Press & Media.

Local 10 News

Local 10 News featured Sean Russell at the Vegan Foodie Fest in CityPlace Doral, highlighting the event's role in bringing the community together with plant-based food, music, and vendors. The free festival welcomed Vegans and pre-Vegans alike to explore compassionate living.

Deco Drive

WSVN 7's Deco Drive featured Sean Russell and SoFlo Vegans' Veg Night Out, South Florida's first all-Vegan street market. The event spotlighted plant-based food, music, fashion, and local vendors in Fort Lauderdale's MASS District.

ABC Television

The Hustler

Sean Russell appeared on ABC's primetime reality competition The Hustler in 2021, bringing his wit and community organizer's mindset to the high-stakes game of bluffing, deduction, and teamwork watched by millions across the country.

NBC News

NBC News featured Sean Russell in his senior year of high school as a junior broadcaster. Serving as an ambassador for Broward schools, he learned news production, worked with executives, and gained early media experience that shaped his 25-year career.

Delray Magazine

Delray Magazine profiled Sean Russell as one of South Florida's most vocal Vegan advocates. He shares his journey to Veganism, the growth of community support, and his vision for making plant-based living accessible and exciting to everyone.

Sun Sentinel

International Vegan Film Festival

The Sun Sentinel spotlights the International Vegan Film Festival's South Florida debut, co-presented by Sean Russell and SoFlo Vegans. The piece explores the growing plant-based film movement and what audiences can expect from the premiere screening.

Miami New Times

South Florida Will Host International Vegan Film Festival

Sean Russell and SoFlo Vegans brought the International Vegan Film Festival to Fort Lauderdale, showcasing powerful films about plant-based living, animal advocacy, and environmental justice for the first time in South Florida.

Sun Sentinel

Veg Night Out in Fort Lauderdale

Sun Sentinel featured Sean Russell and SoFlo Vegans' Veg Night Out, Fort Lauderdale's first all-Vegan night market. The free community event drew hundreds to the MASS District for plant-based food, music, and local vendors.

Miami New Times

Vegan Group to Host Dolphins Tailgate

Miami New Times covered SoFlo Vegans' first all-Vegan tailgate at Hard Rock Stadium, pairing football culture with plant-based food in an event that showed Veganism's mainstream crossover potential in South Florida.

Miami New Times

Black Voices at the Forefront

Miami New Times featured Sean Russell as a leading voice in South Florida's Black Vegan movement. As founder of SoFlo Vegans, he speaks on the intersection of race, food justice, and plant-based advocacy in the community.

Sun Sentinel

Heal The Planet Day

Sun Sentinel highlighted SoFlo Vegans' plant-based showcase at Heal The Planet Day in Fort Lauderdale's Snyder Park, featuring Sean Russell and his mission to connect eco-conscious South Floridians through community events.

Panther Now

FIU Alumnus Promotes Veganism

Panther Now profiled FIU alumnus Sean Russell, founder of SoFlo Vegans, highlighting his mission to make South Florida a hotspot for Veganism and how his education shaped his entrepreneurial and community-building path.

Broward New Times

TopSpot USA Showcase

Broward New Times highlighted Sean Russell and Frankie "Famous" Nobile's work with Topspot USA, an online music hub turned live showcase platform connecting unsigned artists with audiences across South Florida.

Sun Sentinel

More Than Just a Summer Job

The Sun Sentinel featured Sean Russell as a high school graduate gaining early career experience as a webmaster for the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, the first chapter in a 30+ year career in media and technology.

Plant Powered Athlete

E041: Inside Sean Russell's Vision for Vegans Explore

On the Plant Powered Athlete Podcast, Sean Russell shared his vision as founder of Vegans Explore, highlighting how grassroots strategies, community building, and systems thinking are driving the global plant-based travel movement.

Veggies Abroad

Vegan Miami with SoFlo Vegans Founder

Rebecca chats with SoFlo Vegans and Vegans Explore founder Sean Russell, lifting the lid on Miami's burgeoning Vegan scene. They discuss community growth, favorite spots, and how South Florida became a global destination for plant-based travelers.

Vegan Linked

Vegan Linked featured Sean Russell, who shared his journey from experimenting with Veganism in 2008 to building a thriving community by 2016. He spoke about his work across SoFlo Vegans, Vegans Explore, and the systems that power both platforms.

The Plant Paradigm

Sean Russell joins The Plant Paradigm to discuss building a sustainable future through plant-based living, climate action, and eco-friendly practices. He shares insights on living with purpose and creating communities that drive lasting change.

