The Vegan Advocacy Academy

Learn how to have conversations that actually change minds – from experts who’ve spent decades doing it.

Six self-paced courses. Six expert instructors. One mission: turning passionate vegans into confident, effective advocates.

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You know why veganism matters. Now learn how to share it.

You went vegan because something clicked – a documentary, a book, a conversation, a moment. And somewhere along the way, you started wanting others to see it too. But wanting to change minds and knowing how are very different things.

That’s exactly what the Vegan Advocacy Academy is here for.
This academy brings together some of the most experienced vegan advocates, educators, and practitioners in the world. Each course tackles a specific challenge you’ll face as an advocate – from managing your own emotions and burnout, talking with healthcare professionals, to using food to open hearts and minds.

Whether you’ve been vegan for two years or twenty, there’s always more to learn about how to communicate with greater compassion and impact.

🌱Self-paced Learn on your schedule. Each course is designed to fit into your life, not the other way around.
🎓Expert-led Every course is created by a practitioner who has spent years, often decades, doing this work in the real world.
💬Practical You won’t just learn theory. You’ll leave each course with frameworks, tools, and real-world practice you can use in your next conversation.

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Each course is $129.
Limited-time pricing: $47 through November 15.

Vegan Advocacy: Best Practices for Effective Communication

An Overview and Practice of Basic Communication Skills

Sally Lipsky, PhD

Plant-Based Educator, Author, and Speaker

You care about veganism, but do you know how to start the conversation? This course gives you the foundational communication skills every…
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Spiritual Principles and Fulfilling Advocacy: The Vegan Advocate’s Inner Work

Building reliable foundations for joyfully embodying and effectively sharing the message

Will Tuttle, Ph.D.

Author, The World Peace Diet

Why do so many passionate vegans end up frustrated, burned out, or caught in arguments that go nowhere? Because outer advocacy requires…
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Talk to Doctors Without Losing the Connection

A Vegan’s Guide to Credible and Respectful Conversations with Healthcare Professionals

James Thompson, MD

Internist, Allergist, Immunologist and Author

You know what a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle can do, but bringing that into a conversation with your doctor, nurse, or dietitian often…
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Angry Vegan: Consciousness, Ethics, and Self-Care

Turn your anger and grief into purposeful, nonviolent advocacy

Maggie Zurowska

Chef, educator, founder of V-Karma

Witnessing animal suffering is heartbreaking, and the anger that comes from compassion is real, but what you do with that anger shapes…
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What’s Your WHY?

A Leader’s First Step in Inspiring Others to Take Action

Ruben J. Guzman, MPH, DipACLM

Leadership Speaker, Former Professor of Psychology & Leadership

Passion alone rarely moves people. What inspires others to change is a leader who knows exactly why they do what they do.…
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Plant Seeds That Open Minds and Hearts

Turn difficult vegan conversations into meaningful connections that reduce resistance, expand awareness, and inspire lasting transformation

Jon Repole, DC

Functional Medicine Practitioner, Author & Educator

You care deeply about animals and want others to understand why, but too often, vegan conversations turn into debates, defensiveness, or arguments…
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The Experts Behind the Academy

Every course in the Vegan Advocacy Academy was created by people who has spent years, often decades, doing this work. These are not armchair advocates. This is not theory from the sidelines. These are educators, physicians, authors, practitioners, and lifelong vegans who have helped hundreds of people find their voice.

Sally Lipsky, PhD

Plant-Based Educator, Author, and Speaker

Will Tuttle, Ph.D.

Author, The World Peace Diet

James Thompson, MD

Internist, Allergist, Immunologist and Author

Maggie Zurowska

Chef, Educator, Founder: V-Karma

Ruben J. Guzman, MPH, DipACLM

Leadership Speaker, Former Professor of Psychology & Leadership

Jon Repole, DC

Functional Medicine Practitioner, Author & Educator

More Courses Are on the Way

The Vegan Advocacy Academy is growing. An additional course is currently in development and will be added to the Academy soon.

Linda Middlesworth

Founder: VeganMentor, Certified Vegan Health Coach

Linda Middlesworth is the founder of VeganMentor and a certified vegan health coach, educator, and speaker dedicated to helping people…

Course coming soon: Stoplight Vegan Conversations – Know When to Stop, When to Slow Down, and When to Go.

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FAQs

Questions? We’ve got answers.

Q: Are the courses self-paced?
A: Yes. All courses in the Vegan Advocacy Academy are self-paced. You can start anytime and work through the material on your own schedule.

Q: How long does each course take?
A: Each course is designed to be completed in a few hours, though the time varies by course. You’ll have lifetime access, so you can take your time.

Q: Do I need to be a long-time vegan to take these courses?
A: Not at all. These courses are designed for anyone who wants to advocate more effectively – whether you’ve been vegan for six months or twenty years.

Q: Can I take more than one course?
A: Absolutely. Each course is available individually, and many advocates find that taking multiple courses gives them a more complete toolkit for a range of situations.

Q: What platform are the courses on?
A: Courses are hosted on TVC Connect. Once you enroll, you’ll receive access instructions by email.

Q: Is there a refund policy?
A: Launch pricing is a limited-time offer, and all launch purchases are final. Questions before you enroll? Email support@thevegancommunity.com

You already care.
Now let’s make it count.

You already care. You already show up. The Vegan Advocacy Academy is for the version of you who wants to show up better, to walk into a hard conversation without flinching, and plant seeds that actually take root.
You became vegan because something changed for you. This is how you help it change for someone else.
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