Asheville VeganFest 2017 - Stories of Effective Advocacy - Casey Taft Asheville VeganFest 2017-08-22 | June 10, 2017Casey Taft is a Professor of Psychiatry at Boston University School of Medicine and an internationally recognized researcher in the area of violence prevention. This is Casey's address from Stories of Effective Advocacy, a panel discussion with Ashley Capps, Wayne Hsiung, and Eugene Cooke during Asheville VeganFest 2017. Our speakers address their perspectives and techniques for creating change. To view the full panel, visit youtube.com/watch?v=L86LfMnd5J4. To view other panels and additional speaker sessions from Asheville VeganFest 2017, visit the Asheville VeganFest YouTube channel. Asheville VeganFest features world-class vegan and animal rights experts, delicious food and lifestyle products, and a chance to connect with thousands of other vegans and activists. The festival is hosted by the largest no-kill animal rescue organization in North Carolina, Brother Wolf Animal Rescue.All Asheville VeganFest events are free and open to the public.Join us for one of the largest vegan festivals in the Southeast!
Asheville VeganFest 2017 - Veganism & Spirituality Craig Holliday Asheville VeganFest 2017-08-22 | June 10, 2017Craig Holliday is a Satsang teacher, vegan and spiritual activist, and licensed professional counselor. This is an excerpt of Craig's address during the Veganism and Spirituality panel, which explored the connections between spirituality, morality, and veganism. Craig was joined by James Aspey and Ren Hurst. They spoke on what spirituality means to them and how choosing a vegan lifestyle can be a part of anyone’s spiritual practice. To view the entire panel, please visit youtube.com/watch?v=C1F2QEGygZs&t=1sTo view other panels and additional speaker sessions from Asheville VeganFest 2017, visit the Asheville VeganFest YouTube channel. Asheville VeganFest features world-class vegan and animal rights experts, delicious food and lifestyle products, and a chance to connect with thousands of other vegans and activists. The festival is hosted by the largest no-kill animal rescue organization in North Carolina, Brother Wolf Animal Rescue.All Asheville VeganFest events are free and open to the public.Join us for one of the largest vegan festivals in the Southeast!
Asheville VeganFest 2017 - Veganism & Spirituality James Aspey Asheville VeganFest 2017-08-22 | June 10, 2017James Aspey is an Australian animal activist who recently took a one year vow of silence to raise awareness for the plight of animals.This is an excerpt of James' address during the Veganism and Spirituality panel, which explored the connections between spirituality, morality, and veganism. James was joined by Ren Hurst and Craig Holliday. They spoke on what spirituality means to them and how choosing a vegan lifestyle can be a part of anyone’s spiritual practice. To view the entire panel, please visit youtube.com/watch?v=C1F2QEGygZs&t=1sTo view the other panels and additional speaker sessions from Asheville VeganFest 2017, visit the Asheville VeganFest YouTube channel. Asheville VeganFest features world-class vegan and animal rights experts, delicious food and lifestyle products, and a chance to connect with thousands of other vegans and activists. The festival is hosted by the largest no-kill animal rescue organization in North Carolina, Brother Wolf Animal Rescue.All Asheville VeganFest events are free and open to the public.Join us for one of the largest vegan festivals in the Southeast!
Asheville VeganFest 2017 - Veganism & Spirituality - Ren Hurst Asheville VeganFest 2017-08-22 | June 10, 2017Ren Hurst is the founder of New World Sanctuary Foundation, a former horse trainer, and author of two books detailing her profound shift in the way she relates to animals.This is an excerpt of Ren's address during the Veganism and Spirituality panel, which explored the connections between spirituality, morality, and veganism. Ren was joined by James Aspey and Craig Holliday. They spoke on what spirituality means to them and how choosing a vegan lifestyle can be a part of anyone’s spiritual practice. To view the entire panel, please visit youtube.com/watch?v=C1F2QEGygZs&t=1sTo view the other panels and additional speaker sessions from Asheville VeganFest 2017, visit the Asheville VeganFest YouTube channel. Asheville VeganFest features world-class vegan and animal rights experts, delicious food and lifestyle products, and a chance to connect with thousands of other vegans and activists. The festival is hosted by the largest no-kill animal rescue organization in North Carolina, Brother Wolf Animal Rescue.All Asheville VeganFest events are free and open to the public.Join us for one of the largest vegan festivals in the Southeast!
