Ep 09 - Championing Change for Animals with Amanda Holly, AnimalKIND

In this episode of The Vegan Compass, co-hosts Mackenzie and Ric sit down with Amanda, Campaign Manager at AnimalKIND and Founder of Brisbane Animal Save. Amanda shares her nearly eight years of experience in the animal rights movement, developing impactful campaigns, conducting high-risk investigations, and driving community outreach efforts to expose animal abuse and exploitation. Her exceptional dedication has earned her the prestigious 2021 Animal Justice Foundation Award for Outstanding Activism and accolades for her video work at the International Vegan Film Festival. Episode Highlights: Amanda’s journey: Amanda’s backstory and how her move from WA to QLD led her into activism. AnimalKIND’s mission: The evolution from Animal Liberation Queensland to AnimalKIND and the strategic decision behind the name change. Imogen’s story: How one pig’s story of suffering became a catalyst for groundbreaking campaigns. Feedlots and rodeos: Exploring AnimalKIND’s current campaigns to expose feedlot conditions and put an end to rodeos. Challenges of investigative work: Insights into the risks and pressures of exposing animal exploitation. Mental health in advocacy: How Amanda manages the emotional toll of ongoing exposure to animal abuse. Political advocacy: Amanda’s recent experience running as a Greens candidate in the Queensland state election. Connect with Amanda and AnimalKIND: Media Coverage: https://www.news.com.au/national/queensland/news/a-grim-reality-behind-australias-beef-industry-has-been-revealed/news-story/3dd297f864ab2111e6ea7de2b2d79941 Website: https://animalkind.org.au/ Instagram: @animalkindaus https://www.instagram.com/animalkindaus/ Email: [email protected] Brisbane Animal Save: @brisbaneanimalsave https://www.instagram.com/brisbaneanimalsave/ ____ Stay Connected with The Vegan Compass Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook Watch on YouTube Listen on Apple Podcasts