Raw, Real, and Unapologetically Herself: Sophia Warren on Music, Rescue, and the Quiet Rebellion of Telling the Truth

Meet Sophia Warren: singer-songwriter, activist, and rebel heart. With her newest EP Adesso, she leans into raw emotion and radical honesty, crafting songs that are messy, real, and deeply human. When she’s not making music, Sophia is fighting for animals through the nonprofit she co-founded, Animal Defenders Alliance. From challenging unethical rescue practices to rescuing dogs from crisis situations, her mission is as bold as her sound. Read more below as Sophia opens up about her journey in music, the stories behind Adesso, and why she refuses to stay quiet—onstage or off.

SWAC: Influencer, zIssue 57.2Angelina DeSalvoJuly 1, 2025influencer, music artist, songwriter, activists, animal, animal equality, animal advocacy, animalsanctuary, Animal Welfare, singer song writerComment

Christine Mott - Animal Advocacy is for All Ages

As a child, Christine Mott quickly realized her immense love and protective nature for animals. Now all grown up and wanting to share that love, Mott has written the award winning children’s book, “Free Bird: Flaco the Owl Dreams of Taking Flight”. This book aims to teach children that animals are living creatures with their own thoughts and feelings just like us. To support animals even further, Mott is donating half of the proceeds from the book to the Wild Bird Fund and is a member of several boards fighting for animal rights. To learn more about Christine Mott and her new book, read on.

Art, zIssue 57.1Eva Elisa WellsJune 6, 2025animal rights, animal, books, children's book, animal advocacy, writing, veganComment