Canvas Rebel

In his Canvas Rebel feature, Sean Russell shares his philosophy on success, emphasizing self-love, community support, and resilience. He highlights how a positive mindset turns challenges into opportunities and fuels long-term impact.

Love This Food Thing

E30: Pre-Vegans and Veganism with Sean Russell

Sean Russell appears on Love This Food Thing to share his journey from childhood food struggles to becoming a passionate Vegan advocate. He discusses his book Pre-Vegans and how it helps people make the transition to plant-based living.

The Bloody Vegans

Founder of SoFlo Vegans and Author of Pre-Vegans

On The Bloody Vegans Podcast, Sean Russell discussed his work as founder of SoFlo Vegans and author of Pre-Vegans. He shares how community building, content creation, and authentic storytelling drove the growth of South Florida's Vegan movement.

VKind Live

From Pre-Vegan to Vegan with Sean Russell

On VKind Live, Sean Russell shared his journey from media and music into Vegan advocacy, founding SoFlo Vegans to make South Florida a global hub for plant-based living. He reflects on lessons learned, impact made, and what comes next.

Vegan Life Coach

EP 93: Making SoFlo a Global Hotspot for Veganism

Sean Russell joins The Vegan Life Coach Podcast to share his journey as founder of SoFlo Vegans, building South Florida into a global hotspot for Veganism. He reflects on career pivots, community leadership, and lessons from 30+ years in media.

VoyageMIA

Exploring Life & Business with Sean Russell of LESARUSS.AI

VoyageMIA sat down with Sean Russell about LESARUSS.AI and where AI is headed. He makes the case for systems that remember who you are and what your organization already decided, that treat any one model as a replaceable part, and that know a specific community deeply instead of trying to be everything to everyone.

VoyageMIA

Rising Stars: Meet Sean Russell

VoyageMIA featured Sean Russell's journey from a 12-year-old media enthusiast to founder of SoFlo Vegans and Creative Director of LESARUSS Media. He reflects on the challenges of entrepreneurship and his vision for building lasting community platforms.

Namaste Bosses

Be Your Own Boss Series

On Namaste Bosses, Sean Russell shared his journey from media and education into entrepreneurship with LESARUSS Media and SoFlo Vegans. He reflected on overcoming obstacles, finding purpose, and building businesses rooted in service and community.

VegWorld Magazine

Veg Night Out Sprouts in Fort Lauderdale

VegWorld Magazine spotlighted Veg Night Out, South Florida's first 100% Vegan night market, co-created by Sean Russell of SoFlo Vegans. The MASS District event featured food, crafts, and community in a landmark moment for the regional Vegan scene.

Blaze the Lion

Sean Russell appears on Blaze the Lion Podcast to share his journey as a community builder, entrepreneur, and advocate. He reflects on lessons from education, media, and Veganism while discussing how systems thinking shapes everything he builds.

Revolutionary Change

Sean Russell joins Revolutionary Change to discuss community-driven entrepreneurship, the power of plant-based movements, and the role of media in shifting culture. He shares his vision for building systems that outlast the individual.

Justin Stivers Show

On The Justin Stivers Show, Sean Russell discussed his work as founder of SoFlo Vegans and his mission to make South Florida a Vegan hotspot. He shared insights on community building, brand development, and the intersection of purpose and profit.

Livegan Podcast

E80: Black Lives Matter with Sean Russell

On The Livegan Podcast, Sean A. Russell shares his journey as a media producer and community leader, highlighting his work in education, nonprofits, and Vegan advocacy. He speaks candidly on race, justice, and the role of plant-based communities.

VoyageMIA

Meet Sean Russell of SoFlo Vegans

VoyageMIA profiled Sean Russell's journey from media and marketing into founding SoFlo Vegans, a platform dedicated to making South Florida a global hotspot for Veganism. He shared thoughts on community, entrepreneurship, and long-term impact.

Ola'pi Creative

Conversations by Water

Ola'pi Creative's Conversations by Water featured Sean Russell in a discussion about life on the green side. He shared insights on Vegan living, community building, and the impact of plant-based choices on both local and global scales.

Blerds Online

Interview with Sean Russell of Anime 3000

On the Blerds Online Podcast, Sean Russell shared the origin of Anime 3000, the story behind its name, and lessons from building a long-running media platform. He offered advice for aspiring podcasters and discussed redefining the word otaku.

ANNCast

E058: Viewers Like You VII: Adviewnt Children

Sean Russell joins ANNCast to discuss the future of Anime3000 and his experiences balancing multiple ventures. He shares insights into building a platform for anime fans while navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship and community engagement.