AND NOW, A WORD WITH OUR SPONSOR
At Driftwood, we highlight a world full of culture and adventure. We couldn't do that without the support of our fantastic sponsors, who are the scientists, entrepreneurs, and artists—the innovators for the vegan revolution. On this podcast, we get an opportunity to chat with them about lessons they’ve learned and important changes on the horizon.
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The episodes
Episode 13: Lukkah Churchill, Fatsquatch
When Lukkah Churchill says he's going to do something, he truly commits. Whether it's going vegan or opening up a food cart even after it's impaled by a tree, Lukkah always goes in 110%. With the wildly successful soft opening of his new PDX food cart, Fatsquatch, in his wake, Lukkah knows what it takes to run a solid business. However, he couldn't do it without the help of the Portland vegan community, his family, and his wife and partner, Christine.
Mentioned in this episode:
facebook.com/Fatsquatch-PDX-a-vegan-food-cart-1458070821170887/
snackrilege.com
Fatsquatch's Social Media:
Facebook: facebook.com/Fatsquatch-PDX-a-vegan-food-cart-1458070821170887/
Episode 12: Monica Schrock, Bare Bones Body Care
Coming from a family of environmentalists might not seem cool when you're a kid, but Monica Schrock may beg to differ. Having spent her formative years in Texas with aspirations to become a lawyer or athlete, Monica's personal need for body care products that didn't include questionable chemicals paved the way for a completely different career.
**This episode was recorded over Skype and there were some technical difficulties. We appreciate your understanding and will do our best to fix this issue for future episodes**
Mentioned in this episode:
barebonesbody.com
johnrobbins.info
Food Revolution
Keep-A-Breast Foundation
University of Northern Texas
Bare Bones Body Care's Social Media:
Twitter: @BareBonesBody
Instagram: @BareBonesBody
Facebook: facebook.com/BareBonesBodyCare
Episode 11: Eric Day, Producer
Vegan Everyday Stories
If you're looking to watch a truly inspirational vegan documentary, look no further than Vegan Everyday Stories. We're joined by guest Eric Day, who, with his wife and a crew of vegan filmmakers, traveled the country to document the real lives and tales of a select group of vegans that range in all shapes, sizes, colors, etc.
Eric, who became vegan while trying to prove why he shouldn't go vegan, talks about how he got started in the activism world and how that led him to produce Vegan Everyday Stories, which also features interviews with Moby, Ed. Begley, Jr, and Russell Simmons.
Mentioned in this episode:
VeganMovie.org
VeganMovie.org/Free
Forks Over Knives
Cowspiracy
Vegan Everyday Stories' Social Media:
Twitter: @VeganMovie
Instagram: @Vegan_Movie
Facebook: facebook.com/VeganMovie
Episode 10: Roz & Clayton McCallard,
Snackrilege
HORNS UP!
If you've been to almost any co-op or natural grocer in the Portland area, you've certainly seen individually wrapped sandwiches with a heavy metal vibe. That's Snackrilege and their sandwiches are incredible! As Driftwood supporters from day 1, Roz and Clayton have quickly become a fixture in the Pacific Northwest vegan scene, but it hasn't always been easy.
Mentioned in this episode:
witchfindergeneral.net
metalinjection.net
snackrilege.com
Snackrilege's Social Media:
Twitter: @snackrilegePDX
Instagram: @snackrilegeveganfoods
Facebook: facebook.com/snackrilegefoodsportland
Episode 9: Dr. Corinna Basler,
Green Festival Expo
Green Festival Expo has been around for 15 years and the final stop on their 2016 multi-city tour ends this weekend (12/9-12/11) at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, OR. The Green Fest mastermind, Corinna Basler, joins us to talk about her journey as a vegan and marketing professional and how that has led her to join the already successful Green Fest.
Green Festival has events every year in San Francisco, New York, Washington DC, Los Angeles, Portland, and will be launching an expo in Fort Lauderdale in 2017.
Mentioned in this episode:
greenfestivals.org
Portland GreenFest Tickets
Green Fest's Social Media:
Twitter: @GreenFestival
Instagram: @GreenFestival
Facebook: facebook.com/GreenFestival/
Episode 8: Jean White, Drizzle & Shine
The Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle is becoming quite a vegan mecca, largely thanks to Jean White who opened her vegan boutique, Drizzle & Shine back in May, 2016. Not only does the store sell high-quality vegan clothing, shoes, accessories, but they also donate a portion of every sale to incredible vegan charities & nonprofits.
Be sure to look out for Driftwood at Drizzle & Shine, too!
