I was a medic in the army doing what I could to help others, and in my time in the service I learned some ugly truths. As my contract came to an end, I continued goin’ down the rabbit hole, and as a result, I went vegan. It’s been over 8 years and I’ve never felt better, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. While I no longer wear the uniform, I continue my service to both my country, and humanity, as an ambassador of peace, creating pockets of harmony wherever and whenever I can. I own an art studio hosting community events in El Paso, Texas, and would love to host any vegan squad members that find themselves in the southwest. I’m grateful to have found a community of likeminded individuals, it gives me strength and hope, knowing there are more of us out there, fighting the good fight. Let’s create a paradise for the generations to come! 💚🌎🌍🌏

Sometimes as a vegan this world feels really dark and really heavy and really lonely. And I'm not going to lie, I feel like I was working myself into an early grave because a part of me didn't want to be around all this suffering anymore. How can people I love, even my family, contribute to this pain and suffering? Seeing what we do to the animals and the people every single day, it's heavy. It's heavy on my heart. And I found through this Vegan Squad family that I think I can do this. I think I can be here. You guys have encouraged me. You've all coached me. It’s been a team effort. It took all of you, not any one of you. It took all of you to get me to this point where I can actually love myself and want to be here. So I want to give you guys a shout out and just say thank you all for making my life worth living. Thank you for making this the best thing I've ever been a part of in my life. And I would not want to do it without all of you. So thank you for encouraging me to love myself and try to make this world a better place while we're still here. I’m grateful for all of you. What’s one thing you are grateful for this week?

Welcome to the Vegan Squad Community 💚 Your home for getting fitter, stronger, healthier, happier & more confident — The Vegan Way. We’re SO excited you’re here!!! This community is designed to help you transform your body, your energy & your mindset through science-backed tools, real accountability, and the power of doing this together. If you show up, follow the steps, and lean into the support…You will get results. It’s just consistency + community. To get the MOST out of your experience, start here ⤵️ 1️⃣ Make Your Intro Post Create a post & tell us: • Your goals • Where you’re from • What you want support with right now & that you’re looking for an Accountability Buddy (if you want one). This helps us understand exactly how to guide you. 2️⃣ Watch this introduction video https://youtu.be/0FUBkTlge7A?si=9m22df6JMHdWkEdB 3️⃣ Add the Live Calls to Your Calendar Go to the Calendar Tab & sync our weekly coaching calls with your personal calendar. To watch replays: Click the date → Open the Fathom link → Watch the full call. 4️⃣ Go to the Classroom Tab Inside the Classroom you’ll find: • Our self-paced courses • Vegan nutrition trainings, recipes & meal plans • Strength training foundations & training plans • Mindset, emotional eating & nervous system tools Watch each lesson & complete the action steps underneath — That’s where the real change happens. 5️⃣ Engage With the Community Once you’ve settled in, go find 3 posts or comments from other members and respond thoughtfully. Add real value. Share your insights. Encourage someone.Meaningful connection is what makes this community powerful. 6️⃣ Share Your Wins — Big or Small When you win, tell us - We want to know & celebrate you! Post in #wins and share what happened & how you did it.We’re building a culture where progress, effort & self-belief are recognised — Every step counts! Your win might be exactly what someone else needs to see!