed my life in so many positive ways!
I work at one of my local Co-Ops, but dream of becoming a successful Singer and Actor. Went Vegan almost 6 years ago. Started Vegan Heartland in 2011. Being Vegan has so changed my life in so many positive ways!
Heidi - Noosa, Australia
The Abolitionish Approach Vegan for the planet, vegan for my health, but most importantly vegan because it is the morally right thing to do!
The Abolitionish Approach Vegan for the planet, vegan for my health, but most importantly vegan because it is the morally right thing to do!
Roggie Baer - Texas
Austin music booking agent
vegan since 1983 for the animals, you, me and our planet, I have raised a vegan daughter and I am now working on my Mother pictured with me here.
Austin music booking agent
vegan since 1983 for the animals, you, me and our planet, I have raised a vegan daughter and I am now working on my Mother pictured with me here.
Linda - Pennsylvania
Registered Nurse Disease Management & Health Coach
Newly vegan, inspired by Dr. Neal Barnard on PBS. My mission is to educate others on changes that can transform health.
Registered Nurse Disease Management & Health Coach
Newly vegan, inspired by Dr. Neal Barnard on PBS. My mission is to educate others on changes that can transform health.
Christina - Ontario
I'm a self employed mom of two,(selling romance and fun enhancing adult products)Blog
Went vegetarian to reduce toxins in my breastmilk and for the environment, vegan because milk and eggs contribute to animal suffering.
I'm a self employed mom of two,(selling romance and fun enhancing adult products)Blog
Went vegetarian to reduce toxins in my breastmilk and for the environment, vegan because milk and eggs contribute to animal suffering.
Karen - Florida
Licensed clinical social worker. Vegan for over a year, vegetarian for more than 5. I find eating meat distasteful & dislike the treatment of animals raised for food. I think a vegan diet is most healthful.
Licensed clinical social worker. Vegan for over a year, vegetarian for more than 5. I find eating meat distasteful & dislike the treatment of animals raised for food. I think a vegan diet is most healthful.
Casey - California
Professor of National Security Decision Making
Proud Republican
Vegan for health, environment, economics, ethics and for my son's future!
Professor of National Security Decision Making
Proud Republican
Vegan for health, environment, economics, ethics and for my son's future!
Bob - California
Conservative, Marine Corps Officer, Founder of the Kairos Coalition and VegHeads of Monterey Bay Vegan for the animals, but realized it is the best path to a sustainable environment & optimal health.
Conservative, Marine Corps Officer, Founder of the Kairos Coalition and VegHeads of Monterey Bay Vegan for the animals, but realized it is the best path to a sustainable environment & optimal health.
Derek & Marcella
Derek: Personal Trainer, Plant-Based Nutritionist, Bodybuilder (4 yrs vegan) Marcella: Actuary and aspiring Figure Competitor (10 yrs vegan) Vegan for health and on principle. Blog
Derek: Personal Trainer, Plant-Based Nutritionist, Bodybuilder (4 yrs vegan) Marcella: Actuary and aspiring Figure Competitor (10 yrs vegan) Vegan for health and on principle. Blog
Ryan - Newfoundland
Founder of the vegan magazine, T.O.F.U. | Restless wanderer. I've been vegan for over four years now. I went vegan because I realized I should not eat what I could not kill with my own hands.
Founder of the vegan magazine, T.O.F.U. | Restless wanderer. I've been vegan for over four years now. I went vegan because I realized I should not eat what I could not kill with my own hands.
Beryl - California
Went vegetarian 40 years ago, vegan 1-1/2 years ago. My dogs are vegan too. I don't eat my friends & all animals are my friends. Love Farm Sanctuary in Orland, CA & Animal Place in Grass Valley, CA.
Went vegetarian 40 years ago, vegan 1-1/2 years ago. My dogs are vegan too. I don't eat my friends & all animals are my friends. Love Farm Sanctuary in Orland, CA & Animal Place in Grass Valley, CA.
Corran - Brighton, England
I have been Vegan for 3 years. I went Vegan for ethical reasons. I was vegetarian for 6 years before that.
I have been Vegan for 3 years. I went Vegan for ethical reasons. I was vegetarian for 6 years before that.
Jennifer - California
Project Manager, forager, atheist, Democrat, green vegan, foodie & blogger: "Live Green, Wear Black"
Buy local produce, grow some greens & stay away from ready-made frozen meals.
