A Day In The Life with Victoria Featherstone Pearce

from Plant Powered Planet: Issue 1

by VegfestUK

Plant Based Health Online

Victoria is a former model, CEO & co-founder of K-9 Angels dog charity, radio presenter, ethical writer, animal rights campaigner and mum to 5 dogs.

In this segment Victoria takes us through a typical day in her life.

About K-9 Angels

K-9 Angels has rehomed over 700 dogs, spayed 2,500 dogs and raised hundreds of thousands of pounds to build a shelter and provide food and medical aid.

The charity provides a much needed network link between dog rescuers in foreign countries and prospective adopters in the UK, as well as funding for spay and neuter programmes, food and material aid, shelters, medical and veterinary aid.

www.k-9angels.org

9:30am

Up around 9.30am and feel like I’ve not slept at all. I was diagnosed with mild/moderate sleep apnea 2 years ago which means my breathing pauses between 15-24 times an hour while I’m sleeping leaving me super tired most days. Coffee and self talk pushes me through.

After feeding my 7 rescue dogs and making sure they have lots of cuddles I have a light breakfast of a banana, fruit salad and Alpro Greek style yogurt while answering emails then get myself ready for my CrossFit training.

12:45pm

I took up CrossFit training just after the end of the first lockdown so it’s been very stop and start but I can without doubt say it’s been the hardest I’ve ever workout but I’ve seen my fitness level go up and body tone up so quickly and it’s hugely helped with my mental health too. After 45 mins of Burpees, pull ups and sit ups I’m ready for lunch and a lie down.

1:45pm

I love to make healthy but quick meals from scratch. So I rustle up a spinach and avocado salad topped with some quinoa and vegan meat chunks from the vegetarian butcher topped with a little vegan Mayo and chilli oil. Simply delicious.

2:00pm

I have a zoom meeting with the trustees for the charity I co-founded with my friend and fellow vegan Pola Pospieszalska. We are all volunteers. We have a lot to talk about and work on plans for the coming year. We rely on donations and every year I fund raise too. The wing walk was great fun however climbing Mount Kilimanjaro (twice!) isn’t something I am going to rush back to do! Cycling also 100’s of miles was exhausting however when I think of the dogs we can spay and neuter it gives me a boost of energy….

3:00pm

Walk my rescue dogs on the South Downs which is on our doorstep and rarely see another soul which is just heavenly.

4:00pm

Being a blogger of all things vegan I get sent so many amazing vegan and ethical products to try. Everything from luxury shoes and handbags to jewellery, clothes and the latest cruelty free make up, all ethical and all vegan of course. There has never been such an exciting time as now for all things vegan and I’ve seen such a huge shift over the years going from almost zero to mainstream in terms of ethical and sustainable fashion.

5:00pm

I spend the next 3 hours writing my ethical fashion feature for Vegan life magazine. I usually do my research the day before then the next day write the feature. It’s so exciting finding new incredible ethical brands. The fashion industry is the second largest polluter in the world and consumers want change. We want to see circular and slow fashion. Buy less but buy good quality and always recycle ether by selling on or giving to a friend.

8:30pm

It’s Netflix and chill time. I absolutely love watching anything non fiction or documentaries. Right now we are watching Narcos for the second time around. I’m a binge watcher so usually watch 2 to 4 episodes at a time. I know it’s late but I can’t resist a package of Kettle Sheese crisps, they taste so good and are so moorish.