#itsawildlife

Oct 31 2024 85 ep. 30 mins 2

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welcome to #itsawildlife – an online platform supporting you to start and sustain your career with wildlife. Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been about the traps for a while, you’re in the right place! Tune in each week to chat with me or other wildlifers as we share stories from the field about working in wildlife conservation and research, expand your network and get the top tips for landing your dream job with wildlife!

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Equality in Ecology with Şeniz Mustafa

Oct 31 2024 50 mins

In the realm of ecology and conservation, diverse voices and experiences are crucial to shaping a more inclusive field. One such voice is Şeniz Mustafa (pronouns: she/her), a recent graduate with a master’s degree in ecology and conservation. Her journey, marked by curiosity and determination, offers valuable insights into both the challenges and opportunities faced by aspiring

How to work in Pangolin Conservation with Kelsey Prediger

Oct 17 2024 46 mins

Kelsey Prediger (pronouns: she/her) is a passionate wildlife biologist who works in Namibia to conserve pangolins. Originally from Michigan, USA, Kelsey followed her passion to make a meaningful impact for wildlife conservation with an unexpected career pathway shifting from veterinary medicine to wildlife management. She moved halfway around the world and her adventures led her to

Nature connection with Chiara Bono

Sep 12 2024 13 mins

Chiara Bono (pronouns: she/her) is an Italian biologist and nature blogger focused on ethology (animal behaviour) who is passionate about nature connection. Chiara shares her process for taking time to connect with nature as well as the experiences that are available to each and every one of us when we take the time to slow down, appreciate the world around us and tune into our em

How to interpret your human design as a career conservationist with Novaline Elsebet

Sep 05 2024 45 mins

Are you looking to find your way into a career in conservation? Feel like you’ve tried everything to land that dream job and still can’t get beyond the interview stage? Starting to doubt your decision to follow your passion for wildlife? If the answer to any of these is yes, then it sounds as if you could use some clarity… and reassurance! And for that, you’re in the right

How to work with African wildlife with Kayla Zoon

Aug 29 2024 52 mins

Kayla Zoon (pronouns: she/her) is a wildlife biologist, conservation storyteller and career coach, based in South Africa. Initially as a conservation biologist, Kayla worked across several remote research stations, monitoring wildlife and educating students on how to get involved in wildlife conservation. Throughout her fieldwork, Kayla observed a disconnect between what conservat

How to start bird watching with Angela Schumpert

Aug 22 2024 27 mins

Birdwatching is more than just a hobby; it’s a way to connect with nature, unwind, and experience the beauty of our feathered friends. Angela Schumpert (pronouns: she/her) is a mum of four, a passionate birdwatcher and the personality behind the popular Instagram account @the_berd_nird. Here, she shares her insights and tips on how to dive into birdwatching, the ethics involved,

Taking care of your mental health for conservationists with Brittany Sawrey-Coulson

Aug 15 2024 52 mins

Brittany Sawrey-Coulson (pronouns: she/her) is a conservationist and mental health therapist in a private practice in Arizona, USA. During her first career was immersed in her passion for wildlife ecology and zookeeping before she recognized her passion for… people! Brittany now spends her professional life sitting one-on-one with people working through trauma and life transition

Life as a marine biologist and PhD candidate with Dina-Leigh Simons

Aug 08 2024 36 mins

Dina-Leigh Simons (pronouns: she/her) is a passionate marine biologist and PhD student at the University of Liverpool in the UK. Her research focuses on developing innovative methods using environmental DNA (eDNA) to monitor marine biodiversity along the UK’s coastlines, particularly in rocky shores—a fascinating environment filled with starfish and anemones. Navigating the pa

Enabling Conservation with Ryan Eddowes

Aug 01 2024 17 mins

“Above all, don’t let anyone tell you, you can’t!” Ryan Eddowes (pronouns: he/him) was a safari guide and herpetologist currently based in the UK. He has achieved all of this whilst managing a mobility condition he was born with called bilateral talipes (also known as clubfoot). In the world of conservation, where the call of the wild beckons and the desire to protect our

Animating conservation with Giuseppe Forestieri

Jul 25 2024 26 mins

In today’s complex world, where issues related to the environment and science are becoming increasingly urgent, effective communication is key to fostering understanding and driving positive change. Giuseppe Forestieri (pronouns: he/him) is a visual storyteller and creative director with a focus on animation at Motion Aptitude, a creative studio that creates environmental educat