We had the good fortune of connecting with Hannah Hernandez and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Hannah, what was your thought process behind starting your own business?
The continuous growth of Tucson’s vegan food scene is steady and exciting. I wanted to take my love for sharing my vegan dining experiences and grow a community focused on supporting local businesses and eating more plants.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
I went from posting random food pictures on my personal Instagram to regularly collaborating with local businesses and food photoshoots, answering questions about the vegan lifestyle and where to go to eat. I’m continuously trying to stay outside of my comfort zone. These past couple of years have been filled with opportunities that I would normally be too nervous to even think about. My anxiety is still there, but I’ve learned how to push it to the side and find my confidence. My goal is simply to display and put a big shiny light on all of the beautiful vegan options that Tucson has to offer.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Tucson offers an endless amount of places to eat, drink, and play. It’s hard to keep it to a few, but I’ll share some of my favorites. Stop by Coffee Times Drive-Thru for a drink and Houlden’s Rise Above vegan treats. Breakfast/brunch: Café Maggie and Urban Fresh. Govinda’s for Sunday brunch. El Torero, 520 Taco Stop, Renee’s, Yoshimatsu, Lovin Spoonfuls, Govinda’s, Vivace, or Substance Diner for dinner. One of my favorites is to pack up some sandwiches and drive up to Mt. Lemmon for a hike. Walk, dance, and appreciate the air, the views, and the animals.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I’m beyond grateful to everyone that I’ve collaborated with and my amazing family and friends that are always there for me.

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