Project Manager, forager, atheist, Democrat, green vegan, foodie & blogger: "Live Green, Wear Black"
Buy local produce, grow some greens & stay away from ready-made frozen meals.
Daniel - Tel-Aviv, Israel
Vegan since 1995
I'm vegan because it's the only way to live! creator of the only animal rights TV program in Israel.
Vegan since 1995
I'm vegan because it's the only way to live! creator of the only animal rights TV program in Israel.
Molly - California
I work for a vegan restaurant called Nature's Express. I have been vegetarian for 30 years (my whole life) and vegan for 2 years. After 2 weeks of being vegan I wanted to kick myself for not doing it sooner.
I work for a vegan restaurant called Nature's Express. I have been vegetarian for 30 years (my whole life) and vegan for 2 years. After 2 weeks of being vegan I wanted to kick myself for not doing it sooner.
Antonio - London
I blog about green issues for Energyrefuge.com
and contribute to Brazilian animal rights news agency ANDA.
I blog about green issues for Energyrefuge.com
and contribute to Brazilian animal rights news agency ANDA.
Marta Kasprzyszak-Picken, 28
Social Worker, Health & Fitness Enthusiast
& Co-Vlogger FitForTwo.TV
I live in Ontario, Canada with my veggie husband & 2 puggles.
Vegan for animals and planet first, & health second.
Barnet - Oregon
New World Veg
Dedicated to empowering vegetarians everywhere! Vegan for many reasons, but compassion for animals is #1. Vegan world = compassionate world.
New World Veg
Dedicated to empowering vegetarians everywhere! Vegan for many reasons, but compassion for animals is #1. Vegan world = compassionate world.
Vanessa - Antibes, France.
Librarian/freelancer/dilettante
Vegan for almost 7 yrs now Vegetarian 7 yrs before that. I'm vegan because I love life.
Librarian/freelancer/dilettante
Vegan for almost 7 yrs now Vegetarian 7 yrs before that. I'm vegan because I love life.
Russell - Texas
Unitarian Universalist Minister
My site.
I was vegetarian for many years but went vegan initially for health reasons. I wish I'd made the switch much sooner for the animals.
Unitarian Universalist Minister
My site.
I was vegetarian for many years but went vegan initially for health reasons. I wish I'd made the switch much sooner for the animals.
Shaundra - Arizona
20 years old, Scientific researcher & professional musician. Vegan for my fellow creatures & for ethical scientific advancement.
Vegan since 2010, vegetarian since 2008.
20 years old, Scientific researcher & professional musician. Vegan for my fellow creatures & for ethical scientific advancement.
Vegan since 2010, vegetarian since 2008.
Louise - South Africa
Commissioning engineer; ethical vegan; 13 years vegan, 13 years vegetarian before that.
Commissioning engineer; ethical vegan; 13 years vegan, 13 years vegetarian before that.
Kate St. John & Aaron Ross
Maryland
Kate vegan for 3 yrs,
Aaron for 9 years.
The Animal Awareness Project
We are animal rights activists and vegan for ethical reasons
Maryland
Kate vegan for 3 yrs,
Aaron for 9 years.
The Animal Awareness Project
We are animal rights activists and vegan for ethical reasons
Carla - Brighton, England
Veggie since 1994 and became Vegan 6 years ago. It's the best thing I have ever done. I went Vegan for the animals and have since found many more very good reasons.
Veggie since 1994 and became Vegan 6 years ago. It's the best thing I have ever done. I went Vegan for the animals and have since found many more very good reasons.
Cheryl - Stockholm, Sweden
Passion: Roller Derby
Quote: "When you label me, you negate me." -- Kierkegaard
Reason for being vegan: Nothing else makes sense. I do it for environmental, moral and health reasons.
Passion: Roller Derby
Quote: "When you label me, you negate me." -- Kierkegaard
Reason for being vegan: Nothing else makes sense. I do it for environmental, moral and health reasons.
Patricia and Jason Robinson
Oregon
Vegan for ethical, moral, environmental, and health reasons.
Oregon
Vegan for ethical, moral, environmental, and health reasons.
Katie - Maryland
Manager/Marketing at
Great Sage
Enjoys taking photographs.
I Like All These Things Vegan for ten years, loves helping others learn to live a healthier life and eat better!
