Are you aware that women produce much of the food we eat and make 93% of all consumer food purchases? In this episode of the Healthy Lifestyle Solutions Podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Jennifer Stojkovic, founder of the Vegan Women's Summit and author of "The Future of Food is Female." Jennifer shared her journey to becoming vegan, sparked by a tragedy that led her to find compassion and question her actions. We also discussed the importance of women in the food industry and how they can shape a kinder, more sustainable world through plant-based living.Jennifer Stojkovic is a renowned food-tech leader and Vegan Women Summit (VWS) founder. Through VWS, she empowers women in the food industry and has created impactful initiatives such as the VWS Pathfinder pitch competition and VWS Connect job networking series. Jennifer is also an investor, advisor, and board member for startups like Lighter and MeliBio, and her book "The Future of Food is Female" showcases inspiring interviews with industry pioneers.In this episode, you will learn the following:The specific obstacles that women encounter when starting and growing their businesses, with a particular focus on the challenges they face in accessing venture capital, shedding light on the disparities and barriers that exist in the venture capital space for female entrepreneurs.The significance of women's role in the food industry and their ability to shape a more compassionate and sustainable world through embracing plant-based living.Jennifer Stojkovic’s Vegan Women's Summit (VWS) to create a supportive community for women in the food industry, recognizing the power of women's empowerment and the transformative effect of fostering connections.Understanding the value of networking and developing a strong personal brand, building connections, and maintaining relationships in the food industry.Visit Jennifer Stojkovic Social Pages:Website: https://www.veganwomensummit.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vegan-women-summit/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/veganwomensummitInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganwomensummit/Twitter: https://twitter.com/vegwomensummitYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@veganwomensummit762Support the showConnect with UsWebsite: Healthy Lifestyle SolutionsInstagram: @healthylifestylesolutionsYouTube channel: Healthy Lifestyle SolutionsSubscribe to our newsletter: Our NewsletterLeave us a message: Speak Pipe VoicemailRate Me: https://ratethispodcast.com/hls