This episode of Extraordinary with Neman is a powerful conversation with Jessica Cruz, the visionary behind Vegan Street Fair, a vibrant celebration of food, community, and culture that was set to explode in 2020. But when the pandemic hit, everything changed.Jessica shares:• How she built Vegan Street Fair into one of the biggest vegan festivals in the world• The devastating impact of the pandemic on her business and livelihood• Her emotional journey through breast cancer, a double mastectomy, and reclaiming her health• What it’s like to rebuild a dream that was once thriving• The quiet strength behind showing up even when everything feels like it’s falling apartThis is more than a story of survival. It’s about identity, purpose, and the relentless pursuit of joy even when the world says “no.” Jessica’s resilience will move you and remind you that healing is never linear but always possible.Hit play to hear one woman’s fight to rebuild it all: body, business, and belief.

Connect with me on social media: @kalemyname and @nekacgolubovic Connect with Jessica: @veganstreetfair