106. How Can Poetry Drive Change for National Animal Rights Day with Natasha Matsaert and Julie Knopp (S12)
"If there's anything that will make people think twice and reflect it would be have stories and poems like this."- Natasha Matsaert
Ep 2, series 12: Animals in Art and Culture Transcript
The episode features poetry and insights from a writing workshop, aimed at fostering empathetic connections and motivating change.
The discussion centers around the power of poetry and art in animal advocacy, particularly highlighting the National Animal Rights Day event. They explore how stories can inspire action, share writing tips! (Please be aware that this episode may not be appropriate for all audiences).
Guests: Julie Knopp is a writer and animal advocate based in St. Paul, Minnesota. Julie’s writing has been featured in HuffPost, New York Daily News, Minneapolis Star Tribune, and other prominent media outlets. Julie holds a Master of Arts in Teaching and enjoys teaching change-makers how they can use writing and media strategy to advance their cause. To learn more about Julie, visit julieknopp.com.
Natasha Matsaert
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Eating Animals by Jonathan Safran Foer
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