Food. Pioneers
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We decided enough was enough and a drastic change needed to happen.
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Vegan e r Sha d Foo Founders:
Al & Dee Borja
Al & Dee
Q:
What inspired you two to found VFS in the Spring of 2012?
270,000 Followers. 5 Million Tags. @VeganFoodShare Connects the Plant-Based Movement Worldwide. They Welcome and Involve Peeps that are New to the Lifestyle and Introduce Influencers Globally through the VFS Platform.
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Instagram: @VeganFoodShare
Instagram and social media wasn’t really a big part of our lives, but we felt we needed to be connected to a growing community of like-minded individuals. We are inspired by those who have made the commitment to share the lifestyle and by those who inspire others as well. We have worked and interacted with various groups with veganism in mind and continue to contribute our knowledge and experience to the willing.
We were inspired by attending our first vegan potluck, held by Lane Gold, author of Vegan Junk Food. At the time, my wife Dee and I were the only vegans we knew. So we felt this would be a great way to get introduced to what other vegans ate, while learning more about veganism through those who have far more experience than ourselves.
Q: What inspired you to go vegan?
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A: I’ve been vegan since 2009. I was inspired to go
plant- based when a family member’s health started to decline. My wife Dee, an aspiring photographer, researched the reasons for poor declining health and quickly concluded consuming animal products was one of the factors. We decided enough was enough and a drastic change needed to happen. It wasn’t as easy for me to go vegan overnight, but Dee’s determination to get me to eat more consciously has inspired us to motivate others to pursue the vegan life. I’m continuing my work in the entertainment industry while influencing others to make the change. Dee is currently pursuing a career in photography.
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