In this heartfelt episode, Vegans Explore founder Sean A. Russell unveils the vision behind the Vegans Explore Community Manifesto. After more than a decade of building SoFlo Vegans and Vegans Explore, Sean shares how his mission has evolved into a global effort to connect people, businesses, and organizations through compassion, collaboration, and collective growth.
This episode offers a transparent look at the systems being built — from large-scale community campaigns and digital storytelling to programs that make participation accessible for everyone. It’s a call to unity, purpose, and progress within the Vegan movement.
Episode Highlights
- The story behind Vegans Explore and its decade-long evolution from SoFlo Vegans
- Why the future of the Vegan movement depends on collaboration, not competition
- How the Community Partner Program empowers local businesses and organizations
- The role of the Passport Program in supporting daily content, events, and activism
- Why compassion, clarity, and connection form the foundation of everything Vegans Explore does
- The need to adapt to shifting economies while staying true to Vegan values
- Sean’s message to the community about showing up, leading with empathy, and building together
Featured Topics
- Vegan community building and economic resilience
- Collaboration between Vegan and non-Vegan businesses
- Collective marketing and campaign models
- Empowering local activism and community-driven growth
About the Show
The Vegans Explore Podcast is on a mission to record a new episode every day until November 1, 2026, spotlighting Vegan topics, changemakers, nonprofits, and brands from around the world. Explore additional episodes.
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