Manager/Marketing at
Great Sage
Enjoys taking photographs.
I Like All These Things Vegan for ten years, loves helping others learn to live a healthier life and eat better!
Andy - Maryland
Student/Musician/Server at Great Sage.
Vegan for health, environment, and most importantly the animals! Love animals don't eat them!
Student/Musician/Server at Great Sage.
Vegan for health, environment, and most importantly the animals! Love animals don't eat them!
Heather - Maryland
Student/Server at Great Sage
"I'm vegan because I don't think anyone should die or suffer in order for me to live!"
Student/Server at Great Sage
"I'm vegan because I don't think anyone should die or suffer in order for me to live!"
Mike - Maryland
Food expo and aspiring bartender at Great Sage.
Future Pro-Triathlete.
Bikes everywhere!
"I've devoted my life to a healthy lifestyle and a vegan diet makes me feel good."
Food expo and aspiring bartender at Great Sage.
Future Pro-Triathlete.
Bikes everywhere!
"I've devoted my life to a healthy lifestyle and a vegan diet makes me feel good."
Benjamin - Texas
10 years old.
I've been vegan for 5 years and I love it. I was vegetarian but I am allergic to dairy & animal cruelty. So we are all healthy vegans now.
May the force be with you.
10 years old.
I've been vegan for 5 years and I love it. I was vegetarian but I am allergic to dairy & animal cruelty. So we are all healthy vegans now.
May the force be with you.
Emily - Tennessee
Vegetarian for years for ethical reasons; went vegan for the environment & animal rights a year ago. I love to cook, & started to really pursue it after going vegan.
The Vegan Home Chef.
Vegetarian for years for ethical reasons; went vegan for the environment & animal rights a year ago. I love to cook, & started to really pursue it after going vegan.
The Vegan Home Chef.
Susie - California
Vegan mother, lover, artist and "Hemp Foodie"
I live on the Northern Cali Coast w/ a bunch of dogs,
two Veggie Kids and one tall Veggie Partner.
Inspiring a Hemp Food Revolution One Bite At a Time!
Hemp Foods
Regina - Illinois
Mountain bike racer and vegan food blogger.
Girl Goes Vegan
@mtbVegan on twitter
Vegan since 2008 for myself and for all living creatures.
Mountain bike racer and vegan food blogger.
Girl Goes Vegan
@mtbVegan on twitter
Vegan since 2008 for myself and for all living creatures.
Paula - Oslo, Norway.
Veterinarian. Atheist. Age 47
Politically, I'm GREEN.
Passions: Astronomy&science, Biology
I'm vegan for the Planet,
how couldn't I be?
Veterinarian. Atheist. Age 47
Politically, I'm GREEN.
Passions: Astronomy&science, Biology
I'm vegan for the Planet,
how couldn't I be?
Chris - British Columbia
PPC Search Specialist and Photographer
Okanagan Photography
I'm vegan for myself (health), everyone else (environment) and the animals(ethics).
PPC Search Specialist and Photographer
Okanagan Photography
I'm vegan for myself (health), everyone else (environment) and the animals(ethics).
Mike Funk - Florida
Vegetarian for 4 years and vegan for 2. I'm a marathoner and run ~50 miles a week.
Originally for health reasons but once I learned more I went vegan for animal rights.
Vegetarian for 4 years and vegan for 2. I'm a marathoner and run ~50 miles a week.
Originally for health reasons but once I learned more I went vegan for animal rights.
left to right : Sumaiyah, Melissa and Shoshana
Melissa: Vegan since 2003
I became a vegan for health and spiritual reasons
Founder of Black, Green and Veg
Melissa: Vegan since 2003
I became a vegan for health and spiritual reasons
Founder of Black, Green and Veg
Mary Ann - Colorado
Vegan for the animals, my health and the environment.
Animal Liberation = Human Liberation
Vegan for the animals, my health and the environment.
Animal Liberation = Human Liberation
Andrea - Lincoln UK
41, Vegan for nearly 4 years, veggie for 25 years before that. I respect animals far too much to want to exploit or harm them in any way. Single mum to 2 veggie sons and a vegan daughter.
41, Vegan for nearly 4 years, veggie for 25 years before that. I respect animals far too much to want to exploit or harm them in any way. Single mum to 2 veggie sons and a vegan daughter.
