Your Daily Vegan

Annalea Pippus holds degrees in psychology and law, and applies them both to the animal liberation movement as much as possible.

She adores plants and live animals.

You can follow her on Twitter here.

Guest Posts:
Deep Down, You’re Vegan Too – September 2011

Meet LJ Steinig:  “I’ve been called the Vegan Ambassador of South Beach, and I’m making it my mission to live up to that title. Vegan since February 2009, my passions include building vegan community, educating the public on nutrition, animal rights, and sustainability, and raising money for farm animal sanctuaries across the country. When I’m not busy wearing my “Vegan Ambassador” sash and tiara, I’m also a yogini, a writer, a teacher, a feminist, and an all around lover of life.”

Check out her blog It’s Veganlicious and follow her on Twitter @veganliciousLJ.

Guest Posts:
Making Vegan Friends – August 2011

Veronica Rice is an adjunct college instructor, full time wife and vegan, and part time fish momma to an 8 year old goldfish named Betty.

A long time vegetarian turned vegan, Veronica loves to share the cooking and exercise tips that helped her lose over 55 pounds and regain her health and energy.

Follow Veronica’s vegan adventure at www.veggiev.wordpress.com!

Guest Posts:
The Small Town Vegan – August 2011

Lizanna Pompa is a dedicated vegan. Unexpected vegetarian for seven years and determined vegan for six. Although she is on a plant-based diet, eats lots of grains and tries to eat as much raw, she has a fascination for potato chips. Spends most of her time working, commuting, traveling, dancing, cooking, blogging, practicing Bikram, spinning at the gym and enjoying dinner with friends accompanied by a nice bottle of red wine.

In her blog, naturallyvegan.tumblr.com she primarily writes about food, recipes, favorite vegan restaurants in the city and travel destinations and extra randomness as “food for thought”. All in hopes of encouraging a vegan lifestyle. Connect with her on Twitter: @Lizannapm

Guest Posts:
Organic Undon Noodles and Tofu Salad – August 2011
Cheese Linguine Pasta with Rosemary Garnish – July 2011

Ann LaGoy, founder of Sound Earth, LLC (soundearth.com), was prompted by chemical poisoning to develop a line of 100% natural cleaning products. She incorporated her love of animals into her company by maintaining that no animal tests or animal ingredients be used in the manufacturing or development of her product line. Ann advocates for the underdog (cat, cow, person, etc). Gaining more awareness in her travels she is happy to shed many unnecessary wastes, and live a healthier lifestyle in mind, body and soul.

You’ll never be guessing what she thinks about chemicals, animals, eats and the travels of her companion dog Frank.

Connect with Ann at her Blog (soundearth.com/SafeClean), Twitter (@safeclean), or FaceBook at Sound Earth.

Guest Posts:
We’re Still In Trouble – July 2011
Barium for Breakfast – June 2011

Taryn Dams is a compassionate Canadian vegan in her mid-twenties, sharing her life with her beloved cats Oreo and Asha and her rescue chihuahua London. She has been a proud vegan since October 2009 and while not much of a cook, prefers to focus on the other lifestyle aspects of veganism (although she has been known to bake a pretty fierce vegan cupcake). Currently employed in administrative work to pay the bills, Taryn spends her free time pursuing her passions – crafting, reading, volunteering, and helping others however she can to go vegan.

Connect with Taryn on her blog Vegan Matters, online shop London City Soap Co, and on Twitter at @veganmatters.

Guest Posts:
Your Personal Choice Isn’t Personal At All – September 2011
Going Vegan, Staying Vegan, and Finding Support – June 2011

John Pine is the creator of The Chubby Vegan, a blog devoted to all that is wild and wonderful about vegan living. His quest is to show that vegan food is not just salads and tofu, but rather worlds of delicious treats that will make any omnivore reconsider their choices. Known by friends and family as a “vegan-gelical,” he is happy to share the positive message of veganism to anyone that wants to hear.

As Maya Angelou said, “When you know better, you do better.”

John has four beautiful rescue dogs that changed his life and lives in cold, dreary, and beautiful Pittsburgh, PA. You can also find him on Facebook and Twitter.

