Over the last 14 years, Colleen Patrick-Goudreau has guided thousands of people through the process of becoming and staying vegan. With a master’s degree in English literature, she draws upon world literature, poetry, etymology, linguistics, history, film, and the arts to engage her audience and to fulfill her mission: to empower people to make informed food choices, to debunk myths about veganism, to be a voice for animals, and to give people the tools and resources they need to live according to their own values of compassion and wellness. Using her unique blend of humor, passion, intelligence, and common sense, her message of compassion reaches countless people all around the world.
Calling Patrick-Goudreau “a star in the vegetarian universe,” VegNews Magazine bestowed upon her The Vegan Martha Stewart award. Considered a “vegan guru” by everyone who hears her message, Colleen is an exhilarating speaker, a powerful writer, a talented chef, and a persuasive advocate whose success can be measured by the thousands of people whose lives have been changed by her work.
She is a bestselling author of six books, including the award-winning The Joy of Vegan Baking,considered the bible of vegan baking, The Vegan Table, Color Me VeganVegan’s Daily Companion, and On Being Vegan. With a command of traditional and new media, Colleen is the creator of the popular online multimedia program, The 30-Day Vegan Challenge; the host and producer of the life-changing podcast Food for Thought; and she delivers inspiring lectures around the country. She has appeared on the Food Network and PBS and is a contributor to National Public Radio.
