• From Reality TV to Conservation Hero with Blake Moynes
    Sep 30 2024

    In this podcast, I'm chatting with Blake Moynes, a Canadian whose big heart and passion for conservation are unmatched. We talk about what got him hooked on nature from an early age growing up, his most vivid memories with wildlife species, and what conservation means to him. We also dive into understanding the aim behind founding Save Our Species Alliance (The SOSA), its objectives, and the impacts they have achieved so far. It's all about inclusion for Blake and getting people out there to see and experience the world for themselves. Enjoy and be inspired!!

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    41 mins
  • Dazzle Africa - The Modern Safari Experience
    Sep 19 2024

    In this Podcast, I'm chatting with Amanda Dewey, COO, of Dazzle Africa. Amanda has over 12 years working in conservation and her gracious voice and experiences will make you fall in love with community projects that give you a purpose that is beyond what you can imagine. We talk about her upbringing and where her love for nature, community engagement, and sustainability stemmed from. We also dive into Dazzle Africa, how it came to be, her role, and the great work they're doing. Amanda also weighs in on opportunities that exist out there for the youth in her space tying it all into her love for local communities and positive impact travel. Enjoy and be inspired!!

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    35 mins
  • Community-Led Conservation in Action
    Sep 3 2024

    In this Podcast, I'm talking with Ms. Munira Anyonge Bashir, Kenya Country Director, The Nature Conservancy. We talk through her upbringing in Vihiga County and in Nairobi, her early recollections of enjoying nature and wildlife, and also her early career life working for the Kenya Wildlife Service. We also dive into her transition from Government to Non-Governmental Organization, the Nature Conservancy, her role and what that encompasses, the biggest threats facing wildlife in Kenya and what coexistence looks like in a modern and changing Kenya. Listen in to the end to hear more about the challenges she has overcome, her wins and advise to young people looking to make a difference in the places they have been planted. Enjoy!!

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    29 mins
  • For the Love of Elephants: An Insightful chat with Patricia Sims
    Aug 28 2024

    Hello Folks!! In this episode, I'm chatting with World Elephant Day founder, Patricia Sims. Patricia visited the Kenya and Maasai Mara for the first time. She is very passionate about elephants and has done extensive research work and awareness creation for the conservation of these majestic creatures. We talk through her beginnings, her work with dolphins before transitioning to elephants and her time in Indonesia studying and helping to conserve Asian elephants. We also dive into how she founded World Elephant Day, how the project has been so far, and what the future of conservation looks like. Enjoy and be Inspired!!

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    33 mins
  • Innovation and Conservation
    Aug 8 2024
    In this Podcast, I'm talking with Joseph Tororey, the Production Manager at Savannah Tracking Ltd. We chat about his upbringing, his love and passion for design that got him to where he is at the moment, and his current role at Savannah Tracking and what that entails. We also dig into what sort of technological advancements they have made on collars touching on Sustainability innovation and the Internet of Things (IoT). Listen in to hear what message he has for young folks and what he is up to when he is not designing collars. Enjoy and be inspired.
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    45 mins
  • Environmental Organized Crime, Transnational Trafficking, and Crime Convergence with Andrea Crosta
    Jul 29 2024
    In this new Podcast, I'm talking with Earth League International Founder and Executive Director, Andrea Crosta. A man who wears many hearts and is so passionate and knowledgable with matters of wildlife Crime, and with a proven track record as well. We dive into his early childhood and how he got himself involved in the world of Conservation, founding Earth League International, and what his role as ED entails. We also talk through aiding factors leading to increased wildlife crime, the four types of crime convergence and their intersection, and so much more! Enjoy and learn!
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    47 mins
  • Communities at the Centre of Biodiversity Protection with Mwakima Joseph
    Jul 16 2024
    In this new Wildlife Works Sponsored Episode, I chat with Mwakima Joseph, Community Relations Officer at Wildlife Works. We talk through his childhood and upbringing, why he decided to join Wildlife Works at a young age, and all about his work in creating awareness while working hand in hand with the local communities in the Kasigau corridor. We also dig into what REDD+ projects are, Locational Carbon Committees and their role and so much more. Enjoy and be inpsired!
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    30 mins
  • Finding the Balance Between People and Nature with Stefanie Brendl
    Jul 8 2024
    In this Podcast, I'm talking with Shark Allies Founder and Executive Director Stefanie Brendl. We talk through how her passion for the ocean and sharks was developed, founding Shark allies and the impact they're making on the ground and some of the biggest threats facing sharks today. We also dive into the legislative and legal side of things, the 2010 Hawaii 2010 fin trade ban and it's knock on effects in other states and also what makes special plus a lot more. Enjoy💚🎙️
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    46 mins