Georgie is a Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Science graduate. Her two biggest passions in life are veganism and animal welfare. She is deeply committed to making a difference in the lives of animals. She strives to be an advocate for animals, and she is passionate about spreading awareness and educating people about the benefits of veganism and animal welfare.
Meatless Movement recently had the opportunity to chat with her.
Georgie told us that she is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of animals, and she hopes to use her knowledge and skills to make a lasting difference.
Tell us more about yourself, please
Welcome to Living Free🍃
Living Free | Georgie
This is a space for all things related to veganism, animals and the environment🌸
I grew up in the countryside of North Devon, and am currently living here again at the moment. I love living near the coast and being with my three beautiful dogs – Dennis, Billy and Pico. I grew up surrounded by pets, from horses, to pigs, to dogs to rabbits – the list goes on…My love for animals is the reason I went vegan and have never looked back!
It’s better for the animals, the planet and your health
Living Free | Georgie🍃
When I was first vegan it was quite challenging when going out for food with friends because places often didn’t cater for vegans. Before booking, I always look the menu up online to see if they offer vegan options. If there aren’t any, it’s always worth calling the establishment. If they have enough time in advance, places often offer to create a vegan meal for you. If this isn’t possible it’s usually just best to suggest going somewhere else. I don’t have this problem much anymore as most places tend to have vegan options available now.
I recently graduated with a degree in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Science. Whilst studying I lived in Bristol for 3 years where I was lucky to have access loads of vegan food options (my favourites being Oowee and Purezza). During my time at university, my passion for veganism grew even stronger and I started volunteering for a few different organisations and then created an instagram account dedicated to veganism, animal welfare and environmentalism.
Try veganism to end unnecessary suffering
Living Free | Georgie
At the age of 15 I went vegetarian and then two years later decided to go vegan in order to live a life free of hypocrisy. I have always been an avid animal lover. The thought of causing animals horrific pain and suffering for the sake of a meal is not justifiable. I educated myself by watching documentaries about animal agriculture. I recommend cowspiracy, earthlings and what the health, these further inspired me to go vegan. My only regret is that I should’ve done it sooner. I have now been vegan for almost 6 years and feel amazing for it.
Why not try to incorporate one extra vegan meal into your diet per week?
Living Free | Georgie
Since becoming vegan I have discovered my love for cooking and it feels so good to know I am not contributing to any animal suffering whilst doing so.
Two of my favourite places to get vegan food from are @oowee_vegan and @purezza. I used to always go to these places whilst at uni in Bristol and can’t recommend them enough. (I miss the food now that I’m living in Devon).
Now that I’m living in Devon, I love getting pizza from Pig and Olive Westward Ho! (@pigandolive_wwh) and Pho in Exeter (@phorestaurant).
If you’re just starting out on a meatless diet, my advice is to take it slow
Show love to all animals❤️There are so many great alternatives to animal products.
Living Free | Georgie
Don’t put too much pressure on yourself to be perfect. We all make mistakes when first cutting out meat and dairy, but the point is that you’re willing to make a change. It’s much better to have lots of imperfect vegans rather than one perfect vegan.
I think a big misconception about being vegan is that it’s restrictive. Obviously vegans cut out animal products, and many people see that as that is a large proportion of our diets. However, since going vegan I have tried so many new foods and new recipes. There are also countless meat alternatives, and this number is continuously increasing. For example, nowadays in most supermarkets you will find dedicated plant-based sections.
Another misconception is that being vegan is expensive. The reality is, there are so many vegan foods and ingredients that are very affordable – especially beans, grains, vegetables and fruit. I understand that some people don’t have the time to cook meals from scratch, however if planned, meal prep is a great way to save time and money.
Living Free | Georgie🍃
A space for everything I’m passionate about✨
Vegan recipes, lifestyle + poetry🤍
Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Science BSc
📍Devon
all images courtesy of Living Free | Georgie🍃
Georgie,
that was very interesting and we are both so proud of you.Mainly for saying what you believe in and putting yourself out there.Well done!!!!
Baba and George