Daisy, - Lincoln, UK
2 years old
Vegan since I was conceived, thanks to my vegan Mummy. Happy, healthy, ahead of my age developmentally, I love all our rescued pets: 7 cats, 6 chickens and 8 guinea pigs.
2 years old
Vegan since I was conceived, thanks to my vegan Mummy. Happy, healthy, ahead of my age developmentally, I love all our rescued pets: 7 cats, 6 chickens and 8 guinea pigs.
Gary & Clara - Texas
Builders
Vegans for Health & lovin' it!
Builders
Vegans for Health & lovin' it!
Adele - Newcastle
Vegan for 17 years. At the age of 8 I saw a cow slaughtered. I devoted my life to making sure no animal is sacrificed at the hands of man. Co-creating a New Earth via Rainbow Ark & Lifescape Mag.
Vegan for 17 years. At the age of 8 I saw a cow slaughtered. I devoted my life to making sure no animal is sacrificed at the hands of man. Co-creating a New Earth via Rainbow Ark & Lifescape Mag.
Anika - Washington
Vegan since 1993
My blog, Seattle Vegan Score
Vegan to not be part of the abuse and suffering of animals. Like: fashion, art, food, sharing, DIY/DIT, music, Kirby, and dominoes.
Vegan since 1993
My blog, Seattle Vegan Score
Vegan to not be part of the abuse and suffering of animals. Like: fashion, art, food, sharing, DIY/DIT, music, Kirby, and dominoes.
Lesli Baker - 40 yrs old
Vegan for 5 years. A single mom, retail clothing store manager, & a Burlesque performer. I went Vegan to lose weight. However, I lost both of my parents to cancer. Veganism may save my life.
Vegan for 5 years. A single mom, retail clothing store manager, & a Burlesque performer. I went Vegan to lose weight. However, I lost both of my parents to cancer. Veganism may save my life.
Hayden Davis - 8 Years old.
Student
Vegan for 1 1/2 years.
I see no difference between a dog, cat, cow or a chicken and I would never eat my dog.
Student
Vegan for 1 1/2 years.
I see no difference between a dog, cat, cow or a chicken and I would never eat my dog.
Melissa Bastian - New York
writer, artist, zinester, blogger, Vegan Etsy Team co-captain
Vegan since 2006, as a boycott against a system which I cannot support.
Too many Combined , New York in Green and Vegan Etsy
writer, artist, zinester, blogger, Vegan Etsy Team co-captain
Vegan since 2006, as a boycott against a system which I cannot support.
Too many Combined , New York in Green and Vegan Etsy
Butterflies Katz -New Zealand
Vegan for over 3 decades
The Vegan Truth Vegan Poet Gentle World
Vegan 32 years. I don't believe in oppressing & enslaving other sentient animals with the capacity to suffer.
Vegan for over 3 decades
The Vegan Truth Vegan Poet Gentle World
Vegan 32 years. I don't believe in oppressing & enslaving other sentient animals with the capacity to suffer.
Susmitha - Bangalore, India
VEGANOSAURUS
Being Vegan is a loving, respectful, healthy, awesome and extremely positive way to live life. It's a no brainer!
Do the happy dance and the reason to do so will follow.
VEGANOSAURUS
Being Vegan is a loving, respectful, healthy, awesome and extremely positive way to live life. It's a no brainer!
Do the happy dance and the reason to do so will follow.
Alesandra - California
Entrepreneur and Healthy Lifestyle Advocate
HealMyself.net
Vegan for optimal health, low environmental impact and compassion for all living things.
Entrepreneur and Healthy Lifestyle Advocate
HealMyself.net
Vegan for optimal health, low environmental impact and compassion for all living things.
Sandra - Sedona
Became vegan 25 years ago to restore health. Stayed vegan because it's the healthiest for our planet and all who inhabit it.
Became vegan 25 years ago to restore health. Stayed vegan because it's the healthiest for our planet and all who inhabit it.
Stuart - Arizona
Family physician and
Lifestyle Medicine specialist, author, and educator.
Vegan for health, the environment, and all living creatures.
Family physician and
Lifestyle Medicine specialist, author, and educator.
Vegan for health, the environment, and all living creatures.
Emily - Arizona
Went vegan for my health, stayed vegan because I love living an everyday life that is aligned with my beliefs.
Grad student pursuing my M.Ed in Special Education
Went vegan for my health, stayed vegan because I love living an everyday life that is aligned with my beliefs.
