Ian Somerhalder on Producing Kiss The Ground, Climate Change, and The Launch of Brothers Bond

Although you may know Ian Somerhalder as Damon Salvatore from Vampire Diaries or Boone from Lost, he’s actually embarking on his most passionate endeavors to date as an environmentalist and humanitarian. He executive produced the environmental documentary KISS THE GROUND, which landed on Netflix in September 2020, and focuses on raising awareness and education on the positive impacts of regenerative farming for climate change. And just this weekend, he launched Brothers Bond, a bourbon company, with Vampire Diaries co-star Paul Wesley as an ode to their bourbon drinking days on the show. The company did a pre-sale which shattered records and a portion of the proceeds will go toward regenerative farming practices and combating climate change. In this episode, Ian tells us all about his new chapter, why he needs everyone to watch Kiss The Ground, and how he started a business with purpose and passion.    Follow Ian on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/iansomerhalder/   Shop Brother’s Bond Bourbon here https://brothersbondbourbon.com   Watch Kiss The Ground here https://www.netflix.com/title/81321999   Love the show? Subscribe and leave us a review!    Support the show by supporting our sponsors! Right Wellness Co: Go to rightwellness.co and use code FRIEND20 for 20% off the sweet relief you deserve! Gallant: Visit gallant.com and use the code friend for $100 off the plan of your choice. BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/friend   Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.