Mentioned in this episode:
preciouslifeanimalsanctuary.org
Drizzle & Shine's Social Media:
Twitter: @DrizzleAndShine
Instagram: @DrizzleAndShine
Facebook: facebook.com/drizzleandshine
Episode 7: Michelle Schwegmann & Josh Hooten,
Herbivore Clothing Company
You've been to their website. You've seen their t-shirts and hats. Maybe you've even been to their store. But do you know the full story behind Herbivore Clothing Company? On this episode, Herbivore founders Josh Hooten and Michelle Schwegmann tell the entire story of Herbivore's past, present, and future.
Mentioned in this episode:
Herbivore's Social Media:
Twitter: @HerbivoreCC
Instagram: @HerbivoreClothing
Facebook: facebook.com/herbivoreclothingcompany
Episode 6: Chris Hoffman, Fetch Eyewear
Fetch Eyewear is not only a fantastic eyeglass company using all vegan materials. They also exist with the sole function of funding Pixie Project, a Portland-based animal rescue and adoption nonprofit. Listen to Chris Hoffman tell his story of an animal-loving child who found his dream job with Fetch.
Mentioned in this episode:
FetchEyewear.com
Fetch's Social Media:
Twitter: @FetchEyewear
Instagram: @FetchEyewear
Facebook: facebook.com/FetchEyewear
Episode 5: Seth Tibbot, Tofurky
Since the early ’80s, Seth Tibbot has played a huge role in the global vegan community. At a time when the word “vegan” wasn’t even a blip on the radar, Seth started selling tempeh at natural markets. When he developed Tofurky for like-minded “pure vegetarians” in the mid-’90s, he had no idea he would be the inspiration for future generations of vegan food entrepreneurs.
Mentioned in this episode:
Tofurky.com
Diet for a Small Planet
The Pollination Project
Tofurky’s Social Media:
Twitter: @Tofurky
Instagram: @the_tofurky_company
Facebook: facebook.com/TofurkyFan
Episode 3: Nicole Sopko & Dan Staackmaan, Upton's Naturals
When you think of teenage punk kids in the ’90s, you might not think of delicious plant-based meat alternatives that can be found at your local grocery store. Dan and Nicole will make you think otherwise. They’re responsible for Upton’s Naturals, the makers of packaged seitan and jackfruit that have been changing the game since 2005. Nicole is also the owner of two yoga centers and a founding board member of the Plant Based Food Association.
Anyone who has dreams of starting a business will no doubt be inspired by their story and entertained along the way.
Posted 9/16/16.
Mentioned in this episode:
Upton's Social Media:
Twitter: @uptonsnaturals
Instagram: @uptonsnaturals, @uptonsbreakroom
Facebook: /UptonsNaturals
Episode 4: Caitlin Galer-Unti, The Essential Vegan Travel Guide
Vegan travel to some may seem like an oxymoron. The truth is that you can thrive as a vegan traveler, but it doesn't hurt to have a little help. That's why Caitlin Galer-Unti wrote The Essential Vegan Travel Guide and regularly updates her blog, The Vegan Word. You may have also seen Caitlin's article, "Springtime in Romania", in Issue Two of Driftwood.
Posted 9/30/2016.
Mentioned in this episode:
theveganword.com
The Essential Vegan Travel Guide on Amazon
Caitlin’s Social Media:
Twitter: @TheVeganWord
Instagram: @TheVeganWord
Facebook: facebook.com/theveganword
Episode 2: TJ Tumasse, Animal Legal Defense Fund
TJ Tumasse is featured in Issue #1 of Driftwood magazine, Driftwood in Motion’s first cycle, S’mores Stories, and probably much more in the future. On this episode of And Now, a Word with Our Sponsor, we learn how TJ’s background as an investigator has prepared him to manage the investigation team for ALDF. Posted 9/9/16.
Mentioned in this episode:
ALDF’s Social Media:
Twitter: @ALDF
Instagram: @animallegaldefensefund
Facebook: /AnimalLegalDefenseFund
Episode 1: Leigh Sanders, Art of Compassion Project
On the debut episode of And Now, a Word with Our Sponsor, we chat with Leigh Sanders, the creator of the Art of Compassion Project. This nonprofit is the first recipient of Driftwood’s nonprofit scholarship, which rewards a free full-page ad to an organization that aligns with Driftwood’s passions.
During their chat, Leigh tells Jon how her decision to go vegan filled her with the need to do as much as possible for animal rights as fast as possible, all while living in a small village in Spain. Posted 9/9/16.
Mentioned in this episode:
Art of Compassion Social Media:
Twitter: @aocproject
Facebook: /AnimalActivistArtBookProject