Asheville VeganFest 2017 - Veganism & Social Justice - Chris Hedges Asheville VeganFest 2017-08-22 | June 10, 2017Chris Hedges is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, professor at Princeton University, author of several New York Times best-sellers, and a Presbyterian minister.This video is an excerpt of Chris' remarks during the Asheville VeganFest panel entitled Veganism & Social Justice. The panel also features Eunice Wong and Gary Francione. Panelists discuss the urgency of our world's crises, particularly as they relate to social justice, environmental justice, and animal rights. To view the entire panel, visit youtube.com/watch?v=L86LfMnd5J4&t=15s.To view the other panels and additional speaker sessions from Asheville VeganFest 2017, visit the Asheville VeganFest YouTube channel. Asheville VeganFest features world-class vegan and animal rights experts, delicious food and lifestyle products, and a chance to connect with thousands of other vegans and activists. The festival is hosted by the largest no-kill animal rescue organization in North Carolina, Brother Wolf Animal Rescue.All Asheville VeganFest events are free and open to the public.Join us for one of the largest vegan festivals in the Southeast!
Asheville VeganFest 2017 - Veganism & Social Justice - Eunice Wong Asheville VeganFest 2017-08-22 | June 10, 2017Eunice Wong is an award-winning writer, editor, and actor. She wrote The Sustainability Secret and What the Health.This video is an excerpt of Eunice's remarks during the Asheville VeganFest panel entitled Veganism & Social Justice. The panel also features Gary Francione and Chris Hedges. Panelists discuss the urgency of our world's crises, particularly as they relate to social justice, environmental justice, and animal rights. To view the entire panel, visit youtube.com/watch?v=L86LfMnd5J4&t=15s.To view the other panels and additional speaker sessions from Asheville VeganFest 2017, visit the Asheville VeganFest YouTube channel. Asheville VeganFest features world-class vegan and animal rights experts, delicious food and lifestyle products, and a chance to connect with thousands of other vegans and activists. The festival is hosted by the largest no-kill animal rescue organization in North Carolina, Brother Wolf Animal Rescue.All Asheville VeganFest events are free and open to the public.Join us for one of the largest vegan festivals in the Southeast!
Asheville VeganFest 2017 - Veganism & Social Justice - Gary Francione Asheville VeganFest 2017-08-22 | June 10, 2017Gary Francione is the first academic to teach animal rights theory in an American law school, a legal scholar, and a distinguished professor.This video is an excerpt of Gary's remarks during the Asheville VeganFest panel entitled Veganism & Social Justice. The panel also features Eunice Wong and Chris Hedges. Panelists discuss the urgency of our world's crises, particularly as they relate to social justice, environmental justice, and animal rights. To view the entire panel, visit youtube.com/watch?v=L86LfMnd5J4&t=15s.To view the other panels and additional speaker sessions from Asheville VeganFest 2017, visit the Asheville VeganFest YouTube channel. Asheville VeganFest features world-class vegan and animal rights experts, delicious food and lifestyle products, and a chance to connect with thousands of other vegans and activists. The festival is hosted by the largest no-kill animal rescue organization in North Carolina, Brother Wolf Animal Rescue.All Asheville VeganFest events are free and open to the public.Join us for one of the largest vegan festivals in the Southeast!
Asheville VeganFest 2017 - Veganism & Social Justice Full Panel Asheville VeganFest 2017-08-22 | June 10, 2017This panel features Eunice Wong, Gary Francione, and Chris Hedges. They discuss the urgency of our world's crises, particularly as they relate to social justice, environmental justice, and animal rights.More about our speakers:Eunice Wong is an award-winning actor, writer, and editor. For more information on Eunice, visit eunicewong.com and to watch her portion of this panel, visit youtube.com/watch?v=B0FYqKHUqmQ.Gary Francione is a legal scholar, distinguished professor, and the first academic to teach animal rights theory in an American law school. For more information on Gary, visit abolitionistapproach.com and to watch his portion of this panel, visit youtube.com/watch?v=EVM7J3BlL8YChris Hedges is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, professor at Princeton University, author of several New York Times best-sellers, and a Presbyterian minister. For more of Chris' work, visit truthdig.com/author/chris_hedges and to watch his portion of this panel, visit youtube.com/watch?v=P_0RLqksilgTo view more panels and speaker sessions from Asheville VeganFest 2017, visit the Asheville VeganFest YouTube channel. Asheville VeganFest features world-class vegan and animal rights experts, delicious food and lifestyle products, and a chance to connect with thousands of other vegans and activists. The festival is hosted by the largest no-kill animal rescue organization in North Carolina, Brother Wolf Animal Rescue.All Asheville VeganFest events are free and open to the public.Join us for one of the largest vegan festivals in the Southeast!
