The Minimalist Vegan Podcast

Entrepreneurship has exploded over the last couple of decades, as starting a business has become more accessible through the internet. What used to be super-professional business people in a suit or your mom and pop store down the road, has evolved to high-profile tech entrepreneurs with billions of capital in their 30s. With such a shift in business, it seems like everyone has a side hustle with the hopes of generating a part-time or full-time income from their project to escape their job. We know what it’s like to daydream about all the possibilities of establishing a profitable business. But just because you can start a business, does it mean you should? And just because you can grow your business, does it mean you should? Trying to create a successful business is one of the hardest things anyone can do, and it often comes with massive compromises. Not only that, but running a business can put a strain on your family, finances, and your self-esteem. The principles of minimalism and intentionality often get overlooked when it comes to self-employment as the success of your business depends on growth. With growth comes some of the most suffocating mental clutter you can experience. In this conversation, we discuss the challenges of wanting more in your career as it relates to contentment and intentionality. Are you looking for more? Visit the show notes at https://theminimalistvegan.com/045/ Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistvegan Email us your questions at [email protected]

We recently watched The Game Changers, which follows James Wilks (ex MMA fighter) around the world as he finds links between physical performance and a plant-based diet. We couldn’t help but notice that this documentary was marketed heavily to men who are sceptical about trying a vegan diet. The Game Changers got us thinking deeply about why men, in particular, seem to resist veganism more than women. This is not just coming from us. Numbers show time and time again that between 63-79% of the vegan population are women, depending on the country. Why is that? Is it because of a perceived loss in masculinity, performance, taste in food? It’s likely a combination of all three. In this episode, we use Michael’s experience of being a part of these “manly” communities to discuss how to encourage men to go vegan. Are you looking for more? Visit the show notes at https://theminimalistvegan.com/044/ Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistvegan Email us your questions at [email protected]

Can minimalism and Christmas co-exist? The product of Christmas means to consume at incredibly unsustainable rates, and minimalism promotes the opposite. But Christmas is also a time to have enriching experiences with those nearest and dearest to you. Our approach to minimalism at Christmas has changed year to year, and in this episode, we share what we’ve learned how we plan to refine the experience. There are many minimalist principles that we can implement and learn from at this time of year. Are you looking for more? Visit the show notes at https://theminimalistvegan.com/043/ Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistvegan Email us your questions at [email protected]

Today we continue our conversation about how to transition to a vegan lifestyle. In the previous episode, we covered the mindset you need to go vegan, different approaches, and how to prepare vegan meals. In this episode, we discuss tips for eating out, going beyond food, dealing with friends and family, and how to get started with animal activism. We hope you enjoy pt. 2 on how to transition to a vegan lifestyle. Are you looking for more? Visit the show notes at https://theminimalistvegan.com/042/ Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistvegan Email us your questions at [email protected]

Giving and receiving gifts is something we’ve been doing since the beginning of time. And you can see why. It’s fulfilling to provide meaningful gifts for people you care about and watch them light up. But as a minimalist who ruthlessly watches your consumption habits, how do you manage the idea of gifts? Is the non-participation in gift-giving the answer? Or do we need to be more flexible? In this episode, we look at both the pros and cons of gifts and how we personally approach the management of gift-giving and receiving in our lives. Looking for more? Visit the show notes at https://theminimalistvegan.com/012/ Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistvegan