Author: Lauren Lester

Lauren Lester is the editor and founder behind Srsly Vegan. Her plant-based cooking is shaped by Appalachian roots with a global flair, bringing big flavor and comfort to every recipe — without the animal products. Lauren spent a decade in food media, co-founding two publications that reached millions and co-authoring Cast Iron Keto, before going vegan in 2021. Since then, she has developed more than 300 plant-based recipes for brands and publications worldwide. Outside the kitchen, she helps nonprofits and small businesses turn ambitious ideas into clear strategies, stronger systems, and operational capacity.