#330: Ethical Vegan Entrepreneurship with Kathleen Gage and VLynn Hawkins

“What I found interesting is I had to go through a grieving process and a forgiveness process because I had to grieve the fact that I had been responsible for the pain and suffering of so many animals. And then I had to forgive myself for what I didn't know, and then once I did know to really look at, okay, what am I going to choose on a daily basis? Because I'm a real believer that our daily choices reflect who we really are.” — Kathleen Gage

 
 
 
 

In this episode of I AM HUMAN, I interview two amazing vegan women who are passionate about helping vegan businesses grow. We discuss their vegan journeys, how to find your purpose, ethical entrepreneurship, the power of pivot and reinvention and how to age with grace and fire. These ladies drop many nuggets of wisdom and are a true inspiration!


Kathleen and VLynn share their personal transitions to veganism later in life, motivated by health benefits and a deep commitment to ethical living. Their stories emphasize the importance of prioritizing people over profits, resilience in the face of challenges, and the power of reinventing oneself.


Explore the emotional and intellectual processes behind adopting a plant-based lifestyle through the lens of influential literature and transformative personal experiences. Kathleen and V'Lynn discuss how their encounters with prominent medical doctors and spiritual awakenings solidified their commitment to veganism, emphasizing the necessity of honesty, courage, and ethical behavior, drawing on the principle of Ahimsa, or non-violence. Learn about the role of abundance in fostering ethical actions and the significance of pivoting and reinvention in personal and professional realms. Don't miss this enlightening conversation packed with wisdom and practical tips for living a fulfilling, purpose-driven life.


Kathleen Gage and VLynn Hawkins, co-founders of Vegan Visibility Productions, champion ethical entrepreneurship and plant-based living through their business offerings and their podcast, Veganpreneur REVOLUTION. At 70, they exemplify the transformative power of veganism, living by the Six Pillars of Lifestyle for vitality and well-being. Join them in reshaping the entrepreneurial landscape with their commitment to sustainability and compassion.

Discussion points: 

  • (00:00) Kathleen’s journey from a 7-Day plant diet experiment to full veganism

  • (09:30) VLynn’s path to veganism

  • (19:05) Advice for people struggling to find their purpose

  • (25:13) Asking for daily guidance, serving others

  • (32:20) What is ethical entrepreneurship?  

  • (40:35) Pivoting and reinvention later in life

  • (47:00) Societal conditioning and expectations, pushing physical limits, and Jane Fonda

  • (55:40) Closing questions, what we wish people knew

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VLynn Hawkin and Kathleen Gage

Co-founders of Vegan Visibility Productions

Kathleen Gage and VLynn Hawkins, co-founders of Vegan Visibility Productions, champion ethical entrepreneurship and plant-based living through their business offerings and their podcast, Veganpreneur REVOLUTION. At 70, they exemplify the transformative power of veganism, living by the Six Pillars of Lifestyle for vitality and well-being.

Join them in reshaping the entrepreneurial landscape with their commitment to sustainability and compassion.

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