Renee King-Sonnen, founder of Rowdy Girl Sanctuary, shares her journey from being a cattle rancher to becoming a vegan farm sanctuary owner. Her transformation began when she moved to a cattle ranch and developed a bond with a calf named Rowdy Girl. She convinced her husband, Tommy, to stop selling cows and eventually bought all the cows to start a sanctuary. Tommy also transitioned to a vegan lifestyle and both experienced health improvements. Renee also talks about her documentary, book, and upcoming feature film that will bring awareness to her cause. She emphasizes the importance of education and inspiring others through her Rancher Advocacy Program.
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00:00 Introduction and Background
03:27 The Bond Between Humans and Animals
10:24 The Journey to Veganism
26:24 Starting a Sanctuary
34:49 Transitioning to a Vegan Lifestyle
36:17 Transitioning to Plant-Based Cooking
38:05 Becoming a Nonprofit and Starting the Rancher Advocacy Program
39:02 Animals Finding Their Way to Rowdy Girls Sanctuary
40:27 Finding Purpose in Animal Advocacy
41:27 The Variety of Animals at Rowdy Girls Sanctuary
42:13 Creating Separate Spaces for Different Animals
43:11 The Emotional Lives of Animals
44:08 Seeking Donkeys for Rowdy Girls Sanctuary
44:57 Expanding the Mission to Help Other Farmers Transition
46:23 Using Performance Skills to Advocate for Animals
48:22 Empathizing with Cattle Ranchers' Wives
50:20 Helping Farmers Find Alternative Farming Practices
52:11 Challenges of Transitioning from Animal Farming
56:06 The Financial Burden on Farmers
57:26 Transitioning Hearts and Minds
58:50 Spreading Awareness through Documentary, Book, and Film
01:08:44 The Rancher Advocacy Program: Educating and Inspiring Farmers
