ZmanTheVegan's Super Hero Origin Story

ZmanTheVegan's journey began at 22, when he was still known as Zach, on a farm in Hillsboro, MO. It was there that Zach discovered his passion for performing original music. In 2015, he moved to Columbia, MO, with a dream to make music his career. Over the years, Zach faced countless challenges, from hitchhiking to New York and back in December 2016, to enduring homelessness twice. Instead of taking a conventional job, he chose to work toward his dream, busking 8-10 hours a day for six months.

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   Zach's life changed forever when he quit his job at McDonald's and committed to working 16-hour days focused on music, marketing, research, and self-improvement. One fateful day, he watched a TED Talk called “Esther the Wonder Pig” and learned what it meant to be vegan. He immediately embraced the lifestyle, diving deep into research and transitioning overnight. Years later, Zach found himself working at a college dining hall, serving meat to students while still dreaming of a career in music and vegan activism. His passion for veganism grew stronger, and he wanted to combine it with his music. Then, one day, inspiration struck: he quickly jotted down an idea and, on his next break, went outside—not as Zach, but as ZmanTheVegan.

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Today, ZmanTheVegan has released his first professionally produced album, Man Eating Fruit, in 2025, produced by Jeffery A. Jackson, a seasoned music producer with 50 years of experience. This album showcases Zman’s best songs, including one co-written with Jeff. With over 100 songs now on Spotify, Zman’s music is finally ready to reach the world.

Now, Zman lives in Hillsboro, MO, and performs regularly in the St. Charles and St. Louis areas, as well as at vegan events hosted by Project Animal Freedom (PAF), a nonprofit vegan organization dedicated to animal rights. Zman continues to work at a local gas station, but he’s closer than ever to transitioning into music full-time and leaving his day job behind.

With over 1,000 subscribers on YouTube and growing support on Patreon, Zman is one step closer to making his dream of supporting his family through music a reality. One of his most memorable feats includes performing a song live for 24 hours straight on YouTube, though a glitch prevented it from being saved. For those who witnessed it, it was a testament to his dedication and passion.

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Every like, share, view, and bit of support brings Zman one step closer to making music his full-time career. If you love his music and vision, consider subscribing to his YouTube channel, streaming his music, or even becoming a Patreon supporter.