Growing up on military bases in a traditional family with traditional expectations, comedian and author Lisa Rimmert always assumed she would have children. But the desire to become a mother never came. After weighing the choice with her husband, they realized that simply “not wanting children” was reason enough, and they found great clarity and freedom in the decision. Now in her early 40s, childfree, vegan, and living with their beloved rescue dog and cat, Lisa is able to pour her energy and love of humor into her work as a stand-up comedian.

Raised in a conservative Indian family, Sneha knew from an early age that they didn't want to have a biological child. As a teen they discovered her queer identity, and in their twenties Sneha made the difficult but liberating decision to leave their parents’ house and hometown. Sneha has rejected the patriarchal expectations of procreation and marriage and embraced their own path - filled with strong friendships, family, and companion animals.

Raised by a Japanese father and a German mother in two contrasting cultural settings, Mariko always had the alienating sense of not quite fitting in. To spare their children the same unease, and to follow their personal life passions, she and her partner choose the childfree path.

Deeply in love with each other and their 38 animals, Tania and Brian share their vastly different upbringing that set them on their childfree paths. Tania and her family moved to the U.S. on asylum from Ukraine post-Chernobyl. Brian grew up in a Latino/Native American family in Texas, U.S. with severely limited resources. Their love for animals brought them together.