Grad student pursuing my M.Ed in Special Education
Mercedes - St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles
Accountant
Vegan thanks to the movie "EARTHLINGS". Vegan for Ethics, Health, the Environment and for my taste buds.
Accountant
Vegan thanks to the movie "EARTHLINGS". Vegan for Ethics, Health, the Environment and for my taste buds.
Bonnie, Toronto, Canada
Writer and Editor
Went vegan in 2006 after meeting a little white duck & learning just how powerful animal spirits are.
Littlewhiteduck's Blog - Vegan Bonnie - Bonnies Ducks
Writer and Editor
Went vegan in 2006 after meeting a little white duck & learning just how powerful animal spirits are.
Littlewhiteduck's Blog - Vegan Bonnie - Bonnies Ducks
Rolanda - United Kingdom
Director of
EVOLVE! Campaigns
Mother to Chris.
Vegan for the animals and because it's morally the right thing to do!
Director of
EVOLVE! Campaigns
Mother to Chris.
Vegan for the animals and because it's morally the right thing to do!
James - United Kingdom
Retired Spinal Specialist
and Director of
EVOLVE! Campaigns
Step-father to Chris.
Vegan for over 50 years, 100% for the animals! Good health is merely a bonus!
Retired Spinal Specialist
and Director of
EVOLVE! Campaigns
Step-father to Chris.
Vegan for over 50 years, 100% for the animals! Good health is merely a bonus!
Chris - United Kingdom
Youth Contact for
EVOLVE! Campaigns
14 years old, vegan for 6 years, vegetarian before that. Vegan because of animal cruelty. "Once you know the truth you can never turn back."
Youth Contact for
EVOLVE! Campaigns
14 years old, vegan for 6 years, vegetarian before that. Vegan because of animal cruelty. "Once you know the truth you can never turn back."
Marty - New York
Charter Pilot
Marty's Flying Vegan Review
Veg for about 18 years and vegan since June '10.
Charter Pilot
Marty's Flying Vegan Review
Veg for about 18 years and vegan since June '10.
Celeste Osborne
Florida
Vegan for 1½ years
Because I realized I could enjoy life better without exploiting animals.
Florida
Vegan for 1½ years
Because I realized I could enjoy life better without exploiting animals.
Kristen Ohanyan - Texas
President & Co-Founder
Vegan Society of P.E.A.C.E.
"VEGFest Houston" (2011)
Vegan for the Animals, for the Earth, for ethics (animal & human rights), for peace, compassion and nonviolence
President & Co-Founder
Vegan Society of P.E.A.C.E.
"VEGFest Houston" (2011)
Vegan for the Animals, for the Earth, for ethics (animal & human rights), for peace, compassion and nonviolence
DJ Alkimist - Washington, DC
DJ Alkimist
DJ Alkimist on YouTube
Vegan for the animals, the environment, and myself.
DJ Alkimist
DJ Alkimist on YouTube
Vegan for the animals, the environment, and myself.
Jessie - Florida
Blog: Bites and Pieces
Reason for being vegan: First and foremost for animal ethics. The environmental and health benefits are an added bonus!
Blog: Bites and Pieces
Reason for being vegan: First and foremost for animal ethics. The environmental and health benefits are an added bonus!
Tejas Gokhale - Ireland
Lacto-Vegetarian whole life before going vegan.
"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated" - M. Gandhi
Vegan for animal rights
Lacto-Vegetarian whole life before going vegan.
"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated" - M. Gandhi
Vegan for animal rights
Danica - Washington
Ex-Scientist & current Vegan Food Blogger http://soundlyvegan.com
Veganism is not only the most compassionate approach to life, but the best way to respect myself and the world.
Ex-Scientist & current Vegan Food Blogger http://soundlyvegan.com
Veganism is not only the most compassionate approach to life, but the best way to respect myself and the world.
Marzia - Texas
Eco friendly trainer and certified nutritionist
www.MarziaPrince.com
Vegan for health, ethics, and the environment
Eco friendly trainer and certified nutritionist
www.MarziaPrince.com
Vegan for health, ethics, and the environment
Jaime - Washington, DC
Media Liaison, PETA
www.peta.org
Vegan for health, the animals and the environment
Media Liaison, PETA
www.peta.org
Vegan for health, the animals and the environment
Tamara - California
(via Huntsville, Alabama) Librarian
veganintheville.blogspot.com
Became vegan November 2009 Vegan because I believe that animals deserve to be treated with dignity & respect.
