Shaka Strong

Shaka Strong

Shaka Smith is an actor, attorney, content creator, and host of the Wander Well podcast. A passionate advocate for veganism and wellness, Shaka uses his platform to inspire others to live healthier, more conscious lifestyles. Based in West Hollywood, California, he...

ANTHONY FILKINS

Hello, I am Anthony Filkins, and I’m excited to teach yoga at this year’s VegFest! I’ve been teaching yoga for over a decade and lead a multitude of classes at Yoga Sanctum in Whittier. The classes range from gentle and restorative to all levels vinyasa flow. I also...
Harley Quinn Smith

Harley Quinn Smith

Harley Quinn Smith is an actor, musician and animal rights activist. In 2014, she adopted a rabbit named Cinnamon Bun, who ultimately inspired Harley to go vegan. Now almost a decade into veganism, she strives to incorporate animal rights activism into her life...
DJ Merissa

DJ Merissa

DJ Merissa Merissa is an Animal Rights and Environmental activist of 10 years. Representing Montana at the Miss USA competition in 2020, she advocated for animal and environmental justice, encouraging others to adopt a vegan lifestyle and shared the horrors of the...
Joni Marie Newman

Joni Marie Newman

Joni Marie Newman is a vegan (for the animals) chef and cookbook author. She has authored and co-authored 10 published vegan cookbooks, including the bestselling "Complete Guide to Vegan Food Substitutions," and has sold over 200,000 books worldwide. She is a cooking...