Planting Seeds of Compassion: How Christine Mott’s ‘Free Bird’ Connects to a Future of Ethical Investing
During a recent episode of the Plantbased Business Hour, Elysabeth Alfano sat down with former lawyer-turned-author, Christine Mott. A passionate advocate for animal welfare and the author of a new children’s book, Free Bird: Flaco the Owl’s Dreams Take Flight, Christine’s work highlights a critical theme that resonates with those involved in food system transformation away from animal agriculture: shaping the future through early education in empathy and ethics. The power of early education in compassion Christine shared her motivation behind choosing a children’s book format, emphasizing the powerful, long-term impact of teaching compassion to the next generation. She spoke candidly about the challenges of addressing serious societal issues—violence toward animals, environmental degradation, and systemic injustices—in ways that are accessible and engaging for young minds. Christine …