PLANTSTRONG Podcast Ep. 325: Nikki Boes - Why The World Needs More Imperfect Vegans
Oct 30, 2025
In a lively chat, Nikki Boes, the humorous vegan influencer behind @vegan_af_, shares her personal journey to plant-based living and how humor helps her tackle online trolls. She discusses the challenges of raising teens in a social media world and the importance of being an 'imperfect vegan.' From creative kitchen hacks like refrigerating peanut butter upside down to her favorite snack combo of seaweed, pickles, and hot mustard, Nikki proves veganism can be fun and accessible. Her insights on body image and advocating for animal welfare add depth to her engaging narrative.
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Turn Trolls Into Content Wins
- Troll back selectively by exposing absurd comments and defusing them with humor.
- Block dangerous accounts quickly to protect your family and mental space.
Documentary Sparked Sudden Change
- Nikki watched What the Health and went plant-based almost overnight for ethical and health reasons.
- The factory farming segment triggered her shift toward veganism.
Imperfect Vegans Grow The Movement
- Imperfect vegans broaden the movement by making plant-based change accessible.
- Shaming within the vegan community undermines progress and creates unnecessary guilt.