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When I was invited by the Vegan Business TribeⓇ to take part in a panel discussion: 𝙀𝙭𝙥𝙡𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙑𝙚𝙜𝙖𝙣 𝘾𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙣 𝙨𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧, at Vegfest London, I literally wanted to make some excuses and run a few miles in the other direction! 🙈 I have never liked public speaking and avoid it like the plague, however, I knew that I would be silly to say no to this, and it would be the wrong thing to do!🫣 I am forever telling my daughters that they can do anything, to speak up even if their voice shakes and to push themselves out of their comfort zones so I knew I needed to listen to myself for once (and in fact my eldest actually reminded me of this!) 🙄 This was my first public speaking event and although I was so nervous on the leadup, I am so pleased I did it. I made so many amazing connections as a result and I appreciate all the words of encouragement from the VBT members. I'm not doing what I'm doing for my sake, I'm doing it for children everywhere, for this beautiful planet and the beings we share it with, and that is what drives me on! 🌍🌱💚🙌 And after all, it wasn't all work and no play...I got to catch up with friends, make new ones, and make more exciting plans for the future! Such a fab weekend full of inspiring conversations and positive vibes at Vegfest UK! The vegan community is AWESOME!
Follow @vivithesupervegan for more. 𝘾𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙣 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚; 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙖 𝙗𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙤𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙧𝙤𝙬. In our opinion creating a vegan TV show for kids is absolutely essential to educate the next generation about sustainable and compassionate choices, inspiring them to make a positive impact on their health, the environment, and animal welfare.  𝗜𝗙 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗦𝗘𝗘 𝗜𝗧, 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗕𝗘 𝗜𝗧 Representation in kids' media is crucial because it helps children see themselves reflected in the stories they read and watch, fostering a sense of belonging and self-worth. 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀: Representation in the media helps vegan children feel validated and seen, showing them that their lifestyle choices are normal and valid. 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆: Including vegan characters in diverse storylines fosters a sense of cultural inclusivity, showing that veganism is not limited to a specific demographic. 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁: Positive representation can serve as an educational tool, providing information about veganism and promoting understanding and acceptance among peers.  Follow @vivithesupervegan for more.
If you share our vision and are interested in hearing more about our project please email us: [email protected]  Teaching the next generation to be kind to every creature 🐾💕 Raising little ones with a deep love and respect for animals is one of the greatest gifts we can give them. Let's nurture empathy, kindness, and a lifelong appreciation for our furry friends. Together, we're shaping a compassionate future. Here are five benefits of instilling a sense of respect for animals in children: 🐾 Raising children to respect animals instils empathy and compassion, fostering a kind and caring attitude towards all living beings. 🐾 Teaching children to respect animals promotes a sense of responsibility, as they learn to care for and understand the needs of other creatures. 🐾 Children who respect animals are more likely to develop a deeper connection with nature, appreciating the beauty and importance of wildlife and ecosystems. 🐾 Respecting animals can lead to a greater awareness of environmental issues, inspiring children to become advocates for animal welfare and conservation. 🐾 Children who grow up respecting animals often develop stronger bonds with pets, benefiting from the companionship, emotional support, and unconditional love that animals can provide. www.vivithesupervegan.co.uk
Female founders create ethical lifestyle brand promoting plant-power for kids of all ages  31st January 2023 - London, UK Investors take note; Veganuary isn’t over for these ambitious entrepreneurs! Co-founders Tina Newman and Lindsay Watson are launching the world’s first digital community dedicated to connecting global vegan brands with their fast-growing children’s audience. Eating less meat is said to be one of the easiest ways to reduce carbon emissions. With over half of all Brits (58%) committed to or trying plant-based products the global vegan meat market alone is expected to be worth $ 8.3 billion USD by 2025. Set up to solve the problem of kids and parents not being able to access vegan-inspired content the pair will capitalise on an opportunity to produce ethically crafted, age-appropriate, entertaining stories. Their goal is to become the world’s first BCorp, SDG, and ESG-qualified children’s media company dedicated to promoting the philosophy of veganism through ‘edutainment’. The flagship platform will deliver high-quality resources in the form of a dedicated “Vivi and the Planet Protectors” App and YouTube