Now to Next with Nick Nanton Feat. Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow

Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow is the founder and CEO of Mary’s Meals — a global hunger charity that provides a daily meal in a place of education for more than 1.6 million of the world’s poorest children per day. Host Nick Nanton and Magnus discuss his second book — "Give: Charity and the Art of Living Generously,” how any genuine act of charity will always involve a risk, and learning from the people he was trying to help. Magnus also talks about founding Scottish International Relief, empowering communities to volunteer their own time to cook and grow food, and how his original business model has been replicated across 19 countries. 

Timestamps:2:39: Magnus began his career as a salmon farmer3:26: What Magnus saw on TV that altered his course5:40: Magnus’ first trip as a child to Bosnia8:00: Words of encouragement for those taking a challenge 12:00: What happened when Magnus came back from Bosnia21:03: Overcoming the risk of celebrity to focus on the mission25:31: The reason for feeding children at places of education 28:42: How are 1.6 million children fed per day?32:10: What does Magnus say to those that mistrust charities?35:32: Magnus’ latest documentary featuring Gerard Butler38:51: An impactful passage from Magnus’ book40:24: Learn more about Magnus
 Resources:2010 CNN Hero2015 Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World“The Shed That Fed a Million Children” "Love Reaches Everywhere"
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