Welcome to The Vegan Compass Podcast
Your co-hosts, Ric Allport and Mackenzie Cross, are long-term vegans with a deep passion to propel forward the vegan movement.
The Vegan Compass is your go-to podcast for hope, action and positivity in a world full of bad news. We speak with a variety of vegans and animal rights advocates who share their unique experience and the skills they implement to create a kinder world for animals.
Meet your co-hosts
Ric Allport
Ric is a passionate animal rights activist who brings decades of experience to the movement.
He served as the Convenor of the Animal Justice Party Queensland for four years, playing a key role in securing full registration for the party in the state.
He currently works as the Vegan Education in Schools Campaign Manager for Vegan Australia, and also serves as the Program Coordinator for Kangaroos Alive, where he leads initiatives like World Kangaroo Day and the popular Kangaroo Walks and Talks, raising awareness for Australia’s iconic, yet persecuted, wildlife.
On The Vegan Compass Podcast, Ric brings a deep passion for positive change, always with a touch of wit.
Mackenzie Cross
From a young age, Mackenzie has been driven by a deep sense of justice for animals and the planet.
Her activism has spanned roles with the Animal Justice Party in Queensland, hands-on work with animal sanctuaries, and a range of grassroots advocacy within the animal rights community.
With a Diploma of Social Media Marketing, Mackenzie runs a small business, Total Ethics – dedicated to helping vegan businesses and animal rights organisations to grow their digital presence and amplify their mission.
On The Vegan Compass Podcast, Mackenzie reminds listeners that our movement for animals can be both powerful and profoundly hopeful.
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