Chicago and Midwest - 2nd Regional Newsletter 🌱
Happy Fall, Vegan Leader,
After a recent adventure in Shawnee National Forest complete with 100-degree heat, hikes like the Stone Face Trail, and even a power outage, I found myself thinking about momentum. There’s something energizing about asking, “Why not see the next trail?” or “When will we be here again?” These questions spark action, curiosity, and movement.
Bringing that same energy into my work life, I’ve connected with colleagues who share an interest in sustainability and veganism to explore launching a Sustainability Resource Group within our company. It’s a small first step, but one that could lead to meaningful change.
Have you been thinking about starting a sustainability or vegan group at your workplace? What’s the first action you’ll take to build momentum? Feel free to reach out if you’d like support getting started, I’d be happy to help.
🌍 Strengthening our Regional Network
Here in the Chicago and Midwest region, we’re fortunate to have a vibrant network of nearly 200 members who care deeply about these issues. I’ve been reaching out to many of you to gauge interest in local vegan leaders’ networking, and a few patterns have emerged:
We don’t yet have an effective way to connect. With busy work schedules, many of us are burned out on emails and social media.
The “right kind” of events, tailored to our professional and personal interests, are still missing.
This group is dynamic, people relocate or transition to non-corporate roles, making it harder to maintain continuity.
To help shape what comes next, I’ve created a quick preference poll. If you're reading this, I’d love for you to take a moment to respond. You’ll be able to rank event ideas and share your preferred ways to stay connected.
Based on the responses, you can expect upcoming invitations to Vegan Leaders networking in your area. Thank you for submitting your answers!
đź“Ł Upcoming Local Vegan Events
Email back if you are attending and want to meet up with other members for these events! I personally plan to attend the Madison Vegan Fest.
October 4th: Madison Vegan Fest Madison, WI 11AM - 5PM
October 4th: Cleveland VegFest Cleveland, OH 12PM - 5PM
October 4th & 5th: Midwest Soul VegFest Kansas City, MO 11AM - 5PM/1PM - 5PM
Would love to hear from you, whether you have ideas for vegan initiatives in the workplace or just want to connect!
