Emma Schwarz, co-founder of Veganography, shares her journey to veganism and her work in vegan filmmaking and activism. She discusses the emotional and physical changes she experienced after adopting a plant-based diet and how she uses positive communication to inspire others to go vegan. Emma also talks about her role as the executive director of the International Vegan Film Festival and her efforts to drive the evolution of vegan activism through film and social media. She emphasizes the importance of knowing your audience and using different approaches to effectively communicate the vegan message. Emma Schwarz discusses the cello, veganism, and her role as the executive director of the International Vegan Film Festival. She explains that the cello has a range similar to the human voice and discusses the ethical dilemma of using animal products in string instruments. Schwarz shares her personal experience of quitting the cello due to the negative environment of music school. She then talks about the International Vegan Film Festival and its unique adjudication process, where community members become film reviewers. Schwarz also mentions the festival's world tour and its aim to promote veganism and support animal sanctuaries and vegan businesses.Learn more about the International Vegan Film Festival: https://theivff.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganography.films/ Order Plant Powered Persuasion: https://www.amazon.com/Plant-Powered-Persuasion-Effective-Communication/dp/B0D4KJLX2B/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=Visit our website: https://www.theglenmerzershow.com Get my new book, 'America Goes Vegan!' here: https://shorturl.at/dgrLQ Get "Live Your Healthiest Life" here: https://shorturl.at/bitDETo order Sweet Indulgence Sweet Indulgence by Chef AJ and me, the healthiest and most beautiful dessert cookbook ever!: https://www.amazon.com/Chef-AJs-Sweet-Indulgence-Guilt-Free/dp/1570674248 Follow us in Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGlenMerzerShow/ Follow us in Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/@theglenmerzershow  Follow us in Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/glenmerzershow Follow us in TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theglenmerzershow00:00 Introduction and Background02:50 The Transformative Power of a Plant-Based Diet12:09 Transitioning to Vegan Filmmaking and Activism16:18 Effective Communication in Vegan Activism21:18 Inspiring Change Through Personal Stories27:17 The Versatility of the Cello30:06 The Cello and its Ethical Dilemmas32:00 Music School Trauma and Quitting the Cello33:24 The International Vegan Film Festival and Community Involvement53:49 Short Form 3D Animation for Effective CommunicationLooking to improve your health?Look no further! Sign up for the Plant Powered Passport today!

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