Fashionably Vegan Part II: Joshua Katcher of The Discerning Brute and Brave GentleMan
When the fashion industry promotes materials like wool and leather, then animals, workers, and the environment can pay a high price. Joshua Katcher, blogger at The Discerning Brute and creator of the fashion line Brave GentleMan, talks with us about moving men’s fashions — and our ideals of masculinity in general — in a better...
Fashionably Vegan Part I: Leanne Mai-ly Hilgart of Vaute Couture
Vaute Couture was the first all-vegan fashion label to show at New York Fashion Week — and the models walked adoptable shelter dogs down the runway. Find out how founder Leanne Mai-ly Hilgart is pushing fashion forward with high-tech, ethical fabrics, and the many ways she integrates her lifelong animal activism with her work.
Dine Gently, Live Wisely, Make a Difference: Victoria Moran on Being a Main Street Vegan
Victoria Moran is an author, speaker, health counsellor, and vegan for 30 years. She’ll talk about her journey from the early days writing about vegan philosophy and practice, to her latest endeavour, the Main Street Vegan Academy. With an all-star group of advisors and lecturers, the Academy trains vegans educators and lifestyle coaches.
Taking Care of (Vegan) Business: An Interview with Vegan Mainstream’s Stephanie Redcross
Stephanie Redcross, founder of Vegan Mainstream, joins Animal Voices to talk about how vegans turn their passion and talent into successful businesses. Budding animal-friendly entrepreneurs, this show is for you!
Veg on Campus: A Back To School Special
Deviating from our usual format, Animal Voices hosts its very first back-to-school special. On this show, we offer a grab bag of listeners’ helpful hints and ideas for new and returning students at the University of Toronto and beyond. We share recipes for quick n’ easy meals that are both affordable and healthy. We also...
Answering the Question: “What Do Vegans Eat, Anyway?”
We are joined by Kelly Childs, founder and owner of Kindfood – a new and blossoming vegan cafe/bakery/grocery located in Burlington, Ontario. Besides discussing the benefits of healthy eating and wholesome vegan baking, Childs dishes on why the store has been generating such a buzz over its array of savoury vittles and decadent deserts. Kindfood...
Hey, Sweetness!: Confessions of a Fair Trade Chocolatier
If you don’t live in Toronto, prepare to be very jealous. In this interview we speak with Siue Moffat, of Lickin’ the Beaters fame, who is an independent, vegan, socially and environmentally conscious chocolatier. Currently, Moffat lovingly handcrafts sixteen mind-blowing (taste-bud blowing?) truffle flavours to delight the palate as well as the eyes. From Dark...
Taking the Leap: Panacea and the Story Book Farm Primate Sanctuary
Ken Bontius recently did an amazing thing: He quit his job as an engineer, and poured his savings into opening Panacea, a bright and airy vegan store in Toronto. Motivated by a desire to offer animal-free, eco-friendly, and socially-conscious products, Bontius draws on years of grassroots activism and a passion for research, the picky kind...
Toronto’s Vegetarian Food Fair: A Delicious Celebration
Get the scoop on the upcoming 24th Annual Vegetarian Food Fair happening on September 5, 6, and 7 in Toronto. In this interview, we are joined by the Toronto Vegetarian Association’s (TVA) enthusiastic and very busy Food Fair Coordinator, Mishka Alarcon. Alarcon provides an overview of the Food Fair, highlights from the events’ schedule, and...
Eco and Vegan Giveaways!
Tune in for our weekly news segment, and a fun holiday program. We’ll be talking to Marisa King, one of the founders of the vegan and environmentally-friendly company, Comondi. We’ll discuss “green consumerism”, the small-scale suppliers behind the products, negotiating economics and activism, and what King wishes she’d known years ago about running a business. She’ll...
Sweet Satisfaction: Interview with Temptation Vegan Ice Cream’s Founders
Ryan Howard and Dan Ziegler are two cherries on the top of a yummy vegan sundae. As founders of Temptation — Vegan Ice Cream, they’re also great examples of people who put ethics before profit. For them, this means paying attention to the details, which includes using fair trade tea, chocolate, and coffee. It also means...
Hearth to Home: Elegant and Hearty Cuisine with Raisa Jari & Mitchell Cutler
Get ready to salivate! On this program we connect with the folks from Hearth to Home, Raisa Jari and Mitchell Cutler. This culinary duo “prepares fresh organic vegan meals that feature elegant contemporary flavours as well as traditional favourites adapted to healthier plant-based versions. The meals are then delivered to Toronto homes each week.” In 2005,...
