14Jun 2017 by Plant Matter Kitchen
#PMKVEGANARRIOR: Scott James

#PMKVEGANARRIOR: Scott James

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    Scott James is a friend of Plant Matter Kitchen, has been vegan for almost 2 years, and is candid about the experiences that have led him to firmly believe that all living beings deserve love, respect, protection, and dignity. He is a Vegan Warrior who is using his experiences as inspiration to rise above, teaching the community about the importance of animal justice and respecting everyone's unique paths toward the transition to veganism. PATH TO VEGANISM & VEGAN INFLUENCERS Scott was introduced to veganism through traditional Chinese medicine practitioner Dr. Janette Wayne as a way to help alleviate his mental and physical health ailments. Her recommendation: replace dairy and meat with whole foods such as beans and rice. Scott’s journey has also been greatly influenced by community organizations…
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10Apr 2017 by Plant Matter Kitchen
#PMKVEGANWARRIOR: SAMANTHA MCPHERSON

#PMKVEGANWARRIOR: SAMANTHA MCPHERSON

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Samantha McPherson is a Vegan Warrior. Her admiration, her dedication, and her devotion to veganism proves it. HER STORY Samantha became attuned to an animal and environmentally conscious lifestyle in her teen years. A high school teacher taught her about vegetarianism and she was immediately convinced—from that day on, Samantha eliminated animal products from her diet and never looked back. About four and a half years ago, Samantha took her activism a step further by becoming vegan and learning all about animal cruelty, the horrors of the dairy industry, the benefits of a vegan lifestyle, and ways to get involved and invoke change—for animals and humans alike. HER INSPIRATION Samantha seeks inspiration from vegan idols Anita Krajnc and Jo-Anne McArthur. Founder of the Toronto Pig Save, Anita was charged with criminal…
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