The Unexpected Activist - A Vegan Podcast

In today’s episode, my last before taking a summer break, I’ll be sharing a few thoughts on the literal and figurative turbulence we face in our lives. And our options for dealing with it.  Here’s the link to my YouTube skydiving video I reference in the episode: https://m.youtube.com/watch?si=tPLo3zWSIEp5-g1c&v=9Ph_ypxvXwQ&feature=youtu.be FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT MY WORK, INCLUDING THIS PODCAST, MY BOOK, MY PRODUCTION COMPANY and MY NON-PROFIT, PLEASE GO TO theunexpectedactivist.com  AND FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME DIRECTLY AT [email protected].

Today I’ll be taking you to Innsbruck, Austria for a conversation with Kasper Pedersen, one of the owners of the 100% vegan restaurant Green Flamingo.  A good friend of mine recently spent a few days in Innsbruck and sent photos raving about this place. And about its owners. I have to admit I was somewhat surprised (and of course delighted) that he found such an amazing variety of vegan food during his time in Austria. And after what he shared, I just knew I had to reach out learn more about Kapser and this business.  Green Flamingo was started by Kasper and his girlfriend Kim back in 2019 and was born out of their desire to show anyone who wants to experience it, that you can eat great food without hurting and exploiting our animal friends. Animal products are not a necessity for a good and healthy (and sometimes not so healthy) diet.  ​ At Green Flamingo they offer a fun, relaxed and still professional atmosphere where equality, respect and good food & music are key words. Kasper and Kim believe that “We can change the world step by step and we will! It is time!” We’ll learn about Kasper’s journey to veganism and about his future plans for bringing vegan food to locals and tourists alike in Innsbruck. ​ You can follow Kasper on Green Flamingo’s social media pages: Instagram: @greenflamingo_innsbruck Facebook:  Green Flamingo Innsbruck Or their website: www.greenflamingoinnsbruck.com FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT MY WORK, INCLUDING THIS PODCAST, MY BOOK, MY PRODUCTION COMPANY and MY NON-PROFIT, PLEASE GO TO theunexpectedactivist.com  AND FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME DIRECTLY AT [email protected].

Today I’m excited to share that we are headed back to Italy, this time to Bergamo, for a conversation with Claudia Pievani, Founder and CEO of fashion brand Miomojo.  Miomojo is a certified B Corp based in Bergamo, Italy. Founded by Claudia in 2012 they design and produce cruelty-free fashion accessories that do no harm to animals, humans, or our home: the beautiful planet we live on. All Miomojo fashion accessories are not only cruelty-free but are also made with the most innovative materials available in the world, sourced from oranges, cacti, apples, corn, and other high bio-based content, ensuring a minimal environmental footprint. This constant search for revolutionary materials establishes Miomojo as a leader in fashion innovation, aiming to guide the industry towards a kinder and more conscious future. With creativity and compassion, they have proved that is possible to have fashion, without fashion victims. Embracing the motto “you buy, we donate,” Miomojo actively supports animals in need by allocating  10% of the value of every purchase, both online and offline, to projects carefully selected in collaboration with leading international organizations dedicated to animal protection. Each Miomojo is more than just a bag; it is an Act of Love. You can find more information about the company and explore potential collaborations at: Website Miomojo | Italian, vegan handbags. LinkedIn Miomojo | Certified B Corp: Overview | LinkedIn and Claudia Pievani | LinkedIn Instagram Miomojo. Designed Kind. (@miomojo_italia) • Instagram photos and videos FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT MY WORK, INCLUDING THIS PODCAST, MY BOOK, MY PRODUCTION COMPANY and MY NON-PROFIT, PLEASE GO TO theunexpectedactivist.com  AND FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME DIRECTLY AT [email protected].

In today’s episode, I’ll share a few brief thoughts about being considered “vintage” and how that might be an interesting concept to apply to both my own work and segments of our movement.  I’d love to have your thoughts.  So please feel free to reach out to me at [email protected] Also, as I mentioned in this episode, I’d really love to help organizations that are working to take care of and find loving homes for senior dogs.  Here are a few of them that I hope you will follow and support their work: Muttville Senior Dog Rescue muttville.org Instagram: @muttvillesf Vintage Pet Rescue vintagepetrescue.org Instagram: @vintage_pet_rescue Touch of Grey Rescue  touchofgreyrescue.org Instagram: @touchofgrey_rescue FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT MY WORK, INCLUDING THIS PODCAST, MY BOOK, MY PRODUCTION COMPANY and MY NON-PROFIT, PLEASE GO TO theunexpectedactivist.com  AND FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME DIRECTLY AT [email protected].

In today’s episode, I’m joined by the lovely Angel Walkine.  Angel is a Well-being Coach, Author, Wellness Speaker, Retreat Leader, Certified Raw Vegan Chef, and a Certified Yoga Teacher (specializing in posture, breathing, and meditation) who is passionate about helping you to thrive on a healthy plant-based | vegan diet | raw vegan diet and lifestyle from head to toe. With decades of experience traveling around the world to over 30 countries, Angel has gained a deep appreciation for many cultures and healthy practices worldwide that have influenced her holistic wellness approach and she enjoys helping others to enrich their well-being through a healthy lifestyle at home and while traveling.  Living a holistic lifestyle, is very important to Angel, and involves more than just her high vibrations plant foods diet. She also focuses on practicing powerful habits such as meditation, yoga, gratitude, self-love, self-care, aromatherapy, herbalism, physical fitness, and healthy relationships, to achieve her high vibrations lifestyle.    Angel is happy to announce that she is hosting the 2024 Women’s Retreat: AWAKENING IN THE JUNGLE in magical Costa Rica.   Angel is based in the United States, and considers herself a global citizen.  You can connect with Angel and her community at: Website: https://happyenergyjourney.com/  Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Sdym3W  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HappyEnergyJourney  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happyenergyjourney/ FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT MY WORK, INCLUDING THIS PODCAST, MY BOOK, MY PRODUCTION COMPANY and MY NON-PROFIT, PLEASE GO TO theunexpectedactivist.com  AND FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME DIRECTLY AT [email protected].