View Presentations from the 2024 Compassionate Living Festival
Watch Brenda Davis, Cory Davis, Erin Wing, Panel Discussion, and Cooking Demos
Did you miss the Compassionate Living Festival this past September? Or did you miss seeing one of the speakers or wanted to see one or more of the talks again? Now’s your chance as all the talks, panel discussion, and cooking demos were recorded and are now available to see here. Enjoy!
Brenda Davis: Being Healthy on a 100% Plant-Based Diet
In her talk, Brenda presented five goals for maximizing health on a vegan or plant-exclusive diet. She discussed macros (protein, carbohydrate, and fat), micros (vitamins and minerals), maximizing dietary factors that afford protection against chronic disease, minimizing dietary factors that increase risk, and how to make ecologically sustainable food choices.
Brenda is an internationally respected Registered Dietitian who provides evidence-based information, practical tools, and reassurance for those striving to make more compassionate, conscious food choices. She has been a featured speaker at medical, nutrition, and dietetic conferences in 25 countries on six continents.
Cory Davis: From Farms to Fallout: The True Cost of Animal Farming
Cory Davis is not just an expert in sustainable agriculture; he's a dynamic storyteller and advocate who will open your eyes to the powerful connection between our food choices and the health of our planet. He holds an MBA and an MSc in International Management, with a professional designation in Agrology, the branch of agriculture that deals with the classification of soils in relation to crop production. He works as a Senior Indigenous Relations Advisor in British Columbia, blending respect for indigenous wisdom with scientific expertise.
Cory's message is both a call to action and an invitation to hope. He empowers us with practical strategies for transitioning to a plant-based lifestyle and shows you how embracing indigenous knowledge can lead us to a more harmonious relationship with the land. Whether you're a seasoned environmentalist or simply curious about the impact of your food choices, Cory's talk should leave you more informed, inspired, and ready to make a difference.
Erin Wing: The Power of Undercover Investigations
Erin Wing is currently serving as the Deputy Director of Investigations at advocacy nonprofit Animal Outlook. She also previously worked as an undercover investigator. Over the course of 2 years, she went on to complete 4 investigations in the dairy, chicken, and aquaculture industries, including the first-ever undercover expose of salmon aquaculture in the U.S.
Erin's investigations and advocacy work sheds light on the interconnection of human and animal exploitation that occurs on farms in the animal agriculture system. She sincerely shares personal accounts from her compelling background to illustrate the dangers speciesism poses to all sentient beings on the planet. Her work has been featured in The Washington Post, The Guardian, and The New York Times.
Panel Discussion: Four Panelists Share Insights on How to Shop, Dine, Travel, and Live with Kindness Toward People, Animals, and the Planet
Seyka Rose Mejeur: Moderator; Seyka is an animal lover and foodie who has traveled the world and shared her wild adventure on the JNN Vegan News Network, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. She is the owner and operator of For Goodness Seyks and AdAstra Talent Acquisition.
Eunice Reyes: Eunice is the dynamic creator behind the award-winning YouTube series Rated V for Vegan. She shares insights from her journeys, favorite dishes, and travel spots to show how fun a vegan lifestyle can be.
Heather Zeitzwolfe: Known as the "Savvy Frugal Vegan," Heather is a passionate speaker, coach, emcee, and activist dedicated to helping others live a compassionate, plant-based lifestyle on a budget.
Chelsea Davis: Chelsea is the vibrant founder of the Vegan Night Market in Portland, OR. Chelsea co-founded the Animal Rights Collective Portland (ARCPDX) and is dedicated to promoting ethical and sustainable lifestyles through her work.
Julie Sinistore, PhD: Julie is a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Vice President and consultant with WSP, a professional services firm, where she analyzes the environmental burdens and benefits of the production, use, transportation, and disposal of goods and services like agricultural products, but also electronics and construction products.
Cooking Instructors and Demos
Linda Tyler: Decrease the Meat in Fast and Easy Dishes
Linda Tyler is a Portland-based cooking instructor, cookbook author, and food photographer. Her Plant-Based Anti-Inflammatory Cookbook focuses on superstar foods that can help calm chronic inflammation. Linda teaches cooking classes for Portland Community College, including one-on-one plant-based lifestyle sessions, and is on the video review team for nutritionfacts.org.
Deb Kay: Versatile Kitchen Staples
Deb is a certified Vegan Fusion Instructor who has been teaching vegan cooking in the Northwest since 2011. She has trained with award-winning vegan chefs Mark Reinfeld, owner of Vegan Fusion and Chef Al Chase, owner of the Institute of Culinary Awakening.
Chuck Underwood: Best Damn Vegan Chili
Chuck Underwood, of Brand New Vegan, is a plant-based influencer and an avid vegan cook, blogger, author, and YouTuber. Chuck’s Brand New Vegan’s Comfort Food Classics cookbook is unique in that it focuses on helping people make the transition easier by providing comfort-food recipes people already know and love.