Episode 144 - Growing a veg movement in New Jersey with Steve Fenster, Founder & President of NJveg

<p>Today, I am joined by Steve Fenster the founder and president of NJveg, and is now a full-time volunteer.  He holds degrees in Biology, Business Administration, and Computer Science from Rutgers University, and worked as a systems engineer.  Steve has been vegan for 16 years and was vegetarian for 7 years prior.  He is a lifelong New Jersey resident, and has lived in the northern, central, and (currently) southern portions of the state. </p><p>NJveg is an all-volunteer nonprofit dedicated to educating the public on the benefits of a plant-based life while providing support, volunteer opportunities, and social events throughout New Jersey. </p><p>Steve takes us through why he created NJveg, shares his vegan journey, we talk community, and more!</p><p><strong>To connect with Steve and NJveg:</strong></p><ul><li>Website: <a href="https://njveg.org/">https://NJveg.org</a></li><li>Event Calendar:  <a href="https://njveg.org/event-calendar/">https://njveg.org/event-calendar/</a></li><li>Mailing List:  <a href="http://eepurl.com/dwk3hH">http://eepurl.com/dwk3hH</a></li><li>Instagram:  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vegnj/">https://www.instagram.com/vegnj/</a></li><li>Facebook Page:  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NJveg/">https://www.facebook.com/NJveg/</a></li><li>Facebook Group:  <a href="https://facebook.com/groups/vegnj/">https://facebook.com/groups/vegnj/</a></li><li>Pinterest:  <a href="https://pinterest.com/vegnj/">https://pinterest.com/vegnj/</a></li><li>TikTok:  <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@vegnj">https://www.tiktok.com/@vegnj</a></li><li>Meetup: <a href="https://www.meetup.com/njveg-meetup-group/">https://www.meetup.com/njveg-meetup-group/</a></li><li>Email:  <a href="mailto:NJveg.org@gmail.com">NJveg.org@gmail.com</a></li><li>Text:  609-557-7077</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Mentioned in this episode:</strong></p><p>Goats of Anarchy: <a href="https://www.goatsofanarchy.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.goatsofanarchy.org/</a></p><p>Ethos Farm to Health (Steve and I met as vendors at Ethos Farm Days): <a href="https://www.ethosfarmtohealth.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.ethosfarmtohealth.org/</a></p><p>Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM): <a href="https://www.pcrm.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.pcrm.org/</a></p><p>PETA: <a href="https://www.peta.org/front/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.peta.org/front/</a></p><p>Phoenixville, PA VegFest: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PhoenixvilleVegFest/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.facebook.com/PhoenixvilleVegFest/</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>To connect with me:</strong></p><p>Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @didyoubringthehummus</p><p>DYBTH merch now available! Check out the shop here: <a href="https://did-you-bring-the-hummus.myspreadshop.com/" target="_blank">https://did-you-bring-the-hummus.myspreadshop.com</a></p><p>For more info on my Public Speaking 101 program: <a href="https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/publicspeakingforactivists" target="_blank">⁠https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/publicspeakingforactivists⁠</a></p><p>Contact me <a href="https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/contact-8" target="_blank">here</a> or send me an email at <a href="mailto:info@didyoubringthehummus.com" target="_blank">info@didyoubringthehummus.com</a><br>Sign up for meditation sessions <a href="https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/booking-calendar/meditations-for-all?referral=service_list_widget" target="_blank">here</a><br></p><p>Sign up for The Vegan Voyage, to sponsor the podcast, book meditations packages, or sign up for my Public Speaking program <a href="https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/supportthepod" target="_blank">here</a></p><p>Join my Podcast Fan Facebook Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/didyoubringthehummus/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/didyoubringthehummus/</a></p><p>To be a guest on