#itsawildlife: Recent Episodes
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welcome to #itsawildlife, a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. Started in 2022, #itsawildlife provides a platform to:1. inspire (by sharing stories that connect people and promote projects)2. discuss ideas and solve challenges within the nature space3. support people on their journey to land their dream job with wildlife If you’re a fellow wildlifer, 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 talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in ecology or wildlife conservation.
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 conservation looked like on the ground and what society thought it should look like – so much so, that when Kayla posted pictures from her fieldwork, people often didn’t understand how it benefited wildlife conservation. By sharing her experiences, Kayla discovered her passion for science communication and conservation education. As such, she has since transitioned into wildlife photography, content creation and conservation storytelling. She also operates her own safari lodge on the edge of Kruger National Park and works as a wildlife career coach, helping people on their journey to become wildlife conservationists.#ITSAWILDLIFE
#itsawildlife is 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 talk all things wildlife conservation work - amazing projects to expand your experience, inspiring ecologists to grow your network, and step-by-step advice to magnify your impact and land your dream job with wildlife!
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you!
struggling to get your foot in the door and find paid work with wildlife? or searching for strategies to battle burnout, maintain your momentum, magnify your impact – and create a more sustainable and successful career?
so, what’s the next step?
✨Book a free clarity call for personalized career pointers- DM me on Instagram @itisawildlife or email hello@itisawildlife.com✨Check out our free resources on the website www.itisawildlife.com
SUPPORT & CONNECT:If you want to hear more from Kayla – tune into our conversation on the podcast or follow her adventures on Instagram @kaylaz.wildlife or TikTok @kaylaz.wildlife. If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network.
We’d love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email hello@itisawildlife.com or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife, TikTok @itisawildlife or Pinterest.
Can't wait to connect!
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, and her personal experiences that have enriched her journey.
Angela’s story is a testament to the joy and fulfillment that birdwatching can bring. It encourages us to slow down, pay attention to the natural world, and find beauty in the everyday.
Whether you’re an experienced birdwatcher or a curious beginner, there’s always something new to discover in the world of birds.
So, grab your binoculars, head outside, and see what feathered friends you can find!
For a transcript of our conversation, check it out here.
ITSAWILDLIFE
#itsawildlife is 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 talk all things wildlife conservation work - amazing projects to expand your experience, inspiring ecologists to grow your network, and step-by-step advice to magnify your impact and land your dream job with wildlife!
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you!
struggling to get your foot in the door and find paid work with wildlife? or searching for strategies to battle burnout, maintain your momentum, magnify your impact – and create a more sustainable and successful career?
so, what’s the next step?
✨Book a free clarity call for personalized career pointers- DM me on Instagram @itisawildlife or email hello@itisawildlife.com✨Check out our free resources on the website www.itisawildlife.com
SUPPORT & CONNECT:Want to hear more from Angela? Follow her adventures on social media – @the_berd_nird on Instagram, @berdnird4 on TikTok, @the_berd_nird on Facebook and @theberdnird on YouTube. Happy birdwatching!
What do you think? why not let us know or follow along for the adventure!
If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network.
We’d love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email hello@itisawildlife.com or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife, TikTok @itisawildlife or Pinterest.
Can't wait to connect!
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 –including anything from anxiety and depression, to career change, childhood trauma, and more.
Combining her two passions, Brittany is known as the conservation therapist. Today we discuss ways to cultivate a positive mindset for a sustainable career with wildlife, whilst managing the mental health challenges that inevitably come with passion-motivated career pathways like this one!
For a transcript of this conversation, click here.#ITSAWILDLIFE
#itsawildlife is 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 talk all things wildlife conservation work - amazing projects to expand your experience, inspiring ecologists to grow your network, and step-by-step advice to magnify your impact and land your dream job with wildlife!
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you!
struggling to get your foot in the door and find paid work with wildlife? or searching for strategies to battle burnout, maintain your momentum, magnify your impact – and create a more sustainable and successful career?
so, what’s the next step?
✨Book a free clarity call for personalized career pointers- DM me on Instagram @itisawildlife or email hello@itisawildlife.com✨Check out our free resources on the website www.itisawildlife.com
SUPPORT & CONNECT:Want to hear more from Brittany? Follow her adventures on Instagram @the_conservation_therapist.
What do you think? why not let us know or follow along for the adventure!If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network.
We’d love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email hello@itisawildlife.com or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife, TikTok @itisawildlife or Pinterest.
Can't wait to connect!
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 path of a PhD in marine biology is a journey filled with unique challenges and rewarding experiences. Dina-Leigh shares her insights on what it means to pursue this field, emphasizing the importance of networking, self-discovery, and finding a supportive community.
A transcript of this episode is here.#ITSAWILDLIFE
#itsawildlife is 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 talk all things wildlife conservation work - amazing projects to expand your experience, inspiring ecologists to grow your network, and step-by-step advice to magnify your impact and land your dream job with wildlife!
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you!
struggling to get your foot in the door and find paid work with wildlife? or searching for strategies to battle burnout, maintain your momentum, magnify your impact – and create a more sustainable and successful career?
so, what’s the next step?
✨Book a free clarity call for personalized career pointers- DM me on Instagram @itisawildlife or email hello@itisawildlife.com✨Check out our free resources on the website www.itisawildlife.com
SUPPORT & CONNECT:Want to hear more from Dina? Follow her adventures on social media – @no_ordinary_biologist on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn or visit her website here.
What do you think? why not let us know or follow along for the adventure!
If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network.
We’d love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email hello@itisawildlife.com or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife, TikTok @itisawildlife or Pinterest.
Can't wait to connect!
“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 planet’s biodiversity runs deep, there are often barriers that hinder individuals from pursuing their passion. But for Ryan Eddowes, a Zoologist specializing in reptiles and amphibians, overcoming physical limitations has been an integral part of his remarkable journey. Here, we delve into Ryan’s inspiring story, exploring how he defied expectations, pursued his dreams, and became a driving force for change in the conservation industry.
A transcript of this episode is here.
ITSAWILDLIFE
#itsawildlife is 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 talk all things wildlife conservation work - amazing projects to expand your experience, inspiring ecologists to grow your network, and step-by-step advice to magnify your impact and land your dream job with wildlife!
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you!
struggling to get your foot in the door and find paid work with wildlife? or searching for strategies to battle burnout, maintain your momentum, magnify your impact – and create a more sustainable and successful career?
so, what’s the next step?
✨Book a free clarity call for personalized career pointers- DM me on Instagram @itisawildlife or email hello@itisawildlife.com✨Check out our free resources on the website www.itisawildlife.com
SUPPORT & CONNECT:Want to hear more from Ryan? Follow him on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn. Ryan is also a blogger on Conservation Careers so you can check out his work here.
What do you think? why not let us know or follow along for the adventure!
If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network.
We’d love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email hello@itisawildlife.com or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife, TikTok @itisawildlife or Pinterest.
Can't wait to connect!
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 educational and science communication content. Giuseppe is at the forefront of this communication revolution.
In this interview, Giuseppe shares his journey, insights, and the transformative power of animation in bridging the gap between scientific research and public engagement and awareness around challenges facing environmental conservation.
ITSAWILDLIFE
#itsawildlife is 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 talk all things wildlife conservation work - amazing projects to expand your experience, inspiring ecologists to grow your network, and step-by-step advice to magnify your impact and land your dream job with wildlife!
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you!
struggling to get your foot in the door and find paid work with wildlife? or searching for strategies to battle burnout, maintain your momentum, magnify your impact – and create a more sustainable and successful career?
so, what’s the next step?
✨Book a free clarity call for personalized career pointers- DM me on Instagram @itisawildlife or email hello@itisawildlife.com✨Check out our free resources on the website www.itisawildlife.com
SUPPORT & CONNECT:Want to hear more from Giuseppe? Follow his adventures on social media. You can connect on Linked In, Instagram @motionaptitude or his website. What do you think? why not let us know or follow along for the adventure!If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network.
We’d love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email hello@itisawildlife.com or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife, TikTok @itisawildlife or Pinterest.
Can't wait to connect!
Eric Losh (pronouns: he/him) is a graphic designer and illustrator with a passion for wildlife and conservation based in New York, USA. Eric shares his journey as well as some of his achievements including the creation of two children’s books about the wonders and wildlife of the natural world. He also shares his advice for anyone looking to apply their creative passion for wildlife to any career and about being an advocate for nature in your spare time. Eric’s story is a testament to the meaningful impact that individuals can have when they let their passion guide them in the world of conservation. Whether you’re an artist, a marketer, or simply someone with a deep love for nature, his journey serves as an inspiration to us all.
ITSAWILDLIFE
#itsawildlife is 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 talk all things wildlife conservation work - amazing projects to expand your experience, inspiring ecologists to grow your network, and step-by-step advice to magnify your impact and land your dream job with wildlife!
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you!
struggling to get your foot in the door and find paid work with wildlife? or searching for strategies to battle burnout, maintain your momentum, magnify your impact – and create a more sustainable and successful career?
so, what’s the next step?
✨Book a free clarity call for personalized career pointers- DM me on Instagram @itisawildlife or email hello@itisawildlife.com✨Check out our free resources on the website www.itisawildlife.com
SUPPORT & CONNECT:Want to hear more from Eric? Check out his design work which is displayed on the signage at Queens Zoo in New York. You can also view his work or reach out online – on his website or on Instagram at @eric.losh.If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network.
We’d love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email hello@itisawildlife.com or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife, TikTok @itisawildlife or Pinterest.
Can't wait to connect!
Angus Hamilton (pronouns: he/him) is a wildlife and nature tour guide, a wildlife conservation filmmaker and a construction labourer in Australia. Angus is passionate about sharing his experiences with wildlife with people on his tours in order to inspire a connection in them and help his guests fall in love with wildlife. Angus takes tours and shares his adventures with wildlife through Life Gone Wild – and shares his experiences and advice for navigating the eco-tourism space with us today!#ITSAWILDLIFE
#itsawildlife is 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 talk all things wildlife conservation work - amazing projects to expand your experience, inspiring ecologists to grow your network, and step-by-step advice to magnify your impact and land your dream job with wildlife!
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you!
struggling to get your foot in the door and find paid work with wildlife? or searching for strategies to battle burnout, maintain your momentum, magnify your impact – and create a more sustainable and successful career?
so, what’s the next step?
✨Book a free clarity call for personalized career pointers- DM me on Instagram @itisawildlife or email hello@itisawildlife.com✨Check out our free resources on the website www.itisawildlife.com
SUPPORT & CONNECT:Want to hear more from Angus? Follow his tour guiding adventures online as Life Gone Wild. You can check out his Instagram @life.gonewild, Facebook, YouTube and T ikTok.If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network.
We’d love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email hello@itisawildlife.com or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife, TikTok @itisawildlife or Pinterest.
Can't wait to connect!
Lauren Pharr (pronouns: she/her) is an avian ecologist, science communicator and PhD candidate in her third year of studies at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina focused on the endangered Red Pileated Woodpecker. In the world of conservation, promoting diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI) is crucial for fostering a more inclusive and representative field. Lauren, a passionate advocate for DEI in conservation, shares her journey and insights into how we can create a more inclusive environment in the conservation sector.
ITSAWILDLIFE
#itsawildlife is 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 talk all things wildlife conservation work - amazing projects to expand your experience, inspiring ecologists to grow your network, and step-by-step advice to magnify your impact and land your dream job with wildlife!
