How Jane Velez-Mitchell Built a Vegan Media Empire

Jane Velez-Mitchell, an award-winning broadcast journalist, author, and founder of UnchainedTV, is changing how veganism is portrayed in the media. Through a network of filmmakers, journalists, and activists, she aims to make vegan content accessible to a global audience for free, without the stigma of being seen as angry or boring. UnchainedTV offers a variety of content, including cooking shows, documentaries, and music videos, all aimed at spreading the message of compassion for animals. Velez-Mitchell's journey to veganism was sparked by a meeting with Howard Lyman, a former cattle farmer turned vegan activist, showing her the reality of factory farming.

After a successful career in broadcast journalism, Velez-Mitchell founded UnchainedTV to provide a platform for vegan activists and creators to share their message with a wider audience. The streaming service features a range of content, from cooking shows to documentaries, with the goal of showing that veganism is a multifaceted lifestyle that is inclusive to everyone. By leveraging technology and new platforms, Velez-Mitchell continues to build her vegan media empire, inviting creators to join her in spreading the vegan message to as many viewers as possible.