Asheville VeganFest 2017 - Stories of Effective Advocacy - Eugene Cooke Asheville VeganFest 2017-08-22 | June 10, 2017Eugene Cooke is an urban agriculture expert and co-founder of Grow Where You Are, an Atlanta-based non-profit developing local veganic food systems.This is Eugene's address from Stories of Effective Advocacy, a panel discussion with Ashley Capps, Wayne Hsiung, and Casey Taft during Asheville VeganFest 2017. Our speakers address their perspectives and techniques for creating change. To view the full panel, visit youtube.com/watch?v=L86LfMnd5J4. To view other panels and additional speaker sessions from Asheville VeganFest 2017, visit the Asheville VeganFest YouTube channel. Asheville VeganFest features world-class vegan and animal rights experts, delicious food and lifestyle products, and a chance to connect with thousands of other vegans and activists. The festival is hosted by the largest no-kill animal rescue organization in North Carolina, Brother Wolf Animal Rescue.All Asheville VeganFest events are free and open to the public.Join us for one of the largest vegan festivals in the Southeast!
Asheville VeganFest 2017 - Stories of Effective Advocacy Full Panel Asheville VeganFest 2017-08-22 | June 10, 2017Four powerhouse activists take the stage to talk about their advocacy ideas and campaigns!This panel features Eugene Cooke, Casey Taft, Ashley Capps, and Wayne Hsiung. Each offer unique ways of engaging others about the critical issues surrounding veganism, food justice, and social justice.Our inspiring panelists have disrupted oppressive industries, changed hearts and minds, and provided support for those bearing systemic injustice. Watch to up your advocacy game.More about our speakers:Ashley Capps is a writer, editor and researcher. She’s written for numerous animal rights organizations, and is a core team member at A Well-Fed World and Free from Harm. In 2016, she founded Mothers Against Dairy, a worldwide campaign elevating the anti-dairy perspectives of vegan mothers.For more information about Ashley, visit freefromharm.org/author/ashley-capps and to view her portion of this panel, visit youtube.com/watch?v=4exmmjlqKYE&t=1sEugene Cooke is an urban agriculture expert and co-founder of Grow Where You Are, an Atlanta-based non-profit developing local veganic food systems.For more information on Eugene, visit growwhereyouare.farm and to view his portion of this panel, visit youtube.com/watch?v=-NltwkApV_YWayne Hsiung is a lawyer, writer and founding organizer for DxE, a behavioral science grad of U. of Chicago & MIT, and a social justice campaign organizer.For more information on Wayne Hsiung, visit directactioneverywhere.com and to view his portion of this panel, visit youtube.com/watch?v=WPoEvXuJYzgDr. Casey Taft is a Professor of Psychiatry at Boston University School of Medicine and an internationally recognized researcher in the area of violence prevention.Fr more information on Casey, visit veganpublishers.com and to view his portion of this panel, visit youtube.com/watch?v=UNwvKC-utyUTo view more panels and speaker sessions from Asheville VeganFest 2017, visit the Asheville VeganFest YouTube channel. Asheville VeganFest features world-class vegan and animal rights experts, delicious food and lifestyle products, and a chance to connect with thousands of other vegans and activists. The festival is hosted by the largest no-kill animal rescue organization in North Carolina, Brother Wolf Animal Rescue.All Asheville VeganFest events are free and open to the public.Join us for one of the largest vegan festivals in the Southeast!
Asheville VeganFest 2017 - Stories of Effective Advocacy - Wayne Hsiung Asheville VeganFest 2017-08-22 | June 10, 2017Wayne Hsiung is a lawyer, writer, founding organizer of DxE, and a social justice campaign organizer.This is Wayne's address from Stories of Effective Advocacy, a panel discussion with Ashley Capps, Casey Taft, and Eugene Cooke during Asheville VeganFest 2017. Our speakers address their perspectives and techniques for creating change. To view the full panel, visit youtube.com/watch?v=L86LfMnd5J4. To view other panels and additional speaker sessions from Asheville VeganFest 2017, visit the Asheville VeganFest YouTube channel. Asheville VeganFest features world-class vegan and animal rights experts, delicious food and lifestyle products, and a chance to connect with thousands of other vegans and activists. The festival is hosted by the largest no-kill animal rescue organization in North Carolina, Brother Wolf Animal Rescue.All Asheville VeganFest events are free and open to the public.Join us for one of the largest vegan festivals in the Southeast!