channel. Set to host books, videos, games, licensed merchandise, consumer products, music, podcasts, celebrity coverage, data, networks, and live events they hope to contribute to one of the only markets that have continued to grow throughout the pandemic. They are excited to start Series A fundraising, seeking an investment of $2.5M and forecasting a 10x ROI of $25M by Year 5. Peace in a Pod offers an alternative ‘ethical investment’ model to the traditional children’s licensing route aimed at reducing waste and decreasing greenhouse emissions. Competitor brands like Peppa Pig generate an average income of $90-100M-USD per year exporting to over 180 countries. Other YouTube-first companies like Moonbug have sold for $3B. With the vegan market quadrupling since 2016 the timing is just right to introduce characters Vivi (the Supervegan), Pax (the Planet Protector) and Lily (the Sea Saviour) to the world.  In 2019 Tina released her first book entitled “Vivi the Supervegan” attracting global attention and selling in over 13 countries with subsequent books sparking 50% year-on-year sales growth. As Britain’s No.1 best-selling, award-winning and celebrity-endorsed plant-powered children’s author she is seeking international partners to support book sales and distribution. The company has attracted interest from the Greater London Authority’s “Green New Deal” and is delighted to announce its participation in the “Better Futures +” programme, the Mayor of London’s flagship project for early-stage cleantech companies. “We are looking forward to working with the partners involved in this programme; Sustainable Ventures, Imperial College, ICON, and West London Business,” says CEO Lindsay Watson. “Drawn together by our shared ethical values and ‘passion for compassion’ it’s a joy for us to try and make the world a better place for future generations,” says CCO Tina Newman.  Tina has garnered fantastic support from vegan celebrities including Jasmine Harman (A Place in the Sun) and Evanna Lynch (Activist and Actress from Harry Potter) who says: "I loved this story and Vivi's mission to be a fierce protector of animals! Her story reminds us that compassion is a true superpower and that we each have the capacity to be real-life heroes to the animals who desperately need us to care more. Vivi's idealism and the charming illustrations reflect a harmony between people and animals that I dream about!"  The award-winning team of global vegan and veggie creatives includes female-owned animation studios, an Emmy-nominated comedy writer, a Vegan Society Educational Expert and possibly the world’s first “Vegan Technical Officer (VTO). If you’re interested in driving the change you want to see in the world, get in touch!  Peace in a Pod Productions Ltd. is a multimedia research, development, production, technology, marketing, and sales company that exploits IP (trademarked characters, stories, and content) for distribution to the global kids and family entertainment market. It is the parent company of “Vivi and the Planet Protectors”. CEO Lindsay Watson is a Canadian, British and Irish citizen based between UK and Europe; an IP, Media & Entertainment Executive with fifteen years experience in the kids and family content sector. Focused on developing and producing female-led, diverse and inclusive content, this is her third venture after founding CANUK Productions and Animated Women UK. She has also held senior leadership positions at award-winning companies and worked with channels including Disney, Family Channel, Channel5/Viacom, NBCUniversal and Sky Kids. With an MA in Professional Media Practice from Bournemouth University she is a published academic and guest speaker in the areas of girls’ animation and media finance. As a graduate of the Diversity Venture Capital course and a BAFTA-Albert eco-certified member of the UK’s Producers Alliance she is passionate about working with under-represented groups on eco projects to ‘be it’ so she can ‘see it’! CCO Tina Newman is the creator of the “Vivi the Supervegan” brand. Her books are endorsed by Vegan Trader and Vegan Founded networks and in 2022 Tina was the recipient of the Vegan Choice Award. She is an ambassador for the Animal Justice Project and has previously been a topical journalist for The Vegan Review. She has an HND in Stage & Screen with a background in media production, having worked with the BBC, Pinewood Studios and on numerous television commercials. With an interest in early childhood education, she is an expert contributor to The Vegan Society Educational Network and has helped develop “A Vegan Inclusive Education Resource - Supporting Veganism in Education: A Guide for Educators” which is available to educational settings across the UK. With a passion for inspiring and supporting others, Tina has launched and led local community groups. She is a super-mom and believes anything is possible if you put your mind to it!  For more information please visit:
WEBSITE: https://www.vivithesupervegan.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivithesupervegan/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ViviSupervegan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vivithesupervegan Contact: [email protected] Illustrations: Luke Ives Photos: Garry Carbon - Carbon Productions Ltd. © Peace in a Pod Productions Ltd. 2023  We wanted to start the New Year off by saying a HUGE thank you for all your support in 2022.