(via Huntsville, Alabama) Librarian
veganintheville.blogspot.com
Became vegan November 2009 Vegan because I believe that animals deserve to be treated with dignity & respect.
Alec Pedersen - California
Financial Advisor & Film & Music Producer
Link to my site
Saw the film Earthlings, & became vegan to practice compassion. Never have I felt better or thought more clearly.
Financial Advisor & Film & Music Producer
Link to my site
Saw the film Earthlings, & became vegan to practice compassion. Never have I felt better or thought more clearly.
Cari - Ohio
Vegetarian for 24 years.
Vegan for 14. For compassion.
Raising my son vegetarian.
Vegetarian for 24 years.
Vegan for 14. For compassion.
Raising my son vegetarian.
Noelle - Michigan
Opera Singer in the Kitchen
Singer, clincal analyst and vegan since 2009 - for vocal health, weight loss and energy
Opera Singer in the Kitchen
Singer, clincal analyst and vegan since 2009 - for vocal health, weight loss and energy
Will - Pennslyvania
Vegan for over 2 years
Vegetarian for 8 yrs prior Vegan for the world.
Vegan for over 2 years
Vegetarian for 8 yrs prior Vegan for the world.
Kerry - West Virginia
Trainer Vegan Mentor
The Humane Party
Vegan for health, Abolition of Animal Slavery, the environment, & my Spirituality My Religion: Truthism. Where Veganism is Mandatory.
Trainer Vegan Mentor
The Humane Party
Vegan for health, Abolition of Animal Slavery, the environment, & my Spirituality My Religion: Truthism. Where Veganism is Mandatory.
Angela - Sydney, Australia
(via Ottawa, Canada)
Vegangela.com
15-year vegan, primarily for ethical reasons, but the health reasons are a great bonus. Veganism isn't just for hippies - it can be glamorous too!
(via Ottawa, Canada)
Vegangela.com
15-year vegan, primarily for ethical reasons, but the health reasons are a great bonus. Veganism isn't just for hippies - it can be glamorous too!
Crissie - Virginia
IT Director
Vegetarian 10 years, Vegan for 4 - Vegan for farmed animals, health, animal and environmental activism.
To be a healthy Mom for as long as I can!
IT Director
Vegetarian 10 years, Vegan for 4 - Vegan for farmed animals, health, animal and environmental activism.
To be a healthy Mom for as long as I can!
Paul - Texas
Finance Director & Juggler/Unicycler
Became Vegan in March 2010 - feeling great since then. My girlfriend suggested it. It made immediate sense. Vegan for health, weight loss and energy
Finance Director & Juggler/Unicycler
Became Vegan in March 2010 - feeling great since then. My girlfriend suggested it. It made immediate sense. Vegan for health, weight loss and energy
Meggan - California
Actress
www.meggananderson.com
Vegan for Animals, the Planet, Health, Political Reasons & the Benefit of my Soul
Actress
www.meggananderson.com
Vegan for Animals, the Planet, Health, Political Reasons & the Benefit of my Soul
Lori - California
Holistic Health and Nutrition Coach, Physical Therapist
Live The Balance
Vegan for all the sentient beings that don't have a say in the matter!
Holistic Health and Nutrition Coach, Physical Therapist
Live The Balance
Vegan for all the sentient beings that don't have a say in the matter!
