Aisha “Pinky” Cole happened upon what would become a vegan empire shortly after deciding to change her diet. Since that fateful decision, the 34-year-old Baltimore native and Atlanta restaurateur opened the incredibly popular Slutty Vegan , changed the face of vegan food and created a foundation to support food justice endeavors. The Clark Atlanta University alumna also had a baby, bought a house, graced the cover of the iconic Essence magazine and is set to release her first cookbook this summer.