Getting comfortable being uncomfortable talking about racism and startup life - Vanessa Sturman

Episode 5 features Vanessa Sturman, Co-Founder and Co-Director of The Vegan Larder.

On this episode we heard that sometimes the path we set out on changes, and that’s ok. Vanessa has been balancing a career in change management with running a startup, which is no easy feat.

Often, as entrepreneurs, we can get lost in our businesses or be so set on achieving what we set out to do, we can lose sight of opportunities. Or you can burn yourself out trying to be ‘successful’.

Vanessa and her business partner started an incredible physical product business but through that process realized there was an opportunity to pivot to a model that brought them happiness and made more impact.

We talked about how organization, boundaries, and communication are crucial to your well-being. How affirmations can help you survive cold showers (which caused me to cry from laughter at how wonderful this habit of Vanessa’s is).


If you’re wondering about what it’s like running a business and a career, curious about plant-based food or cold showers, tips and advice on organization and communication, or want to feel empowered to get involved in changing racist behaviors and thoughts, give this one a listen.

If you are curious about plant-based food, you can check out The Vegan Larder's delicious recipes on their website https://theveganlarder.com/

You can check out the free community Vanessa mentioned, How To Go Plant Based, where you can get inspiration and recipes and help with your plant-based eating questions (whether you want to be vegan or not). https://www.facebook.com/groups/howtogoplantbased/

Find Vanessa's company The Vegan Larder on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vegan_larder/

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