Asheville VeganFest 2017 - James Aspey Asheville VeganFest 2017-08-22 | June 11, 2017James Aspey is an Australian animal activist who recently took a one year vow of silence to raise awareness for animals.To view more panels and speaker sessions from Asheville VeganFest 2017, visit the Asheville VeganFest YouTube channel. Asheville VeganFest features world-class vegan and animal rights experts, delicious food and lifestyle products, and a chance to connect with thousands of other vegans and activists. The festival is hosted by the largest no-kill animal rescue organization in North Carolina, Brother Wolf Animal Rescue.All Asheville VeganFest events are free and open to the public.Join us for one of the largest vegan festivals in the Southeast!Visit veganfest.bwar.org for more information.
Asheville VeganFest 2017 - Casey Taft Asheville VeganFest 2017-08-22 | June 11, 2017Casey Taft is a Professor of Psychiatry at Boston University School of Medicine and an internationally recognized researcher in the area of violence prevention. To view more panels and speaker sessions from Asheville VeganFest 2017, visit the Asheville VeganFest YouTube channel. Asheville VeganFest features world-class vegan and animal rights experts, delicious food and lifestyle products, and a chance to connect with thousands of other vegans and activists. The festival is hosted by the largest no-kill animal rescue organization in North Carolina, Brother Wolf Animal Rescue.All Asheville VeganFest events are free and open to the public.Join us for one of the largest vegan festivals in the Southeast!Visit veganfest.bwar.org for more information.
Asheville VeganFest 2017 - Josh LaJunie Asheville VeganFest 2017-08-22 | June 11, 2017Josh LaJaunie is a plant-based ultra runner who at one point weighed over 400 pounds, but has since reclaimed his health by getting fit and going vegan. To view more panels and speaker sessions from Asheville VeganFest 2017, visit the Asheville VeganFest YouTube channel. Asheville VeganFest features world-class vegan and animal rights experts, delicious food and lifestyle products, and a chance to connect with thousands of other vegans and activists. The festival is hosted by the largest no-kill animal rescue organization in North Carolina, Brother Wolf Animal Rescue.All Asheville VeganFest events are free and open to the public.Join us for one of the largest vegan festivals in the Southeast!Visit veganfest.bwar.org for more information.
Asheville VeganFest 2017 - Veganism & Spirituality Full Panel Asheville VeganFest 2017-08-22 | June 10, 2017How does one define or measure a spiritual path? How might one’s beliefs better be reflected in their actions? This panel features Craig Holliday, James Aspey, and Ren Hurst. Each offer a unique way of showcasing the connections between spirituality, morality, and veganism. They discuss what spirituality means to them and how choosing a vegan lifestyle can be a part of anyone’s spiritual practice.More about our speakers:Craig Holliday is a Satsang teacher, spiritual activist and a licensed professional counselor. He teaches others to live from the heart, fusing western psychology and eastern spiritual wisdom.For more information on Craig, visit craigholliday.comJames Aspey is an Australian animal activist who recently took a one year vow of silence on behalf of the voiceless animals stuck in fatal and exploitative industries. Having lived through transformative battles with life threatening illnesses himself, James is in touch with suffering and his empathy for others shines through in the way he lives his life.For more information on James, visit http://www.jamesaspey.com.au/Ren Hurst is a former professional horse trainer and hoof care specialist, as well as the founder of the New World Sanctuary Foundation and author of two books, Riding On the Power of Others: A Horsewoman’s Path to Unconditional Love and the upcoming, ANIMAL LOVER: Restoring Connection to Wild Wisdom. She experienced a radical shift in perspective that exposed the true harm and exploitation running rampant in the equestrian world, and in all forms of animal domestication.For more information on Ren, visit http://newworldsanctuary.orgTo view more panels and speaker sessions from Asheville VeganFest 2017, visit the Asheville VeganFest YouTube channel. Asheville VeganFest features world-class vegan and animal rights experts, delicious food and lifestyle products, and a chance to connect with thousands of other vegans and activists. The festival is hosted by the largest no-kill animal rescue organization in North Carolina, Brother Wolf Animal Rescue.All Asheville VeganFest events are free and open to the public.Join us for one of the largest vegan festivals in the Southeast!
