“ I think very often people think that leather is not so bad because they think it’s just a byproduct of the meat industry. The fact is that leather is actually a co-product of the meat industry. The cattle industry could not be profitable without the leather industry, they’re tied together. It’s a co-product.” – Ashley Byrne, Director of Outreach PETA
Episode 3 of Series 9: Unveiling Vegan Culture Transcript
Can your wardrobe choices spark a revolution? It’s a provocative thought, and with PETA’s Director of Outreach, Ashley Byrne, we tackle this head-on. Our latest episode peels back the layers of the fashion industry’s dynamic with veganism. It’s not just about what we wear, but the statement we make to the world about our values.
Yet, the imprint of vegan fashion extends far beyond the wardrobe. We delve into the emotional and environmental toll of industries reliant on animal exploitation, empathizing with the workers who bear unseen scars.
Guest: Ashley Byrne, Director of Outreach for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has been on the front lines of many provocative and highly effective animal rights campaigns.
She has overseen several successful PETA campaigns—including some of the most provocative— https://www.instagram.com/ashlovesmongo/?hl=en
Book Recommendation: Free the Animals: The Amazing, True Story of the Animal Liberation Front in North America (30th Anniversary Edition) by Ingrid Newkirk
Other Episodes:
E12: The Possum Predicament with Researcher Emily Major (PhD)
E15:The History of the Conservation Movement with Author and Journalist, Michelle Nijhuis
Register for Podcasting with a Purpose!
Guest Profiles and Book Recommendations
What to start your own podcast in he Animal Advocacy or Animal Welfare Space? Check out my Podcast Mentoring Services!
Sign up for the Newsletter
Humans interact with animals every day of our lives. Even those without pets interact with animals in various ways: diet, wildlife, the clothes they wear. Even most medicines use animals in testing or in the medicine itself. This is a podcast about Anthrozoology: the study of interaction between humans and non-human animals.
SUBSCRIBE: Spotify | RSS | Google Podcasts
FOLLOW: Facebook
“Everyone can pick and choose what they want to do in the program. We don’t even measure what they do. We don’t track them. There’s no vegan police. We just share all the knowledge as much as we can to …continue
Proudly brought to you by: 15 January 2024
Send us a textEpisode 8 of Series 14: The Dog’s Days of Autumn… TranscriptFeatured is a roundtable discussion focusing on the integration of humane, science-based techniques that prioritize emotional safety and trust. Key insights are provided on how trainers’ philosophies …continue
Proudly brought to you by: 17 November 2025
Send us a textEpisode 7, Series 14: Dog’s Days of Summer/Autumn… TranscriptFrom genetics to environment, we unpack the science behind your dog’s actions and what it means to live compassionately with them. Plus, a follow-up conversation with Kim and …continue
Proudly brought to you by: 3 November 2025
