posted March 5 , 2024
Are you interested in becoming a Main Street Vegan Lifestyle Coach and Educator and wondering what a typical day looks like? Unlike many conventional careers, there is no typical day in the life of a coach. Each day has its unique blend of activities and opportunities to make a difference. Regardless of the day’s specific tasks, the essence of my mission remains the same—to promote and advocate for a vegan lifestyle in every way possible.
Fueling My Day
Each day starts with a moment of gratitude, where I reflect on the positive impact a vegan lifestyle has on animals, health, and the environment. This moment sets a positive tone for the day, filling me with purpose and motivation. I then head downstairs to my workout room for a High Intensity Interval Training or yoga workout, which invigorates my body and mind. Then, I sit down to vegan breakfast to fuel my body with the energy it needs to tackle the day’s tasks.
Promoting Vegan Business
At the heart of my day-to-day activities is my work with HD Vegan Marketing + Design, a company I founded with my husband, with the mission to help vegan businesses expand their presence. Our goal is to create a world where veganism is the norm, and every project we take on is a step towards that reality. It’s not just a job—it’s a contribution to the global vegan movement, leveraging creativity and strategy to amplify the voice of vegan businesses and advocates.
Coaching and Cooking
As a vegan lifestyle coach and Food for Life instructor at my company, The Veg Academy, I host local cooking classes that emphasize the benefits of a whole-food, plant-based (WFPB), low-fat diet. These classes go beyond mere instruction; they are about inspiring lifestyle transformation. By teaching participants to prepare delicious, nutritious meals, I directly impact their health and well-being, while also contributing to the broader goal of saving animals. It’s a powerful and fulfilling way to spread the vegan message.
Making a Statement with Style
Designing for The Herbivore Next Door, another company I founded with my husband, allows me to merge fashion with activism. Creating shirts and accessories adorned with vegan messages, I offer a stylish avenue for others to express their commitment to a cruelty-free lifestyle. Each design is a conversation starter, a symbol of compassion, and a direct contribution to the vegan movement.
Planning Vegan Events
During certain months, my days are dedicated to planning vegan events, such as Vegan Restaurant Week, which aimed at showcases the incredible vegan food offered by our local restaurants. By highlighting the variety and quality of vegan dishes available, we not only support local businesses but also encourage more people to explore and embrace vegan eating.
Advocating Through Engagement
A large part of each day is spent on social media to connect, inspire, and advocate for a plant-based lifestyle. By sharing my meals and recipes, I aim to provide a source of inspiration and support for those looking to incorporate more plant-based foods into their lives. In addition to these personal insights into my life, I also highlight initiatives like the Vegan Health Bundle. This invaluable resource, featuring over 147 contributors including myself, Chef AJ, Victoria Moran, Raw Food Romance, Dr. McDougall, and many others, offers a wealth of information for anyone at any place in their vegan journey. My contribution, the Garden Gourmet cookbook, is packed with veggie-rich recipes designed to inspire delicious, healthful eating. This bundle, which is a great source of plant-based recipes, along with comprehensive vegan education and inspiration, is available only until March 10, 2024.
A Day in the Life of a Vegan Lifestyle Coach
Becoming a Vegan Lifestyle Coach and Educator offers not just personal freedom but a daily dose of variety, and is filled with opportunities to make a difference in many ways. My work is a chance to make a real difference in the world. It’s a career path that rewards those who are driven to help others, the environment, and the animals we share this planet with.
Heather Dahman is a Main Street Vegan Academy-certified Master Vegan Lifestyle Coach and licensed Food for Life Instructor. Along with her husband, JR, founded HD Vegan Marketing + Design, a vegan marketing agency focused on helping grow vegan businesses, and The Herbivore Next Door, an online vegan t-shirt and accessories store. She is on the board of directors for UnchainedTV, holds a certification in plant-based nutrition, and shares her vegan recipes and tips on her Veg Academy website. Heather is currently working on her cookbook, organizes Vegan Restaurant Weeks, and loves to travel with her husband and two huskies.