For nearly 30 years, Colleen Patrick-Goudreau’s compassionate living philosophy has been propelling plant-based eating into the mainstream and forever changing how we regard animals and treat the planet we live on. 

A recognized expert and thought leader on the culinary, social, ethical, and practical aspects of living compassionately, healthfully, and sustainably, she is an award-winning author of eight books — including the bestselling The Joy of Vegan Baking, The 30-Day Vegan Challenge, The Joyful Vegan, and her newest book, A Year of Compassion: 52 Weeks of Living Zero-Waste, Plant-Based, and Cruelty-Free. 

Colleen is also an acclaimed speaker, a regular contributor to National Public Radio, Host/Producer of Food for Thought Podcast (one of the longest running podcasts), and co-founder. of the political action committee East Bay Animal PAC to work with government officials on animal issues in the San Francisco Bay Area. She lives in Oakland, CA with her husband David and their adorable cat Michiko. She can be found at JoyfulVegan.com.

Our trips with Colleen Patrick-Goudreau are a family affair and include David, Colleen’s beloved husband — our good friend, a fellow joyful vegan, and traveler extraordinaire.