Guest Posts:
5 Things I Learned In My First Year Vegan – June 2011

Rachael Harris is an indecisive vegan college student with a passion for cooking, blogging, eating, and studying nutrition. She believes that all life is beautiful, and that having compassion for the people (and animals) around you is one of the most important things in life. Her blog, Passing Daisies, showcases vegan recipes, plenty of memories, and healthy living tips on a regular basis. After graduation, Rachael hopes to open a bakery, publish a cookbook, and be a free-lance writer and food journalist.

You can follow her on Twitter @cityxlights13 or like her on Facebook.

Guest Posts:
Should You Choose Gluten Free? – July 2011
Strawberry Lime Cookie Cake – May 2011
Coconut Butter, A Recent Obsession – May 2011

The Dropa Stone is an alternative rock quartet known for their powerful live performances and progressive-leaning original music which showcases their distinctive blend of rock, funk, blues and reggae.

The band members all practice vegan or vegetarian lifestyles and have inherited many tasty recipes and met many great people while on tour. They look forward to engaging with music lovers, and fans of Your Daily Vegan.

Connect with them on TheDropaStone.com, The Dropa Stone on Facebook, The Dropa Stone on YouTube, and on twitter @TheDropaStone.

Guest Posts:
The Dropa Stone Guide to Eating on the Road – April 2011

Brandon Hopkins is 26 and a college freshman in Lawrenceville, Georgia, having rebooted his life in more ways than one over the last few years. When he’s not pretending to pay attention in his classes, he can be heard ranting on his podcast: www.liminalitypodcast.com or trying to sway the school’s dining services providers into carrying more vegan options. He enjoys writing, mopeds and cooking.

His heart is as big as his mouth, though neither compares to his stomach.

Guest Posts:
Bessie – July 2011
My Transition to Compassion and Awareness – Abridged – April 2011

Dawn Carlock is a vegan social worker (does it get worse than that?). She has been a therapist for over a decade to many hundreds of beloved clients. She works in Philadelphia.

She loves people, including her husband and son. Dawn also loves cooking, reading, and her ten year old rescued cat, despite the fact that she acts like a cat most of the time.

For more, check out her blog: Vegan Fazool or follow her on Twitter @VeganFazool.

Guest Posts:
In Support of a Vegan Omnivore Alliance, A Guest Post – April 2011

Gina Lay is a mother of four children who works at home as a freelance writer. She also writes for various content companies as well as private clients. She loves cooking and aspires to have her own online vegan cooking show and website.

Along with loving husband and kids, she adores animals of all kinds and has two dogs of her own.

You can find some of her work on her website The Mom Writer or catch her on Twitter at @Gina2009.

Guest Posts:
So far, I love being vegan – March 2010

Shannon Alberta is a consultant for an international animal organization by day, and the loudspeaker for The Veganomaly by night. Her rants, recipes and interviews can be found at her newly minted site: www.theveganomaly.com. After completing her Masters in Sustainable Food Systems in spring 2010, Shannon and her partner Joseph moved to Toronto, where they now reside with two dogs (Sophie and Millie), two cats (Shakes and Aldous) and two guinea pigs (Abigail and Ruby). In addition to her work as an animal (including human) rights activist, she is working on a script with Joseph that chronicles the dizzying intersections between love, empathy, Tetris, and popcorning. Keep in the loop on all her adventures on twitter or by ‘liking’ The Veganomaly on Facebook!Guest Posts:
10 Signs You Shouldn’t Go Vegan – June 2011
Crucial New Narratives: Karol Orzechowski, an Interview – May 2011
10 Things You Might Not Know About Chickens – May 2011
The Seal Hunt – Waking Up From Our National Nightmare – April 2011
How more than just birds-of-a-feather stick together, and why we owe all birds, not just the ones that make the news – March 2011

Jennifer Baldock is an avid animal rights advocate and vegan. She is currently working hard on starting her own non-profit organization for the needed veterinary care, repairs, and food for any and every animal that needs assistance to stay in their loving homes or shelters. By taking part in community events, holding local fundraisers for shelters, and spreading the word about a healthy, vegan lifestyle, she is hoping one day the world will be a place that she knows she can help transform where animals are recognized as life rather than sustenance. Her entire life she has known that animals were her passion and her ability to convey a message modestly and compassionately about animal cruelty, testing on animals, slaughter houses, and the hidden issues that the public would otherwise not know about, has helped her gain her status as a voice for animals on Long Island.

