VP#135: No More Dopey Things! Ultra-Endurance Athlete and "Living Intentionally" Author Joe Gagnon on the Bold and Humble Path to Vegan Impact

This week, the Vegan Posse welcomes ultra-endurance athlete, six-time CEO, and author Joe Gagnon! Who is this "regular guy " from the Bronx? In his own words...Joe Gagnon sees his life as shaped by pivotal moments, from growing up in the Bronx to burning out in my thirties, then rebuilding through ultra-endurance sports and leadership. I’ve run six marathons on six continents in six days, completed the Badwater 135 through Death Valley, and led companies through major transformations. These are not stunts; they are experiments in resilience, energy, and focus, living proof of what intentional living demands and offers. Professionally, I’ve served as a six-time CEO, guiding early-stage companies through disruption while maintaining health, performance, and purpose. Personally, I’ve developed daily disciplines around nutrition, movement, and reflection that enable me to sustain impact over decades. I began my plant-based journey 20 years ago and became fully plant-based five years ago. I wrote my second book, published in August 2025, titled "Living Intentionally," to unify my life lessons into a framework for others: purpose as the foundation, intentional choices as the path, and integrity as the guiding compass. For me, intentional living is not just a theory. It’s the practice that has carried me across finish lines, into boardrooms, and through life’s inevitable setbacks. It’s the practice I now teach and share so others can do the same.Resources:www.linkedin.com/in/joegagnon/substack.com/@joecuriouswww.instagram.com/thehighperformancelifeHelp make vegan novel Marrying Myself an Amazon bestseller! https://www.amazon.com/Marrying-Myself-Christine-Melanie-Benson/dp/1685130763/Chrissy Benson's author website: https://christinemelaniebenson.com/For coaching - email [email protected]