191: Revolutionizing Philanthropy and Fighting Factory Farming with Thom Norman

03/02/2025 49 min Episodio 191
191: Revolutionizing Philanthropy and Fighting Factory Farming with Thom Norman

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In this episode, we talk to Thom Norman. He is trailblazer in the fight against factory farming and the founder of FarmKind—the first organization to use research-backed insights from GivingMultiplier.org to address this critical issue. FarmKind helps donors maximize their impact by splitting contributions between expert-recommended charities tackling factory farming’s effects on animals and the planet, and their own favorite causes, with bonuses to amplify both. Thom’s work is revolutionizing philanthropy to create a more humane and sustainable world.During this episode, we explore how Thom transitioned from the courtroom to advocating against factory farming, shedding light on its profound environmental and ethical impacts. He shares thought-provoking insights on greenhouse gas emissions, deforestation, and the psychological toll of our food choices. We also dive into the innovative work of FarmKind, from leveraging psychology to amplify the impact of ethical donations to collaborating with chefs to transform supply chains. Links from the episodesWhere can people find Thom and FarmKind?FacebookInstagramLinkedIn - ThomYouTubeWebsiteKEY TAKE AWAY“Empowering consumers to make a difference in farming”

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