You can follow her on Twitter, @TreasuredTails. Or write her with any ideas or interests at treasured.tails@yahoo.com

Guest Posts:
My Animal UN-Friendly Commute – September 2011
Take THAT – March 2011

Julia F. is a native Puerto Rican that now finds herself somewhere in Europe with her husband and adopted rabbit daughter.  With a background in biology, Julia has had unforgettable experiences in the natural world, which inspire her work as an artist. Over the years, Julia has been fortunate to work as an illustrator for several public and non-public entities, including newspapers and a state park.  She has also found an interest in writing and has published in the Irish Vegetarian Society, the UK’s Vegan Society “Vegan” Magazine, and several internet sites and groups focusing on promoting compassionate living and veganism. Julia awoke to veganism about 3.5 years ago and has been enjoying her compassionate life (and loving all the amazing food) ever since. She’s never looking back. You can get in touch with her through www.jfillustrations.com.

Guest Posts:
The Case Against Pets – July 2011
The Invisible Choice – May 2011
A Fresh Start – May 2011
Puerto Rican Vegan Cuisine – March 2011
Beyond the Vegan Boundary – March 2011
Before You Hit Reply Take a Deep Breath - March 2011

Rob Branch-Dasch runs a vegan business researching ways to incorporate organic native and desert-tolerant plants into a compassionate, sustainable, healthy American diet for the future.

He is the author of KnowThankYou.com, a blog guaranteed to make you stop and think. He and his wife share their home with Marbles, an adopted rabbit; Rosie, a rescued dog; and millions of uninvited dust mites that they are struggling to name.

Suggestions can be shared on the blog or via twitter at @knowthankyou

Guest Posts:
The Cows of Machu Picchu – February 2011
Balancing the Budget – March 2011

Kaycee Bassett is an avid animal enthusiast who transformed this love into a compassionate lifestyle over a decade ago. Since going vegan, she has grown to love cooking, creating new recipes, and rising to the challenge of proving that living a vegan lifestyle can be healthy, fulfilling, and delicious. She is currently compiling her first cookbook and testing the menu for the eco-friendly vegan bakery she plans to open.

In addition, Kaycee is passionate advocate for animal rights. Regularly participating in animal rights education and vegan outreach in her community through her blog, Vegan Machine and through local programs and events. She believes in spreading change through positive interactions and examples and in speaking for those without voices, thus making the world a better place for all the inhabitants thereof.

Guest Posts:
The Vegan Pen Pals Project – August 2011
Fiery Chili Chocolate Red Velvet Cake Pops – February 2011

Daria Zeoli was a self-described burger queen for much of her teens and twenties, but, three and a half years after her own “a ha” moment and two years after finally kicking the cheese habit, she hardly recognizes that person. She learns something new about this vegan journey every day and is thankful for the changes it continues to bring to her life.

She blogs at Vegan Cynic and hopes to one day rescue a beagle that she’ll name Carlin.

Guest Posts:
How Could I Have Ever Been So Blind? – December 2011
Get Thee To An Animal Sanctuary – June 2011
Stories of Vegan Evolution: Daria Zeoli – February 2011

Maria Erb is a vegan mlearning developer living in Pittsburgh, PA.  She runs the VEGANin30 website over at veganin30.mariaerb.com (soon to have an Android mobile app to go with it) and blogs/writes about biking, sustainable living, futurism, and recaps of the Anyone But Me webseries over at dirtygreenheart.com.  Follow her on Twitter @erbfarm.

Guest Posts:
Keep on Walking, It Does Get Better – May 2011
Filling the knowledge vacuum – December 2010

Marion Raby was an on-again off-again vegetarian for 33 years and became a vegan 3 years ago. She believes every animal has a right to live a long and happy life with their own kind, with blue skies above and green grass underfoot.

She is also a artist, her paintings have been shown in the US and in Europe. (www.marionraby.com). She is currently living in Austria with her vegan husband, vegetarian children and 5 furry friends.

Guest Posts:
What Vegan Means To Me – June 2010

Lori Zito is a animal-loving, life-loving vegan who is passionate about spreading the message of better health through a vegan diet. She is fortunate to be surrounded by family and friends who have welcomed her vegan lifestyle with open arms, and many of whom have made small and large changes in their own lives as a result.

