The ChickPeeps Vegan Podcast

S3, Ep14: Vegan & Climate Youth Activism with Genesis Butler

Jan 20, 2021

Genesis Butler, a 13-year-old vegan activist, shares her journey founding 'Genesis for Animals,' lobbying the Pope to go vegan, and being a Marvel superhero. She discusses the impact of veganism on her family, legislative changes for animals, and being featured in Disney's Marvel Hero Project. Genesis also talks about balancing activism with school, handling criticism, and the Youth Climate Save movement.

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Quick takeaways

Genesis Butler founded the Youth Climate Save movement during quarantine to engage young people in virtual activism highlighting the impact of animal agriculture on climate issues.

Genesis emphasizes the importance of avoiding burnout while balancing activism, schoolwork, and family responsibilities, stressing the need for self-care and balance.

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Genesis Butler's Youth Climate Save Movement

Genesis Butler founded the Youth Climate Save movement during quarantine to engage young people in virtual activism across 70 chapters in 20 countries. The movement aims to highlight how animal agriculture contributes significantly to climate issues and encourages youth participation through activities like virtual videos, photos, and sidewalk chalk messages.

Intro

4min

Young Activist's Journey to Veganism and Empowering Youth Activism

19min

Activism in Veganism and Balancing School Work and Activism

6min

Early Experience with Vegan Activism and Handling Criticism

2min

Youth Climate Save Movement and Activism

8min

Listener Messages and Gratitude for Vegan Community

5min

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This week on The ChickPeeps we interview the extraordinary Genesis Butler. Having chosen to go vegan at the age of 6, 13 year old Genesis has already reached thousands of people all over the world with her message of compassion for all beings. In this episode she talks to Momo and Evy about founding her own non-profit organisation, ‘Genesis for Animals’, travelling all over the world for the Million Dollar Vegan promoting a vegan lifestyle by lobbying the Pope to go vegan (!), being a Marvel Superhero and the creative ways she’s concocted to continue to engage youth in vegan and climate activism throughout lockdown.

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Also in this episode…

Genesis discusses the impact of her veganism on her family.
She talks about the importance of lobbying for legislative changes to protect animals and explains why it is her favourite kind of activism.
Genesis describes how she felt when she found out she was going to be featured in Disney’s new TV show, The Marvel Hero Project, as an animal saving superhero!
Genesis tells Evy and Momo about her personal practices to avoid activist burnout and how she maintains her mental health.
Genesis recalls being bullied at school for her veganism and shares how she maintains a compassionate outlook towards online trolls.
Genesis rounds off the interview with her perspective on the future of the animal rights movement. Considering that she will surely be one of the voices that shapes the future of the movement, her insight and optimism is something you should definitely pay close attention to!

Links:

Follow Genesis on Twitter and Instagram.

Youth Climate Save Instagram.

Genesis’s non-profit organisation Genesis for Animals.

More information on Genesis’ episode of the Marvel Hero Project. Watch episode 16 on Disney+ for Genesis’ superhero story!

Vegan Interior Design website - recommended by ChickPeep listener, Gel.

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