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Hosted by Shawna Barker, a plant-based nutritionist and passionate advocate for the vegan lifestyle. Whether you’re here for the health benefits, the ethics, or learning how to navigate the social aspects, this podcast is your go-to source for all things vegan. Each episode features in-depth discussions on nutrition, plant-based living, and the ethical side of veganism, with guests from all walks of life—athletes, entrepreneurs, activists, doctors, and more, all thriving on plants. Join me as we explore what it truly means to be a Vegan Boss—living consciously, thriving on a plant-based diet, and making an impact. 🎧 Subscribe now and start exploring what it means to be vegan.
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In this episode of Vegan Boss Radio, I’m joined by Angela Crawford, Ph.D., psychologist, vegan educator, and author of The Vegan Transformation: A Journey to Heal Yourself and the World (Lantern, 2025).
Angela brings over 25 years of experience as a psychotherapist and shares how going vegan can spark emotional and spiritual healing, purpose, and personal growth. We talk about the deeper psychological impacts of this lifestyle, what inspired her to write her new book, and why so many people feel a profound inner shift when they go vegan.
💬 Whether you're newly vegan, plant-curious, or someone who's felt that deeper change yourself — this episode is full of insight and inspiration.
Find Angela online at:
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Thursday May 22, 2025
Thursday May 22, 2025
In this episode, I’m joined by Carolyn Scott-Hamilton — holistic nutritionist, plant-based chef, cookbook author, and creator of the award-winning travel and lifestyle series The Healthy Voyager. Since 2005, Carolyn has been a pioneer in the world of healthy, eco-conscious living, helping people navigate travel, special diets, and green lifestyles with ease.
We talk about how The Healthy Voyager brand came to be, what it means to grow a purpose-driven business, and how to stay grounded in your values while navigating wellness, food, and media.
You can find Carolyn on all social media platforms as @thehealthyvoyager and her website, The Healthy Voyager.
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Vegan Boss Radio is hosted by longtime vegan and nutritionist, Shawna Barker BSc., R.H.N.
Instagram: @vegan_boss
Website: Synergy Nutrition
Clothing Line: Vegan Boss Apparel
Thursday May 15, 2025
Thursday May 15, 2025
In this powerful episode of Vegan Boss Radio, I sit down with one of the most legendary figures in environmental activism—Captain Paul Watson.
Captain Paul Watson is a marine wildlife conservation and environmental activist. Watson was one of the founding members and directors of Greenpeace. In 1977, he left Greenpeace and founded the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society.
A renowned speaker, accomplished author, master mariner, and lifelong environmentalist, Captain Watson has been awarded many honors for his dedication to the oceans and to the planet.
Among many commendations for his work, he received the Genesis Award for Lifetime Achievement in 1998, was named as one of the Top 20 Environmental Heroes of the 20th Century by Time Magazine in 2000 and was inducted into the U.S. Animal Rights Hall of Fame in Washington D.C. in 2002. He was also awarded the Amazon Peace Prize by the president of Ecuador in 2007. In 2012, Captain Watson became only the second person, after Captain Jacques Cousteau, to be awarded the Jules Verne Award, dedicated to environmentalists and adventurers.
In 2022 a hostile takeover at Sea Shepherd USA made most of the branches change their strategy from Paul Watson’s original mission and turn their backs to their founder. Only Sea Shepherd France, Sea Shepherd Brazil and former Sea Shepherd UK remained loyal and still work closely with Paul Watson.
At the same year, Paul Watson had also founded Captain Paul Watson Foundation where he runs active campaigns to this day. In September, 2024, The Perfect World Foundation announced that Captain Paul Watson was to receive The Perfect World Foundation’s Honorary Conservation Award for 2025. Captain Paul Watson will also be named The Conservationist of the Year 2025 by The Perfect World Foundation, highlighting his extraordinary contributions to the global conservation movement.
This episode dives into his decades of activism, the importance of staying true to your mission, and how every one of us can play a part in protecting our planet.
Find Captain Paul Watson at:
Paul Watson Foundation Website
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Thursday May 08, 2025
Thursday May 08, 2025
Aging Joyfully, Living Compassionately – with Victoria Moran
This week on Vegan Boss Radio, I’m joined by the incredible Victoria Moran, founder of Main Street Vegan, and author of 14 books including Main Street Vegan, Creating a Charmed Life, and her latest: Age Like a Yogi: A Heavenly Path to a Dazzling Third Act. 🌱✨
Named one of VegNews' Top 10 Living Vegetarian Authors, featured twice on Oprah, and recently inducted into the Vegan Hall of Fame, Victoria brings decades of insight, wisdom, and spiritual perspective to the vegan movement.