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you!
struggling to get your foot in the door and find paid work with wildlife? or searching for strategies to battle burnout, maintain your momentum, magnify your impact – and create a more sustainable and successful career?
so, what’s the next step?
✨Book a free clarity call for personalized career pointers- DM me on Instagram @itisawildlife or email hello@itisawildlife.com✨Check out our free resources on the website www.itisawildlife.com
SUPPORT & CONNECT:You can read a transcript of this conversation here or check her out on social media – Instagram @ldpharr or at her website (www.lpharr.com).
You can also find out more about Field Inclusive at the website (www.fieldinclusive.org) or on social media platforms Instagram @fieldinclusive where they share valuable resources and updates on their initiatives.If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network.
We’d love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email hello@itisawildlife.com or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife, TikTok @itisawildlife or Pinterest.
Can't wait to connect!
Lauren Arthur (pronouns: she/her) is a biologist, wildlife educator, and TV presenter as a live safari guide with WildEarth, a daily wildlife show that is broadcast across the world. Lauren shares the ins and outs of a day-in-the-life of a live safari guide living in a safari camp in the savannas of southern Africa. We also do a deep dive and shares advice for not just starting but sustaining your career with wildlife – and Lauren addresses the over-glamorization of careers in this industry, and provides pointers for anyone looking to carve their own pathway out in the wildlife space.
ITSAWILDLIFE
#itsawildlife is 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 talk all things wildlife conservation work - amazing projects to expand your experience, inspiring ecologists to grow your network, and step-by-step advice to magnify your impact and land your dream job with wildlife!
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you!
struggling to get your foot in the door and find paid work with wildlife? or searching for strategies to battle burnout, maintain your momentum, magnify your impact – and create a more sustainable and successful career?
so, what’s the next step?
✨Book a free clarity call for personalized career pointers- DM me on Instagram @itisawildlife or email hello@itisawildlife.com✨Check out our free resources on the website www.itisawildlife.com
SUPPORT & CONNECT:Want to hear more from Lauren? Follow her on Instagram @lauren_arthur7. And in terms of WildEarth, jump onto YouTube @WildEarth.If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network.
We’d love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email hello@itisawildlife.com or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife, TikTok @itisawildlife or Pinterest.
Can't wait to connect!
Are you feeling lost in the sea of opportunities or grappling with self-doubt as a conservationist? You’re not alone. In the world of conservation, there’s often a glamorized portrayal of the work, with images of breath-taking landscapes and exotic wildlife dominating the narrative. But often behind the scenes, the reality can be very different —a reality of frustration, isolation, and the struggle for recognition and validation.
Jessie Panazzolo (pronouns: she/her) is a passionate conservationist from Australia, who stumbled across this truth and thought she must be the only person who’d ever experienced this. In a last-ditch effort to find meaning in what felt like an impossible career path, Jessie created the blog Lonely Conservationists to share her experiences. This was met with an overwhelmingly positive response – a community of global conservationists who had felt similar invalidation. Through her blog, Jessie has turned this challenging experience into a source of empowerment and solidarity for conservationists worldwide. In a world where the road to conservation can be a lonely and arduous one, Jessie shares her story and advice to overcome obstacles and create meaningful change for our environment.
ITSAWILDLIFE
#itsawildlife is 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 talk all things wildlife conservation work - amazing projects to expand your experience, inspiring ecologists to grow your network, and step-by-step advice to magnify your impact and land your dream job with wildlife!
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you!
struggling to get your foot in the door and find paid work with wildlife? or searching for strategies to battle burnout, maintain your momentum, magnify your impact – and create a more sustainable and successful career?
so, what’s the next step?
✨Book a free clarity call for personalized career pointers- DM me on Instagram @itisawildlife or email hello@itisawildlife.com✨Check out our free resources on the website www.itisawildlife.com
SUPPORT & CONNECT:
Want to hear more from Jessie? You can find out more about the Lonely Conservationists platform either on the website or on Instagram @lonelyconservationists.If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network.
We’d love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email hello@itisawildlife.com or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife, TikTok @itisawildlife or Pinterest.
Can't wait to connect!
Meet Bridget (pronouns: she/her) and Soph Thomson (pronouns: they/them), the passionate duo behind an innovative wildlife education platform, the Wildlife Twins that aims to ignite a spark of curiosity and conservation in people of all ages. With a background in wildlife science from the University of Queensland, Bridget leads the charge in bringing wildlife closer to the hearts and minds of their audience, while Soph, a seasoned dog trainer, adds her expertise in handling and training their furry and scaly ambassadors. Based in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia, this dynamic duo work as wildlife educators and mobile exhibitors for their family of native wildlife throughout that region and online! Together, they form a dynamic team dedicated to spreading awareness about the importance of coexisting with wildlife.#ITSAWILDLIFE
#itsawildlife is 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 talk all things wildlife conservation work - amazing projects to expand your experience, inspiring ecologists to grow your network, and step-by-step advice to magnify your impact and land your dream job with wildlife!
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you!
struggling to get your foot in the door and find paid work with wildlife? or searching for strategies to battle burnout, maintain your momentum, magnify your impact – and create a more sustainable and successful career?
so, what’s the next step?
✨Book a free clarity call for personalized career pointers- DM me on Instagram @itisawildlife or email hello@itisawildlife.com✨Check out our free resources on the website www.itisawildlife.com
SUPPORT & CONNECT:Want to hear more from Bridget and Soph? Follow them on social media to connect and join their wild adventure — Instagram @thewildlifetwins, TikTok @thewildlifetwins, Facebook, and YouTube @thewildlifetwins8076.If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network.
We’d love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email hello@itisawildlife.com or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife, TikTok @itisawildlife or Pinterest.
Can't wait to connect!
Vicky Graves (pronouns: she/her) is a passionate large mammalian carnivore biologist and PhD candidate with research focused around the Scottish Wildcat. Vicky has travelled around the world to work on conservation projects and has learnt to speak four languages – English, French, Spanish and Portuguese! Vicky discusses her journey through the conservation space, the benefits of travelling to broaden your perspective, as well as the importance of communication and speaking in native languages to deliver effective conservation outcomes. Vicky also shares her advice for aspiring biologists to work with wildlife.#ITSAWILDLIFE
#itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you’re a fellow wildlifer, 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 talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation. Read a transcript of this episode here.
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here’s a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade.
- FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation
- FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs
- FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps
- FREE template: How to write a kickass CV
For more information, check out our website www.itisawildlife.com for more free resources, blog posts and more.
SUPPORT & CONNECT:
Want to hear more from Vicky? You can contact her on her email address Victoria.graves@sruc.ac.uk also follow her adventures on Instagram @vicky.graves or Linked in.If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network. Check out the website to get on board and subscribe for #itsawildlife updates– we send monthly emails with fresh tips and fun updates! We’d love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email hello@itisawildlife.com or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife or Pinterest.
Ganyah Goldstein (pronouns: she/her) is a wildlife biologist, conservationist, science communicator and wildlife career coach who shares her wild and inspiring journey to work with wildlife. We talk all about life as a conservationist – the feelings we feel, the adventures we have and the impact we want to create. Ganyah shares her top tips for pursuing this career path and finding dream experiences with wildlife all over the world.
ITSAWILDLIFE
#itsawildlife is 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 talk all things wildlife conservation work - amazing projects to expand your experience, inspiring ecologists to grow your network, and step-by-step advice to magnify your impact and land your dream job with wildlife!
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you!
struggling to get your foot in the door and find paid work with wildlife? or searching for strategies to battle burnout, maintain your momentum, magnify your impact – and create a more sustainable and successful career?
so, what’s the next step?
✨Book a free clarity call for personalized career pointers- DM me on Instagram @itisawildlife or email hello@itisawildlife.com✨Check out our free resources on the website www.itisawildlife.com
SUPPORT & CONNECT:Want to hear more from Ganyah? Follow her adventures on Instagram @gardenofganyah, TikTok @ganyahgold or YouTube @gardenofganyah. You can send a DM or email her at ganyahg@icloud.com. If you’d like to book a 1:1 wildlife career coaching call, you can do that here. Otherwise, you can also head to her website and join her mailing list to stay up to date with her webinars, coaching and online courses – all about working with wildlife!If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network.
We’d love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email hello@itisawildlife.com or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife, TikTok @itisawildlife or Pinterest.
Can't wait to connect!
Jack Baddams (pronouns: he/him) is a wildlife ecologist, science communicator and bird ringer – predominantly known for talking about birds. Jack has built his experience in bird ringing which he considered a springboard into paid work in the wildlife industry – and now works in nature television. Jack shares his knowledge on bird ringing in the UK and how you can get involved. He also shares his journey through the industry – and his advice on how to land your very own job as a passionate ecologist and bird nerd!#ITSAWILDLIFE
#itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you’re a fellow wildlifer, 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 talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation. Read a transcript of this episode here.
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here’s a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade.
- FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation
- FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs
- FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps
- FREE template: How to write a kickass CV
For more information, check out our website www.itisawildlife.com for more free resources, blog posts and more.
SUPPORT & CONNECT:
Want to hear more from Jack? Follow his adventures on social media. Jack shares on Instagram @jabaddams and TikTok @jabaddams.If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network. Check out the website to get on board and subscribe for #itsawildlife updates– we send monthly emails with fresh tips and fun updates! We’d love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email hello@itisawildlife.com or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife or Pinterest.
Alex Troutman (pronouns: he/him) is a wildlife biologist, author and science communicator who has worked all over the world with a whole suite of species from birds to bats to sea turtles. He talks about the challenges and opportunities he faced as a black person in a predominantly white field, and how he strives to inspire future black conservationists. He discusses how he uses his books and social media to educate and engage the public about wildlife and conservation. He also gives some advice for aspiring biologists and nature lovers, such as being curious, passionate, flexible, and persistent. Alex hopes to increase accessibility to this career pathway for all people by promoting diversity and inclusion in wildlife sciences and related fields. and to foster a love and respect for the natural world in all people.
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Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you!
struggling to get your foot in the door and find paid work with wildlife? or searching for strategies to battle burnout, maintain your momentum, magnify your impact – and create a more sustainable and successful career?
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Want to hear more from Alex? Follow him on social media - @n8ture_al on Instagram, @n8ture_al on Twitter or on his website.
Something we talk more about in the podcast, is that Alex has written several nature guides for kids – Critters of Georgia, Critters of New York, Critters of Michigan, Critters of Minnesota, Critters of Florida and Critters of Wisconsin. You can purchase these on the Adventure with Keen website, Amazon, Target and Books a Million! Alex says -
“Feel free to send me an email through my website or DM through Instagram if you have any questions or want to talk more.
“I'm showing up unapologetically as myself – Alex. I'm talking about science things and wildlife in the way that I understand it and the way that I hope that it helps other people understand I'm not using big words or anything I'm communicating in a way that I believe is accessible and approachable and I think people like that because they understand and see the real me and it's not me.”
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Jason Kitting (pronouns: he/him) is a bird banding expert who studies migratory birds and how they interact with the environment. Bird banding is a scientific practice of catching and releasing birds to understand their ages, movements and life histories – one of many that is governed by hands-on experience and mentorship rather than formal education and qualifications. For this reason, it is a wonderful way for people to gain practical experience in wildlife handling and monitoring without the barrier of a tertiary degree. Jason shares his story of how he became fascinated by birds, fell into bird banding and bird research for work and years later, is finishing up his first undergraduate degree. He discusses what bird banding involves and his advice for aspiring bird lovers looking to work with wildlife.#ITSAWILDLIFE
#itsawildlife is 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 talk all things wildlife conservation work - amazing projects to expand your experience, inspiring ecologists to grow your network, and step-by-step advice to magnify your impact and land your dream job with wildlife!
