Welcome to Plant Paths
Plant Paths is a product of my desire to have an outlet where I can share personal stories and reflections, my love for animal-free cuisine, and ethical travel, all under one roof that is solely mine. Here, I’ll share my candid journey navigating Veganism in the world we live in, the occasional interview with folks I find inspiring, travel experiences centered on good food, culture, and connection, and more in between and beyond.
From favorite plant-based finds to the moments and stories that continue to shape who I am, this space is meant to feel honest, curious, and kind of like an all-inclusive journal.
Veganism and Eating Disorders
Like many young girls (and boys, which is often overlooked when talking about eating disorders), I really can’t remember a time during and post my teenage years when I wasn’t overly conscious about my body. It’s something I still struggle with to this day, but perhaps not as severely as I did during high school and the early years of college. I have a handful of fantastic therapists to thank for that, and in all honesty, I’m still a work in progress.
What Inspired this Outlet
In case you didn’t know, I stumbled into writing for plant-based media outlets with no journalism background whatsoever. In fact, back in school, I abhorred writing assignments, following prompts, and writing reports on things I couldn’t care less about. Maybe that was the issue. They were topics that didn’t spark my curiosity. There was ZERO passion behind what I was writing, written solely for a good grade.
Hi there, I’m Shriya
There's a version of me that existed long before this platform did. She loved food, MasterChef Australia was her comfort show, and she dreamt of traveling the world and eating amazing foods. But she spent years standing in her own way, too self-conscious to fully lean into that passion. So, this is her, taking a leap of faith, TRYING to trust and believe in herself, and curate a life that leads her to explore the world, one delicious animal-free bite at a time.