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    Home » lifestyle » people » A Look Back: Veggie Girl Power Interviews.

    by Kathy Patalsky · updated: Mar 23, 2020 · published: Aug 3, 2012 · About 3 minutes to read this article. Leave a Comment

    A Look Back: Veggie Girl Power Interviews.


    Feeling the wrath of a summer Friday, I didn’t feel very ambitious to dive into work today. So after a cool morning smoothie I grabbed my iPad and lounged in the sun for a few minutes that turned into hours…

    VGPower. I found myself lost (for once) in my own website – re-reading the inspiring array of Veggie Girl Power interviews I have posted over the past three years. Tips, stories, hilarious quotes, advice and favorite recipes and products from some of my favorite people / veggie ladies. Marilu, Rory, Chloe Jo, Sarma, Portia, Heather, Kathy, Colleen, Isa and on and on.

    These ladies have so much encouragement, life and fun to share with the world. Vegan or not. So if you are up for some weekend reading – do what I did – re-read (or discover for the first time) – a few of my interviews! And ps – I’m already planning my VGP Series 2012 (November) so if you have a special veggie girl you would LOVE to see featured – leave your tip in the comments..

    First a delish veggie power up recipe link: Fully Loaded Kale Salad – shown at top.

    Healthy. Happy. Life. Veggie Girl Power Series Interviews

    YEAR ONE: 2009

    Amanda Cohen – DIRT CANDY
    Chloe Jo Berman – GIRLIE GIRL ARMY
    Erin McKenna – BABYCAKES BAKERY
    Karina Allrich – KARINA’S KITCHEN
    Kristen Suzanne – KRISTEN’S RAW
    Marilu Henner – AUTHOR/ACTRESS
    Rory Freedman – SKINNY BITCH AUTHOR
    Sarma Melngailis – PURE FOOD & WINE
    Best Of VGP 2009 – QUOTES & QUIPS

    YEAR TWO: 2010

    Chloe Coscarelli – CHEF CHLOE
    Gena Hamshaw – CHOOSING RAW
    Caroyn Scott-Hamilton – HEALTHY VOYAGER
    Heather Mills – VEGAN MOGUL/AUTHOR
    Susan Voisin – FAT FREE VEGAN
    Ani Phyo – raw author/chef
    Alex Jamieson – VEGAN MOGUL/AUTHOR
    Isa Chandra – PPK

    YEAR THREE: 2011

    Colleen Patrick-Goudreau – AUTHOR
    Leanne Mai-ly Hilgart – FASHION DESIGNER
    Stephanie Morgan – SEABIRDS FOOD TRUCK
    Annie Shannon – MEET THE SHANNONS BLOG
    Anya/G0lubka – RAW BLOGGER/PHOTOGRAPHER
    Kathy Freston – AUTHOR/SPEAKER
    Portia de Rossi – ACTRESS

    What will you find in these interviews? Well here is a taste. Two of my fave quotes from year one – see the 2009 “best of” link for more of these..

    “First I debate with them. I love to be right, but will accept when I’m wrong. I respond to every critical email I get. If the critics are being irrational or we can’t agree to disagree respectfully, I say “SUCK IT” and carry on with my mission – which is to help animals.”
    – Chloe Jo Berman on how she deals with critics.

    “The key to your life is how you deal with Plan B.” You can aim for Plan A. You can arrange for Plan A. But “Plan B” is what actually happens to you. It’s your resilience in being able to roll with the punches and move on to Plan B that really makes your life.”
    – Marilu Henner

    And still .. my favorite VGP bio photo goes to the lovely Rory Freedman. I think this photo screams VEGGIE GIRL POWER 🙂

    Who are your Veggie Girl Power inspirations?

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    About Kathy Patalsky

    Hey there! I'm Kathy, lover of kitty cats, weekend baking, 90's movies, travel, beach fog and foamy lattes. Since 2007, I have been sharing my vegan recipes and photos. My goal is to make your cooking life a little easier, delicious - and plant-loaded - while sharing some LIFE and conversation along the way.

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