Toube’s empathy for animals goes back to before she can even remember, based on hearing stories of sharing her ice cream cones with her dog and passionately protesting when she saw her parents put live crabs in a pot of boiling water. Becoming a vegetarian at 16 and eventually an ethical vegan was her natural path in life. Toube’s advocacy includes everything from fundraising and protests to her tattoos and baked goods, but her favorite part is planting seeds of compassion with non-vegans to help change the world for animals.
Dear Toube, I’ve been a huge animal lover all my life. I went vegetarian as a young child, and have been vegan for more than 8 years. These days, being vegan is a breeze! It’s easy to find delicious food options for every craving and occasion. I read clothing labels to make sure my wardrobe…
Dear Toube, I have been employed as an executive assistant at the same company for almost 10 years. Recently the boss I had since the beginning retired and a new executive has stepped in. He knows I am vegan and makes the same cliché jokes as many others, which I can let roll off my…
Dear Toube, I am currently trying to transition from being a pescatarian to a vegan. I was a vegan once before, but I became very weak and sick soon after not eating meat. What advice can you give me to help me transition better? Where can I start? Any cookbooks you would suggest? And my…
We are so excited about this new series called Dear Toube! Modeled after the popular advice column Dear Abby, this provides an opportunity for our readers to ask questions and receive advice to help navigate difficult situations with tact, confidence, and ease. Dear Toube, I have a wonderful friend that is vegan and I have recently become educated on…
We are so excited to introduce a new series here at World of Vegan—it’s called “Dear Toube!” Like the age-old advice column Dear Abby, this provides an opportunity for you to ask vegan questions and receive advice about any difficult situations you encounter. Check out the first one below! Dear Toube, I am raising proud, compassionate vegan…