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270: From Veganuary to Everyday - Angela Yvonne and VeganPopEats.com.

Nov 4, 2025

Angela Yvonne, a journalist and the creator of Vegan Pop Eats, dives into the journey from Veganuary to everyday veganism. She argues that veganism needs a fresh PR approach, focusing on inviting people in rather than policing choices. Angela introduces her flexible "3 M's" for plant-forward living, shares budget-friendly vegan cooking tips, and highlights how your neighborhood influences food options. With a goal to shift perceptions, she emphasizes the cultural richness of a vegan lifestyle beyond just food.

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INSIGHT

Veganism Needs New PR

Angela argues that veganism needs a fresh public relations approach to escape stereotypes and policing.
Changing the message and culture will attract more diverse participants than moralizing enforcement.

ADVICE

Start With The 3 M's

Try one of Angela Yvonne's "3 M's": Meatless Monday, a Meatless Meal, or a Meatless Month as a realistic entry point.
Start small and build momentum rather than insisting on immediate perfection.

ADVICE

Use A Nonjudgmental Phrase

Use the phrase "I'm not prioritizing that right now" instead of "I can't" to reduce defensiveness and clarify choice.
Reframe decisions to encourage honest, non-shaming conversations about behavior change.

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Guest: Angela Yvonne — journalist and creator of Vegan Pop Eats

Theme: Turning plant-forward living into culture, not homework

What you’ll hear:
Angela shares how she moved from Veganuary to everyday vegan living and why she thinks veganism needs a new PR person. We unpack her simple “3 M’s” (Meatless Monday, Meatless Meals, Meatless Month), budget-savvy eating, and how your neighborhood’s “food architecture” nudges your choices. We also talk language shifts that reduce resistance (“I’m not prioritizing that right now”) and small-step leadership you can start today.

Highlights

The “3 M’s”: choose the entry point you’ll actually stick with
From Veganuary to everyday: making a 30-day trial durable
Budget wins: beans, grains, frozen veg, flavor boosters
Your block vs your plate: mapping a 10-minute “greenside circuit”

Language that helps: from “I can’t” to “I’m not prioritizing that right now”

Why culture, conversation, and great food change perceptions faster than preaching

48-Hour Listener Challenge

Pick one M — Meatless Monday, two Meatless Meals, or start a Meatless Month.
Map your greenside circuit (within a 10-minute radius):
- one affordable produce stop
- one reliable protein staple (beans/lentils/tofu/grains)
one decent veg entrée for tired nights
Use the phrase “I’m not prioritizing that right now” when old habits pop up, then choose one small swap you will prioritize.

About Angela Yvonne / Vegan Pop Eats

Website: https://veganpopeats.com
YouTube: Vegan Pop Eats (subscribe and support her daily YouTube challenge)
Instagram: @veganpopeats2

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