88: Can You Tell a Vegan by the Way They Dress? with Ashley Byrne Director of Outreach for PETA (S9)

Send us a text" 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 PETAEpisode 3 of Series 9: Unveiling Vegan Culture TranscriptCan 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=enBook Recommendation: Free the Animals: The Amazing, True Story of the Animal Liberation Front in North America (30th Anniversary Edition) by Ingrid NewkirkOther Episodes: E12: The Possum Predicament with Researcher Emily Major (PhD)E15:The History of the Conservation Movement with Author and Journalist, Michelle Nijhuiswww.jonathanbalcombe.comWhat a Fish Knows (NYTimes bestseller)Super Fly (National Outdoor Book Award winner)Jake and Ava: A Boy and a Fish (illustrated children's book)Support the showShow Credits⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the Blog! (Guest profiles, book recommendations, trailers and more!) What to start your own podcast in he Animal Advocacy or Animal Welfare Space? Check out my ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcast Mentoring Services⁠⁠⁠⁠! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a Patron! ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the NewsletterMentioned in this episode:PHAIR Conference CoverageNew Miniseries begins Summer 2026