90 VegNews SUMMER 2019
veg/media
A Beautiful Mess
At just 23, Vancouver-based blogger
Steph Yu has traveled the world, amassed
hundreds of thousands of social media
followers, and even penned her own
memoir. But the project we’re most
obsessed with? An insightful,
moving podcast that tackles issues
ranging from mental health and body
image, to spirituality and personal
relationships (don’t miss her candid,
healing conversation with her dad)
all through a vegan lens.Vegan Trader Joe’s
Trader Joe’s is a certified vegan haven
(we love you, chickenless mandarin
chicken), but to keep up with the
latest and greatest plant-based finds,
nearly 20,000 people have a secret
weapon: this private Facebook group.
It keeps members in the loop
with product reviews, recipe
ideas, new finds, and even insider
information (sources say that
vegan mac and cheese is coming).
See you on the inside!@thejoshdgarcia
Videojournalist Josh Garcia explores
stunning, exotic locales on his NBC series
The Voyager With Josh Garcia. But on his
Instagram, he shares his vegan-centric
views, daily eats, and the adorable animals
he encounters during his travels. From
veganizing traditional Mexican
menus to scenic photos of
awe-inspiring landscapes
to advocating for food education,
Garcia’s feed is a vegan
activist’s dream.@hannah__chia
In between being an accomplished pianist,
avid runner, music critic, and grad student,
Houston-based Hannah Che somehow finds
time to post striking, moody photos of
her vegan Asian American-inspired
creations (think King Oyster Mushroom
Tempura Rolls and Marbled Black Sesame
Banana Bread) for all to drool over.
The best part? She sometimes posts the
recipes straight on her feed, which means
we can gawk, double-tap, and cook,
all without leaving the app.Veggiekins
In just two years, more than 82,000
followers have flocked to New York
photographer Remy Park’s cheerful
YouTube channel—and for good reason.
Between heartwarming videos of
making Japanese food with her
grandmother; wanderlust-inspiring travel
vlogs on Tulum, Amsterdam, and Phuket;
and surprisingly fun challenges
(a whopping 1.5 million watched her try
to go a full day eating only black food),
there’s something here for everyone.Look no further for the very best
vegan happenings in social media,
blogs, podcasts, apps, and more.Get Digital
Vegan Travel Eats
If recipes for Chai Cheesecake Slutty
Brownies, Pizza Fries, and Cheeseburger
Mac and Cheese sound up your alley,
then Miami-based travel buff Valerie
Libutti’s blog is a must. Alongside her
decadent recipes, you’ll find curated
vegan guides (complete with tons
of mouthwatering food shots) to cities
throughout the US including Nashville,
Chicago, and Denver that will have you
planning your next vegan road trip ASAP.