Fascinating People

Fascinating People

There is this stereotype of The Vegan as a judgmental and pretentious hipster. Fortunately, while there may be a few of those types, the vast majority of vegans are just like the rest of the population, except that they have chosen to no longer kill or exploit animals. Their reasons vary. Some get into it for health, others because of environmental concerns, still others because they love animals. Some go vegan simply because they've seen the horrific violence involved in modern day animal production and want no part of it, for the sake of their own conscience.

There are lawyers, doctors, actors, farmers and even hunters who have had the epiphany and made the leap. Check out some of these captivating stories and see if you relate.

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Fascinating People
  • Shaka Smith: Plant-Based & Powerful

    Actor. Lawyer. Vegan. In this short, yet mesmerizing, vignette, Shaka Smith dishes out more than just his famous Just Egg Vegan Scramble — he serves up personal stories of struggle, resilience, and transformation. With undeniable charisma and serious screen presence, Shaka makes plant-based livin...

  • What's Your Secret, Lindsey?

    Lindsey Baker invites us into her gorgeous Los Angeles mansion to reveal the secret tricks and hacks that keep her looking much younger than her biological age. Lindsey is a one-woman anti-aging guru and social media influencer who is on the cutting-edge of all things cruelty-free, beauty, weight...

  • Woman Behind Vegan Creator Con

    Jessica Cruz is not tall. But, when she bursts into a room, people turn around to look and listen. This captivating bundle of energy and spunk is the founder of the wildly successful Vegan Street Fair, billed as the world's biggest vegan festival. Now, she's also launched Vegan Creator Con, an in...

  • Will Zoe Rosenberg Go to Prison?

    In this riveting biography, Zoe Rosenberg tells her story, how her love of animals - and chickens in particular - could send her to prison for 5-and-a-half years. A straight-A student at UC Berkeley, the 22-year old will graduate in May while wearing an ankle monitor that allows authorities to tr...

  • Huel's Co-Founder

    In this engaging conversation, James Collier shares his journey from NHS dietitian to co-founder of the wildly popular Huel, the nutritionally complete plant-based food product. James is also the author of the brilliant book, "Well Fed." Huel (Human + Fuel) touts itself as, "nutritionally comple...

  • Transfarmation: The Movement to Free us from Factory Farming

    Transfarmation: The Movement to Free us from Factory Farming. The author reveals how a wave of change is coming to topple industrialized animal agriculture which is wreaking havoc on rural families, the environment and the health of Americans, while creating hell on earth for billions of animals....

  • Dan Richardson: Food For Thought

    In this compelling episode, PLANET CEO host Anant Joshi interiews filmmaker (Disney's "The Lodge") and animal welfare advocate Dan Richardson. Dan reveals his transformative journey from advocating for animals while consuming them to becoming a dedicated vegan and the creator of the insightful do...

  • Julia Reinelt: Vegan Mastermind!

    850 animal advocates from 50 countries, all on one mission: to end animal suffering and save the planet, along with everyone on it.
That’s what came together at the 2025 AVA (Animal & Vegan Advocacy) Summit in Los Angeles! It's a powerful example of what’s possible when a global movement unites w...

  • Ocean Robbins - Heir to Health

    Ocean Robbins is the Co-founder of the Food Revolution Network and grandson of Baskin-Robbins co-founder Irv Robbins. In this fascinating interview, Ocean shares his personal journey from a legacy of ice cream to a life of plant-based advocacy. Inspired by his father, John Robbins, author of Diet...

  • Esther The Wonder Pig's Dad!

    Influencer Steve Jenkins shares how his famous companion, Esther the Wonder Pig, attracted over 1.5 million followers on social media. He reveals his approach to advocacy by showing that kindness, humor, and relatability were more effective than shock or confrontation. Steve discusses how using t...

  • Vegan Reality Star & Mom

    Cher Hubsher (aka Cher Gopman) starred on the reality show "sMothered" with her mom, Dawn Hubsher. She and her mom also launched the popular "Chattermouth" podcast. Cher is married to Jared Gopman and they have a daughter, Belle May. Cher, being a nurse, author, TV personality, and mother, share...