Kevin - California
The Skateboard DVD Source
"Hot springs & skateboarding
are the fountain of youth"
Vegan for Health, Ethics
and the Environment
The Skateboard DVD Source
"Hot springs & skateboarding
are the fountain of youth"
Vegan for Health, Ethics
and the Environment
Lauren
Vegetarian 4 Years Prior to Vegan - Vegan 10 Years
Ethical Reasons - Farming Practices
Vegetarian 4 Years Prior to Vegan - Vegan 10 Years
Ethical Reasons - Farming Practices
Jody - Wisconsin
Owner of BuyKind.com
mom to the best babies
in the world:
my teachers, my loves, the reason buykind exists --
Buffalo, Chocolat, Shante,
Zing Zing and Gizelley-belle
Owner of BuyKind.com
mom to the best babies
in the world:
my teachers, my loves, the reason buykind exists --
Buffalo, Chocolat, Shante,
Zing Zing and Gizelley-belle
Estelle - Texas
Retired teacher and
office manager
We are vegan for health and compassion reasons
Retired teacher and
office manager
We are vegan for health and compassion reasons
Alecia A. Lott
"Homeless" but originally
from Cincinnati, OH
Flight attendant, food blogger
Bang-Bang's Quest
for Yay, Yum, and Yes
Three year vegan, searching
for the world's greatest falafel
"Homeless" but originally
from Cincinnati, OH
Flight attendant, food blogger
Bang-Bang's Quest
for Yay, Yum, and Yes
Three year vegan, searching
for the world's greatest falafel
Allison - California
Owner of Allison's Gourmet:
Vegan Organic Bakery,
Confectionary, & Gift Boutique
and Vegan Mama to Olivia
Vegan for EVERY reason!
Owner of Allison's Gourmet:
Vegan Organic Bakery,
Confectionary, & Gift Boutique
and Vegan Mama to Olivia
Vegan for EVERY reason!
Erica Meier - DC
Executive Director, Compassion Over Killing
To help build a kinder, cleaner, and healthier world
for all animals
TryVeg.com
Executive Director, Compassion Over Killing
To help build a kinder, cleaner, and healthier world
for all animals
TryVeg.com
Steven - California
fundraiser for microcredit programs to fight poverty
www.foundationforwomen.org Vegetarian since 1988
Vegan since 2000
Vegan for every reason
fundraiser for microcredit programs to fight poverty
www.foundationforwomen.org Vegetarian since 1988
Vegan since 2000
Vegan for every reason
Paige - California
Writer of veggie blog
"Turn the Paige"
Refugee non-profit employee
Lifelong vegetarian (vegan last 20 years) for animals, planet, health
Writer of veggie blog
"Turn the Paige"
Refugee non-profit employee
Lifelong vegetarian (vegan last 20 years) for animals, planet, health
Leah - Washington, DC
Vegan since 1996
Nonprofit
Ethical Vegan
Vegan since 1996
Nonprofit
Ethical Vegan
Marko - Illinois
Audit Manager
Ethical Vegan
Audit Manager
Ethical Vegan
Alexa - California
The Citizen Diplomacy Council of San Diego
Vegetarian for 4 years
Vegan for three months
Became vegan for ethical reasons (animals) first & after learning more, health too.
The Citizen Diplomacy Council of San Diego
Vegetarian for 4 years
Vegan for three months
Became vegan for ethical reasons (animals) first & after learning more, health too.
Jennifer - Texas
Freelance Writer/Foodie
Stay-At-Home Mom
Bankrupt Vegan
Vegan for Health, but the Ethical and Environmental
side effects are nice too!
Freelance Writer/Foodie
Stay-At-Home Mom
Bankrupt Vegan
Vegan for Health, but the Ethical and Environmental
side effects are nice too!
Katherine - Texas
Chef & Cooking Instructor
Plant Based Health
The Cancer Project
Vegan for Health & Ethics
Chef & Cooking Instructor
Plant Based Health
The Cancer Project
Vegan for Health & Ethics
Isis - California
Chef & Sales
17 yrs being Vegan
Mother of 2 Vegan Kids
ages 12 and 16
Vegan for Health, Ethics
and the Environment
Chef & Sales
17 yrs being Vegan
Mother of 2 Vegan Kids
ages 12 and 16
Vegan for Health, Ethics
and the Environment
Lucas, Rachel, and Casey
California
R.N. & Nutrition Counselor.
Vegan 7 years & raw/vegan 1½ years. Casey & Lucas have been vegan 5 years
Vegan for Health, the Animals, & the Planet!
California
R.N. & Nutrition Counselor.
Vegan 7 years & raw/vegan 1½ years. Casey & Lucas have been vegan 5 years
Vegan for Health, the Animals, & the Planet!
Noah - Maryland
Vegan for the Animals, the Environment, and my Family
Vegan for the Animals, the Environment, and my Family
Stephanie - California
Vegan Mainstream
(a Vegan Marketing Company)
Vegan for Health; Ethics; Love; Make The World A Better Place
Vegan Mainstream
(a Vegan Marketing Company)
Vegan for Health; Ethics; Love; Make The World A Better Place
Janice - California
Author and consultant
The Perfect Formula Diet Vegan for health, the animals, and the planet
Author and consultant
The Perfect Formula Diet Vegan for health, the animals, and the planet
Tracy - California
Plant-based Cooking Instructor with The Cancer Project, PCRM and Veg-Appeal
Veg since 1977,
Vegan since 1991.
