# Is Vegan Entrepreneurship Valid Activism? With Miyoko, An, Meg, Sandra & Brett | Ep. 108

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Podcast: [The Vegan Report](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-vegan-report-6458227)
Published: 2026-02-17T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Prevent Bhutan from establishing its first slaughterhouse : https://www.change.org/p/prevent-bhutan-from-establishing-its-first-slaughterhouse For today's episode, we explore the hidden face of vegan entrepreneurship. We often see vegan products mysteriously appear and disappear on the shelves of grocery stores, but how often do we stop to wonder what's happening behind the scenes? How did those products find themselves there? Well, today you will get some answers, and they won't make you look at vegan products the same way again. To guide us through this topic, I have with me five amazing entrepreneurs. Miyoko Schinner, of course, who describes herself as an Epicurean activist out to create justice for animals, people, and the planet. She is the founder of the Rancho Compasión ( https://www.ranchocompasion.org/ ) animal sanctuary and author of The Vegan Creamery , her latest book ( https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/752115/the-vegan-creamery-by-miyoko-schinner/ ). An Pham, the entrepreneur behind Bodhi Gourmet ( https://bodhigourmet.com/ ) vegan Asian sauces and Boida Outerwear ( www.boidaouterwear.com ) with its collection of Vegagooz winter outerwear. Also, the organizer of the Vegan Christmas Market of Montreal. Meg Kelly, who co-founded the Veganic Agriculture Network ( https://goveganic.net/ ). She also teaches the Learn Veganic ( https://learnveganic.com/ ) online gardening course to empower people around the world to grow their own fruits and veggies at home. Sandra Nomoto is a book whisperer for authors with impact. She herself authored two books, including the world's first vegan marketing book, Vegan Marketing Success Stories ( https://www.sandranomoto.com/products/ ). She also co-founded VEG Networking Canada, Canada's only vegan networking group. And…

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