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Pivot! A Vegan Business Interview Series

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Plant-Based Eating
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Vegan Transformation
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Co-Housing
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Vegan Anniversary In the Bay Area
Brenda Workman

We live in fast-paced times, and in an ever-changing marketplace business owners must be able to adapt readily. The Pivot podcast, hosted by Stephanie Redcross West, features interviews with successful vegan business owners, keeping you up-to-date on topical issues & how the pros are handling them.

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Alicia Lai spent over 20 years in sustainable fashion–including founding Bourgeois BohĆØme, a vegan shoe brand built on innovative materials. She was deeply committed to ethical production, personally vetting factories in Portugal and sourcing materia... more

Juliette Arnold is the co-founder of Plant Based Strategies, a consultancy helping restaurants and food businesses successfully develop and scale plant-based offerings. A longtime vegan advocate, she spent over a decade building community through gra... more

Brenda Workman is a professional speaker, Food for Life instructor, and founder of the Plant-Based Cooking Academy. After 16 years at a local private university, she launched a speaking business around intentional living. But a personal health transf... more

Thaisa Fernandes is a program manager in tech, podcast host, and author who just launched her memoir cookbook, Vegan Anniversary in the Bay Area. As a Brazilian living in San Francisco, her perspective brings a unique twist to plant-based cuisine, cu... more

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Alicia Lai
Former vegan shoe brand founder (Bourgeois BohĆØme / B-BohĆØme), now Sashiko atelier lead
Bibo M / Sashiko Atelier
Episode: From Vegan Shoe Brand to Slow Stitches: Alicia Lai's Return to Her Values
Juliette Arnold
Founder of Plant-Based Strategies, Vegan Hospitality Consultant
Plant-Based Strategies
Episode: How to Actually Execute Plant-Based Menus: Juliette Arnold's Framework
Brenda Workman
Professional speaker turned plant-based wellness advocate and educator
Brenda Workman Speaks / Plant-Based Cooking Academy
Episode: Your Story Is Your Superpower – Brenda Workman on Plant-Based Change in Resistant Communities
Thaisa Fernandes
Vegan baker and author of Vegan Anniversary in the Bay Area
Self-published author, cookbook creator
Episode: Thaisa Fernandes: How a Badass Friendship Led to a Brazilian Vegan Cookbook
Lindsay Perez
Founder of Noshi, a gourmet vegan snack company
Noshi
Episode: Lindsay Perez: How a Broken Elbow Led to a Thriving Vegan Snack Business
Adina Mullen
Award-winning chef and author focused on plant-based world cuisine
Adina's Delicacies
Episode: From Self-Doubt to Bestselling Author: Chef Adina's Self-Publishing Journey
Brett Christoffel
Founder/CEO of All Y'all's Foods (vegan snack brand)
All Y'all's Foods
Episode: From Texas to Europe: Brett Christoffel Is Building a Vegan Snack Brand That's Growing Internationally
Terri Chrisman
Certified nutritionist, author, and speaker
Episode: From Client Burnout to the Stage: How Nutritionist Terri Chrisman Found Her Voice
Amy McKenna-Holmes
Real estate agent specializing in co-living/co-ownership education and founder of CoHome
Windermere Real Estate; CoHome
Episode: Co-Ownership Isn't Risky, It's Smart: Amy McKenna on Rethinking How We Live

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Stephanie Redcross West
Host of Pivot! A Vegan Business Interview Series

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
  • A god send

    Being able to hear the prospective of other vegan business owners has been so helpful for me. Thank you for having these conversations!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cburt987
    United States4 years ago
  • Fantastic podcast by a great vegan business leader, Stephanie, who breaks down the best ideas, strategies, and practices for vegan leaders who are making a positive impact in our world. I recommend this for any vegan leader who wants to grow to the next level! ??

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    Gabriel Zhanay
    5 years ago
  • Fantastic podcast by a great vegan business leader, Stephanie, who breaks down the best ideas, strategies, and practices for vegan leaders who are making a positive impact in our world. I recommend this for any vegan leader who wants to grow to the next level! šŸŒ±šŸ™Œ

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Gabriel Zhanay
    5 years ago
  • Loving this podcast!

    Found this podcast because I wanted to hear more from Michelle Schwegmann, and I’m so excited to have stumbled upon Stephanie!! She’s such a warm, encouraging host. I love her interview style and instantly hit subscribe. So many good interviews already recorded, cannot wait to listen to them all!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JenDC33
    United States5 years ago

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Conversations emphasize ethics and sustainability, appealing to mission-driven brands.
Host is praised for warmth and interview style, making complex topics accessible.
Guests come across as thoughtful and practical, with clear takeaways for vegan founders.
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From Vegan Shoe Brand to Slow Stitches: Alicia Lai's Return to Her Values
Q: What exactly is Sashiko and how do you translate that into workshops that people in London can participate in?
Sashiko is a basic running stitch with historical meaning; workshops focus on mindfulness, simple grids, and upcycled materials to create tangible takeaways like cards or small repairs.
How to Actually Execute Plant-Based Menus: Juliette Arnold's Framework
Q: What is the best way for listeners to get in touch if they want to work with you?
Juliette provides multiple contact options: her website plantbasedstrategies.com, social handles plant.based.strategies on Instagram and Facebook, LinkedIn, and her email juliette@plantbasedstrategies.com.
How to Actually Execute Plant-Based Menus: Juliette Arnold's Framework
Q: What has been one of your biggest aha moments in working with restaurants?
Key realizations include that good food is not inherently labeled as vegan, that kitchens already have the ingredients needed, and the importance of training staff to use those ingredients effectively to create plant-based dishes that everyone can enjoy.
How to Actually Execute Plant-Based Menus: Juliette Arnold's Framework
Q: What made you take the leap from volunteering to making this a career?
She describes multiplying motivation through community leadership, professional training, and a desire for sustainable impact, leading to Plant-Based Strategies and a broader mission to improve dining experiences and drive permanent change in menus and operations.
How to Actually Execute Plant-Based Menus: Juliette Arnold's Framework
Q: Let's talk about how you got to this pivot.
Juliette explains her personal health-driven pivot 16 years ago, joining a community around whole-food plant-based living, and then turning that passion into a professional path as a vegan hospitality consultant through training, events like Vegan Chef Challenges, and building a network of consultants.

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What is Pivot! A Vegan Business Interview Series about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on vegan business leaders and how they build, grow, and sustain mission-driven brands. Episodes typically explore entrepreneurship, product development, storytelling, marketing, and scaling, with a strong emphasis on ethics, sustainability, and community impact. Listeners can expect practical insights on brand building, fundraising, partnerships, and navigating industry challenges, often illustrated through founder journeys across food, fashion, real estate, and wellness. A notable strength is the host's warm interview style and focus on actionable takeaways for vegans and non-vegans alike who want to run purpose-driven businesses.

Noteworthy is the mix of guest profiles—from cookbook authors and snack brands to co-living... more

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Recent guests on Pivot! A Vegan Business Interview Series include:

1. Alicia Lai
2. Juliette Arnold
3. Brenda Workman
4. Thaisa Fernandes
5. Lindsay Perez
6. Adina Mullen
7. Brett Christoffel
8. Terri Chrisman

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