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A journey through a diverse collection of remarkable communities and movements figuring out how to build power, solidarity, and connection in a world beset by disasters — both natural and human-caused. From hurricanes to wildfires to reactionary politics and more, The Response's audio documentaries and interviews highlight some of the most inspiring stories of response and pave a path towards the better world we know is possible.
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Embark on a journey into the world of vegan entrepreneurship with the SKILLS Podcast. Join us as we explore the thriving SKILLS community, where like-minded individuals come together to connect, learn, and grow their businesses. Each episode brings you handpicked lessons and insights from our community, offering inspiration and practical insights for your entrepreneurial journey. With episode ratings tailored to different business stages, you'll easily find the content that resonates with yo ...
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We live in fast-paced times, and in an ever-changing marketplace business owners must be able to adapt readily. The Pivot podcast, hosted by Stephanie Redcross West, features interviews with successful vegan business owners, keeping you up-to-date on topical issues & how the pros are handling them.
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On this episode of The Response, we get to the heart of reproductive justice with Rafa Kidvai, the director of the Repro Legal Defense Fund at If/When/How. The RLDF champions the rights and freedoms of people criminalized for their pregnancy outcomes, offers bail support, and stands as a bastion for strong defenses in the face of criminalization, s…
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For our first episode of 2024, we interviewed noted disasterologist and previous guest, Dr. Samantha Montano. We discuss the impact of climate change on disasters and the need for better disaster management and planning. We also explore the difference between emergencies, disasters, and catastrophes. And highlight the importance of community involv…
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Full Description: Prepare to be inspired by the incredible journey of Nancy Leeds Gribble, the driving force behind NourishLiftGrow. Her story embodies the power of resilience and transformation. Nancy's life took an unexpected turn when she faced the profound loss of her husband to terminal cancer, leaving her a widowed single parent while navigat…
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Full Description: Mind Blown founders, mother-and-daughter team Shelly Van Cleve and daughter Monica Talbert, originally found success making gourmet seafood delicacies along the Chesapeake Bay. They started with a crab shack, Capt. Jack’s, which was wildly popular, leading them to create The Van Cleve Seafood Co. The two began to see deep-seated i…
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For our final episode of The Response this year, we interviewed three mutual aid organizers from Orlando, FL, Hartford, CT, and Bvlbancha (aka New Orleans, LA). Gabbie Barnes is the founder of FREE HART Closet, a worker-owner at the People's Saturday School, a mutual aid organizer, and a Library of Things Fellow. Rachel Kinbar is an organizer with …
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Full Description: Get ready to dive into the inspiring story of Kate Galli, the unstoppable force behind a mission to create a healthier, happier, and more compassionate vegan world. Kate's journey began in the fitness world, where she sought to transform not only her body but also her confidence. Over the years, she has helped thousands of individ…
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On this week’s show, we’ll be turning our focus towards the Solidarity Economy and what is meant by 'Resist & Build'. Joining us for this conversation is Emily Kawano, Co-Director of the Wellspring Cooperative Corporation and Coordinator of the United States Solidarity Economy Network, Matthew Slaats, co-director of the Solidarity Research Center a…
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In this episode, we sit down with Rey Ortega, a true pioneer in the vegan food industry. Rey's health struggles led him on a path of discovery, from battling chronic illness to becoming a successful vegan entrepreneur. Rey's journey began with health issues that left him feeling unwell and desperate for answers. After identifying an egg allergy, he…
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On today’s show we brought on Mohamed Shehk, Campaigns Director for Critical Resistance and member of the Arab Resource and Organizing Center here in the Bay Area. In this conversation we talk about some of the recent actions taking place to support the struggle for Palestinian liberation, including recent actions aimed at stopping military cargo i…
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Today, we’re cross posting "A Roundtable on Palestine-Israel" from our friends at The Fire These Times podcast as a bonus episode for listeners of The Response. The Fire These Times Co-hosts, Joey Ayoub and Daniel Voskoboynik are joined by Dana El Kurd, Orly Noy, and Yair Wallach to think through this moment, process their grief together, and artic…
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Karen Ranzi is a pioneer in the vegan and raw food movement, vegan since 1989 and raw vegan since 1994, guiding thousands of individuals and families to excellent health and wellbeing through a vegan and raw food lifestyle. In 2020, when the COVID pandemic rocked the world, Karen Ramzi had a thriving live raw vegan coaching and classes business cal…
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After a statement about the war in Palestine, we’re in conversation with Stephanie Rearick, a founder, and Director of the Madison Mutual Aid Network Cooperative and Humans United in Mutual Aid Networks, or HUMANS for short, which is a new type of networked cooperative ‘creating means for everyone to discover and succeed in work they want to do, wi…
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Get ready to be inspired by the remarkable journey of Crystal Bonnet, the mastermind behind Crystal Dawn Culinary. As a raw food chef, instructor, and cookbook author, Crystal embraces her culinary artistry as a potent form of activism, changing skeptics' minds about vegan food. Join us as we explore her captivating foray into entrepreneurship and …
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Summer might be over for us in the Northern Hemisphere — but things are still heating up in the US labor movement. A ground-swell of labor action continues to heave and crack the crust which had been slowly hardening on the surface of the radical fires dormant under neoliberalism. The latest news in the ongoing strike wave comes out of the United A…
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In the fast-paced world of social media, it's easy for vegan business owners and entrepreneurs to feel the pressure to constantly share their lives and business ventures with the world. But is this always the best approach? In this episode, we dive into the importance of setting boundaries between your personal life and your business brand in the o…
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Get ready to be inspired by Benjamin Hagerty, co-founder of It’s Bree and Ben, as he takes us on a journey through his experiences as a vegan traveler and researcher. Benjamin and his wife, Brianne Nemiroff, embarked on a remarkable two-year-long trip across Canada and the U.S., uncovering and showcasing vegan businesses in their travel guides. Dri…
