This milestone episode marks 100 consecutive days of the Vegans Explore Podcast. Sean A. Russell reflects on the journey from his earliest attempts at Vegan living to building lasting community through SoFlo Vegans and Vegans Explore. He shares the real reasons people fall off, why community matters more than perfection, and how a strong “why” changes everything. This episode also sets the tone for the next chapter, focusing on untold stories, honest conversations, and building a sustainable Vegan movement together.

Topics Covered

  • Why Sean first went Vegan and why it did not stick the first time
  • The difference between treating Veganism as a diet vs a commitment
  • How community became the foundation for staying Vegan
  • The origin of SoFlo Vegans and the evolution into Vegans Explore
  • Lessons learned from 100 days of daily podcasting
  • Conversations with Vegan business owners and the realities they face
  • The five core groups Vegans Explore is built to serve
  • The vision for the next 100 episodes and beyond
  • How listeners can share their stories through voice messages

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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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