Building a vegan community can feel challenging when members hesitate to open up. Our Experience Share templates make it simple to spark honest, personal stories that help everyone connect. Use these prompts to encourage empathy and inspire a sense of belonging.
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Experience Share content taps into the power of storytelling, a proven method for building trust and rapport among community members. When people share their journeys, challenges, and wins, it creates a sense of vulnerability that invites empathy and support. This type of sharing helps members recognize common ground, even if their backgrounds differ.
Encouraging story-driven posts not only increases engagement but also strengthens the community's culture. As members reflect on their own experiences, they feel valued and heard, which boosts retention and participation. Over time, these authentic exchanges foster loyalty and deepen the sense of purpose within your vegan community.
What inspired you to try veganism? Share your journey so far.
💡 Example: "What inspired you to try veganism? Share your journey so far."
Tell us about a favorite vegan meal that surprised you.
💡 Example: "Tell us about a favorite vegan meal that surprised you."
What was your biggest challenge when going vegan, and how did you overcome it?
💡 Example: "What was your biggest challenge when going vegan, and how did you overcome it?"
Share a small win you had this week living vegan.
💡 Example: "Share a small win you had this week living vegan."
How did your friends or family react when you chose veganism?
💡 Example: "How did your friends or family react when you chose veganism?"
Describe a moment when you felt proud to be vegan.
💡 Example: "Describe a moment when you felt proud to be vegan."
What is the most common question you get about being vegan?
💡 Example: "What is the most common question you get about being vegan?"
Share a recipe or food swap that made your vegan journey easier.
💡 Example: "Share a recipe or food swap that made your vegan journey easier."
What myth about veganism have you debunked in your own experience?
💡 Example: "What myth about veganism have you debunked in your own experience?"
Tell us about a time you had to advocate for vegan options.
💡 Example: "Tell us about a time you had to advocate for vegan options."
How has being vegan changed the way you shop for groceries?
💡 Example: "How has being vegan changed the way you shop for groceries?"
Share your go-to vegan comfort food for tough days.
💡 Example: "Share your go-to vegan comfort food for tough days."
What advice would you give to someone starting out as vegan?
💡 Example: "What advice would you give to someone starting out as vegan?"
Describe a vegan-friendly restaurant you love and why.
💡 Example: "Describe a vegan-friendly restaurant you love and why."
How do you handle social events where vegan options are limited?
💡 Example: "How do you handle social events where vegan options are limited?"
What book, movie, or documentary influenced your vegan journey?
💡 Example: "What book, movie, or documentary influenced your vegan journey?"
Share a funny or unexpected vegan moment you have had.
💡 Example: "Share a funny or unexpected vegan moment you have had."
What non-food products have you switched to vegan alternatives?
💡 Example: "What non-food products have you switched to vegan alternatives?"
Describe how your energy or health has changed since going vegan.
💡 Example: "Describe how your energy or health has changed since going vegan."
What vegan ingredient do you now love that you never tried before?
💡 Example: "What vegan ingredient do you now love that you never tried before?"
Have you traveled as a vegan? Share your best tip or story.
💡 Example: "Have you traveled as a vegan? Share your best tip or story."
What support or advice helped you most when transitioning to veganism?
💡 Example: "What support or advice helped you most when transitioning to veganism?"
Share a time you made a vegan version of a family recipe.
💡 Example: "Share a time you made a vegan version of a family recipe."
How do you explain veganism to curious kids or teens?
💡 Example: "How do you explain veganism to curious kids or teens?"
What is one thing you wish you knew before going vegan?
💡 Example: "What is one thing you wish you knew before going vegan?"
Share a photo of your favorite vegan snack or meal.
💡 Example: "Share a photo of your favorite vegan snack or meal."
How do you deal with cravings for non-vegan foods?
💡 Example: "How do you deal with cravings for non-vegan foods?"
Tell us about a vegan swap you made that surprised your friends.
💡 Example: "Tell us about a vegan swap you made that surprised your friends."
What local vegan event or festival have you enjoyed?
💡 Example: "What local vegan event or festival have you enjoyed?"
Share a time when someone supported your vegan choices.
💡 Example: "Share a time when someone supported your vegan choices."
How do you find new vegan products in your area?
💡 Example: "How do you find new vegan products in your area?"
What was your most memorable vegan holiday or celebration?
💡 Example: "What was your most memorable vegan holiday or celebration?"
Describe a time you helped someone learn more about veganism.
💡 Example: "Describe a time you helped someone learn more about veganism."
Share your favorite vegan kitchen hack or shortcut.
💡 Example: "Share your favorite vegan kitchen hack or shortcut."
What does being vegan mean to you personally?
💡 Example: "What does being vegan mean to you personally?"
Share a vegan product you cannot live without.
💡 Example: "Share a vegan product you cannot live without."
How has your view of animals changed since going vegan?
💡 Example: "How has your view of animals changed since going vegan?"
What is your go-to response when someone asks why you are vegan?
💡 Example: "What is your go-to response when someone asks why you are vegan?"
Share a time you felt truly included as a vegan.
💡 Example: "Share a time you felt truly included as a vegan."
What is one vegan habit you are proud of maintaining?
💡 Example: "What is one vegan habit you are proud of maintaining?"
If you could give one tip to your past self about veganism, what would it be?
💡 Example: "If you could give one tip to your past self about veganism, what would it be?"
To use these templates, simply select a prompt that fits your community's current vibe or discussion theme. Post the prompt as a new topic, or weave it into ongoing threads to invite fresh perspectives. For best results, lead by example—share your own story first to set a welcoming tone. Rotate prompts regularly to keep things engaging and make sure all voices have the chance to be heard.
These templates are flexible for all platforms. Use them as discussion posts on forums, as story prompts in Facebook Groups, or as story slides on Instagram. Adapt the length and format to fit the platform, and always encourage replies or comments to maximize engagement.
Start by selecting templates that prompt stories about first-time plant-based shopping, such as 'What surprised you most during your first vegan grocery trip?' or 'Share your favorite vegan product discovery from your first haul.' These questions help normalize the learning curve for new vegans and foster community support by highlighting common challenges, like finding dairy alternatives or reading ingredient labels.
Utilize templates focused on social scenarios, such as 'Share a time you brought vegan food to a family dinner' or 'How do you handle questions about your vegan lifestyle at parties?' These prompts invite members to share practical strategies for handling non-vegan environments, dealing with curiosity or skepticism, and recommending crowd-pleasing vegan dishes.
Choose templates that invite members to share their journeys with specific nutrients, for example, 'How do you ensure you’re getting enough B12 on a vegan diet?' or 'What are your go-to high-protein vegan meals?' These focused prompts encourage evidence-based sharing, recipe swapping, and myth-busting around common vegan nutrition concerns.
Absolutely! Use templates that acknowledge the specific challenges and milestones of moving from vegetarian to vegan, such as 'What was the hardest animal product to give up when going fully vegan?' or 'Share your tips for replacing cheese or eggs.' This helps support members currently making the transition and validates the incremental nature of dietary change.
Prompt members with templates like 'Share your best vegan restaurant find' or 'How do you research vegan options when traveling?' These encourage sharing tips about popular plant-based eateries, hidden gems, and resources like HappyCow, as well as real-life travel stories that highlight the accessibility (or challenges) of eating vegan on the go.
Leverage templates that ask for personal coping strategies and positive stories, such as 'How do you respond to common vegan myths?' or 'Describe a time you changed someone’s mind about veganism.' These prompts create a safe space for members to share emotional experiences, de-escalation tactics, and successful advocacy moments tailored to the unique challenges vegans face in non-vegan circles.
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