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SUPPORT & CONNECT:You can follow Jason's adventures and bird banding education on Instagram @birdbanderdude_nm.
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Dr Morgan Hughes (pronouns: she/her), is a bat researcher and freelance ecologist specializing in bats in the UK currently. She shares her journey through ecology as a mature student starting her degree and completing her Bachelors in her 20s, her Masters in her 30s and now her PhD in her 40s. Morgan has been brave and adventurous in her career – and unafraid to change her mind or switch her focus – focusing on birds, then bees and now bats. Morgan encourages anyone at any stage of life to pursue their passions and give wildlife conservation a try.
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#itsawildlife is 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 talk all things wildlife conservation work - amazing projects to expand your experience, inspiring ecologists to grow your network, and step-by-step advice to magnify your impact and land your dream job with wildlife!
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Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you!
struggling to get your foot in the door and find paid work with wildlife? or searching for strategies to battle burnout, maintain your momentum, magnify your impact – and create a more sustainable and successful career?
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✨Book a free clarity call for personalized career pointers- DM me on Instagram @itisawildlife or email hello@itisawildlife.com✨Check out our free resources on the website www.itisawildlife.com
SUPPORT & CONNECT:Follow Morgan on Instagram @thereremouse and @packupdinosaurs, and Twitter @thereremouse. You can also follow Morgan and the Urban Bat Project on Linked In here.If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network.
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Dr Kate Evans (pronouns: she/her) is the founder and director of Elephants for Africa, a non-profit organisation dedicated to African elephant research and conservation. While Elephants for Africa focuses their research around male elephant ecology in Botswana, it also partners with organisations in South Africa and Malawi currently as well as hosting many international students and collaborators. We speak about Kate’s journey through the world of African wildlife conservation as well as her experiences balancing motherhood with your career, overcoming dyslexia to complete a PhD and the process of starting and running a non-profit organisation for elephant conservation.
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#itsawildlife is 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 talk all things wildlife conservation work - amazing projects to expand your experience, inspiring ecologists to grow your network, and step-by-step advice to magnify your impact and land your dream job with wildlife!
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Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you!
struggling to get your foot in the door and find paid work with wildlife? or searching for strategies to battle burnout, maintain your momentum, magnify your impact – and create a more sustainable and successful career?
so, what’s the next step?
✨Book a free clarity call for personalized career pointers- DM me on Instagram @itisawildlife or email hello@itisawildlife.com✨Check out our free resources on the website www.itisawildlife.com
SUPPORT & CONNECT:If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network.
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You can follow Elephants for Africa on social media - Instagram @elephantsforafrica, Facebook or Twitter. You can also visit their website here and join the herd!
Holly Garrod (pronouns: she/her) is an ornithologist, science communicator and bird bander with a wealth of experience across the Americas. Holly fell in love with birds early on and after banding her first duck at the age of 10, Holly been chasing opportunities to work with them since! Whilst studying and doing the fieldwork circuit for a number of years, Holly built her experience across Central and South America working with birds and communities to build capacity and sustain long-term bird monitoring projects in the neotropics.
Holly now works with BirdsCarribean and shares the journey she has taken flying project-to-project to move with the birds as they migrate annually across the Americas. She also shares her transition towards building more financial stability and locational consistency and her advice for sustaining a fun and meaningful career in field research and conservation.
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#itsawildlife is 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 talk all things wildlife conservation work - amazing projects to expand your experience, inspiring ecologists to grow your network, and step-by-step advice to magnify your impact and land your dream job with wildlife!
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Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you!
struggling to get your foot in the door and find paid work with wildlife? or searching for strategies to battle burnout, maintain your momentum, magnify your impact – and create a more sustainable and successful career?
so, what’s the next step?
✨Book a free clarity call for personalized career pointers- DM me on Instagram @itisawildlife or email hello@itisawildlife.com✨Check out our free resources on the website www.itisawildlife.com
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Want to hear more from Holly? Follow her adventures on Instagram @orn.ecology. You can also check out some of the projects that Holly works on –
- BirdsCaribbean on Instagram @birdscaribbean,
- Osa Birds in Costa Rica on Instagram @osabirds,
- Toucan Ridge Ecological and Education Society in Belize on Instagram @birdsoftoucanridge, and,
- University of Montana Bird Ecology Lab on Instagram @umbirdecologylab.
Melina Budden (pronouns: she/her), a botanist, zoologist and conservationist who has studied two undergraduate degrees, a Master’s degree, and currently enrolled in a PhD focused around the impacts of fire and climate change on Greater Gliders. Her career has spanned work across a variety of sectors within the environmental space – working for government, the private industry, and now academia with her PhD. Following the 2019 bush fires, Melina and other passionate wildlife lovers also founded a wildlife rescue group called the Blue Mountains Wombats which continues today. Inspired by a deep connection with nature since childhood, Melina shares her story navigating the career pathway for a wildlife biologist – her experiences, the struggles and her advice for overcoming these challenges and staying true to your values and your why!welcome back to #itsawildlife in 2024 - it has been a minute! This year we are all about magnifying our impact to support you on your journey to live your wild life!
I couldn't be more grateful that you're here! Scroll down for more info on the platform and support for your own career goals with wildlife.
ITSAWILDLIFE
#itsawildlife is 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 talk all things wildlife conservation work - amazing projects to expand your experience, inspiring ecologists to grow your network, and step-by-step advice to magnify your impact and land your dream job with wildlife!
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you!
struggling to get your foot in the door and find paid work with wildlife? or searching for strategies to battle burnout, maintain your momentum, magnify your impact – and create a more sustainable and successful career?
so, what’s the next step?
✨Book a free clarity call for personalized career pointers- DM me on Instagram @itisawildlife or email hello@itisawildlife.com✨Check out our free resources on the website www.itisawildlife.com
SUPPORT & CONNECT:If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network.
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Dr. Kita Ashman (pronouns: she/her) is a threatened species and climate adaptation ecologist working with WWF Australia, we delve into Kita’s inspiring journey in the field of wildlife and ecology. Kita shares her experiences, from her undergraduate studies to her current role, where she focuses on conservation efforts for threatened and culturally significant species. Throughout the conversation, Kita offers valuable insights on how to stay positive in the face of conservation challenges, avoid burnout, and make a meaningful impact by letting your voice be heard.
For a full transcript or more info, click here!
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#itsawildlife is 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 talk all things wildlife conservation work - amazing projects to expand your experience, inspiring ecologists to grow your network, and step-by-step advice to magnify your impact and land your dream job with wildlife!
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you!
struggling to get your foot in the door and find paid work with wildlife? or searching for strategies to battle burnout, maintain your momentum, magnify your impact – and create a more sustainable and successful career?
so, what’s the next step?
✨Book a free clarity call for personalized career pointers- DM me on Instagram @itisawildlife or email hello@itisawildlife.com✨Check out our free resources on the website www.itisawildlife.com
SUPPORT & CONNECT:Want to hear more from Kita? Follow her adventures online – on Instagram @dr.ashman or Google Scholar.If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network.
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Angela Simms (pronouns: she/her) is a PhD candidate studying freshwater turtle biology in Victoria, Australia. Although she never considered herself to be academic, Angela has followed her passion for reptiles studying chameleons and now freshwater turtles through the pursuit of her research career.
We discuss Angela’s project and the importance of protecting turtles on the Murray River in south-eastern Australia. We also talk about career advice and the importance of choosing fieldwork and projects that align with what we are passionate and comfortable with – and Angela reminds us that not all fieldwork will suit us (and that’s ok!).
For a full transcript of this episode, click here.
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#itsawildlife is 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 talk all things wildlife conservation work - amazing projects to expand your experience, inspiring ecologists to grow your network, and step-by-step advice to magnify your impact and land your dream job with wildlife!
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you!
struggling to get your foot in the door and find paid work with wildlife? or searching for strategies to battle burnout, maintain your momentum, magnify your impact – and create a more sustainable and successful career?
so, what’s the next step?
✨Book a free clarity call for personalized career pointers- DM me on Instagram @itisawildlife or email hello@itisawildlife.com✨Check out our free resources on the website www.itisawildlife.com
SUPPORT & CONNECT:If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network.
We’d love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email hello@itisawildlife.com or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife, TikTok @itisawildlife or Pinterest.
Can't wait to connect!
welcome back to #itsawildlife in 2024 - it has been a minute! This year we are all about magnifying our impact to support you on your journey to live your wild life!
I couldn't be more grateful that you're here! Scroll down for more info on the platform and support for your own career goals with wildlife.
ITSAWILDLIFE
#itsawildlife is 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 talk all things wildlife conservation work - amazing projects to expand your experience, inspiring ecologists to grow your network, and step-by-step advice to magnify your impact and land your dream job with wildlife!
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you!
struggling to get your foot in the door and find paid work with wildlife? or searching for strategies to battle burnout, maintain your momentum, magnify your impact – and create a more sustainable and successful career?
so, what’s the next step?
✨Book a free clarity call for personalized career pointers- DM me on Instagram @itisawildlife or email hello@itisawildlife.com
✨Check out our free resources on the website www.itisawildlife.com
SUPPORT & CONNECT:If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network.
We’d love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email hello@itisawildlife.com or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife, TikTok @itisawildlife or Pinterest.
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Have you ever wondered what it’s like to live with a rescue kangaroo… whilst balancing a career as a professional surfer and free diver?
Brinkley Davies has the answer - she's a marine biologist, professional surfer, free diver, wildlife advocate, founder of Balu Blue Foundation, and author of her new book Saving Bunji. Brinkley shares the story behind Saving Bunji, a young rescue kangaroo who became her close friend and inspiration.
To win a free copy of the book, simply rate or review the pod and send us a DM on Instagram to let us know before the 15 Dec 2023. We'd love to hear what you think of this ep and the show!
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#itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you’re a fellow wildlifer, 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 talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation.
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here’s a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade.
- FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation
- FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs
- FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps
- FREE template: How to write a kickass CV
For more information, check out our website www.itisawildlife.com for more free resources, blog posts and more.
SUPPORT & CONNECT:
Follow Brinkley's adventures on Instagram @brinkleydavies. You can also find out more about the Balu Blue Foundation on their website as well as Brinkley’s personal website where you can find out more about her own jewellery line, Bandicoot by Brinkley, the guided marine experiences she runs and her world as a professional surfer, free diver and wildlife lover. To get your own copy of Saving Bunji the book, visit Booktopia for shipping within Australia and Readings for international deliveries.If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network. Check out the website to get on board and subscribe for #itsawildlife updates– we send monthly emails with fresh tips and fun updates! We’d love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email hello@itisawildlife.com or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife or Pinterest.
Mathieu Charette (pronouns: he/him) is a French-Canadian ecologist, bird bander and founder of the Toucan Ridge Ecology and Education Society (or TREES for short), a registered Belizean non-profit field research station in Belize with a focus on ecological monitoring, capacity building in the local community and conservation education. Mathieu shares the journey that he and his business partner Vanessa embarked on when they made the decision to found Toucan Ridge.
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#itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you’re a fellow wildlifer, 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 talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation. Read a transcript of this episode here.
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here’s a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade.
- FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation
- FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs
- FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps
- FREE template: How to write a kickass CV
For more information, check out our website www.itisawildlife.com for more free resources, blog posts and more.