She is also a holistic health and nutrition coach, and can be contacted at www.liveinthebalance.com

Guest Posts:
Living Vegan (In a Carnivore’s World) – June 2010

Franklin Morris II is making his vegan lifestyle public through opensourcevegan.com. Find vegan recipes and more from Open Source Vegan on the Open Source Vegan Facebook page, follow on Twitter for all the latest updates, and watch inspiring vegan videos on the Open Source Vegan YouTube channel.

Guest Posts:
My Vegan Journey Continues – December 2011
Decoding Wellness Secrets in Decatur – December 2010
Franklin’s Vegan Journey – June 2010
No, The Real Question is What Do You Eat? – May 2010

Lindsay Wolf is an animal advocate and founder of “Kiss Me, I’m Vegan!” (www.kissmyvegan.blogspot.com), a vegan living blog. She has been a guest contributor on Alicia Silverstone’s website, thekindlife.com, has featured such amazing guests on her blog as Jenny Brown, Colleen Patrick-Goudreau, Jasmin Singer, David Benzaquen, Isa Chandra Moskowitz, Cary Smith, and Joshua Katcher, and in March, Lindsay produced and co-hosted a benefit called “Rock It Out: A Night to Benefit New York’s Farm Animal Sanctuaries.”

Lindsay is a lifelong lover of animals, all things vegan, her three adorable kitties (meow!) and her hubby (and fellow vegan partner-in-crime) Steve.

Guest Posts:
I’ve become the PETA girl – May 2010

Jeri Taira is a “life” chaser in search of the truth. She has a desire to live a healthy, pain free life along with a huge heart to help others along the way. She and her husband set up the Gods Dreams for Me blog (along with other sister sites at Facebook and Twitter) as a way to share the exciting, interesting, crazy funky fresh view of the journey of her life.

Her down to earth, fun loving style of writing brings smiles and raises eyebrows to those who are lucky enough to read what she has to share.

Guest Posts:
Kauai farm girl, Ruby Roth, teaches children that one makes a difference – August 2010
Food Politics and Policies – May 2010
Vegan: A lifestyle of Compassion – May 2010

Hilary Detwiller is the founder of Plate+Simple, a blog devoted to decadently healthy vegan living. Hilary lives in beautiful downtown Vancouver, British Columbia with her husband Dennis and daughter Maya. Hilary’s passions include creating healthy vegan recipes, eating amazing vegan food and spreading the vegan love across cyberspace and beyond.
Guest Posts:
Listening to your Vegan Intuition – April 2010

Miss Lycia lives in the south and has been vegan for a number of years. She is the creator of the blog, All Day Natural, all about healthy living, including nutrition, wholistic health and beauty information (all vegan, of course!). She loves to experiment in the kitchen and travel – and she’s coming to a restaurant near you soon!

You can check out more of Miss Lycia on her blog, www.alldaynatural.com

Guest Posts:
The Vegan Survival Guide – April 2010

Carolyn Scott is an avid traveler but found it quite difficult to find vegan friendly restaurants abroad. Realizing she could find and/or manipulate any menu to create a meal that satisfied her as well as her dining partners, she created the Healthy Voyager to show people that your dietary restrictions should not ruin your trip. She knew that many people must endure the same problems no matter what their diet. Carolyn kept a log of every place she visited and the show was born! Now a full healthy and green lifestyle brand, The Healthy Voyager is the authority on all things vegan, healthy and green! You can check out her blog, web series, recipes & more at healthyvoyager.com
Guest Posts:
Tips for a healthy, affordable, vegan vacation – April 2010
Finagling Fast Food, Vegan Style – March 2010

Alecia Lott pens under the name Bang-Bang on Bang-Bang’s Quest for Yay, Yum, and Yes, a blog dedicated to – what I believe is – making me laugh. She begins her blog with, “Well, first-things first… I blatantly stole the name Bang-Bang from Rinko Kikuchi’s character in The Brothers Bloom. My version adds a hyphen that I feel is vital.” She writes about learning to cook, traveling, and how to find her va-va-va-voooommm…

She’s been a vegan for three years and even has the word “vegan” tattooed on her wrist. Which totally makes her cool, totally.

Guest Posts:
The World Needs More “Non-Threatening” Vegan Restaurants - March 2010