We appreciate every order, like, comment, share, message, SO much. You know they say "When you buy from a small business, an actual person does a little happy dance," This is so true. We are grateful for each and every single one of our customers and every order makes us smile (and dance! ) Here's to 2023 and all that it brings! Have you set any goals or aims for this year? I am going to continue to work hard to empower vegan kids and spread the message across the world with the help of Vivi and friends, and I look forward to sharing my journey with you all! www.vivithesupervegan.co.uk "You aren't going to save the world on your own. But you might inspire a generation of kids to save it for all of us. You would be amazed at what inspired children can do" - Dr Jane Goodall. We are excited to announce that the third book in the Vivi series - Vivi and the Sea Saviours officially launched on 8th June - World Ocean Day!  It has felt like it has been a long time coming with this book, due to the pandemic, Brexit, and various other factors constantly pushing the release date back. However, it all worked out perfectly in the end as we could coincide the launch day with World Ocean Day, and I couldn't think of a more apt day to launch this new book on!  "With a twist and a tap, she takes Pax’s hand and they find themselves balancing on the rocks. Under the water, something is zooming around and coming their way." Vivi and Pax join forces again but this time they're at the beach and they're not alone! Join them as they race against time to save their friends in this sea-splashing adventure. It is never too early to teach children about compassion, and I really hope my books can help to do this. I want children to see how much power they have in their choices, and that isn't just where the planet and land animals are concerned, but with the oceans and the animals that live in them too. It seems like these days everyone is happy to discuss plastic, ditch plastic straws, bags, etc. and don't get me wrong, the fight against plastic is real and so important, BUT... what people don't realise is that 👇 "Straws Aren't the Real Problem. Fishing Nets Account for 46 Percent of All Ocean Plastic. While ditching plastic may make you feel good inside, the best thing we can do to help marine life and the planet is to leave fish off our plates and switch to a compassionate vegan diet." https://mercyforanimals.org/straws-arent-the-real-problem-fishing-nets This is why it was so important to me to write a story for children and tackle the BIGGER picture, when it comes to 'saving our seas' and looking at plastic pollution.  I feel so honoured to have an endorsement for my new book from the incredible real life 'Sea Saviour' - Captain Paul Watson watson - founder of 𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝕊𝕖𝕒 𝕊𝕙𝕖𝕡𝕙𝕖𝕣𝕕 ℂ𝕠𝕟𝕤𝕖𝕣𝕧𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟 𝕊𝕠𝕔𝕚𝕖𝕥𝕪. I remember watching 'Whales Wars' when it was first on TV and feeling so helpless yet inspired by the amazing work Captain Paul Watson and Sea Shepherd were doing. They have been described as 'Defenders of the Ocean' and that is EXACTLY what they are. I want children to feel inspired too, knowing that they can also protect our oceans and the animals in it and I hope that Vivi and friends help to do that in my new book. Thank you Captain Paul Watson for your review and support, we honestly couldn't think of anyone better and more apt to endorse this new book in the series. I want children to feel inspired by Vivi and friends and see that they too can be SEA SAVIOURS. Books are available worldwide (apart from countries in the EU at the moment) directly from our shop! Thank you for all of your support and we hope you enjoy this latest adventure!
"When you discover the truth about the food system, it can be difficult not to be affected by it. Staying positive is vital for your own mental health and to inspire others to make changes.
Aside from writing children's vegan books, I write monthly for The Vegan Review. Last month I wrote a piece on how to stay positive when you know the truth about the food system. I think it is such an important topic and one that needs to be spoken about within the vegan community especially as it truly can become a struggle when your eyes have been opened to the horrors of animal exploitation. To read the full article click here. What are your thoughts? How do you keep yourself positive? Leave a comment below! :)  Who has seen '73 cows'? Who knows what Vivi is watching on the television? This beautiful illustration by Luke Ives is from a scene in the second book of my children's vegan book series - Vivi and the Planet Protector.  BACKSTORY...
