Welcome to VR1 Training – Early Access Introduction

This page introduces the VR1 Empowered Advocacy training program and includes two sample lessons so you can see how the experience works. The full interactive training platform is accessed separately through the link provided below.

For Phase 1 beta participants, the first six lesson sets are now live, including 18 short, interactive lessons, with more content planned for release in the near future. Access details are below.

Sample Lesson: How Training + AI Work Together

We begin with this lesson because it introduces the foundation of the entire system — how the training and the VR1AI Assistant are designed to work together. The training provides the shared language, mindset, and strategy that allow advocates to use the AI with clarity and intention, rather than guesswork.

Sample Lesson: The Power of Emotional Hooks

Most VR1 lessons move more deeply into the psychology of communication and persuasion, and include multiple interactive elements designed to help concepts “click” and stick. This sample lesson explores one of the most important principles in effective messaging — how an immediate emotional opening can capture attention.

Access the Full Training Platform

  • Phase 1 beta participants (Currently Ongoing)
    Access the VR1 Empowered Advocacy training program at https://train.veganrise1.org/.
    • You will be prompted for an access code. If you do not yet have your code, please email ken@veganrise1.org to receive it.
    • The same code provides access to both the training program and the VR1AI Assistant.
  • Interested in Phase 2 beta (Spring Release)
    If you’d like to apply for the next beta phase, please email ken@veganrise1.org with a brief note about your interest. Phase 2 will open to a broader group of advocates and collaborators.

Weekly Time Guide

To get meaningful value from the Phase 1 beta experience, please plan to spend about 15–20 minutes each week on the platform.

That typically includes:

  • Watching one short training lesson
  • Completing the interactive prompts
  • Exploring VR1AI with an idea you’re currently working on or one from the training lesson

You’re welcome, of course, to spend more time if you’d like – but even a brief weekly rhythm provides valuable feedback and insight.

If your schedule is especially full right now, Phase 2 may be a better fit.