9 Oct 2026
#66 | The REAL Reason People Go Vegan with CEO & Realtor Lance Wilson & Julia Furlipa | Best Life By You Podcast
What’s your reason for going vegan? For Lance Wilson, it started with the environment, became a commitment to animals, and changed how he approaches food, community, and business.
In this episode of Best Life By You, Julia sits down with Lance Wilson, co-founder of Vegan Realty and host of the Health & Real Estate Podcast. Lance shares how Cowspiracy sparked his vegan journey, why compassion keeps him committed, and how he transitioned from vegan junk food toward more whole plant foods.
They also explore veganism and masculinity, navigating criticism, finding your “why,” and building a business around your values. Lance explains how Vegan
Realty gives back by donating $1,000 to animal rescues or nonprofits whenever the team helps a client buy or sell a home.
Whether you’re vegan, curious about plant-based living, or looking to connect your work with your purpose, this conversation offers a personal look at living in alignment.
💬 What inspired you to go vegan, or what makes you curious about it? Share your “why” in the comments.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Why Your “Why” Matters
02:01 Meet Lance Wilson
03:22 How Cowspiracy Sparked His Vegan Journey
07:01 Veganism, Masculinity & Athletic Performance
08:51 Finding Your Why & Making Progress
12:56 Bringing The Game Changers to the Community
14:07 Inspiring Others & Handling Criticism
18:44 Why Veganism Triggers Strong Reactions
22:34 Going Vegan Gradually, Protein & Fiber
25:24 From Junk Food Vegan to Whole Plant Foods
29:58 Food Habits, Cravings & Finding Balance
39:09 Lance’s 30-Day Raw Vegan Experience
43:06 Daily Eating Routines & Personal Preferences
46:50 What Is Vegan Realty?
49:32 Building Community & Giving Back
52:23 Turning Passion into a Business
54:18 The Health & Real Estate Podcast
56:43 Bringing Your Values into Your Work
1:00:25 Christspiracy, Faith & Animal Ethics
1:03:02 Living in Alignment with Your Values
1:05:33 Documentary Recommendations
1:06:20 Final Thoughts & Where to Connect
🔗Connect with Lance & Vegan Realty
Vegan Realty: https://www.linktr.ee/veganrealty (https://www.linktr.ee/veganrealty)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganrealty/ (https://www.instagram.com/veganrealty/)
Lance Wilson IG: https://www.instagram.com/lanceiamhealthy/ (https://www.instagram.com/lanceiamhealthy/)
Health & Real Estate Podcast:
https://youtube.com/@HealthAndRealEstatePodcast (https://youtube.com/@HealthAndRealEstatePodcast)
CONNECT WITH JULIA:
My Book “The 7+ Lifestyle: A Recipe Book for Life!”: https://amzn.to/4rM6HpY (https://amzn.to/4rM6HpY)
My Podcast “Best Life By You”: https://www.youtube.com/@bestlifebyyoupodcast (https://www.youtube.com/@bestlifebyyoupodcast)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julia_bestlifebyyou/ (https://www.instagram.com/julia_bestlifebyyou/)
My All-in-One Best Life By You App: https://blby.app/ (https://blby.app/)
Work with Julia: https://www.bestlifebyyou.com/ (https://www.bestlifebyyou.com/%E2%81%A0)
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@juliafurlipa (https://www.tiktok.com/@juliafurlipa)
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