How do changemakers stay motivated to push for a better world, especially when the road gets tough? 🌱

In this episode of Sustainable Tea with Shreya, recorded live at the Veganuary Festival, @shreyaghodawat sits down with four incredible women who’ve turned their passion for plant-based living into powerful action:

✨ Namu Kini – Founder of Namu Recommends Plant-Based Market

✨ Aashti Sindhu – Health Coach & Nutritionist

✨ Sarah Nicole Edwards – Founder of Copper + Cloves

✨ Susmitha Subbaraju – Plant-Based Chef & Restaurant Owner

They dive into what keeps them grounded in their mission, how they handle challenges, and why building a community plays a crucial role in staying inspired. From personal transformations to professional milestones, they share the highs, the lows, and the defining moments that reminded them why they started.

Whether you’re already plant-based, just curious, or looking for inspiration to make more conscious choices, this episode is packed with stories that prove how small, consistent actions can create meaningful change.

🌍 Discover insights on:

✔ Overcoming cognitive dissonance when adopting a plant-based lifestyle

✔ The connection between sustainable living, climate change, and food choices

✔ How to navigate plant-based food trends and plant-based protein options

✔ The role of ethical plant-based advocacy in the animal rights movement

✔ Staying motivated and inspiring life changes in your journey

Tune in to learn how these changemakers stay true to themselves, their values, and their vision for a kinder, more sustainable world.

💬 What motivates you to create positive change?

In this Episode

Trailer (00:00:00 )

Introducing the Guests (00:01:12 )

Challenges of Being a Changemaker (00:03:36 )

Importance of Small Stories (00:05:00 )

Planting Seeds for Change (00:06:18 )

Community Building in Veganism (00:09:38 )

Confidence in Advocacy (00:10:54 )

Making Veganism Appealing (00:14:32 )

Advice for Non-Vegans (00:19:04 )

Cognitive Dissonance in Animal Love (00:23:58 )

Introduction to Veganism and Activism (00:25:10 )

Personal Journey to Veganism (00:26:12 )

Questioning Social Norms (00:30:52 )

Encouragement for Non-Vegans (00:31:58 )

Health Improvements from Vegan Diet (00:38:02 )

Advocacy Challenges in the Vegan Community (00:40:02 )

Impact of Social Media (00:50:16 )

Activism Approaches (00:53:44 )

Collaboration Against Common Challenges (00:58:08 )

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