Whitney Lauritsen is a Video journalist who promotes healthy living and Sustainability on her site EcoVeganGal.com and YouTube channel of the same name. She dedicates her time and energies to spreading awareness about how to develop a lifestyle in harmony with the body and the planet. ^[22]

She grew up in rural Massachusetts, where she was surrounded by flora and fauna—an environment that helped foster her ethics.

She has gone through a long line of health transitions in the past 8 years.

She went from eating the Standard American Diet to eating Vegetarian, to Vegan, to Organic vegan, to Eco vegan, to Gluten and Soy free vegan, to unprocessed vegan... and her diet is constantly evolving!

Her strategy is to stay open and not to feel overwhelmed. She believes in baby steps, though it’s actually very easy for her to change – if someone informs her of something she can do to improve. She tries to implement it ASAP. She loves learning about foods that are healthy for her, so she allows herself time to experiment with that, being patient of timing and keeping aware of how she reacts physically and emotionally.

Whitney graduated from Emerson College in 2004 with an academic degree in film production. ^[22]

After several years of working in the industry she discovered a passion for Journalism and launched the Eco-Vegan Gal website in 2008. She combines these skills and enthusiasms to produce video content on wellness and sustainability, which has resulted in a wildly successful channel on YouTube, acceptance into an elite Ford Motors program called The Fiesta Movement and cover of Laika Magazine. ^[22] She has contributed to various health and green outlets. Her articles are published in VegNews, Organic Authority, Women’s Conference and Healthy Bitch Daily. She is the former host of Ecorazzi’s Good Gossip YouTube series, and she has appeared on shows such as Liverpool Post Live. Additionally, her film background led her to assist the filmmakers behind acclaimed documentaries Forks Over Knives, FUEL and The Big Fix, and you can find her photography, videography and post production projects on sites like Sunwarrior Protein and Elephant Journal l. ^[22]

Veganism inspired her to become a journalist, a career path she never thought she’d take – it came organically out of having more passion about being vegan.

Whitney Lauritsen created Eco-Vegan Gal to help and inspire people take better care of themselves and the planet so we could all have healthier, happier lives.

She believes that eating an organic, whole foods plant-based diet can result in Vitality, Longevity, internal peace and overall wellbeing. Likewise, adapting an Eco-friendly lifestyle can culminate in an appreciation for the planet, connection to other people and nature, and a sense of contribution that will effect many generations to come. And most importantly, Whitney knows first hand that people can have fun while making a difference.

At Eco-Vegan Gal you'll learn how to easily prepare delicious and nutritious Plant-based food and make eco-friendly lifestyle decisions everyday. Plus, you'll discover the best green and healthy vegan products, restaurants, and experiences through video reviews. Whitney is devoted to enriching lives and demonstrating how everyone can implement small changes to make choices that benefit the entire world. ^[23]

In 2014 she received the Ed Begly Jr. Environmental Activist Award.

Whitney has also been tagged in social media circles as a rising star: Mashable named her one of the Top 75 Environmentalists to Follow on Twitter, and she was included in NBC New York’s list of Top 10 Eco Hotties on Twitter. ^[22]