Rooted in Her Spotlight: Meet Alecia Steed of Busy Vegan

Meet Alecia Steed: Nourishing Families, One Meal at a Time

In the heart of Omaha, Busy Vegan is on a mission to make healthy eating easy, accessible, and joyful for families on the go. Founded by Alecia Steed during the upheaval of the 2020 pandemic, Busy Vegan began as a simple idea: a fast-food vegan option for her community. By 2021, it had evolved into a full-fledged movement.

Alecia found that many people in her community wanted healthier choices but lacked the time, budget, or convenience to make them. Busy Vegan answers that by offering colorful, flavorful vegan versions of comfort-food favorites, customizable meal plans, and free delivery/pick-up service—ensuring budget-friendly access to wellness.

Their motto— “Eating Healthy Is Not a Problem for A Busy Vegan”—sums up their belief that nourishing your body doesn’t have to be complicated or costly.

Alecia Steed, Founder of Busy Vegan

What inspired the creation of Busy Vegan?

Busy Vegan is more than a business. It’s a lifestyle, a community resource, and a movement toward better health.

Alecia founded Busy Vegan in 2018 while working as a Physical Therapist Assistant in a Brain and Spinal Cord Rehab facility and raising her children. With work, motherhood, and sports schedules, she found it difficult to access healthy meals on the go. She chose a vegan lifestyle for longevity and wellness, wanting to be present and healthy for her kids. Along the way, she realized many others with full lives were facing the same challenge.

Busy Vegan was born from that need: convenient, nutritious meals made for real people with real schedules.

Today, Alecia’s vision reaches far beyond the plate. Busy Vegan has become a positive force in the community, educating people about the link between diet and disease, teaching simple and healthy meal preparation, and offering workshops for children and teens. The community has witnessed the impact firsthand, seeing how food can empower health and change lives.

Busy Vegan is building a culture of wellness, one meal, one class, and one conversation at a time. Alecia is grateful for how far the journey has come and remains excited for everything still ahead.

How do you stay rooted when things get tough?

"Alecia relies on her community, which in turn supports her. She volunteers at her church, and the church is always ready to assist her whenever possible."

For Alecia, the two pillars that keep her grounded are faith and community. By volunteering through her church and leaning on the support of her network, she stays connected to both her purpose and the people she serves.

What recent accomplishment or milestone are you proud of?

“Busy Vegan’s selection as one of Omaha Magazine’s Best of Omaha 2025 winners is a clear sign that its mission—making plant-based, family-friendly meals fast, affordable, and delicious—is succeeding. It’s not just about food; it’s about being recognized for a vision that’s shifting how the Omaha community eats and lives.”

 Busy Vegan is proud to be recognized as a 2025 Winner of the Omaha Choice Award in the Healthy Menu – Food & Dining category.

This recognition reflects the love and support of their loyal “Busy Family” of customers and community members who continue to believe in their mission.

The team at Busy Vegan remains dedicated to making healthy eating both accessible and irresistibly tasty for families across Omaha proving that convenience and wellness can truly go hand in hand.

How can people support you or get involved with Busy Vegan?

You can uplift Busy Vegan by helping amplify their message—share their story online, visit their location, and bring a friend along.

Purchasing meals, attending community events, and joining their workshops are simple ways to invest in a movement that’s making healthy eating accessible for everyone.

Learn More

Visit busyveganomaha.com to explore the menu, sign up for meal plans, or learn more about upcoming community workshops and events.

You can also follow Busy Vegan on social media for menu updates, healthy eating tips, and local event announcements as they continue spreading their mission to make nutritious eating simple, flavorful, and accessible for everyone.

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Rooted in Her is a spotlight series created by J Creative Consulting. It celebrates innovative, women-led brands that plant bold ideas, nurture change, and conduct business differently. Each feature shares the story of a founder leading with heart, vision, and purpose.

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