Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Patrick-Goudreau photo in the backyard veganic garden of her Oakland, California home.
Born (1970-03-08) March 8, 1970
Westfield, New Jersey
Occupation American author, speaker, and podcaster

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau (born March 8, 1970 in Westfield, New Jersey) is an American author, speaker,[1][2] cultural commentator, and podcaster.[3] Having earned her bachelor's degree from Rutgers University,[4] and her master's degree in English Literature from Seton Hall University,[5] Patrick-Goudreau uses her writing and oratory skills to advocate veganism as a means by which to prevent cruelty to animals.

Books

A recognized expert and thought leader on the culinary, social, ethical, and practical aspects of living vegan, Colleen Patrick-Goudreau is the author of several popular books, including The Joy of Vegan Baking,[6] which won VegNews magazine’s “Cookbook of the Year” Award, The Vegan Table,[7] and Color Me Vegan.[8] Her first non-cookbook, The Vegan's Daily Companion: 365 Days of Tips and Inspiration for Cooking, Eating, and Living Compassionately,[9] was released in 2011. The Daily Vegan: A Guided Journal is a book adapted from Vegan's Daily Companion and was published, along with the four others, by Rockport Publishing.[10]

Her fifth book entitled The 30-Day Vegan Challenge®: The Ultimate Guide to Eating Cleaner, Getting Leaner, and Living Compassionately[11] was published by Random House/Ballantine Books, but is now out of print.

Patrick-Goudreau’s sixth and seventh books were published independently by Montali Press: On Being Vegan: Reflections on a Compassionate Life and The 30-Day Vegan Challenge® (New Edition):[12] The Ultimate Guide to Eating Healthfully and Living Compassionately.

Multimedia

The 30-Day Vegan Challenge®[13] is also an online multimedia program that’s been featured in a number of major media outlets, including Bust Magazine,[14] Care2.com,[15] and Men’s Fitness.[16]

Patrick-Goudreau also produces a popular podcast called "Food for Thought,"[17][18] She also produces videos on her YouTube Channel: JoyfulVegan.[19]

Articles, Essays, and Editorials

Patrick-Goudreau has appeared on The Food Network and is a contributor to "Perspectives," the editorial program produced by her local NPR affiliate KQED-FM.[20] Until 2011, Patrick-Goudreau was a long-time columnist for VegNews magazine with her popular column VegGuru.[21]

Patrick-Goudreau has published dozens of articles and essays in a variety of publications, including The Christian Science Monitor.[22]

Colleen has appeared on national and regional TV programs, including the Food Network, CBS, PBS, and FOX.[23]

Patrick-Goudreau was one of several people who provided information used in the writing of the book Striking at the Roots: A Practical Guide to Animal Activism (2008) by Mark Hawthorne. Colleen has contributed essays to Running, Eating, Thinking: A Vegan Anthology.[24]

Personal Background

Patrick-Goudreau is a supporter of many animal organizations, including animal sanctuaries, such as Farm Sanctuary, and Animals Asia[25] She is a runner, a reader, a globe-trotter, a tea-junkie, a film-nut, and a word-lover and lives in Oakland, CA with her husband and two cats.

Books

See also

References

  1. ↑ Colleen Patrick-Goudreau – Speaker Profile – Random House Speakers Bureau – The World's Best Speakers Under One Roof. Rhspeakers.com. Retrieved on October 18, 2011.
  2. ↑ Colleen Patrick-Goudreau's Speaking Events and Booksigning Schedule. Joyfulvegan.com. Retrieved on March 12, 2015.
  3. ↑ Food for Thought: the place to explore, celebrate, and manifest a life motivated and defined by unconditional compassion and optimal wellness.. Retrieved on March 12, 2015.
  4. ↑ Rutger’s University. Retrieved March 16, 2015.
  5. ↑ Seton Hall University, New Jersey. Shu.edu. Retrieved on October 18, 2011.
  6. ↑ The Joy of Vegan Baking Cookbook by Colleen Patrick-Goudreau. Joyofveganbaking.com. Retrieved on October 18, 2011.
  7. ↑ The Vegan Table By Colleen Patrick-Goudreau – Home Page. Vegantable.com. Retrieved on October 18, 2011.
  8. ↑ Color Me Vegan by Colleen Patrick-Goudreau. Colormevegan.com. Retrieved on October 18, 2011.
  9. ↑ Vegan's Daily Companion by Colleen Patrick-Goudreau. Vegansdailycompanion.com. Retrieved on October 18, 2011.
  10. ↑ Books By Colleen Patrick-Goudreau | Author Colleen Patrick-Goudreau. Qbookshop. Retrieved on October 18, 2011.
  11. ↑ The 30 Day Vegan Challenge by Colleen Patrick-Goudreau. 30dayveganchallenge.com. Retrieved on October 18, 2011.
  12. ↑ The 30-Day Vegan Challenge. Retrieved on March 16, 2015.
  13. ↑ The 30-Day Vegan Challenge Online Program]. Retrieved March 16, 2015.
  14. ↑ Retrieved March 16, 2015.
  15. ↑ Retrieved March 16, 2015.
  16. ↑ Retrieved March 16, 2015.
  17. ↑ Food for Thought: Inspiring a Joyful, Sustainable, Compassionate Diet. Feeds.feedburner.com. Retrieved on October 18, 2011.
  18. ↑ iTunes – Podcasts – Food for Thought: Inspiring a Joyful, Sustainable, Compassionate Diet by Colleen Patrick-Goudreau from Joyful Vegan. Itunes.apple.com. Retrieved on October 18, 2011.
  19. ↑ JoyfulVegan TV. Retrieved on March 16, 2015
  20. ↑ [Vegetarian Vegan Animal Rights Humane Meat Essays KQED Sayta VegNews Heifer Common Dreams]. Retrieved on October 18, 2011.
  21. ↑ http://www.compassionatecooks.com/word/Veg_News_Nov_Dec_08_Toasts.pdf
  22. ↑ Italy's frutta heaven. CSMonitor.com. Retrieved on October 18, 2011.
  23. ↑ Joyful Vegan Press & Reviews. Retrieved March 16, 2015.
  24. ↑ Running, Eating, Thinking: A Vegan Anthology. Retrieved March 16, 2015.
  25. ↑ Action Alerts Index. Farm Sanctuary. Retrieved on October 18, 2011.

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