In this episode, we explore:
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What it truly means to age like a yogi
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How veganism fuels vibrant living at any stage of life
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The connection between spirituality and plant-based living
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Everyday activism and embracing a "charmed life"
Victoria can be found online at:
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Vegan Boss Radio is host by vegan nutritionist, Shawna Barker BSc., R.H.N.
Friday May 02, 2025
Friday May 02, 2025
Vegan Boss Radio is back! 🎉 In this first episode of the relaunch, I’m joined by my longtime friend and fellow longtime vegan, Rhiannon Whitney — a vegan aesthetician and the founder of Willow's Skin and Laser Bar in Cochrane, Alberta. You can also find Rhiannon on Instagram @rhiannonadventures
We’ve both been vegan for over 20 years, and in this episode, we look back at what it was like going vegan in the early 2000s compared to today. We talk about how far the movement has come, how access to vegan food has evolved, and what we hope for the future of the vegan lifestyle.
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📩 Interested in being a guest? Message me at veganbossradio@gmail.com or on Instagram @vegan_boss
Thanks for listening, and I’m so excited to be back with you!
Tuesday Jun 28, 2022
Tuesday Jun 28, 2022
In this episode of Vegan Boss Radio, Shawna interviews lauren Ornelas about how she started the Food Empowerment Project; how she got into veganism, animal rights, environmental rights, and social justice issues 30 years ago; and some of the main areas that the Food Empowerment Project works within.
lauren Ornelas is the founder and president of Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.), a vegan food justice nonprofit that promotes veganism, fights for workers, and works on lack of access to healthy foods in Black and Brown communities. She has been an animal activist for three decades, during which she has launched numerous groups, investigated factory farms, run consumer campaigns, and helped stop the construction of an industrial dairy in California. Watch lauren’s TEDx talk on The Power of Our Food Choices. Learn more about F.E.P.’s work at www.foodispower.org, and our sister sites www.veganmexicanfood.com, www.veganfilipinofood.com and www.veganlaofood.com.
Connect with the Food Empowerment Project:
Website: www.foodispower.org
Vegan Boss Hosts:
Shawna Barker, Synergy Nutrition
Megan Barker, Megan Media Design
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
We're Now on Patreon! (Please see below for details)
In this episode of Vegan Boss Radio, we interview Registered Dietitian Rhyan Geiger about how she went vegan after watching Cowspiracy, her new vegan cookbook, as well as some of the top nutrition myths we see online, both in general nutrition and within the vegan community.
Rhyan is a registered dietitian and vegan author who specializes in vegan nutrition. She is the owner of Phoenix Vegan Dietitian where she helps others easily transition to vegan living. She has many years of experience in vegan nutrition and believes in positively impacting the world one bite at a time. Rhyan is an expert in this field and has been featured in Women's Health and Business Insider.
Connect with Rhyan Geiger:
Website: www.phxvegandietitian.com
Recipe Book: Vegan Slow Cooking for Two
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If you'd like to support our work putting out these podcasts, we have two membership options to choose from:
Our Official Patron membership is $5/month and includes monthly recipes, bonus nutrition episodes, and 10% off our online vegan supplement store (shipping within Canada).
Our VIP Patron membership is $30/month and includes everything in the Official Patron membership plus a private 15 min nutrition coaching call each month. Also, you'll get 20% off our vegan supplement store instead of 10% off.
If you enjoy the show, please give us a rating & review. Help us spread the word! You can also find us on Instagram: @vegan_boss
To apply to be a guest on the show or to become a sponsor, email us at veganbossradio@gmail.com
Vegan Boss Hosts:
Shawna Barker, Synergy Nutrition
Megan Barker, Megan Media Design
Sunday Jan 16, 2022
Sunday Jan 16, 2022
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In this episode of Vegan Boss Radio, we interview NaRai Dawn about how her cancer diagnosis started her on a path of natural wellness and veganism, being a new mom and raising a plant based baby, as well as how she stays motivated as an entrepreneur and musician.
NaRai (Nah-ray) is a Canadian recording artist, lead vocalist in the band Star Captains, singer-songwriter, entrepreneur, holistic practitioner, new Mama, Vegan + the founder of High Vibes Apothecary. She began creating her own natural products after being diagnosed with cancer 2001.