I felt so full of hope when I heard the story of Jay Wilde, the first farmer in the UK to transition from beef farming to sustainable organic vegan farming and who donated his entire herd of cows to a sanctuary. We went to visit his herd at Hillside Animal sanctuary in Norfolk and it was incredible to see them there knowing that they were going to live out the rest of their lives in peace. I watched '73 cows' by @lockwoodfilm and felt so inspired by Jay's story that I decided to base a big part of my second story 𝕍𝕚𝕧𝕚 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕥𝕙𝕖 ℙ𝕝𝕒𝕟𝕖𝕥 ℙ𝕣𝕠𝕥𝕖𝕔𝕥𝕠𝕣 on his story... And so Farmer Mudfoot was born! I recently sent Jay a copy of my new vegan children's book, thanking him for what he did and he replied with such a lovely message and invited us to visit his remaining "17 cows who are living their lives as rescue pets."💚 We look forward to doing that one day. Let's hope that many other farmers will follow Jay's lead with the transition to farm plants instead of animals! 🙏🏻🌱 Today is our little furry baby's birthday! He is 9 today and although he will obviously not be able to read this email as he doesn't have his own laptop...and is a dog...I still wanted to show him a bit of cyber love as he is a massive part of the Newman family!  Ted joined our family 9 years ago, long before we were vegan. I had done all my research and spent months trying to find a kennel club assured breeder. Obviously, knowing what I know now, I would only ever adopt an animal. However, I cannot change the past and I wouldn't want to either. I hope we are giving him the best life possible and that he is happy he came to be part of our family! Ted came into our life at a very difficult time and has helped us through various painful times over the years. Not only this but he literally got my husband over his lifelong fear of dogs. He also opened him up to the idea of loving an animal which was a whole new concept to him - coming from a family who had never had any pets. “Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened.” ― Anatole France This quote is so true. I have seen the transformation with my own eyes through Pete. He also says he has Ted to thank for starting him off on his vegan journey. When people live a life disconnected from animals, without being taught about compassion and being in relationship with them, it is easier to be sucked into the conditioning that animals are merely here for humans. However, the moment you connect with an animal, it can unlock something. In Pete's case, it brought about a whole new mindset and love towards animals and sowed the seed that would lead to veganism a few years later.     This is why it is fundamentally important to teach children to care and protect animals. It makes me so mad when I see children mishandling and being rough with their 'pets' (in fact, since going vegan I have gone off the word 'pet' - it seems to just separate them from us further and reinforce the idea that we own them) especially little ones who are completely vulnerable and at the mercy of those excited fingers! It is down to us as adults to teach children that this isn't okay. If we don't instill compassion and respect towards animals in our children from an early age, it is more likely that they will grow up to become adults who 'objectify' animals and view them as resources rather than sentient beings. If we allow them to, animals can teach us so much. "Animals are the bridge between us and the beauty of all that is natural. They show us what's missing in our lives, and how to love ourselves more completely and unconditionally. They connect us back to who we are, and to the purpose of why we're here." ― Trisha McCagh Animals truly are gifts to us. Let's not betray them. Let's stand together and protect them and let's raise kind kids who want to do the same. Happy birthday little Ted. Thank you for all the joy, love and laughter you have brought to our lives. Whilst we are on this planet we will dedicate our life to helping your animal buddies as much as we can!   We are on the countdown to Christmas now and it certainly is a strange one this year! I am sure if you are like us, you will be trying to spread that little bit of extra Christmas cheer for your little ones. I know most people have put their decorations up early or gone even more 'to town' with them this year. We are all trying our best to keep the positivity and festive spirit up despite the circumstances and hopefully we will all get the chance to celebrate with our loved ones over the Christmas period.  Speaking of Christmas, since our family went vegan 3 years ago, we celebrate slightly differently. I never had turkey for Christmas dinner anyway as I was vegetarian, but we have definitely 'upped our game' when it comes to Christmas dinner now. For the past 3 years we have made the BOSH Christmas dinner which has gone down a real treat with everyone.  We make our own crackers with the girls' grandparents which has become a lovely tradition already - each painting one, filling them with handmade Christmas hats (made to measure!) and eco-friendly gifts. I think it is so much more special and worthwhile to source little gifts which the children are going to keep and aren't just made out of plastic which go straight in to the bin after the meal. As a family we try to make eco-friendly choices all year round but especially when preparing for Christmas now. We use brown paper to wrap our presents up and all have fun decorating and personalising them. I have to admit that the effort my parents go to certainly puts ours to shame though!! I don't think that being aware of these kind of issues is isolated to veganism. However, I definitely think that we have become more conscious of our carbon footprint since turning vegan. So as Christmas approaches this year I wanted to share some of the simple swaps that we have done and everyone else can do which have a positive impact on animals and our planet.
Being vegan isn't about perfection. However, it is about having the intention to lead a lifestyle that causes the least amount of harm to animals and the planet and if we can make little changes to how we celebrate these events each year, we really can make a difference. I would love to hear what you and your family does at Christmas to make it as vegan, cruelty free and eco-friendly as possible. Feel free to share your ideas in the comments.  |
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