In this episode, we sit down with Jacob Garcia, owner of Vegan Corner, to explore what it really takes to build a community-first Vegan market in South Florida.
Jacob shares his journey from operating a Vegan market in Mexico to opening Vegan Corner in Wynwood, Miami. We talk about why location matters, the challenges of sustaining Vegan businesses, and why welcoming non-Vegans is not a compromise, but a survival strategy. The conversation also dives into food waste reduction through Too Good To Go, supporting local Vegan brands, and using a market model as a community hub rather than just a retail space.
This episode is an honest look at culture, access, collaboration, and the realities behind keeping Vegan spaces alive and growing.
Topics Covered
- Why Jacob chose Wynwood for Vgan Corner
- Lessons learned from operating a Vegan market in Mexico
- The importance of welcoming non-Vegans
- Reducing food waste with Too Good To Go
- Supporting and spotlighting local Vegan brands
- Using markets as community hubs
- Cultural differences between Mexico and South Florida’s Vegan scenes
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