From Curiosity to Commitment
Victoria Moran’s path began in childhood, when she first heard the word “vegetarian.” By 1969 she was meat free, and in 1983 she fully embraced vegan living. Along the way she released 14 books on well-being, appeared twice on The Oprah Winfrey Show, and lost 60 pounds that she has kept off for more than four decades by centering whole food, plant-based meals. Today, Moran is one of the most recognized voices in the movement, known for making compassionate living practical, joyful, and sustainable.
Main Street Vegan: Book, Podcast, and Academy
Everything clicked in 2012 with the release of Main Street Vegan. That title became a brand and a roadmap. The Main Street Vegan Podcast has run continuously for 13 years and features story-driven conversations that support vegans and veg-curious listeners alike. That same year, Moran launched Main Street Vegan Academy, an in-depth program that has trained and certified vegan lifestyle coaches. Graduates have gone on to launch nonprofits, open plant-based businesses, host podcasts, and work with leading animal advocacy groups. The Academy’s faculty includes noted names such as Chef Fran Costigan, Dr. Milton Mills, Chef AJ, and guest presenters like Dr. Michael Greger and attorney-activist Wayne Hsiung.
Age Like a Yogi: A Fresh Take on the Third Act
Moran’s newest book, Age Like a Yogi, blends yoga philosophy with Ayurveda to reframe aging as a time to build radiance, resilience, and peace. She explains that Ayurveda’s daily
rhythms and digestion-supporting practices can fuel energy, sleep, and mood. Her reader-favorite chapter explores “Ojas,” an Ayurvedic concept of vital essence that shows up as glow, steadiness, and joy. Practical steps include eating the largest meal at midday, finishing dinner a few hours before bed, and favoring warm, soothing foods that balance Vata as we move past 60.
Yoga Beyond the Mat
Moran reminds readers that yoga is more than poses. The tradition includes ethics, breath, meditation, and lifestyle choices aligned with Ahimsa, or nonviolence. That value naturally connects to vegan living. Her own teachers and mentors modeled a kind, consistent approach that helped her grow into the identity she holds today. The message is clear. You do not need acrobatics to benefit from yoga. You need intention, gentle practices, and a commitment to live in harmony with life.
Whole Food, Plant-Based Meets Ethical Vegan
Moran sees no conflict between health-first and ethics-first perspectives. Her guidance is to keep both. Choose compassionate foods that also support long-term wellness. She recognizes the rise of highly processed vegan products and encourages using them as occasional bridges rather than daily staples. The goal is a pattern built on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds that sustains energy and aligns with values.
A Movement of Peacemakers
In a world filled with noise, Moran advocates steady, humane leadership. Calm presence helps animals and people more than anxious urgency. She invites each of us to be the vegan someone remembers for kindness, not contention. Small ripples create change. That might be sharing a meal, modeling nonjudgment, or simply requesting milk that does not come from a cow.
Main Street Vegan Academy
For a premier experience, visit www.mainstreetvegan.com. The academy runs throughout the year and is designed to give you a deep understanding of how to position your business, nonprofit and vision. Main Street Vegan Academy: The Premier Training & Certification Program for Vegan Coaches, Educators & Entrepreneurs
Autumn 2025: September 27th-28th, October 18th-19th, November 1st-2nd, November 8th
Learn More and Get Involved
To explore training as a vegan lifestyle coach, visit www.MainStreetVegan.com and read the Program page. For Moran’s broader body of work, including Age Like a Yogi, book list, and essays, visit www.victoriamoran.com. New readers can subscribe to the Main Street Vegan blog and newsletter for an Age Like a Yogi companion recipe guide featuring whole food, plant-based and Ayurvedic-inspired dishes.
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About Victoria Moran
Featured twice on Oprah and listed by VegNews among the “Top 10 Living Vegetarian Authors,” Victoria has written fourteen books on wellbeing, including The Love-Powered Diet, Main Street Vegan, and Age Like a Yogi. She hosts the Main Street Vegan Podcast and directs Main Street Vegan Academy, training and certifying vegan lifestyle coaches in live, real-time Zoom classes since 2012. Vegan since the early 80s, Victoria lost 60 pounds with a WFPB foodstyle and has maintained that over four decades. In 2016, she was voted Peta’s Sexiest Vegan Over 50, and she was inducted last year into the Vegan Hall of Fame.
About Kathleen Gage
Kathleen Gage is a multifaceted professional, renowned as the founder of Vegan Visibility. With certifications in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and Plant-Based Nutrition from eCornell University, she’s a seasoned business consultant, keynote speaker, and marketing strategist.
Kathleen’s impact extends to hosting the Vegan Visibility Virtual Summit, a niche event supporting vegan and plant-based entrepreneurs with top-tier training from industry experts.
Since establishing her business in 1994, she’s navigated economic challenges across various sectors, including high-tech, healthcare, and publishing.
Her influential voice resonates through popular podcasts like “Vegan Visibility” and “Plant Based Eating for Health,” where she advocates for a sustainable, compassionate world and provides guidance to thousands globally. Moreover, as an award-winning speaker and past president of Utah’s National Speakers Association chapter, Kathleen excels in crafting effective marketing strategies.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Kathleen resides in Central Oregon, where she champions animal rescue and enjoys outdoor activities. Her commitment to creating a more compassionate and sustainable world shines through in both her personal and professional pursuits.
Access her complimentary Podcast Guesting Blueprint at http://veganvisibility.com/podcastblueprint