Who am I?!
My name is Dianelys but everyone knows me as Dee. I’m the creator behind ConsciousCuban Instagram, YouTube channel and now blog – where I share my passion for vegan food and travel. My goal isn’t about striving for perfection but about being more mindful of the choices we make every day. Join me for tips and inspiration on living a more conscious, balanced life!
My story:
I was born in Cuba and have lived in the U.S. since 2007. Needless to say I grew up eating a lot of animal products however I was always picky when it came to eating meat. During the summer of 2020, I went vegan overnight. I wouldn’t recommend such a drastic lifestyle change but it was exactly what I needed. I started documenting my journey on Instagram because I didn’t know a single vegan person, let alone someone who looked liked me…
Food for Thought
I started by sharing my struggles of as a new vegan plus my experiences cooking with plant-based alternatives. The grocery aisles were my new playground and I was eager to tell everyone that chickpeas didn’t taste like chicken but they tasted pretty damn good!
Building Community
Social media is quite toxic but a great place to connect with like-minded people if you land on the right place. Almost all the vegans I know I’ve met online. I’ve been able to build a great community of friends all over the world.
Broadening Horizons
It’s such a cliche but I love traveling and connecting with other cultures. As a vegan it really has changed my perspective of the world. Many think it’s impossible but I hope that by sharing my experience others can see how fulfilling and fun it is to be a vegan traveler!
Where to next?
Writing has always been a passion of mine. I have a background in journalism and often freelance. It felt natural to have a blog where I could take my vegan journey to new places. I hope this becomes a resource and a source of inspiration no matter where you are!
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