Speaking The Truth is Powerful with Miyoko Schinner formerly of Miyoko's Creamery

Written By Modern Species

While activism and change-making can require us to exercise emotional intelligence and perform certain balancing acts, there is also a power in standing up and unequivocally stating what you believe in.

Miyoko Schinner is a champion of putting the truth in plain sight and allowing the cards to fall as they may, and today she sits down to talk about her inspiring journey through impact entrepreneurship and the lessons she has learned along the way. The conversation centers on her commitment to being honest and outspoken, and we discuss her difficult exit from her company, Miyoko's Creamery, vegan activism, food colonialism, and much more.

Tuning in you'll hear all about the wisdom gained over a life in brand activism, her thoughts on non-profits, and how we can reinvent the future of food!

Key Points From This Episode:

  • Care and strength; how Miyoko approaches sharing her truth with others.

  • Pouring effort into building relationships with a true customer base.

  • Activism versus product-peddling; Miyoko talks about the roots of her business ethos. 

  • Understanding food colonialism and the impact of the Western diet.

  • Advice from Miyoko to younger people struggling to make a change and start something new. 

  • The benefits of age and experience; Miyoko talks about her journey and the seasons she has lived through.

  • The role and responsibility of brands in stimulating social progress.

  • Miyoko's thoughts on the non-profit model in today's climate. 

  • Miyoko unpacks some of her recent struggles and departure from the company she founded.  

  • Thoughts on success, money, and impact.

  • The evolving role of a founder and visionary as a company grows and scales. 

  • Where to find out more bout Miyoko and her upcoming projects!

Tweetables:

“It all started for me when I went vegetarian when I was twelve because I just didn't want to eat animals. Then I went vegan when I started learning about the dairy industry.” — @MiyokoSchinner [0:04:12]

“For a long time I actually downplayed my activism, I downplayed the reasons I was vegan.” — @MiyokoSchinner [0:04:55]

“You finally realize you have to speak the truth, because you only have so much time left on this planet. If you don't spend your time speaking the truth, then what's the purpose?” — @MiyokoSchinner [0:05:25]


“If you learn to speak your truth, and find your voice, in a way that’s strong but caring, people's ears perk up.” — @MiyokoSchinner[0:09:23]

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