When I began identifying and living as a vegan over 20 years ago, little did I know where my journey would take me. Not only have I authored three children’s books, I founded Better Life for Animals, a nonprofit dedicated to humane education. In addition, I host the popular podcast by the same name and publish a twice monthly digital newsletter.
What started as a personal lifestyle shift gradually evolved into something much bigger. The more I learned about 
animals, food systems, ethics, and the interconnectedness between human health, environmental sustainability, and compassion for all living beings, the more committed I became to using my voice to educate and inspire others.
Along the way, I realized this work is about far more than simply changing what is on our plates. It is about awareness. It is about understanding the emotional lives of animals. It is about questioning long-held beliefs and cultural conditioning. And perhaps most importantly, it is about finding meaningful ways to create positive change without losing hope in the process.
Through Better Life for Animals, I have had the privilege of interviewing sanctuary founders, advocates, educators, veterinarians, authors, and changemakers from around the world. Every conversation reinforces what I have come to believe deeply: education and storytelling are among the most powerful tools we have to shift perspectives and create a more humane future.
My children’s books were a natural extension of that mission. Young people are often far more open to compassion-centered messages than adults who have spent decades disconnected from the realities animals face. By reaching children early, we plant seeds that can influence how future generations think about animals, kindness, and the world around them.
As my own journey continued to evolve, I also became increasingly aware of the emotional side of advocacy. Many vegans and animal advocates carry grief, frustration, sadness, and emotional exhaustion as they navigate a world where animal suffering is normalized. That understanding led me to deepen my own education and personal growth.
I’m a graduate of Main Street Vegan Academy and recently added Vystopia Transformation to my resume. The Vystopia work created by psychologist Clare Mann focuses on the emotional impact many people experience after becoming aware of animal suffering and exploitation. It offers tools for resilience, communication, and emotional well-being while continuing to advocate for positive change.
Today, my mission remains clear: to use education, media, storytelling, and meaningful conversations to help create a better life for animals while encouraging people to live with greater awareness, kindness, and purpose.
This journey has taken me places I never could have imagined more than two decades ago. And in many ways, I feel like I’m just getting started.
About Cheryl Moss
Cheryl Moss is the host of the Better Life for Animals podcast, where she shares uplifting stories from sanctuaries and highlights the work of vegan activists, ethical consumers, and animal welfare leaders. She is also theBetter Life for Animals – Ebooks founder of the Funding Blueprint for Sanctuaries summit, designed to empower those involved with sanctuaries to create sustainable funding streams.
A passionate advocate for animal welfare, Cheryl is dedicated to ending factory farming and supporting underrepresented sanctuaries.
Beyond podcasting, Cheryl is a banking professional and an accomplished children’s author. A graduate of Main Street Vegan Academy, she recently added Vystopia Transformation to her resume. The Vystopia work, created by psychologist Clare Mann, focuses on the emotional impact many people experience after becoming aware of animal suffering and exploitation. The training offers tools for resilience, communication, and emotional well-being while continuing to advocate for positive change.
Through her books, Gabriel, Cluck, and Pickle the Pig, Cheryl inspires young readers to embrace kindness, sustainability, and compassion for animals.
When not advocating, she enjoys Pilates and spending time with her rescue dogs and grandchildren. Through her work, writing, and activism, Cheryl continues to inspire positive change for animals and the planet.
