Casey "Grizzly Guy" Anderson is a renowned naturalist, filmmaker, and explorer whose career has spanned decades of bringing people face-to-face with the wild. Known for his extraordinary bond with Brutus the Bear, Casey has built a life around wildlife education and storytelling. He's the Montana Grizzly Encounter Rescue and Educational Sanctuary and has hosted and produced acclaimed documentaries for National Geographic and Smithsonian Channel. Now, through his newest project Endless Venture, Casey continues that mission by exploring untamed places around the world, uncovering hidden caves, ancient history, and unforgettable encounters in the outdoors.

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Dr. Shane Miller is a prehistoric archaeologist whose primary research interests are the Ice Age colonization of the Americas, the origins of agriculture in eastern North America, and how we can use lithic technology, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and geoarchaeology to make inferences about past human behavior. In addition to southeastern archaeology, he has also worked at mammoth kill sites in Arizona, Sonora, and New Mexico; directed and participated in surveys in Arizona, New Mexico, and west Texas; and has been the GIS analyst for projects across the Southwest, Great Basin, and Great Plains.

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Natalie Kovarik is a fourth-generation rancher and social media storyteller who has woven the rugged beauty of western ranch life into a dynamic digital brand. A trained pharmacist turned rural entrepreneur, she co-hosts the hit podcast Discover Ag, runs her own ranch (Kovarik Cattle Co.) in the Nebraska Sandhills, and speaks at events like SXSW on modern agriculture and storytelling. Natalie aims bridges the gap between rural and urban worlds, showing us that food, farming, and community are more connected than we think.

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Myke Clarkson is a natural history filmmaker, television producer, and president of Herpetological Conservation International, having filmed, produced, and created programming for National Geographic, the Discovery Channel, Netflix and Animal Planet.  From working with snakes and amphibians to producing shows like All the Sharks on Netflix, Myke has built a career at the intersection of science, storytelling, and conservation. Mike also serves as the President for the International Herpetological Symposium the longest running private non-profit reptile and amphibian symposium in the United States.

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David J DeBonis is a writer, educator, and entrepreneur with a deep passion for storytelling, nature, and personal growth. He’s the founder of Synthesis Ltd., a wellness brand inspired by ancestral health, and spends much of his time exploring the intersection of natural living and modern life. David also teaches writing and research at the Venture Academy of Leadership and Entrepreneurship. Whether he’s writing, teaching, or out on the trail, David is driven by a desire to help people live more intentionally, reconnecting with their bodies, their stories, and the wild world around them.

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Dr. Kristen Lear is a National Geographic Explorer, bat conservationist, and passionate science communicator who’s dedicated her life to protecting one of the world’s most misunderstood creatures. From building bat houses as a kid in Ohio to working on international conservation projects across Australia, Mexico, and Texas, Kristen’s path proves that following your curiosity can lead to wild and unexpected places.

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Rob Alleva is a wildlife expert, herper, safari guide, and TV host best known for his work on Kings of Pain. With a career that’s taken him from venom labs to remote jungles to even active war zones, Rob has made a name for himself by seeking out some of the planet’s most dangerous and misunderstood creatures.

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Julia Hellweg is a wildlife advocate and content creator whose journey has taken her from the corporate world in Germany to the heart of southern Africa. After an eye-opening exchange trip to South Africa, Julia left behind a traditional career path to work hands-on with wildlife, from tracking brown hyenas in Namibia to caring for orphaned animals in Zimbabwe. Her experiences haven’t come without challenges, including speaking out against unethical practices in the space but, Julia has remained committed to using her voice and skills to advocate for animals.

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Professor Roger Thompson is an award-winning nonfiction author and Director of the Program in Writing and Rhetoric at Stony Brook University. His acclaimed book, No Word for Wilderness: Italy’s Grizzlies and the Race to Save the Rarest Bears on Earth, delves into the plight of Italy’s brown bears, particularly the Marsican brown bear, which survives in the Abruzzo region.

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Ty Walker is the founder of Smoke in Chimneys, a sustainable trout farm in the mountains of Virginia. Guided by faith and a deep respect for creation, Ty blends ecological responsibility with regenerative farming practices, raising fish in a way that honors the land, the water, and the people it feeds. His work is as much about stewardship as it is about sustainability, rooted in the belief that good food should reflect good values.

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