Eric Brent: Using Entrepreneurship to Make a Positive Impact | Episode 25

Curious about using Entrepreneurship to make a real positive impact in the world? In this episode, I sit down with Eric Brent, the Founder & CEO of HappyCow which is the largest online Vegan Community & Food Map. We discuss his journey of growing the company out of both a need & an act of service. In addition, we cover his personal vegan journey, work/life balance, work from home, spirituality & much more. Tune in to get inspired to have a more positive impact on the world!

Key Highlights:

[00:01 - 15:05] Opening Segment

• How Happy Cow has been a tool of support for the vegan lifestyle
• Why Eric decided to create HappyCow
• Eric shares how he went vegan

Questioning where the food was from

[15:05 - 30:38] Bringing the Vegan Lifestyle to Every City

• Eric’s experience traveling around the world
• Starting to build the Happy Cow website/ app

Building a great community on IG

• Why it was hard for Eric to monetize the app

[30:39 - 44:50] Living in the Moment

• What happened with HappyCow when COVID hit
• The main features of HappyCow
• Eric shares his experience working from home

Why it can be difficult to have some boundaries

[44:51 - 1:04:00] Live Your Life & Be In It 

• Eric’s spiritual path

You are not who you think you are

• How Eric incorporates spirituality into his daily life
• How to balance work and life

[1:04:01- 1:20:31] Closing Segment

• Erics shares his health & fitness journey
• What Eric is most excited about

If you want to connect with Eric, follow him on Instagram!

Key Quotes:

“My life's been really dedicated to living in the moment, not carrying baggage with me wherever I go.” - Eric Brent

“Everything is impermanent and it will change.” - Eric Brent

“Everything is just in this moment, you can't live in the future.” - Eric Brent

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