Oct 17 2023 56 mins
It’s no secret that our food system is broken. Food production has been consolidated and corporatized, leading to the illusion of choice and abundance. The reality is a landscape of nutrient-poor, ultra-processed convenience food. As a nation, we are overfed and undernourished, and “lifestyle” diseases are compromising our health and happiness.
On today’s show, my co-host, James Connolly, sits down for an in-depth conversation with Jennifer Stojkovic. Jennifer is a food-tech leader, founder of Vegan Women Summit (VWS), and author of The Future of Food is Female.
That’s right – Jennifer advocates for plant-based eating!
She is also passionate about tapping into the potential of women to change the food system. Her book, The Future of Food is Female, features women who are using their expertise and wisdom to change the food industry.
Listen to this episode with an open mind. While I don’t wholeheartedly agree with everything Jennifer states during the conversation, she hits on many of the same points we’ve discussed in previous episodes.
It’s time to see past our differences and look for common ground.
James and Jennifer dive into a nuanced and respectful discussion around many hot-button issues plaguing the current food environment like:
Food sovereignty
Consolidation in the food industry
The fight over water rights
The rise of ultra-processed food
Why food choice is a privilege
Tech and the future of food
The need for more women in food companies
Rather watch this episode on YouTube? Check it out here: Episode 269: Jennifer Stojkovic
Resources:
Nat Kelley – plant-based activist and actor
The Future of Food is Female by Jennifer Stojkovic
Vegan Women’s Summit
The Swine Republic: Struggles with the Truth about Agriculture and Water Quality by Chris Jones
Gods of Metal by Eric Schlosser
Raw Deal: Hidden Corruption, Corporate Greed, and the Fight for the Future of Meat by Chloe Sorvino
The Invention of Capitalism by Michael Perelman
Connect with Jennifer:
Website: Jennifer Stojkovic
LinkedIn: Jennifer Stojkovic
Instagram: Vegan Women’s Summit
Twitter: Vegan Women’s Summit
Podcast: VWS Pathfinders Podcast
Episode Credits:
Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connolly.