Contributors

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Joey Di Girolamo

Joey went vegan May 20, 2012, and has never looked back since that fateful day. Eschewing stereotypes, Joey likes only a few vegetables, isn't much of an activist, and even admits to liking the taste of meat. Despite all that, he gladly makes the sacrifice with every meal because his love for animals far outweighs his love of eating them. Joey is a self-proclaimed geek who likes movies, comic books, and science fiction. He also has a beautiful English Bulldog named Khaleesi.

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Jon Missirlian

Jon's journey to veganism kicked off in the fall of 2019 after watching the documentary "Game Changers." Being an all-or-nothing kind of guy, he immediately swore off meat for good. But ice cream? It took another year to conquer that creamy temptation. Thanks to his wife Vanessa's incredible cooking, Jon is now proud to have been fully vegan since 2020. His love for not harming animals is only rivaled by his obsession with hockey. He hits the ice two to three times a week, proving to all carnivores out there that yes, you too can power your game with tofu and beans!

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Vanessa Silva

Vanessa has always had a deep love for animals. As a child, she would rescue stray dogs and cats, nurturing them with care and compassion. However, it wasn't until 2019 that she fully realized the connection between her love for animals and her dietary choices, which was especially difficult in her home country of Brazil, where eating meat is a huge part of the culture. This realization led her to embrace a vegan lifestyle, opening up a world of delicious, cruelty-free food and sustainable living. Known for her unique perspective and ability to think outside the box, Vanessa chose a career in engineering, a field traditionally dominated by men. Her experience as a woman engineer has prepared her for the challenges and opportunities that come with being vegan. In her free time, Vanessa is a passionate traveler, and enjoys creative pursuits like building LEGO sets, investing in the stock market, and engaging in crafts like knitting, crocheting, and sewing.

Guests

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Virginia Le Fay

Virginia Le Fay is a passionate Spaniard who made the vegan connection on June 9, 2012, citing Gary Yourofsky's viral YouTube speech as her inspiration. She spent the first eight years of her vegan life as a dedicated activist in South Florida, advocating for animal rights. Her veganism has bled into her professional life as a fashion & TV makeup artist by promoting only cruelty-free and vegan brands into her work and her clients. Virginia has had many lives: as a musical theater singer, an adult film makeup artist and administrator, and a film school graduate from the University of Miami. She loves to combine all of her passions on social media in order to share how a plant-based lifestyle is not only possible, but very fulfilling and rewarding. She lives up to her Spanish roots with her love of food and travel, showcasing the finest vegan cuisine from around the world!

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