Founded by Laura Warner in 2016, The Honest Whisper is based in Toronto, Ontario. It started as a vegan blog, expanded into a non-profit vegan shop in 2018, and now features interviews. The Honest Whisper amplifies unheard voices and advocates for a compassionate future. Explore thought-provoking vegan blog articles on the latest trends and issues surrounding animal rights, activism, and sustainability. Read inspiring stories about individuals and organizations fighting for positive changes. Learn how to make a difference in your everyday life, big or small. Love to shop? Please help us raise money for the animal rights movement by shopping at our online non-profit shop.
Meet Our Founder
Laura Warner is the founder of The Honest Whisper. She is our founder, blogger, developer, marketer, model, designer, and everything else! Laura is passionate about art, science, food, and animals. As a highly motivated individual, she possesses an Advanced Diploma in Biotechnology and thrives on hands-on learning. In addition to her professional responsibilities, she dedicates time to caring for her adopted dog and running The Honest Whisper. Laura’s commitment to animal welfare is demonstrated through her sanctuary work, activism, creative expression, and vegan lifestyle, which was established in 2012. In her free time, you can find her listening to audiobooks, blogging, and spending time with loved ones. Physical & online activism have been a part of her life since before The Honest Whisper was established.
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Our Mission
Laura Warner created the “Dandi Lion” logo, which now represents The Honest Whisper. Dandi Lion combines the dandelion, symbolizing growth and change, with the courage and protective instincts of the lion. In essence, it symbolizes speaking up for what is right. “Nobody is silent. Many are not heard. Change this.”. Therefore, this belief acknowledges that every individual has a voice, regardless of whether it’s currently heard or suppressed. Our main focus is on animals experiencing speciesism and inequality of basic rights. Our commitment to animal rights extends beyond addressing speciesism. We recognize that the fight for animal liberation requires ongoing education, awareness, and a united front with other organizations. To further our impact, we explore unconventional avenues of activism, such as creative expression (writing, fashion, and art).
Our Blog
Our blog offers personal therapeutic benefits and aims to inspire others to think differently. The Honest Whisper shares tips, guidance, recipes, and stories about living a vegan and compassionate lifestyle. Although we are passionate about providing a blog focused on vegan lifestyles, similarly, we also embrace general human experiences that everyone can relate to and benefit from reading on our blog. We hope these posts inspire positive changes and provide helpful information and ideas to others. These specific goals hold a special place in Laura’s heart and motivate her to continue doing what she loves, writing.
Interview Features
Explore our inspiring interview features with organizations, brands, and individuals making a positive impact. These features highlight the inspiring work happening in animal activism, sanctuary support, environmental initiatives, and more. We’re proud to provide a free platform for these inspiring individuals and organizations to share their stories and motivate others. Want a feature published on The Honest Whisper? Submit your interview or feature here.
Our Shop
Our shops offer personalized merchandise and affiliated shopping recommendations. The Honest Whisper donates all profits to the animal rights movement. Our lookbook features our clothing and products modeled by vegans, activists, and friends of the brand. We host our first shop through Zazzle, offering products featuring our designs. Our second shop, on Etsy, features upcycled clothing. Our latest shop is on TeeMill. All of our shops offer their own unique options such as customization, sustainability, and hand-crafting. Get to know them better by visiting our shop page.
Donations
The Honest Whisper does not accept donations. Instead, we encourage you to donate to registered charities/organizations/activist groups that support our cause instead of making direct donations to The Honest Whisper. Animal Rights Toronto has an excellent list of groups and organizations you can donate your time or funds.
Publications
Want to see what others are saying about The Honest Whisper? We’ve gathered a collection of online mentions and publications that highlight our work, from press coverage and reviews to industry articles and blog posts. Explore the links below to learn more about how we’re making an impact and what others think of our products, services, and contributions. We appreciate all the recognition and are excited to share these highlights with you.
Elle Canada
Animal Justice
The Vegan Fashion Show
Meatless Movement
Magazine Dark
Global Vegan (Winter 2022)
Fashion Week Online
The Vegan Review
Toronto Sun
Voes & Co