Sean A. Russell checks in from Orlando as he prepares for a major New York trip and a full weekend at the Plant Based World Expo. He shares updates on the daily Vegans Explore Podcast, the mission behind creating global directories for Vegan events and restaurants, and why this upcoming tour is essential for expanding awareness of Vegans Explore. Sean also invites listeners to request early access to the Vegans Explore Passport community ahead of its 1/11/26 launch.
Prepping for NYC
- Leaving Orlando and heading to New York
- Goals for the trip and meeting new Vegan businesses
- Capturing content and expanding awareness
Plant-Based World Expo
- Showcasing exhibitors and creators
- Opportunities to reconnect with people in the movement
- Gathering stories and building relationships
The Daily Podcast Commitment
- Posting every day through World Vegan Day 2026
- How consistency counters “shiny object syndrome.”
- Using the podcast to stay aligned with the mission
Building the Global Directories
- Events, restaurants, nonprofits, and more
- Why simple, scrollable directories matter
- Bringing back an early-web experience for the modern Vegan world
Launching the Vegans Explore Passport
- Free early access through January 10
- Helping shape the community before the 1/11/26 launch
- Creating a space filled with people, energy, and purpose
Growing on Social Media
- Shout out to TikTok supporters
- Noticing a different type of engagement
- How this trip will fuel new content
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