SUPPORT & CONNECT:
Want to hear more from Mathieu or learn about Toucan Ridge? Check out the website or follow Toucan Ridge on social media – on Instagram @treesocietybelize, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok and YouTube. You can also follow the Toucan Ridge Bird Observatory on Instagram @birdsoftoucanridge. If you are interested in volunteering, studying or completing an internship at Toucan Ridge, you can also get in touch via email.If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network. Check out the website to get on board and subscribe for #itsawildlife updates– we send monthly emails with fresh tips and fun updates! We’d love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email hello@itisawildlife.com or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife or Pinterest.
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#itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you’re a fellow wildlifer, 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 talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation. Read a transcript of this episode here.
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here’s a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade.
- FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation
- FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs
- FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps
- FREE template: How to write a kickass CV
For more information, check out our website www.itisawildlife.com for more free resources, blog posts and more.
SUPPORT & CONNECT:
You can follow Leila on social media – Leila is on Twitter @lady_leilz and Linked In. You can check out Sea the Bigger picture on Instagram @sea_the_bigger_picture and Maris on Instagram @MARIS_UCT, Linked In, Twitter @MARIS_UCT or at their website.If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network. Check out the website to get on board and subscribe for #itsawildlife updates– we send monthly emails with fresh tips and fun updates! We’d love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email hello@itisawildlife.com or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife or Pinterest.
Leila Nefdt (pronouns: she/her) is a marine biologist with a Masters of Marine Science from Cape Town, South Africa. As a passionate ocean lover and youth educator, Leila shares her journey through this field as well as her experiences as a woman of colour in this space and the importance of mentorship in inspiring the next generation of marine scientists.
“It’s hard to love what you don’t know. And it’s very hard to protect what you don’t love”
Ryan Mannette (pronouns: he/him), is a multi-talented and passionate ocean lover, who works in both an environmental department at the Water and Sewerage Authority in Trinidad and Tobago as well as a marine scientist for SPESEAS, a non-profit organisation dedicated to marine conservation and community engagement. Ryan shares his journey that led to the creation of SPESEAS, their achievements and plans for protecting Trinidad and Tobago’s beautiful marine life into the future.
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#itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you’re a fellow wildlifer, 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 talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation. Read a transcript of this episode here.
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here’s a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade.
- FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation
- FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs
- FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps
- FREE template: How to write a kickass CV
For more information, check out our website www.itisawildlife.com for more free resources, blog posts and more.
SUPPORT & CONNECT:
You can follow Ryan's adventures with SPESEAS on Instagram @speseas_tt, Twitter @speseas, Facebook @speseas or their website. You can also get in touch via email info@speseas.org or Whatsapp and Signal: +1-868-689-7327. You can donate to support the amazing work that they do at SPESEAS or enquire about volunteer and advocacy opportunities on the website.
If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network. Check out the website to get on board and subscribe for #itsawildlife updates– we send monthly emails with fresh tips and fun updates! We’d love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email hello@itisawildlife.com or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife or Pinterest.
Katie Propp (pronouns: she/her) is an ecologist and wildlife educator, currently working as the Conservation Education Director at Penguins International. With 18 years of experience in the field of wildlife conservation, Katie shares her tips and tricks in delivering effective science communication, as well as her advice for landing your very own dream job with wildlife.
ITSAWILDLIFE
#itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you’re a fellow wildlifer, 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 talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation. Read a transcript of this episode here.
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here’s a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade.
- FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation
- FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs
- FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps
- FREE template: How to write a kickass CV
For more information, check out our website www.itisawildlife.com for more free resources, blog posts and more.
SUPPORT & CONNECT:
You can follow Katie's adventures on Instagram @wildlifekatie or send her an email at katie@penguinsinternational.org. You can also follow Penguins International on Facebook @penguinsintl, Twitter @penguinsintl and Instagram @penguins_international.
If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network. Check out the website to get on board and subscribe for #itsawildlife updates– we send monthly emails with fresh tips and fun updates! We’d love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email hello@itisawildlife.com or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife or Pinterest.
Daniela Ventura is a Caribbean wildlife biologist and bird bander based in Havana, Cuba. Fascinated by nature from a young age, Daniela started studying biology at the University of Havana as soon as she finished high school. She continues to work there since her graduation as both a biology lecturer and bird research scientist.
Daniela discusses some of the challenges involved in pursuing a career of biology in Cuba as well as some of her top tips for getting involved in bird banding and landing a job to work with wildlife! Daniela is an advocate for acknowledging your privilege wherever your starting point. This is important for all conservationists and in this interview, she inspires us to do this by staying humble, grounded and grateful.
ITSAWILDLIFE
#itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you’re a fellow wildlifer, 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 talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation. Read a transcript of this episode here.
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here’s a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade.
- FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation
- FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs
- FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps
- FREE template: How to write a kickass CV
For more information, check out our website www.itisawildlife.com for more free resources, blog posts and more.
SUPPORT & CONNECT:
You can follow Daniela's adventures on Instagram @dvpuerto19 as well as the Bird Ecology group @grupoecologiadeavesuh.
If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network. Check out the website to get on board and subscribe for #itsawildlife updates– we send monthly emails with fresh tips and fun updates! We’d love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email hello@itisawildlife.com or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife or Pinterest.
Caitlin Weatherstone (pronouns: she/her) is a wildlife ecologist, educator, and nature connection business owner of Life Wild on Bundjalung country in Lennox Head, New South Wales. After a long resume of fantastic jobs and opportunities throughout the wildlife industry, Caitlin has landed her first permanent position as a Koala Project Officer. Caitlin shares her experiences working in the world of wildlife as well as ways she encourages women to connect with nature and our ancestral human evolution.
ITSAWILDLIFE
#itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you’re a fellow wildlifer, 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 talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation. Read a transcript of this episode here.
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here’s a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade.
- FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation
- FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs
- FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps
- FREE template: How to write a kickass CV
For more information, check out our website www.itisawildlife.com for more free resources, blog posts and more.
SUPPORT & CONNECT:
You can follow Caitlin's adventures on Instagram at @wildsearch and @lifewildau, or her website.
If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network. Check out the website to get on board and subscribe for #itsawildlife updates– we send monthly emails with fresh tips and fun updates! We’d love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email hello@itisawildlife.com or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife or Pinterest.
Originally from the UK, Kate Sheridan is a conservation biologist and scuba diver, living and working in the Maldives for a coral restoration and research project, Reefscapers. Although everyday life looks like a tropical dream – marine conservation set in island paradise – we discuss some of the hardships of creating a long-term career in conservation.
In this interview, Kate shares her journey on how she became a marine biologist working in the Maldives, as well as her top tips on how to overcome some of the major hurdles surrounding a career in conservation, in order to live your dream life working with wildlife.
ITSAWILDLIFE
#itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you’re a fellow wildlifer, 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 talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation. Read a transcript of this episode here.
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here’s a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade.
- FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation
- FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs
- FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps
- FREE template: How to write a kickass CV
For more information, check out our website www.itisawildlife.com for more free resources, blog posts and more.
SUPPORT & CONNECT:
You can follow Kate's adventures on Instagram & TikTok @conservation_kate or find out more about Reefscapers on their website or Instagram @reefscapersmaldives.
If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network. Check out the website to get on board and subscribe for #itsawildlife updates– we send monthly emails with fresh tips and fun updates! We’d love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email hello@itisawildlife.com or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife or Pinterest.
Flavia Tirelli is a Brazilian research scientist and conservationist focused on mammalian carnivores especially small wildcats. After completing her Masters at Federal University of Rio Grande o Sul (UFRGS) and her PhD at the private university (PUCRS) in Brazil, Flavia continues to follow her passion by monitoring wildcats and addressing issues of human-wildlife conflict that threaten them.
Flavia has since founded the Geoffroy’s Cat Working Group and other community initiatives to heal human-wildlife conflict and conserve these rare carnivores. The key to Flavia’s success is community engagement and diversity within the conservation space and we talk all about her experiences as an ecologist in Brazil, and her advice for other people looking to follow a similar profession.
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#itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you’re a fellow wildlifer, 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 talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation. Read a transcript of this episode here.
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here’s a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade.
- FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation
- FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs
- FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps
- FREE template: How to write a kickass CV
For more information, check out our website www.itisawildlife.com for more free resources, blog posts and more.
SUPPORT & CONNECT:
You can send Flavia an email at flavia.tirelli@gmail.com or follow her adventures on Instagram @flatirelli. You can also find out more about the Geoffrey Cat Working Group on their website or Instagram @geoffroycat.gcwg.
If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network. Check out the website to get on board and subscribe for #itsawildlife updates– we send monthly emails with fresh tips and fun updates! We’d love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email hello@itisawildlife.com or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife or Pinterest.
Jake Schwebel (pronouns: he/him) is a botanist working for an environmental consultancy firm in Sydney, Australia. After completing a Bachelor of Zoology, Jake started looking for field experience and found a role doing bush regeneration which provided an opportunity for him to start getting to know his plant species. Embracing the wonderful world of plant identification was a foot in the door for Jake who accepted a role in botanical consulting and continues to work within the field. Jake shares his experience working as a botanist as well as his top tips for starting out in this space.
ITSAWILDLIFE
#itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you’re a fellow wildlifer, 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 talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation. Read a transcript of this episode here.
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here’s a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade.
- FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation
- FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs
- FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps
- FREE template: How to write a kickass CV
For more information, check out our website www.itisawildlife.com for more free resources, blog posts and more.
SUPPORT & CONNECT:
If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network. Check out the website to get on board and subscribe for #itsawildlife updates– we send monthly emails with fresh tips and fun updates! We’d love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email hello@itisawildlife.com or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife or Pinterest.
Jose Francisco Bergua (pronouns: Mr.), from Spain has a huge passion for wildlife conservation and science communication. After completing his PhD in biotechnology, Jose spent 6 months working on wildlife conservation projects in Indonesia and following this experience, decided to transition his career into biology teaching. We caught up only a week after Jose had made the switch in his career and he speaks bravely about the considerations and rewards of navigating a career change in order to follow your passion and work to promote the environment.
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#itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you’re a fellow wildlifer, 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 talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation. Read a transcript of this episode here.
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here’s a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade.
- FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation
- FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs
- FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps
- FREE template: How to write a kickass CV
For more information, check out our website www.itisawildlife.com for more free resources, blog posts and more.
SUPPORT & CONNECT:
You can connect with Jose on Linked In, Facebook or via email: bergua.josefrancisco@gmail.com. To read his interview with Manon on Conservation Careers, all about switching careers with ease at any age, click here.
If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network. Check out the website to get on board and subscribe for #itsawildlife updates– we send monthly emails with fresh tips and fun updates! We’d love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email hello@itisawildlife.com or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife or Pinterest.
Susie Buetow (pronouns: she/her) is a registered wildlife carer and co-founder of Wild Hearts Wildlife Rescue in southern Tasmania, Australia. Susie specialises in Bare-nosed Wombats, Tasmanian Pademelons and Bennett’s Wallabies and cares for many animals each year to give them a second chance of survival. With only around 300 active wildlife carers across Tasmania at the moment but approximately 2000 animals in need of support and rehabilitation per year, this service is not only important but in desperate need of expansion. Susie and her partner also run a small boat business together called Wild Ocean Tasmania which facilitates marine research in this beautiful part of the world.