Asheville VeganFest 2017 - Wayne Hsiung Asheville VeganFest 2017-08-22 | June 11, 2017Wayne Hsiung is a lawyer, writer, organizer for Direct Action Everywhere, and a social justice campaign organizer.To view more panels and speaker sessions from Asheville VeganFest 2017, visit the Asheville VeganFest YouTube channel. Asheville VeganFest features world-class vegan and animal rights experts, delicious food and lifestyle products, and a chance to connect with thousands of other vegans and activists. The festival is hosted by the largest no-kill animal rescue organization in North Carolina, Brother Wolf Animal Rescue.All Asheville VeganFest events are free and open to the public.Join us for one of the largest vegan festivals in the Southeast!Visit veganfest.bwar.org for more information.
Asheville VeganFest 2017 - Gary Francione Asheville VeganFest 2017-08-22 | June 11, 2017Gary Francione is the first academic to teach animal rights theory in an American law school, a legal scholar, and a distinguished professor. To view more panels and speaker sessions from Asheville VeganFest 2017, visit the Asheville VeganFest YouTube channel. Asheville VeganFest features world-class vegan and animal rights experts, delicious food and lifestyle products, and a chance to connect with thousands of other vegans and activists. The festival is hosted by the largest no-kill animal rescue organization in North Carolina, Brother Wolf Animal Rescue.All Asheville VeganFest events are free and open to the public.Join us for one of the largest vegan festivals in the Southeast!Visit veganfest.bwar.org for more information.
Asheville VeganFest 2017 - After-Movie Q&A With Eunice Wong Asheville VeganFest 2017-08-22 | After a screening of the documentary film, What the Health, Eunice Wong led a question and answer session at Asheville VeganFest 2017. Eunice Wong wrote the companion book to What the Health, also entitled What the Health. She is also the author of The Sustainability Secret and is an award-winning actor, writer, and editor. To view more panels and speaker sessions from Asheville VeganFest 2017, visit the Asheville VeganFest YouTube channel. Asheville VeganFest features world-class vegan and animal rights experts, delicious food and lifestyle products, and a chance to connect with thousands of other vegans and activists. The festival is hosted by the largest no-kill animal rescue organization in North Carolina, Brother Wolf Animal Rescue.All Asheville VeganFest events are free and open to the public.Join us for one of the largest vegan festivals in the Southeast!Visit veganfest.bwar.org for more information.
Asheville VeganFest 2017 - Stories of Effective Advocacy - Ashley Capps Asheville VeganFest 2017-08-22 | June 10, 2017Ashley Capps is a writer, editor, and researcher at two vegan nonprofits, A Well-Fed World and Free From Harm.This is Ashley's address from Stories of Effective Advocacy, a panel discussion with Casey Taft, Wayne Hsiung, and Eugene Cooke during Asheville VeganFest 2017. Our speakers address their perspectives and techniques for creating change. To view the full panel, visit youtube.com/watch?v=L86LfMnd5J4. To view other panels and additional speaker sessions from Asheville VeganFest 2017, visit the Asheville VeganFest YouTube channel. Asheville VeganFest features world-class vegan and animal rights experts, delicious food and lifestyle products, and a chance to connect with thousands of other vegans and activists. The festival is hosted by the largest no-kill animal rescue organization in North Carolina, Brother Wolf Animal Rescue.All Asheville VeganFest events are free and open to the public.
Asheville VeganFest 2017 - Ren Hurst Asheville VeganFest 2017-08-22 | June 11, 2017Ren Hurst is the founder of New World Sanctuary Foundation, a former horse trainer, and author of two books detailing her profound shift in the way she relates to animals.To view the entire panel and additional speaker sessions from Asheville VeganFest 2017, visit the Asheville VeganFest YouTube channel. Asheville VeganFest features world-class vegan and animal rights experts, delicious food and lifestyle products, and a chance to connect with thousands of other vegans and activists. The festival is hosted by the largest no-kill animal rescue organization in North Carolina, Brother Wolf Animal Rescue.All Asheville VeganFest events are free and open to the public.
