Ep. 42 Niki Becker Pt. 2: Running a Vegan Restaurant

What do you do when criticism, competition, and negativity threaten to overwhelm everything you've worked so hard to build? In this episode of Plant the Change, Michele Fasnacht sits down with Niki Becker of Green Table for an honest conversation about the challenges of building a business, handling negative reviews, and staying focused when others try to bring you down. Niki shares how some of the most difficult experiences in her journey ultimately made her stronger—and why keeping sight of your purpose matters more than outside opinions. The conversation also explores the practical side of plant-based living, including how to eat affordably, cook simple meals at home, understand food labels, and avoid common misconceptions about going vegan. Listeners will discover: • How to turn criticism and competition into motivation instead of letting them stop you. • How plant-based eating can be affordable, simple, and accessible—even for busy families. • What to look for when reading food labels and why "plant-based" doesn't always mean what you think. Press play to hear Niki Becker's honest story and discover practical ways to stay resilient, eat plant-based on a budget, and keep moving forward with purpose. Plant the Change is a podcast about healthier living, plant-based eating, sustainable choices, and compassionate education. Each episode offers insights on plant-based nutrition, conscious parenting, vegan values, and animal rescue—giving parents, families, educators, and changemakers the tools to raise health-conscious, emotionally intelligent kids. Rooted in the principles of Compassionate Humane Education, Plant the Change helps inspire the next generation of eco-friendly, compassionate changemakers. Small GIFT. BIG impact. Subscribe to the Sanctuary at Solid Rock for only $4.99/mo and help save and protect animals every single day: https://www.facebook.com/sanctuaryatsolidrock/subscribe Subscribe to the Plant the Change podcast today, and join Michele Fasnacht on a journey to plant seeds of purpose, action, and hope—one conversation at a time. Learn more at SolidRockFlorida.org and follow along on Facebook and Instagram @SolidRockFlorida and @plantthechangeofficial #PlantTheChange