We speak all about Susie’s experience as a wildlife carer, ways you can get involved if you are passionate about caring for orphaned and injured wildlife, managing your mental health and why you don’t need a degree to make a difference!
ITSAWILDLIFE
#itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you’re a fellow wildlifer, 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 talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation. Read a transcript of this episode here.
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here’s a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade.
- FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation
- FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs
- FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps
- FREE template: How to write a kickass CV
For more information, check out our website www.itisawildlife.com for more free resources, blog posts and more.
SUPPORT & CONNECT:
You can follow Susie from Wild Hearts Rescue on Instagram @wildheartsrescue. You can also check out the website for more information about the work they do at Wild Hearts Sanctuary, and for information on how you can get involved or support the cause, as well as what to do when you find injured or sick wildlife.
If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network. Check out the website to get on board and subscribe for #itsawildlife updates– we send monthly emails with fresh tips and fun updates! We’d love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email hello@itisawildlife.com or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife or Pinterest.
🌎🦉why pay when you don’t need to (or can’t!) 💰this week we talk about ways to reliably side step the paywall on scientific publications 🌟we talk three hacks using ✨1️⃣Google Scholar ✨2️⃣Research Gate✨3️⃣Email the corresponding author directly (that's why they include contact details on every paper!)✨
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#itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you’re a fellow wildlifer, 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 talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation. Read a transcript of this episode here.
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here’s a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade.
- FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation
- FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs
- FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps
- FREE template: How to write a kickass CV
For more information, check out our website www.itisawildlife.com for more free resources, blog posts and more.
SUPPORT & CONNECT:
If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network. Check out the website to get on board and subscribe for #itsawildlife updates– we send monthly emails with fresh tips and fun updates! We’d love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email hello@itisawildlife.com or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife or Pinterest.
🌿did you know how much information you can get from job advertisements?
🌿wanna know the secret to landing a job with wildlife in Australia? 🦘
🌿Chris Duigan and David Mussared, a couple based in the beautiful Adelaide Hills of South Australia are the creators and owners of NRMjobs, the go-to bulletin for environmental jobs, conferences and internships in Australia.
🌿Founded in October 1998, NRMjobs has been a foundational part of broadcasting (and influencing) the expansion of the environment and natural resource management industry over the past almost 30 years.
🌿We speak about -
🙌the evolution of Australia’s environmental industry
🙌all things job interviews, career advice, cover letters, networking, gaining experience and more!
🙌there’s so much more info you can get from job bulletins than you realise 🙊
🌿We hope this post inspires you with everything you need to know to land a job with wildlife in Australia! 🦘
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#itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you’re a fellow wildlifer, 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 talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation. Read a transcript of this episode here.
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here’s a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade.
- FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation
- FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs
- FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps
- FREE template: How to write a kickass CV
For more information, check out our website www.itisawildlife.com for more free resources, blog posts and more.
SUPPORT & CONNECT:
Want to hear more about NRMjobs from Chris and David? You can follow them onFacebook or Instagram @nrmjobs. You can also check out their website and subscribe for their free weekly job bulletin to your email inbox!
If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network. Check out the website to get on board and subscribe for #itsawildlife updates– we send monthly emails with fresh tips and fun updates! We’d love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email hello@itisawildlife.com or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife or Pinterest.
Phewf! Welcome to 2023. And we're starting with an absolute bang - covering a big topic today that's been a long time in the coming. Today we are shining a light on this uncomfortable topic to share strategies on how to manage your #impostersyndrome and ultimately thrive in ecology 🤠🌿🪲
Let’s be honest/ Whether we like it or not, imposter syndrome manifests in many different ways and affects most of us - at all stages of our journey, in all levels of our career, (especially within the environmental industry) at one time or another - and yet it's an insecurity we hide away, a topic we shy away from and rarely discuss despite its prevalence.
Imposter syndrome can impact the way we feel about our own story, the success we have in this field and the positive work we can do for wildlife 🦁 so today, we are teasing apart this issue and discussing:
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What is imposter syndrome and where does it come from?
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How to recognise imposter syndrome
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How to manage and overcome the tight grip that imposter syndrome may have over your life and career.
We provide six techniques we can use to combat those feelings of inadequacy from my experience 💪 in order to maximise your impact in the world 🌎🦉
ITSAWILDLIFE
#itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you’re a fellow wildlifer, 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 talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation. Read a transcript of this episode here.
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here’s a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade.
- FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation
- FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs
- FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps
- FREE template: How to write a kickass CV
For more information, check out our website www.itisawildlife.com for more free resources, blog posts and more.
SUPPORT & CONNECT:
If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network. Check out the website to get on board and subscribe for #itsawildlife updates– we send monthly emails with fresh tips and fun updates! We’d love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email hello@itisawildlife.com or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife or Pinterest.
Emily Davenport (she/her) is the founder and executive director of the Rocky Mountain Wildlife Alliance, a non-profit wildlife rescue centre in Colorado, USA with the mission to elevate the care and protection of wildlife which is done by fostering a sense of community and collaboration through the alliance. In this refreshingly real and insightful conversation, Emily shares her story and how she started a non-profit as well as her experiences combating gate-keeping and managing burnout and compassion fatigue within this space. Above all, Emily’s top advice is to never stop learning, regardless of where you’re at in your career!
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#itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you’re a fellow wildlifer, 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 talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation. Read a transcript of this episode here.
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here’s a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade.
- FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation
- FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs
- FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps
- FREE template: How to write a kickass CV
For more information, check out our website www.itisawildlife.com for more free resources, blog posts and more.
SUPPORT & CONNECT:
You can follow Emily's adventures on Instagram or check out Mammalz on their discord here.
If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network. Check out the website to get on board and subscribe for #itsawildlife updates– we send monthly emails with fresh tips and fun updates! We’d love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email hello@itisawildlife.com or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife or Pinterest.
Kacie Hanke (pronouns: she/her) is a zoology student at UC Santa Barbara. Having found her passion for wildlife conservation, Kacie has spent her most recent summer working with the Forest Service as a field technician with Southern Steelhead, an endangered fish in Los Padres. Kacie shares her experience with science communication and social media and it’s power for spreading conservation stories as well as inspiring people to follow their passion and work as a scientist with wildlife.
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#itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you’re a fellow wildlifer, 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 talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation. Read a transcript of this episode here.
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here’s a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade.
- FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation
- FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs
- FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps
- FREE template: How to write a kickass CV
For more information, check out our website www.itisawildlife.com for more free resources, blog posts and more.
SUPPORT & CONNECT:
You can follow Kacie's adventures on Instagram @kacie.jr.
If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network. Check out the website to get on board and subscribe for #itsawildlife updates– we send monthly emails with fresh tips and fun updates! We’d love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email hello@itisawildlife.com or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife or Pinterest.
Karla Pound, 34 years old, is a zookeeper and an expedition leader with an incredible story to tell. Currently with Coral Expeditions, Karla works on large tour boats, taking guests on expeditions through some of the most beautiful and remote parts of the world.
Having just finished guiding the Kimberley season in remote north-western Australia, Karla has jumped across to Cape York and Arnhem Land to guide in these incredible natural paradises before heading overseas at the end of the year to continue her adventures in this little-known but exciting profession.
We caught up to talk all about what it’s like to work as a naturalist guide, navigating seasonal contracts and tips for landing your dream job!
ITSAWILDLIFE
#itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you’re a fellow wildlifer, 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 talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation. Read a transcript of this episode here and here too!
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here’s a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade.
- FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation
- FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs
- FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps
- FREE template: How to write a kickass CV
For more information, check out our website www.itisawildlife.com for more free resources, blog posts and more.
SUPPORT & CONNECT:
You can follow Karla's adventures onInstagram.
If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network. Check out the website to get on board and subscribe for #itsawildlife updates– we send monthly emails with fresh tips and fun updates! We’d love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email hello@itisawildlife.com or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife or Pinterest.
ITSAWILDLIFE
#itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you’re a fellow wildlifer, 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 talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation. Read a transcript of this episode here.
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here’s a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade.
- FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation
- FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs
- FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps
- FREE template: How to write a kickass CV
For more information, check out our website www.itisawildlife.com for more free resources, blog posts and more.
SUPPORT & CONNECT:
If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network. Check out the website to get on board and subscribe for #itsawildlife updates– we send monthly emails with fresh tips and fun updates! We’d love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email hello@itisawildlife.com or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife or Pinterest.
Lewis Smith (pronouns: he/him) is in his fourth year of wildlife conservation at the University of Kent, England, president of the Conservation Society there and was recently diagnosed with ADHD which has been a big part of his journey through this space. Lewis shares his experiences with us today as well as the importance of accommodating and embracing neurodiversity within the wildlife conservation field.
ITSAWILDLIFE
#itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you’re a fellow wildlifer, 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 talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation. Read a transcript of this episode here.
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here’s a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade.
- FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation
- FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs
- FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps
- FREE template: How to write a kickass CV
For more information, check out our website www.itisawildlife.com for more free resources, blog posts and more.
SUPPORT & CONNECT:
You can follow Lewis' adventures on Instagram @wildlewf.
If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network. Check out the website to get on board and subscribe for #itsawildlife updates– we send monthly emails with fresh tips and fun updates! We’d love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email hello@itisawildlife.com or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife or Pinterest.
Ariana Klappert (pronouns: she/her) is an all-rounded biologist with a passion for working with African mammals as well as a love of science communication which she does a lot of on the side. She recently completed her masters and is looking towards the next steps. We speak about Ariana’s experiences, ways to get involved in science communication and aiming for balance when your life is crazy busy! Wherever you’re at in your career, her main advice is to follow your passions and stick with it!
ITSAWILDLIFE
#itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you’re a fellow wildlifer, 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 talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation. Read a transcript of this episode here.
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here’s a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade.
- FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation
- FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs
- FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps
- FREE template: How to write a kickass CV
For more information, check out our website www.itisawildlife.com for more free resources, blog posts and more.
SUPPORT & CONNECT:
You can follow Ariana's adventures on Instagram or check out Mammalz on their discord here.
If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network. Check out the website to get on board and subscribe for #itsawildlife updates– we send monthly emails with fresh tips and fun updates! We’d love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email hello@itisawildlife.com or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife or Pinterest.
NOTE: this blog post is published in full on Conservation Careers blog.
Maria Hashmi, 21 years old, has a huge passion for all things zoology, especially reptiles. This fascination with protecting the natural world has led to her rebellion against expectations of her as a Pakistani woman to pursue a profession in wildlife conservation. Maria questions why women shouldn’t be involved in this field when Pakistan has so much wildlife in need of protection.
Pakistan is a country of 221 million people where 33.8 % live beneath the poverty line and while it is home to exceptional biodiversity, from Snow Leopard to Pangolin to Black Bear, many species are declining at alarming rates.
Motivated to turn this story around, since finishing school, Maria has built her network with the international community of wildlifers and now works online with Conservation Optimism, Pridelands Films and Reserva all on a voluntary basis as well as with her father on her family’s wildlife reserve.
Maria shares her experience as a woman pursuing zoology in this biodiversity blindspot to save Pakistan’s precious natural capital.
ITSAWILDLIFE
#itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you’re a fellow wildlifer, 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 talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation. Read a transcript of this episode here.
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here’s a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade.
- FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation
- FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs
- FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps
- FREE template: How to write a kickass CV
For more information, check out our website www.itisawildlife.com for more free resources, blog posts and more.