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Ready to navigate the exciting world of social media for your vegan business? Don't fret, we've got you covered! In this episode, we'll walk you through the major platforms and help you find the perfect fit for your brand. Starting small is the key, so don't overwhelm yourself by trying to do it all at once. We'll guide you through each platform's …
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Description: Join host Stephanie in this game-changing episode of the SKILLS Podcast as we delve into the world of efficient payment processes for your vegan business. It's time to build a strong backbone and make getting paid effortless and enjoyable for your valued customers. Discover how a hassle-free payment process can set your business apart …
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Anyone who's been in a disaster and experienced the initial government or major nonprofit response may have noticed that there's a lot of waste involved. From the thousands of single-use water bottles and throw-away medical supplies to the constant churning of diesel and gas-powered generators, there’s just really no other option. But what if there…
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Welcome back to the SKILLS Podcast! In this episode, we're diving into the world of lead capture and how it can revolutionize your business. Stephanie is here to guide you through effective lead capture processes that will help you expand your email list and connect with your audience like never before. The importance of having a solid lead capture…
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Welcome back to the SKILLS Podcast! In this episode, Stephanie dives into the art of driving sales via social media. Get ready to learn the secrets of leveraging the power of social platforms to boost your business without it feeling like a sales pitch. Social media can be a powerful tool for driving sales, but it's all about striking the right bal…
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On today’s show we’re continuing our ongoing Disaster Dispatch series with a deep dive into the Maui wildfires. Earlier this month a series of wind-driven wildfires in Hawaii, predominantly in Maui, led to widespread devastation and destruction, killing at least 115 people and leaving 850 others missing in the town of Lāhainā. These numbers are est…
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Step into the seemingly magical world of customer conversion with our host, Stephanie Redcross West! In this episode of Skills In Action, Stephanie reveals the secret to transforming your website into a client-captivating powerhouse. Get ready to sprinkle some personalized magic into your marketing efforts! Stephanie shares her own mesmerizing jour…
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This summer has truly turned out to be a hot labor summer, with a number of high-profile labor actions stretching across industries and across the country, from the streets of Hollywood to the shop floors at UPS — things are heating up. With that said, there is a story that hasn’t hit headlines in the same way as some of these other actions and con…
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Jay Barrett is a globally experienced human resources professional and an empathetic and passionate advocate of veganism. With a commitment to fostering a more compassionate and sustainable world, he strives to reduce society's reliance on animals for food, materials, testing, and entertainment. After dedicating 12 years to the fashion industry, Ja…
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Step into the world of exceptional cooking class experiences with our host, Stephanie Redcross West! In this episode of Skills In Action, Stephanie dives deep into the art of crafting unforgettable classes that leave a lasting impact on your students. Get ready to sprinkle some magic into your teaching approach! Stephanie emphasizes the importance …
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Welcome to another insightful episode of Skills In Action, hosted by Stephanie Redcross West. Join us as Stephanie takes us on a journey into the exciting world of webinars and reveals how they can be a powerful tool to nurture your vegan business community. As a passionate vegan entrepreneur, you likely have ideas, products, services, or expertise…
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All across the globe, temperatures are rising, and thanks to the most recent report published by the International Panel on Climate Change and recent U.N. projections, we know that even if we do make sweeping cuts to emissions, we’re still on course for a catastrophic temperature rise of 2.7 degrees Celsius by the year 2100. That means, the record-…
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Maria Cebrian is a three-time entrepreneur and with 14 years of experience in the digital and wellness industries. After selling her second company, she set out to build the most sustainable supplements on earth after learning about the impact of this industry on animals and the environment. Every year, the US supplement industry kills 24 billion a…
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Welcome to another episode of Skills In Action, hosted by Stephanie Redcross West. In this episode, Stephanie delves into the world of personalized communication on social media and reveals the power of recorded messages in building authentic connections with your audience. Stephanie begins by highlighting the effectiveness of a personalized approa…
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On our last show, a couple of weeks ago, we talked about Land Back with David Cobb — specifically, we discussed moving the idea of land back from a metaphor to a reality, by focusing on a specific case in northern California where the city of Eureka actually gave 200 acres of land back to its original stewards, the Wiyot tribe. On today's episode, …
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The idea of Land Back — a growing movement to return occupied land to the Indigenous people that it rightfully belongs to, often exists as a metaphor for us. It can feel like the discussion around land theft and genocide by settler-colonists in the United States is often limited to land acknowledgments or statements of solidarity — both of which ar…
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Brett Christoffel is the Founder and CEO of All Y’alls Foods. All Y’alls Foods was born from Brett's love of cows. After spending over 40 years consuming them, it hit Brett that he loved all animals as much as he loved a dog or cat, so he stopped eating meat and became a vegan. As a native Texan, Brett takes pride in his state. When he learned that…
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Today on the show we’ve brought on Alex Press, a staff writer at Jacobin Magazine, to explore labor power — specifically, looking at how the strengthening of the labor movement through unions, strikes, and other workplace actions, are serving as a response to not only the harms inflicted by neoliberalism, but also, how these institutions and action…
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Welcome to Episode 0 of our Skills in Action Podcast! Join us as we set the stage for what's to come. Whether you're just starting out or you're a long-time vegan entrepreneur looking to level up your business, this podcast is about building skills and taking action. Get ready to gain valuable insights on how to implement new strategies, set clear …
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