No Such Word as Can’t

Wade Brennan is a sport photographer based in the Gold Coast Australia. Having been a competitive swimmer himself, he turned his love of the water into a career by becoming a swim coach. Later his passion for taking photos led to a new career in underwater photography, taking him to the recent Commonwealth Games and beyond! 

Find Wade here:

https://wadebrennan.smugmug.com/ 

Hannah Boursnell worked as a non-fiction editor in the publishing world for fifteen years. Working on no fewer than eight Sunday Times Bestsellers and two number-one titles! 

Now enjoying her life as a freelance editor, Hannah shares advice on how to make it in the publishing world, as well as the realities of the job. 

Find Hannah Here:

https://www.hannahboursnell.com/

Kristyn Plancarte is a marine biologist who has worked with numerous different marine mammal species. Most notably, at the Vancouver Aquarium. She has recently begun taking social media by storm with her YouTube videos and TikToks of cute otters! But she talks about the importance of speaking up and speaking out for our industry and how more trainers should have the freedom to do the same. 

Find Kristyn:

https://www.instagram.com/kp.assionate

https://www.tiktok.com/k-passionate

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Mark Hanretty is probably best known for his years as a professional skater on the TV show 'Dancing on Ice'. However he has a wealth of experience as a competitive ice dancer, and such a passion for teaching skating, as well as sharing the sport with young and old alike.

With years of experience as both a competitive and professional ice dancer, Mark has an absolute wealth of knowledge!

Hanretty Skate camps:

https://www.facebook.com/HanrettySkateCamps/

https://markhanretty.com/

Today we get to hear from Commonwealth Games bronze medalist and rising wheelchair basketball star - Charlie McIntyre. 

As the youngest member of Team England he went to his first Commonwealth Games aged nineteen and came away with a medal. He talks us through his journey being diagnosed with perthes' disease and watching his mobility deteriorate through his life. He describes how finding basketball helped redirect his energies and give him something to focus on and strive for. He is incredibly passionate about being an ambassador for both able-bodied and wheelchair using athletes and hopes that by telling his story he will inspire others to achieve success in sport. 

Follow him at:

www.instagram.com/_c2427

Greg Peccie has over twenty years of experience working in the zoological field - most notably having worked for Disney's Animal Kingdom and Animal Kingdom Lodge as the curator of animal programs. Currently working at the Riverbanks Zoo, Greg shares his experiences in the zoo world and talks about how to make magic and forge connections between animals and guests. 

Hello everyone! Michael started off in childhood with a huge passion for Disney and began sharing that online without thinking much of it. fast forward a couple of years and he has become one of the most influential Disney creators out there! He talks about his journey to sobriety and the influence his experiences have had on the parks approach to non-alcoholic beverages, as well as his passion for Run Disney - if you love Mickey Mouse then this is the episode for you!

This conversation HAS to be one of my all-time favourites. I got to sit down with Dr Dudzinski and talk all about dolphin communication. Her years working in the field with wild dolphins allowed her to adapt her techniques and bring them over into the zoological world. Her unique view also allows her to be objective when discussing animal welfare and the importance of studying dolphins in human care. 

Interested in getting involved or learning more about her work:

https://www.dolphincommunicationproject.org/

Today we get to hear from Rachel Hudon - or better known as @tursiteach! She shares her own story of getting her dream job and her passion for sharing her knowledge. We discuss the important things to bring to an internship, as well as the best way to stand out from the crowd when applying. If you are thinking about pursuing a career as a marine mammal trainer - you don't want to miss this one! 

Today we hear from the wonderfully talented photographer and content creator - Alexandra 'Tealeaf'. We chat about being yourself, embracing your authenticity, following your passions and of course - photography! 

Find more of her here:

https://www.instagram.com/alexandratealeaf

https://alexandratealeaf.com