SUPPORT & CONNECT:
If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network. Check out the website to get on board and subscribe for #itsawildlife updates– we send monthly emails with fresh tips and fun updates! We’d love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email hello@itisawildlife.com or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife or Pinterest.
Dr Susan Wiper (pronouns: she/her) is a primatologist and wildlife carer based at the Libassa Wildlife Sanctuary in Liberia, west Africa. Her current role involves the rehabilitation of 140 animals including Pangolins, monkeys and Pottos that have been rescued across the region. These wild animals are characteristic of Liberia’s untold biodiversity and Susan devotes her time to protecting these species and educating the community around their conservation. Susan shares her story as well as the amazing work they are doing at Libassa Wildlife Sanctuary to change the fate of wildlife in this area.
ITSAWILDLIFE
#itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you’re a fellow wildlifer, 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 talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation. Read a transcript of this episode here.
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here’s a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade.
- FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation
- FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs
- FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps
- FREE template: How to write a kickass CV
For more information, check out our website www.itisawildlife.com for more free resources, blog posts and more.
SUPPORT & CONNECT:
You can follow the Libassa Wildlife Sanctuary on their website, Instagram or Facebook.
If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network. Check out the website to get on board and subscribe for #itsawildlife updates– we send monthly emails with fresh tips and fun updates! We’d love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email hello@itisawildlife.com or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife or Pinterest.
Dr Susan Wiper (pronouns: she/her) is a primatologist and wildlife carer based at the Libassa Wildlife Sanctuary in Liberia, west Africa. Her current role involves the rehabilitation of 140 animals including Pangolins, monkeys and Pottos that have been rescued across the region. These wild animals are characteristic of Liberia’s untold biodiversity and Susan devotes her time to protecting these species and educating the community around their conservation. Susan shares her story as well as the amazing work they are doing at Libassa Wildlife Sanctuary to change the fate of wildlife in this area.
ITSAWILDLIFE
#itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you’re a fellow wildlifer, 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 talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation. Read a transcript of this episode here.
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here’s a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade.
- FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation
- FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs
- FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps
- FREE template: How to write a kickass CV
For more information, check out our website www.itisawildlife.com for more free resources, blog posts and more.
SUPPORT & CONNECT:
You can follow the Libassa Wildlife Sanctuary on their website, Instagram or Facebook.
If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network. Check out the website to get on board and subscribe for #itsawildlife updates– we send monthly emails with fresh tips and fun updates! We’d love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email hello@itisawildlife.com or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife or Pinterest.
Dr Rachel Standish (pronouns: she/her) is a plant community ecologist, specializing in restoration ecology in damaged ecosystems with Murdoch University, in Perth, Western Australia. As she explains:
“I work out how plant communities and ecosystems work so that we can intervene where human activity has degraded or destroyed these systems to put them back together”
Rachels work is motivated not just by the beauty and importance of our ecosystems, but also their value for humans. We talk about her research as well as her experiences teaching university students as they follow the path towards careers in ecological research and conservation.
ITSAWILDLIFE
#itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you’re a fellow wildlifer, 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 talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation.
Read a transcript of this episode here.
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here’s a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade.
- FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation
- FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs
- FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps
- FREE template: How to write a kickass CV
For more information, check out our website www.itisawildlife.com for more free resources, blog posts and more.
SUPPORT & CONNECT:
You can follow Rachel's research project and science communication updates on her wordpress website. Rachel is also on Twitter @racheljstandish, Google Scholar, Research Gate and LinkedIn.
And if you have questions for Rachel, you can contact her via her email R.Standish@murdoch.edu.auIf you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network. Check out the website to get on board and subscribe for #itsawildlife updates– we send monthly emails with fresh tips and fun updates!
We’d love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email hello@itisawildlife.com or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife or Pinterest.
Dr Rachel Standish (pronouns: she/her) is a plant community ecologist, specializing in restoration ecology in damaged ecosystems with Murdoch University, in Perth, Western Australia. As she explains:
“I work out how plant communities and ecosystems work so that we can intervene where human activity has degraded or destroyed these systems to put them back together”
Rachels work is motivated not just by the beauty and importance of our ecosystems, but also their value for humans. We talk about her research as well as her experiences teaching university students as they follow the path towards careers in ecological research and conservation.
ITSAWILDLIFE
#itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you’re a fellow wildlifer, 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 talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation.
Read a transcript of this episode here.
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here’s a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade.
- FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation
- FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs
- FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps
- FREE template: How to write a kickass CV
For more information, check out our website www.itisawildlife.com for more free resources, blog posts and more.
SUPPORT & CONNECT:
You can follow Rachel's research project and science communication updates on her wordpress website. Rachel is also on Twitter @racheljstandish, Google Scholar, Research Gate and LinkedIn.
And if you have questions for Rachel, you can contact her via her email R.Standish@murdoch.edu.auIf you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network. Check out the website to get on board and subscribe for #itsawildlife updates– we send monthly emails with fresh tips and fun updates!
We’d love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email hello@itisawildlife.com or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife or Pinterest.
Jannico Kelk (pronouns: he/him) is an ecologist and wildlife photography enthusiast, a precursor to his pursuit of this career path. From exciting short-term roles catching animals for field guide photographs and Netflix documentaries, to more stable long-term roles, Jannico’s passion and career has taken him all around Australia and all over the world. We caught up with Jannico to talk about his experience within the wildlife industry, the merits of shorter-term contracts compared with permanent positions as well as his advice for people navigating this space.
ITSAWILDLIFE
#itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you’re a fellow wildlifer, 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 talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation.
Read a transcript of this episode here.
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here’s a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade.
- FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation
- FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs
- FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps
- FREE template: How to write a kickass CV
For more information, check out our website www.itisawildlife.com for more free resources, blog posts and more.
SUPPORT & CONNECT:
If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network. Check out the website to get on board and subscribe for #itsawildlife updates– we send monthly emails with fresh tips and fun updates!
We’d love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email hello@itisawildlife.com or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife or Pinterest. You can follow Janniko's adventures and wildlife photography on Instagram @jannicokelk.
Jannico Kelk (pronouns: he/him) is an ecologist and wildlife photography enthusiast, a precursor to his pursuit of this career path. From exciting short-term roles catching animals for field guide photographs and Netflix documentaries, to more stable long-term roles, Jannico’s passion and career has taken him all around Australia and all over the world. We caught up with Jannico to talk about his experience within the wildlife industry, the merits of shorter-term contracts compared with permanent positions as well as his advice for people navigating this space.
ITSAWILDLIFE
#itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you’re a fellow wildlifer, 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 talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation.
Read a transcript of this episode here.
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here’s a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade.
- FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation
- FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs
- FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps
- FREE template: How to write a kickass CV
For more information, check out our website www.itisawildlife.com for more free resources, blog posts and more.
SUPPORT & CONNECT:
If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network. Check out the website to get on board and subscribe for #itsawildlife updates– we send monthly emails with fresh tips and fun updates!
We’d love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email hello@itisawildlife.com or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife or Pinterest. You can follow Janniko's adventures and wildlife photography on Instagram @jannicokelk.
Claire Nelson (pronouns: she/her) has a life full of animals! During the day, she works as an ecological consultant, and when she goes home, she continues to care for the sick and injured wildlife brought into WIRES from all over New South Wales, Australia. WIRES or Wildlife Information Rescue and Education Service is a not-for-profit wildlife rescue service established in 1985, caring for wild animals brought in by the community until they can be released.
Claire shares her experience within the wildlife space, as a wildlife carer and ecologist, as well as advice for anyone looking to take a similar career path. The first thing Claire said when we caught up – was that there is no straightforward path in this industry, but saying yes to opportunities as they present themselves is a pretty good place to start!
ITSAWILDLIFE
#itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you’re a fellow wildlifer, 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 talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation.
Read a transcript of this episode here.
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here’s a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade.
- FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation
- FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs
- FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps
- FREE template: How to write a kickass CV
For more information, check out our website www.itisawildlife.com for more free resources, blog posts and more.
SUPPORT & CONNECT:
If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network. Check out the website to get on board and subscribe for #itsawildlife updates– we send monthly emails with fresh tips and fun updates!
We’d love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email hello@itisawildlife.com or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife or Pinterest.
You can follow Claire's adventures and wildlife photography on Instagram @claire.mvn and find out more about the amazing work done by volunteers at WIRES – and how you can be a part of it too at their website.
The amazing Milly Formby (pronouns: she/her or they/them) is a zoologist, pilot and illustrator on a science communication mission to raise awareness for the plight of migratory shorebirds on the East Asian-Australasian Flyway. And how is she doing this? Would you believe it even if we share this!?
Milly has assisted with the build and then learnt to fly her own microlight in order to circumnavigate the Australian continent and follow the story of shorebirds and their long-distance flights! As she flies through the air from town to town, Milly shares the many amazing feats of shorebirds and why they need us to pay attention to them!
ITSAWILDLIFE
#itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you’re a fellow wildlifer, 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 talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation.
Read a transcript of this episode here.
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here’s a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade.
- FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation
- FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs
- FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps
- FREE template: How to write a kickass CV
For more information, check out our website www.itisawildlife.com for more free resources, blog posts and more.
SUPPORT & CONNECT:
If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network. Check out the website to get on board and subscribe for #itsawildlife updates– we send monthly emails with fresh tips and fun updates!
We’d love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email hello@itisawildlife.com or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife or Pinterest.
You can follow Milly's adventures on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook as well as on the Wing Threads website.
Based in Canberra, Australia, Dr Kate Grarock (pronouns: she/her) is an ecologist with Bush Blitz and a hiking enthusiast who has created a YouTube channel dedicated to this passion of hers. From a young age, hiking has always been a massive part of Kate’s life – as both a place to direct her energy as well as a mindful practice that immerses her in the natural world. We caught up to talk all about hiking is and how important it can be as an activity that helps people connect with nature around them.
ITSAWILDLIFE
#itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you’re a fellow wildlifer, 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 talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation.
Read a transcript of this episode here.
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here’s a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade.
- FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation
- FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs
- FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps
- FREE template: How to write a kickass CV
For more information, check out our website www.itisawildlife.com for more free resources, blog posts and more.
SUPPORT & CONNECT:
Want to hear more from Kate? Tune into the podcast to listen to our conversation. Kate also shares her adventures on Instagram @kategrarock as well as hiking video uploads on her YouTube channel.
If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network. Check out the website to get on board and subscribe for #itsawildlife updates– we send monthly emails with fresh tips and fun updates!
We’d love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email hello@itisawildlife.com or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife or Pinterest.
Based in Canberra, Australia, Dr Kate Grarock (pronouns: she/her) is an ecologist with Bush Blitz and a hiking enthusiast who has created a YouTube channel dedicated to this passion of hers. From a young age, hiking has always been a massive part of Kate’s life – as both a place to direct her energy as well as a mindful practice that immerses her in the natural world. We caught up to talk all about hiking is and how important it can be as an activity that helps people connect with nature around them.
ITSAWILDLIFE
#itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you’re a fellow wildlifer, 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 talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation.
Read a transcript of this episode here.
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here’s a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade.
- FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation
- FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs
- FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps
- FREE template: How to write a kickass CV
For more information, check out our website www.itisawildlife.com for more free resources, blog posts and more.
SUPPORT & CONNECT:
Want to hear more from Kate? Tune into the podcast to listen to our conversation. Kate also shares her adventures on Instagram @kategrarock as well as hiking video uploads on her YouTube channel.
