Vegan Boss Radio

How do we help people see animals differently and inspire them to care enough to make a difference?

In this episode, I’m joined by Cheryl Moss, founder of Better Life for Animals, to talk about animal advocacy, the power of storytelling, and the importance of seeing animals as individuals worthy of kindness, respect, and protection.

A vegan for more than 20 years, Cheryl uses storytelling in many forms, including her podcast, children's books, and advocacy initiatives, to help people connect with animals and understand their experiences. We discuss why personal stories can sometimes change hearts and minds in ways that facts and statistics alone cannot, and how to raise awareness about animal suffering without leaving people feeling overwhelmed or hopeless.

We also explore the emotional challenges that can come with becoming vegan and seeing the world differently, the financial realities and fundraising challenges faced by animal sanctuaries, and how we can help children develop compassion for animals and turn that compassion into meaningful action.

About Cheryl Moss

Cheryl Moss is the founder of Better Life for Animals, host of the Better Life for Animals Podcast, children's author, and a lifelong advocate for animals. A vegan for more than 20 years, she embraces a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle and is passionate about creating a more compassionate world through education, storytelling, and advocacy.

Cheryl is the creator of the Funding Blueprint for Sanctuaries Summit and is the author of the upcoming book The Funding Blueprint for Animal Sanctuaries, scheduled for release in early 2027. She also co-produces the Youth for Animals Summit and created Compassion in Action, a Better Life for Animals initiative that raises awareness and support for underrepresented animal sanctuaries through powerful storytelling.

A graduate of Main Street Vegan Academy and trained in Vystopia Transformation, Cheryl inspires audiences to see animals as individuals worthy of kindness, respect, and protection. Through her podcast, books, and educational initiatives, her mission is to help create lasting change for animals through compassion, education, and action.

Connect with Cheryl at her website betterlifeforanimals.com, the Better Life for Animals podcast, and her Instagram @betterlife4animals. 

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About Your Host:
Shawna Barker is a nutritionist with a BSc. in Nutrition and has been vegan since 2002. With over 14 years of experience, she brings evidence-based insights to help you build a plant-based life that actually works for you.

 

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