  • Meet Jane Velez-Mitchell

    Jane Velez-Mitchell is a media powerhouse on a mission to change the world—one story, one meal, and one animal at a time.

    As the dynamic founder and editor of UnchainedTV, Jane leads a global, free streaming network spotlighting plant-based living, animal advocacy, and eco-conscious entertainmen...

  • Transform Your Life Today!

    A legend in the world of veganism, known as the Joyful Vegan, Colleen Patrick-Goudreau has been a leading voice in compassionate living for over two decades, guiding countless people to achieve lasting health and purpose. Now, with her new book, A Year of Compassion, she shares simple, effective,...

  • Anita Velez - Dancing Through Life

    Winner of a 2001 Gracie Award from The Foundation of American Women in Radio and Television, this is UnchainedTV founder Jane Velez-Mitchell's first documentary, setting her on a course to do more documentaries and -ultimately - launch UnchainedTV.

    This is the extraordinary story of a woman who ...

  • Vegan Authors Speak Out!

    At a time when veganism is under attack by advertiser-based mainstream media, vegan books are a crucial tool to counteract the misinformation campaign. Now, UnchainedTV showcases 2 vegan authors, each with a new book about why going vegan is a key to solving the majority of the problems that plag...

  • Help Launch Breathtaking Film of Survival & Compassion

    Click below to watch the trailer and join the team:
    https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jameshoot/liberty-a-film-about-art-disability-and-freedom-for-all
    Gretchen’s journey as an artist was shaped by a horrific car accident at the age of 16, which nearly took her life and left her paralyzed. Th...

  • Irish Twin Brothers Share Their Secret: The Happy Pear!

    The Happy Pear brothers share their journey from launching an "edgy" veg shop in Ireland in 2004 to building a thriving plant-based community. Reflecting on modern society’s pressures, the comfort trap, and raising families, they discuss how true alignment—not power or status—leads to lasting joy...

  • Ekaterina Sky: Impact Artist

    "My art is a prayer for the earth - a call to unite and protect the planet." So says Ekaterina Sky, an acclaimed impact artist making groundbreaking paintings that are visually dazzling. One unique aspect of her work, which has been featured at Art Basel? The hidden messages that exist under lay...

  • Redfoo & Jazzy's Day with PLANT CEO

    Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at a day in the life of LMFAO star Redfoo and his partner Jazzy! From their morning routine feeding their rescued cows, pigs, turkeys and chickens to exploring vegan hotspots in Venice Beach, it's one big party! The rapper, singer, songwriter and da...

  • Rob Banks - The Edgy Activist

    Rob Banks wants to get the truth out there & goes to extreme lengths so you see it on the street! Working from behind a bandana that covers his face, using the whole city of Los Angeles as his canvas, this animal activist extraordinaire is captivating and controversial. In this short film, he tea...

  • Meet 6 Vegan Sisters

    These six amazing vegan sisters show us how to make a delectable Vegan Mac & Cheese on Plant-Based by Nafsika. Their story is also amazing. Here's how they put it: "We are the Six Vegan Sisters – aka Molly (29), Emily (28), Carrie (25), Mary-Kate (22), Hannah (20), and Shannon (16). We are real s...

  • Rapper Activist FELDI

    Rapper and activist Feldi is redefining conscious rap, using music to amplify the vegan message. In this episode of the Viva! Vegan Podcast, he shares his journey from vegetarianism to activism, how street outreach changed his life, and why music is his ultimate form of protest. He also reflects ...

  • Vegan Queen V: Freedom Warrior and the Fight for Liberation

    Vegan Queen V, the powerhouse behind Freedom Warrior, shares how veganism transformed her life and music. Live from Vegan Camp Out 2024, she discusses the powerful themes in her songs, inspired by Cowspiracy and Land of Hope and Glory, and how they highlight the fight for liberation—for both huma...

  • Who Is Lady Freethinker?

    She's a journalist! She's an activist! She's an investigator. She's Lady Freethinker! And, now, she reveals her identity to TV host Nafsika Antypas. Lady Freethinker's mission is clear: transform the way the world treats animals... for the better. Frankly, it couldn't get much worse. We are drivi...