If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network. Check out the website to get on board and subscribe for #itsawildlife updates– we send monthly emails with fresh tips and fun updates!
We’d love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email hello@itisawildlife.com or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife or Pinterest.
Zoe Keen (pronouns: she/her) is a science writer, communicator and science journalist from lutruwita (Hobart), Tasmania where she lives near kunanyi (Mount Wellington). Her general focus as a writer and science communicator is evolution, ecology and the environment although she has written across a broad diversity of topics outside this area. Zoe now works as a freelance science writer and communicator who has written for ABC, BBC, Cosmos & The Guardian. Zoe shares her journey through this space and advice for anyone looking to do a similar role!
Please note that all views expressed in this post are Zoe's own.
ITSAWILDLIFE
#itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you’re a fellow wildlifer, 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 talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation.
Read a transcript of this episode here.
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here’s a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade.
- FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation
- FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs
- FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps
- FREE template: How to write a kickass CV
For more information, check out our website www.itisawildlife.com for more free resources, blog posts and more.
SUPPORT & CONNECT:
Want to hear more from Zoe? Tune into the podcast to listen to our conversation. You can follow her adventures on Instagram @zoe_kean_sci, Tik Tok @zoe_kean_sci or Twitter @zoe_kean_sci or you can check out some of her website here. If you’re interested in Zoe’s articles, you can check out her ABC articles at her by-line.
If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network. Check out the website to get on board and subscribe for #itsawildlife updates– we send monthly emails with fresh tips and fun updates!
We’d love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email hello@itisawildlife.com or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife or Pinterest.
“I guess just a bit about me: I’ve been into wildlife since day one and I count myself as very lucky that I am able to pursue my passion doing research and honestly loving my life”
Spoken like a true wildlifer! The charming chiropterologist, Reilly Jackson (pronouns: she/her) is a third-year PhD student at the University of Arkansas in the United States studying risks of pathogen transmission between bats and humans in south-eastern Kenya. We caught up to discuss her research project as well as the steps she’s taken to live her dreams of working in wildlife research. Reilly shares her advice on how you too can choose this career path and follow your passions!
ITSAWILDLIFE
#itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you’re a fellow wildlifer, 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 talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation.
Read a transcript of this episode here.
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here’s a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade.
- FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation
- FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs
- FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps
- FREE template: How to write a kickass CV
For more information, check out our website www.itisawildlife.com for more free resources, blog posts and more.
SUPPORT & CONNECT:
If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network. Check out the website to get on board and subscribe for #itsawildlife updates– we send monthly emails with fresh tips and fun updates!
We’d love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email hello@itisawildlife.com or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife or Pinterest.
Want to hear more from Reilly? You can follow her adventures on Instagram @coolkinkajous or Facebook and you can check out some of her scientific work here. And if you’re interested in potentially pursuing a Master’s or PhD project with the same Disease Ecology lab as Reilly based at the University of Arkansas, check out the website.
Alyssa Sargent (pronouns: she/her) is a PhD student at the University of Washington, USA, for which she studies hummingbirds in South America (one of the greatest projects she could possibly imagine!). Alyssa has experience working in bird research all over the world, as well as a passion for science communication, which she spends a lot of her time doing. Alyssa shares the steps she took on her journey in wildlife research and outreach as well as pointers to help you do the same!
ITSAWILDLIFE
#itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you’re a fellow wildlifer, 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 talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation.
Read a transcript of this episode here.
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here’s a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade.
- FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation
- FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs
- FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps
- FREE template: How to write a kickass CV
For more information, check out our website www.itisawildlife.com for more free resources, blog posts and more.
SUPPORT & CONNECT:
If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network. Check out the website to get on board and subscribe for #itsawildlife updates– we send monthly emails with fresh tips and fun updates!
We’d love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email hello@itisawildlife.com or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife or Pinterest.
Want to hear more from Alyssa? You can follow her adventures on Instagram @the.bird.girl or check out her website to find out more about Alyssa’s field experiences, science communication materials, and advice for aspiring biologists.
Emily Wagdin (pronouns: she/her) is a Masters student studying Island Biodiversity and Conservation with a focus on the impacts of changing ocean conditions on crustaceans. Originally from Manchester in England, Emily lives on Jersey, one of the Channel Islands where her study species, the Brown Crab, Spider Crab and European Lobster, also live. Emily shares her experience pursuing a career in wildlife conservation, as well as her efforts to stay optimistic and make a positive difference in the face of widespread climate change, pollution and other challenges worldwide that threaten the ocean and its inhabitants.
ITSAWILDLIFE
#itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you’re a fellow wildlifer, 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 talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation.
Read a transcript of this episode here.
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here’s a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade.
- FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation
- FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs
- FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps
- FREE template: How to write a kickass CV
For more information, check out our website www.itisawildlife.com for more free resources, blog posts and more.
SUPPORT & CONNECT:
If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network.
Check out the website to get on board and subscribe for #itsawildlife updates– we send monthly emails with fresh tips and fun updates!
We’d love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email hello@itisawildlife.com or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife or Pinterest.
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#itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you’re a fellow wildlifer, 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 talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation.
Read a transcript of this episode here.
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here’s a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade.
· FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation
· FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs
· FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps
· FREE template: How to write a kickass CV
For more information, check out our website www.itisawildlife.com for more free resources, blog posts and more.
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“You take anything inside your brain, put it on paper and immediately it becomes real”
Natalie Cibel (pronouns: she/her) is a field ecologist and researcher with the San Diego Zoo, California. After finishing her degree at the University of North Carolina, Natalie started setting intentions, journaling and effectively creating her own pathway towards her dream job in wildlife conservation. Natalie shares her experiences in the field and advice for anyone looking to carve out their perfect role in the ecological space.
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#itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you’re a fellow wildlifer, 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 talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation.
Read a transcript of this episode here.
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here’s a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade.
· FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation
· FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs
· FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps
· FREE template: How to write a kickass CV
For more information, check out our website www.itisawildlife.com for more free resources, blog posts and more.
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Jo Munnik (pronouns: she/her) is a South African documentary producer who covers stories across Africa; from 33 degrees South to 33 North, and a lot of East and West in between. Her work mostly focuses on wildlife conservation, social change and women’s issues. She is passionate about telling authentic and meaningful stories, which connect global audiences to Africa – stories that reflect the changing world in a responsible, sensitive, and engaging way.
For the past year and a half, Jo has been freelance and was previously CNN’s staff Africa features producers. Jo shares her experiences from the field working in the international news and documentary production industry as well as advice for wildlife scientists looking to share their own research with the world.
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#itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you’re a fellow wildlifer, 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 talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation.
Read a transcript of this episode here.
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here’s a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade.
· FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation
· FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs
· FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps
· FREE template: How to write a kickass CV
For more information, check out our website www.itisawildlife.com for more free resources, blog posts and more.
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Today we're exploring ways to set heartfelt, ambitious goals amidst our busy lives as ecologists and wildlife lovers! The three steps we look at are:
- Get clear on what you want
- Set your goals
- Track your progress
If you're looking to set some goals for yourself, it's fun and empowering. All you'll need is to find some time (an hour is plenty), a notebook and pen, and maybe a hot drink or even a wine!
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#itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you’re a fellow wildlifer, 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 talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation.
Read a transcript of this episode here.
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here’s a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade.
· FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation
· FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs
· FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps
· FREE template: How to write a kickass CV
For more information, check out our website www.itisawildlife.com for more free resources, blog posts and more.
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Relaxing music by ZakharValaha from Pixabay
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#itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you’re a fellow wildlifer, 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 talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation.
Read a transcript of this episode here.
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here’s a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade.
· FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation
· FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs
· FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps
· FREE template: How to write a kickass CV
For more information, check out our website www.itisawildlife.com for more free resources, blog posts and more.
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Herpetologist, wildlife photographer and self-confessed lizard nerd, Dr Sophie Cross (pronouns: she/her) has spent the past few years working to understand the behaviour and ecology of vertebrate fauna, specifically reptiles following mine site restoration in the remote mid-west of Western Australia. Today, Sophie shares her journey as well as some great career advice for getting to where you want to be in the wildlife space…
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#itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you’re a fellow wildlifer, 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 talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation.
Read a transcript of this episode here.
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here’s a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade.
· FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation
· FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs
· FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps
· FREE template: How to write a kickass CV
For more information, check out our website www.itisawildlife.com for more free resources, blog posts and more.
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Dr Tahneal Hawke (pronouns: she/her) is an ecologist working with the Platypus Conservation Initiative, a group at University of New South Wales dedicated to, as they put it, reducing the risk of extinction to platypuses through scientific research, improved management, and increased awareness. Tahneal shares her experience working with these elusive and quirky critters, as well as her career advice for anyone looking to do the same!
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#itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you’re a fellow wildlifer, 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 talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation.
Read a transcript of this episode here.
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here’s a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade.
· FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation
· FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs
· FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps
· FREE template: How to write a kickass CV
For more information, check out our website www.itisawildlife.com for more free resources, blog posts and more.
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Tess Poyner (pronouns: she/her) grew up on the south coast of New South Wales and had not long finished school when she and her partner took a gap year travelling around Australia to experience and photograph the many unique and beautiful critters that call this country home. Tess shares her award-winning wildlife photography on her Instagram page @tess_poyner. Today we speak all about starting out in wildlife conservation with the passionate and talented Tess!
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#itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you’re a fellow wildlifer, 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 talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation.
Read a transcript of this episode here.
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here’s a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade.
· FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation
· FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs
· FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps
· FREE template: How to write a kickass CV
For more information, check out our website www.itisawildlife.com for more free resources, blog posts and more.
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The amazing Kaitie Schneider (pronouns: she/her) is not only a full-time wildlife biologist and conservation advocate in Colorado, USA, but also uses her creative content to raise awareness and inspire positive change. Her goal is to rethink the way we communicate for both wildlife and the biologists who dedicate their lives to them! Kaitie is the founder of the @theunderstorystudio, her own creative small business which blends together art, science and everything in between.
You can follow Kaitie’s adventures on Instagram @theunderstorystudio @kaitie.schneider or LinkedIn. You can also support The Understory Studio on her website and Etsy shop - and for more on Oekologie Media, click here.
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#itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you’re a fellow wildlifer, 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 talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation.
Read a transcript of Kaitie's story here.
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here’s a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade.
· FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation
· FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs
· FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps
· FREE template: How to write a kickass CV
For more information, check out our website www.itisawildlife.com for more free resources, blog posts and more.
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Dillon Jones (pronouns: he/him) is a biologist and science communicator who wears many hats in both of these worlds. His Masters research is combining ecology and evolution to examine the diversity and biogeography of reptiles and amphibians in Central America. Over on his online platform, @dillonthebiologist, Dillon gamifies ecology with live-streamed nature-themed gameshows, iNaturalist bio blitz challenges and even field trips to engage people in wildlife conservation and natural sciences in a totally unique way!
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#itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you’re a fellow wildlifer, 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 talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation.
Read a transcript of this episode here.
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here’s a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade.
· FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation
· FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs
· FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps
· FREE template: How to write a kickass CV
For more information, check out our website www.itisawildlife.com for more free resources, blog posts and more.
