Originally streamed live on Facebook on June 17, I wrap-up the series by sharing my current experience in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Find out what life is like in Vietnam and learn what's coming next now that I've finished documenting the lives of vegans around the world in our new normal.

I chat with Claire Howe and Cami Hoffman about The Raven Corps and how the group's work and methods have changed during the COVID-19 pandemic. From developing QuaranTEEN, a youth-led virtual community, to preparing to tackle toxic masculinity while addressing the needs of many in their communities, Claire and Cami showcase just how the organization has continued to be effective in their new normal.

I chat with Glenn Gaetz, co-owner of Nice Shoes, about the experience of running a vegan shoe store in Vancouver, British Columbia during the COVID-19 pandemic. From balancing family life and the need to entertain a young child at home to trying to determine just what the best course of action is for their nine-year old company in the coming months, Glenn and I talk about plenty of the ins and outs of running a small business while dealing with a new normal.

I chat with Eloisa T. from Chilis On Wheels to find out what sort of impact the organization has experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. From the disproportionate ways in which the restrictions affect communities in New York City (and even the rest of the United States) to her personal disconnect from friends and family as she continues to work outside of her home, Eloisa helps to show the importance of compassion and community within our new normal.

Shifting the focus to vegan businesses, I connect with my friends, Carmella Lanni & Carlo Giardina, in Philly to talk about their experience running their vegan grocery and convenience store, V Marks The Shop, during the COVID-19 pandemic. From adapting quickly as a two-person team determined to maintain safety for themselves, their customers, and the suppliers they work with to trying to find the balance between their business and personal well-being, Carmella and Carlo help to shed some light on how vegan businesses are operating in their new normal.

I chat with Chelsea Lincoln in Hillsboro, Oregon about her personal experience during the COVID-19 pandemic. From changing her wedding plans to facing the implications of working from home long-term, Chelsea provides an idea of what's involved in her new normal.

I chat with Jenny Marie about her life in Manchester during the COVID-19 pandemic. From realizing a dinner with her stepfather might be the last time she saw him for a long time to putting her mother's sewing machine to good use while at home, Jenny offers tips for others while also sharing how she's coping with her new normal.

I chat with another friend in Winnipeg, Manitoba to find out how their life has been during the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether it's the concerns around continuing to work due to being a healthcare worker or considering the mental health implications brought about by a global disaster, LP and I cover plenty of ground involving their new normal.

Originally streamed live on Facebook on April 27, I chat with a long-time friend, Michele Truty, who shares her experience living in Chicago, Illinois during the COVID-19 pandemic. From moving while the city shelters in place to dealing with being in a higher risk category, Michele and I chat and engage with the audience to learn about her new normal.

I chat with Charlotte Hubbard from the United Kingdom about her personal experience in Leeds during the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether she's dealing with the shift from office work to a kitchen office, or learning to slow down and take things as they come, Charlotte sheds some light on what's involved with her new normal. Note: technical difficulties led to the last 4-5mins being difficult to understand. Sorry.

In the tenth episode of the second season of #OurNewNormal, a T.O.F.U. Talks limited series, I catch-up with Sarah Rice to talk about her family’s life on the big island of Hawai’i during the COVID-19 pandemic. From small town jungle living with several foster children and a biological child to the slower pace of island life, Sarah shares just how much has changed over the last few months to shape her new normal.



Recording Date: April 25, 2020

Originally streamed live on Facebook on April 25th, this time I catch-up with fellow vegan traveller, Kristin Lajeunesse of Will Travel For Vegan Food, to see what life has been like in Las Vegas during the COVID-19 pandemic. From the strip shutting down to living life in one spot for awhile, Kristin shares plenty to illustrate her new normal.

In the eighth episode of the second season of #OurNewNormal, a T.O.F.U. Talks limited series, I get to connect with a long-term friend, Cinthia, to talk about her life in Sweden during the COVID-19 pandemic. With international media focused on the Swedish government’s relaxed approach to the threat and the majority of Swedes trusting their government’s advice, I was excited to get the chance to find out just what these unique conditions meant for my friend’s new normal.



Recording Date: April 24, 2020

Originally streamed live on Facebook on April 24th, I talk with Sam and Veren of Alternative Travelers about their experience in Salt Lake City, Utah during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a couple that house sits full-time, we talk plenty about just how their lives have changed, the health scares they've had with friends and themselves, and dealing with being stuck in a place that is now a big part of their new normal.

Originally streamed live on Facebook on April 24th, I chat with Jacqueline Adamescu about her life in Los Angeles, California during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a public school teacher, union representative, and fellow independent activist publisher, the talk gets political pretty quick, but plenty is covered to give you an idea of Jacqueline's new normal.

I hop back to this side of the world to chat with Jessica Freedman on the island of Phuket in Thailand to see what life has been like for her fuzzy family and her during the COVID-19 pandemic. From the decision to stay put instead of going back to Canada to having to put their future moving plans on hold until things calm down, Jess gives me an idea of just how they're coping with their new normal.

I head further north along the Pacific Coast of North America to chat with Ashley Fineberg in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada about life on Vancouver Island during the COVID-19 pandemic. We touch on everything from her life as a new teacher to the problems of seemingly great vegan or local companies not protecting their employees and how it all plays a part in the ups and downs of her new normal.

I chat with Janessa Philemon-Kerp in Portland, Oregon about her experience both there and in Europe during the COVID-19 pandemic. From the most Portland statement ever about strip club mac and cheese to dealing with pulling the plug on a long-term adventure in Europe to head back home, Janessa offers a glimpse into how much has changed in her new normal.

I chat with Stacy Owens to learn what life has been like in Half Moon Bay (part of the San Francisco Bay area), California during the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether she's running her small business or helping one of her kids with school, Stacy explains the complications of finding balance in her new normal.

Originally streamed live on Facebook on April 21, 2020, Michael Harren shares a bit of what his life is like in New York City during the COVID-19 pandemic. From shifting his music lessons online to realizing just how much has become routine already, Michael and I touch on plenty of things that make up his new normal.