Vegan for All Reasons
Plant-based Cooking Instructor with The Cancer Project, PCRM and Veg-Appeal
Veg since 1977,
Vegan since 1991.
Vegan for All Reasons
Debbi - District of Columbia
Special Events and Mom
Vegetarian since 1977,
vegan for the last 5 years.
Vegan for my health,
animals, and the planet.
Special Events and Mom
Vegetarian since 1977,
vegan for the last 5 years.
Vegan for my health,
animals, and the planet.
Jehan - Louisiana
Tree Spirit Brokerage/Products for Organic Living
Co-founder of Nola Veg Fest
Vegetarian 20 years, Vegan 2
Vegan for animals and health
"Geaux Veg!"
Tree Spirit Brokerage/Products for Organic Living
Co-founder of Nola Veg Fest
Vegetarian 20 years, Vegan 2
Vegan for animals and health
"Geaux Veg!"
Jennifer - Illinois
Not for Profit
Ethical Vegan
Not for Profit
Ethical Vegan
Ben - California
Student , but soon to
be an Accountant
Vegetarian whole life,
Vegan for about 11 years
Vegan for health
Student , but soon to
be an Accountant
Vegetarian whole life,
Vegan for about 11 years
Vegan for health
Kezia - California
Public relations executive
Vegan for animal rights
Public relations executive
Vegan for animal rights
Tyler January Fosse
Texas
Writer & Bookkeeper
What reason is there to NOT be vegan?
Texas
Writer & Bookkeeper
What reason is there to NOT be vegan?
Christy Morgan - California
The Blissful Chef
Vegan for the health of
my mind, body, & spirit, the animals, and environment.
Love and compassion
for all beings
The Blissful Chef
Vegan for the health of
my mind, body, & spirit, the animals, and environment.
Love and compassion
for all beings
William - New Brunswick, Canada
Hotel Front Desk
Atheist
Ethical Vegan
(Animal Rights)
Hotel Front Desk
Atheist
Ethical Vegan
(Animal Rights)
Christina - Quebec, Canada
Freelance writer & translator
Vegan for the animals,
for myself, for those I love,
and for the environment
Freelance writer & translator
Vegan for the animals,
for myself, for those I love,
and for the environment
Julie - Florida
Food Writer, Photographer
Julie's Raw Ambition
Vegan for Health, the Environment, and Animals
Food Writer, Photographer
Julie's Raw Ambition
Vegan for Health, the Environment, and Animals
Kaz - Texas
Event Planner
Independent dog rescuer
Ethical Vegan
Event Planner
Independent dog rescuer
Ethical Vegan
Julieanna - California
Registered Dietician
and Health Expert
www.goingveg.net
Vegan for health, animals
and the environment
Registered Dietician
and Health Expert
www.goingveg.net
Vegan for health, animals
and the environment
Betsy - Virginia
Vegan for life
Vegan for life
Inga - Hawaii
50 yr old vegan with 50 yr old vegan (plumber) husband
Mother of 5 children
Christian - Republican
Vegan for health
50 yr old vegan with 50 yr old vegan (plumber) husband
Mother of 5 children
Christian - Republican
Vegan for health
Melissa - Minnesota
Lawyer
Vegan for the animals
and for the planet
Lawyer
Vegan for the animals
and for the planet
Nanette - Austin, TX
Realtor
Vegan for Health, ethics
and a better world
Realtor
Vegan for Health, ethics
and a better world
Jonathan - Texas
Musician
Vegan for animal rights, environmental, and health reasons
Musician
Vegan for animal rights, environmental, and health reasons
Nikki - Kansas
Nonprofit Fundraiser
Mom of two vegan kids
Vegan for animals, people,
and the earth
Nonprofit Fundraiser
Mom of two vegan kids
Vegan for animals, people,
and the earth
Nick - Kentucky
Marketing Assistant & Student
Being vegan just makes sense.
Marketing Assistant & Student
Being vegan just makes sense.
Maria - Texas
Realtor
Bilingual
Vegan for Health
Realtor
Bilingual
Vegan for Health