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Working as an ecologist for a consultancy based in Perth, Western Australia, Sam Girvan (pronouns: she/her) shares her experience of coming to ecology later, getting her foot in the door and landing a permanent, full-time role (the holy grail in ecology!) – and her advice so that you can do the same! Sam also shares her experience as a woman in natural sciences and ways we can further empower women and anyone that doesn’t identify as traditionally masculine.
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#itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you’re a fellow wildlifer, 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 talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation.
Read a transcript of this episode here.
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here’s a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade.
· FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation
· FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs
· FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps
· FREE template: How to write a kickass CV
For more information, check out our website www.itisawildlife.com for more free resources, blog posts and more.
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If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network.
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Today we speak with Dr Meg Edwards about all thing’s academia, surviving and thriving as a biology student and translating your studies into meaningful employment. After completing her PhD in wildlife science a couple of years back, Meg now works as an academic and lecturer at the University of Southern Queensland and creates her own academia-inspired art which she collates and shares on her Instagram page: @alittlebitmeg.
You can follow Meg on Instagram @alittlebitmeg or read her research papers for free on Research Gate. And if you love Meg’s designs, you can buy merch on her Red Bubble shop.
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#itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you’re a fellow wildlifer, 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 talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation.
Read a transcript of Meg's story here.
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here’s a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade.
· FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation
· FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs
· FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps
· FREE template: How to write a kickass CV
For more information, check out our website www.itisawildlife.com for more free resources, blog posts and more.
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Millie Sutherland Saines is an ecologist and science communicator with the Woodlands & Wetlands Trust, that looks after two reserves in the ACT: Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary & Jerrabomberra Wetlands. Emersed in important box-gum grassy-woodland, a critically endangered habitat, Mulligans Flat is a wildlife reserve situated on Ngunnawal country with a feral-proof fence protecting some unique and threatened Australian animals like the Eastern Bettong, the Eastern Quoll and the Spotted-tail Quoll.
You can follow her updates on Instagram @ecology.millie and twitter @milliekss, and you can find out more about Mulligans Flat at their website or on social media. And, if you find yourself in Canberra, why not pay a visit to Mulligans Flat – they even have a new visitors centre and café, Wildbark – and offer Twilight Tours to experience the amazing nocturnal fauna that call the wildlife sanctuary home!
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#itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you’re a fellow wildlifer, 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 talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation.
Read a transcript of Millie's story here.
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here’s a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade.
· FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation
· FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs
· FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps
· FREE template: How to write a kickass CV
For more information, check out our website www.itisawildlife.com for more free resources, blog posts and more.
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6 tips to consider when writing a kickass CV to land your dream job in wildlife conservation… AND of course we have a free template to use when writing your very own so sink your teeth into this bad boy!
- Structure your CV
- Transferable skills
- Keep the presentation simple: font, spacing, spelling
- References on request
- Collect referees before you need them
- Call first
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#itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you’re a fellow wildlifer, 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 talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation.
Read a transcript of this episode here.
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here’s a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade.
· FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation
· FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs
· FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps
· FREE template: How to write a kickass CV
For more information, check out our website www.itisawildlife.com for more free resources, blog posts and more.
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Today we have some top tips for how to start learning your flora and fauna. This episode elaborates on 10 steps towards your career in wildlife conservation (AND 8 steps to take today to step into your dream career) so check those out if you'd like more info!
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#itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you’re a fellow wildlifer, 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 talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation.
Read a transcript of this episode here.
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here’s a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade.
· FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation
· FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs
· FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps
· FREE template: How to write a kickass CV
For more information, check out our website www.itisawildlife.com for more free resources, blog posts and more.
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Today we speak with behavioural ecologist and Purple-crowned Fairywren specialist, Dr Niki Teunissen. She has spent the last 8 years living and working in the remote Kimberley region to study the intricate lives of these small, lively, socially fascinating birds and learn what is being done to protect this threatened species.
For more from Niki, head to Twitter @NikiTeunissen to follow her research.
Acknowledgements: Niki’s work with the fairywrens is completed through Monash University and the fieldwork is conducted on Mornington Wildlife Sanctuary, a property in the central Kimberley managed by Australian Wildlife Conservancy.
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#itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you’re a fellow wildlifer, 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 talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation.
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here’s a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade.
· FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation
· FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs
· FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps
· FREE template: How to write a kickass CV
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Today we have the absolute pleasure of speaking with the lovely Gael Sanchez (pronouns: she/her) – wildlife biologist, silversmith, science communicator creator of Cactus Quoll Creations and all-round amazing human being. Gael works as the Lead Inland Wildlife Biologist for the Bay Mills Indian Community in Texas and also leads a charge to level the playing field in the wildlife conservation space and increase diversity and opportunity.
You can follow Cactus Quoll Creations on Instagram @cactusquollcreations and Facebook. Gael also has an amazing website, filled with free resources for wildlifers and manages a jewelry and sustainable shop where she sells her own products and designs. Make sure you check those out at the links!
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#itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you’re a fellow wildlifer, 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 talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation.
Read a transcript of Gael's story here.
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here’s a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade.
· FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation
· FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs
· FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps
· FREE template: How to write a kickass CV
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The wonderful work of Eliza Stott for women in the wildlife space is fast being recognized within the natural science community worldwide. A zoo keeper, wildlife researcher and lover of wombats, Eliza is also known for founding Women in Wildlife, an online platform that amplifies and connects women working in the wildlife industry. We caught up with Eliza to hear her story, career advice and journey with Women in Wildlife.
If you are a woman working in the wildlife space, why not pop across to Women in Wildlife?
You can follow Women in Wildlife on Facebook, Instagram @women.in.wildlife, LinkedIn, YouTube and in a private Facebook group. Head to their website to find out more and subscribe to their free monthly newsletters and if you’d like merchandise, they also have a shop! You can follow Eliza’s adventures on Instagram @biologist.eliza or LinkedIn.
ITSAWILDLIFE
#itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you’re a fellow wildlifer, 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 talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation.
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here’s a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade.
· FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation
· FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs
· FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps
· FREE template: How to write a kickass CV
For more information, check out our website www.itisawildlife.com for more free resources, blog posts and more.
SUPPORT & CONNECT:
If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network.
Check out the website to get on board and subscribe for #itsawildlife updates– we send monthly emails with fresh tips and fun updates!
We’d love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email itsawildlife3@gmail.com or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife or Pinterest.
As ecology and wildlife conservation are such practical fields, internships (or apprenticeships) are a great way to build hands-on skills, field experience and networks as well as get your foot in the door when starting your career.
In this episode, we cover when to apply for an internship, what to look for in an intern program and some (Australian) organisations you can intern with.
#itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you’re a fellow wildlifer, 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 talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation.
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here’s a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade.
· FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation
· FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs
· FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps
· FREE template: How to write a kickass CV
For more information, check out our website www.itisawildlife.com for more free resources, blog posts and more.
SUPPORT & CONNECT:
If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network.
Check out the website to get on board and subscribe for #itsawildlife updates– we send monthly emails with fresh tips and fun updates!
We’d love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email itsawildlife3@gmail.com or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife or Pinterest @itisawildlife
Everyone wants different things from their studies: it’s one of those things (like so many) where your level of commitment is largely up to you and your own personal motivations. For some people, studying is more of a background activity to their lifestyle whereas for others it is more of a full-time commitment. It can be the same qualification and same level and it will mean different things to different people.
In part 2 of our “study series”, we’re looking at how to know if you’re ready to start studying using these 6 considerations:
- is it a requirement for your dream job
- test it out first… for free
- love your subject and respect your teachers
- keep your eyes on the end prize
- lifestyle fit
- technical stuff
#itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you’re a fellow wildlifer, 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 talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation.
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here’s a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade.
· FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation
· FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs
· FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps
· FREE template: How to write a kickass CV
For more information, check out our website www.itisawildlife.com for more free resources, blog posts and more.
SUPPORT & CONNECT:
If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network.
Check out the website to get on board and subscribe for #itsawildlife updates– we send monthly emails with fresh tips and fun updates!
We’d love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email itsawildlife3@gmail.com or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife or Pinterest @itisawildlife
Most people will tell you that “you have to have a degree to work with wildlife” but is that actually true?
Today we explore the options for studying (and NOT studying) for different roles in ecology and wildlife conservation. We talk about the type and level of qualification you might want to pursue, and how to know if you’re ready to start studying.
#itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you’re a fellow wildlifer, 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 talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation.
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here’s a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade.
· FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation
· FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs
· FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps
· FREE template: How to write a kickass CV
For more information, check out our website www.itisawildlife.com for more free resources, blog posts and more.
SUPPORT & CONNECT:
If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network.
Check out the website to get on board and subscribe for #itsawildlife updates– we send monthly emails with fresh tips and fun updates!
We’d love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email itsawildlife3@gmail.com or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife or Pinterest @itisawildlife
If you don't know where you're going, how will you know when you've arrived?
Today we talk all about the importance of taking the time to define your dream and how to do it in 3 simple steps:
- Take time & space for yourself (at least 10 minutes with a notebook)
- Tell yourself "it's mine"
- See how close you already are
#itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you’re a fellow wildlifer, 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 talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation.
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here’s a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade.
· FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation
· FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs
· FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps
· FREE template: How to write a kickass CV
For more information, check out our website www.itisawildlife.com for more free resources, blog posts and more.
SUPPORT & CONNECT:
If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network.
Check out the website to get on board and subscribe for #itsawildlife updates– we send monthly emails with fresh tips and fun updates!
We’d love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email itsawildlife3@gmail.com or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife or Pinterest @itisawildlife
Periods of unemployment and uncertainty seem to be a common theme in the ecology and wildlife conservation space.
Today we talk all about how to stay confident when you feel “stuck” in the “job application cycle” using 3 simple steps:
- Know your worth
- Make yourself a plan
- Spend your time building skills and experience
#itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you’re a fellow wildlifer, 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 talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation.
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here’s a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade.
· FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation
· FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs
· FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps
· FREE template: How to write a kickass CV
For more information, check out our website www.itisawildlife.com for more free resources, blog posts and more.
SUPPORT & CONNECT:
If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network.
Check out the website to get on board and subscribe for #itsawildlife updates– we send monthly emails with fresh tips and fun updates!
We’d love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email itsawildlife3@gmail.com or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife or Pinterest @itisawildlife
#itsawildlife is a podcast and blog, sharing the great work being done for wildlife conservation worldwide and solving problems for ecologists by ecologists. If you’re a fellow wildlifer, 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 talk all things nature: amazing projects, inspiring ecologists, and step-by-step advice to land your dream job in wildlife conservation.
FREE RESOURCES:
Feel like you’ve tried everything to land your dream job in wildlife conservation? We got you! Here’s a whole bunch of free resources to inspire your next move and hand you some tricks of the trade.
· FREE guide: 10 steps to land your dream job in wildlife conservation
· FREE guide: 3 ways to stay confident whilst “stuck” applying for jobs
· FREE guide: How to get clear on your dream job in 3 easy steps
· FREE template: How to write a kickass CV
For more information, check out our website www.itisawildlife.com for more free resources, blog posts and more.
SUPPORT & CONNECT:
If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review to support the show and share the love with your network.
Check out the website to get on board and subscribe for #itsawildlife updates– we send monthly emails with fresh tips and fun updates!
We’d love to hear from ya! Get in touch by email itsawildlife3@gmail.com or connect on Instagram @itisawildlife or Pinterest @itisawildlife