NaRai is of Japanese + Mongolian descent + was born in Seoul Korea. She was adopted at 9 months by her Canadian family + lives in Vancouver, BC with her partner Max, 14 month old son Zaiah (Zay-ah), sweet Alaskan wolf (dog) Nika + beautiful + wise mini tiger (cat) Egypt.
Connect with NaRai Dawn on Social Media:
IG: @naraidawn
IG: @starcaptains
Facebook: /highvibesapothecary
We're now on Patreon!
If you'd like to support our work putting out these podcasts, we have two membership options to choose from:
Our Official Patron membership is $5/month and includes monthly recipes, bonus nutrition episodes, and 10% off our online vegan supplement store (shipping within Canada).
Our VIP Patron membership is $30/month and includes everything in the Official Patron membership plus a private 15 min nutrition coaching call each month. Also, you'll get 20% off our vegan supplement store instead of 10% off.
If you enjoy the show, please give us a rating & review. Help us spread the word! You can also find us on Instagram: @vegan_boss
To apply to be a guest on the show or to become a sponsor, email us at veganbossradio@gmail.com
Vegan Boss Hosts:
Shawna Barker, Synergy Nutrition
Megan Barker, Megan Media Design
Monday Dec 20, 2021
Monday Dec 20, 2021
We're Now on Patreon! (Please see below for details)
In this episode of Vegan Boss Radio, we interview Soul Eubanks about how he went vegan after watching Cowspiracy, his favourite form of activism, as well as his social justice and animal rights advocacy.
Christopher “Soul” Eubanks is a social justice advocate, creative and public speaker raised in Atlanta, Ga that has dedicated himself to doing advocacy work that combats all forms of injustice. After learning the horrors of animal exploitation Christopher became vegan, began doing community organizing and has helped co-organize Atlanta’s first ever animal rights march. Christopher is the founder of APEX Advocacy, a non profit animal rights organization that uses digital content and grassroots activism for animal advocacy.
Connect with Soul Eubanks on Social Media:
IG: @soul_eubanks
IG: @apexadvocacy
Facebook: /souleubanks
Website: souleubanks.com
Support/Donate: Patreon/Apparel/Photography
We're now on Patreon!
If you'd like to support our work putting out these podcasts, we have two membership options to choose from:
Our Official Patron membership is $5/month and includes monthly recipes, nutrition webinars, and 10% off our online vegan supplement store (shipping within Canada).
Our VIP Patron membership is $30/month and includes everything in the Official Patron membership plus a private 15 min nutrition coaching call each month. Also, you'll get 20% off our vegan supplement store instead of 10% off.
If you enjoy the show, please give us a rating & review. Help us spread the word! You can also find us on Instagram: @vegan_boss
To apply to be a guest on the show or to become a sponsor, email us at veganbossradio@gmail.com
Vegan Boss Hosts:
Shawna Barker, Synergy Nutrition
Megan Barker, Megan Media Design
Monday Oct 25, 2021
Monday Oct 25, 2021
We're Now on Patreon! (Please see below for details)
In this episode of Vegan Boss Radio, we interview Lt. Irie, a local music producer and reggae and dancehall DJ based in Vancouver. We chat with Lt. Irie about what influenced him to go vegan over 24 years ago, what it was like being vegan in the 90's, how music can be a powerful tool for inspiring people to go vegan, and how he maintains his whole food, vegan diet while on tour.
Connect with Lt. Irie on Social Media:
Facebook: /lieutenantirie_iriedubs
We're now on Patreon!
If you'd like to support our work putting out these podcasts, we have two membership options to choose from:
Our Official Patron membership is $5/month and includes monthly recipes, nutrition webinars, and 10% off our online vegan supplement store (shipping within Canada)).
Our VIP Patron membership is $30/month and includes everything in the Official Patron membership plus a private 15 min nutrition coaching call each month. Also, you'll get 20% off our vegan supplement store instead of 10% off.
If you enjoy the show, please give us a rating & review. Help us spread the word! You can also find us on Instagram: @vegan_boss
To apply to be a guest on the show or to become a sponsor, email us at veganbossradio@gmail.com
Episode Sponsor:
This episode is sponsored by Plant Life Nutrition.
To get 10% off products & services just enter coupon code 'veganboss' at check-out.
Website: www.plantlifenutrition.ca
Instagram: @plantlifenutrition
Vegan Boss Hosts:
Shawna Barker, Synergy Nutrition
Megan Barker, Megan Media Design