Boots on the ground podcast

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

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

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

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