Based in San Antonio, Larissa Galineas and Vickie Velasquez lead Vegetarian Zen, a multifaceted educational platform designed for individuals transitioning to plant-based diets. They produce the long-running Vegetarian Zen Podcast, which has exceeded 400 episodes and regularly addresses listener-submitted inquiries regarding nutrition and cruelty-free habits. Their technical guides, such as the Veg-Start Guide and the VZ Academy online courses, provide structured resources for sustainable living. The duo often brings in subject matter experts for their interview series, having hosted discussions with plant-based authority Colleen Patrick-Goudreau and horticulturalist Augie Sanchez for the series In the Garden. Recent efforts include VZ Live sessions on social media, where they demonstrate practical culinary skills like pressing tofu and preparing almond milk. This approachable duo focuses on lowering the barrier to entry for veganism through non-judgmental education and budget-friendly resources, making them a consistent resource for the veg-curious demographic looking for practical household integration of compassion-led values.