Meet Amy, one of the most passionate empathetic vegans we've ever met - not to mention the funniest. She calls Melbourne how and spends a lot of time travelling and exploring abroad. We most recently met her in Tuscany on a vegan getaway with the Getaway Co. Amy doesn't even flinch when she calls her pets her kids and we love her even more for that.
Q: When did you first go Vegan?
A: 2018
Q: What happened, what was the reason you chose to go Vegan?
A: As a vegetarian, I began working at the largest farmed animal sanctuary in Australia. After learning the cruelty that expanded beyond the meat industry, I knew I couldn't show up at work each day to take care of t
Q: How did you feel when you made the decision to go Vegan?
A: I was extremely angry, I felt completely lied to and disgusted.
Q: What 3 words best describe how you felt?
A: Outraged, alone, heartbroken
Q: How did you feel when you made the decision to go Vegan?
A: I was extremely angry, I felt completely lied to and disgusted.
Q: What 3 words best describe how you felt?
A: Outraged, alone, heartbroken
Q: What was or has been the most challenging part?
A: What was and continues to be the hardest part is dealing with the reality that I cannot save all the animals, and the progression of veganism is far too slow.
Q: What was the hardest food for you to 'give up'?
A: Dairy milk chocolate
A: Dairy milk chocolate
Q: Are there any foods or products that you are available now that you wished existed back then?
A: So many! Vegan meat and cheese has come a long way from the 1 option in the main grocery chains 7 years ago.
Q: What do you find the most challenging about being around non vegan people?
A: My frustration for them due to the fact that they know, have been informed and SEEN the cruelty of these industries but continue to support them. And the apologies for eating animals, I say "don't apologise to me, if you feel you have something to be sorry for, that's on you".
Q: What's it like being Vegan in Australia?
A: I have a lovely community of vegans around me in Melbourne which is a far cry from where I was before 2022 being the only vegan I knew. Melbourne vegan scene unfortunately lost some amazing places due to the pandemic, however we still have some amazing places that vegans and omnivores alike just adore.
A: My frustration for them due to the fact that they know, have been informed and SEEN the cruelty of these industries but continue to support them. And the apologies for eating animals, I say "don't apologise to me, if you feel you have something to be sorry for, that's on you".
Q: What's it like being Vegan in Australia?
A: I have a lovely community of vegans around me in Melbourne which is a far cry from where I was before 2022 being the only vegan I knew. Melbourne vegan scene unfortunately lost some amazing places due to the pandemic, however we still have some amazing places that vegans and omnivores alike just adore.
Q: What would you say has changed the most in terms of Veganism over the course of your journey?
A: The options available. The innovation and replication of cruelty free versions of food we all grew up with has been so exciting to see. There is no longer any food I "miss" because we have an incredible vegan counterpart.
A: The options available. The innovation and replication of cruelty free versions of food we all grew up with has been so exciting to see. There is no longer any food I "miss" because we have an incredible vegan counterpart.
Q: What do you eat at least 3-5 times a week?
A: Tofu. Probably 7 times a week. #teamtofu
A: Tofu. Probably 7 times a week. #teamtofu
A: Limited options and styles. Expensive.
Q: Can you share 3-5 of your favourite Vegan Brands or Products?
A: Eco Tan, Yay Foods, Etiko,
Q: What was the funniest/craziest thing that someone has said or you've heard/read about Veganism or about being Vegan?
A: Something that still amazes me is that so many people think cows produce milk constantly and that we are helping the by milking them. They're not aware that cows, like humans, have to be pregnant to produce milk. Wild.
A: For the Animals
Additional thoughts:
Despite being only 1% of the population, I hold onto hope. Veganism is the future.
You can follow Amy on Instagram @veganofaus
