In this episode of Just Beings, actor, entrepreneur, and influencer Daniella Monet joins Melanie to discuss her journey to plant-based eating—which began when she was just five years old—and her advocacy for healthy food systems and peaceful living.

This uplifting conversation delves into the importance of balance and self-care, particularly for people who champion social justice causes; how being authentic can be an effective form of activism; and why we need to give ourselves grace for doing the best we can in our advocacy efforts.

Daniella Monet is a mom of two, an actor, an entrepreneur, an influencer, an investor, and a podcaster. A longtime vegan, Daniella uses her platform to advocate for a holistic plant-based lifestyle. In 2018, she and Evanna cofounded Kinder Beauty Box to curate and deliver cruelty-free beauty products. And most recently, she launched Daniella’s Digest, an app that helps individuals and families thrive by following a vegan lifestyle. Daniella is also an investor in several plant-based businesses, such as Sugar Taco, which provides plant-based meals to children in need, and Outstanding Foods. Melanie mentions The Highly Sensitive Person quiz.

Learn more about carnism.  Daniella’s membership app is Daniella’s Digest. Download Daniella’s e-book, “10 Habits For Health, Wealth & Happiness”. Follow Daniella on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.

Check out Melanie’s new book, "How to End Injustice Everywhere". Check out Evanna’s book, "The Opposite of Butterfly Hunting".

This season of Just Beings is brought to you by our friends at Vivo Life and Leafside! Learn more about Vivo Life by visiting VivoLife.com. Learn more about LeafSide by visiting GoLeafSide.com. Stay up to date with Just Beings on social media by following @JustBeingsPod. This episode was edited by Andrew Sims.