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Boots on the ground podcast

Boots on the ground pod

Amplifying voices for conservation one conversation at a time.

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00:23:34

Empowering the Global Female Ranger Workforce with...

Boots on the ground podcast ·

2024/06/27

The latest Mara Elephant Project-sponsored Boots on the Ground podcast episode features Holly Budge founder of World Female Ranger Week and the International not-for-profit How Many Elephants. Holly is a long-time friend of MEP and her passion for women on the frontlines of conservation is infectious. As Holly likes to say, conservation without funding is a conservation. Your continued support enables a diverse group of Kenyans to have equal access to make an impact on the wildlife and wild spaces

00:39:51

Exploring Coexistence Across Contintents with Taylor...

Boots on the ground podcast ·

2024/06/14

In this new and exciting episode, I’m chatting with Taylor Rabe and Yamat Lengai to gain their perspectives on Human-Wildlife Conflict from the American west and East Africa. We talk through their childhood, how their upbringing shaped the people they are today and also about their respective roles in the Organizations they represent. We also dig into what coexistence looks like now and more about the Conservation Nation fellowship program they are both undertaking and what that means for them

00:12:08

Land Restoration Using Tech on World Environment Day

Boots on the ground podcast ·

2024/06/05

On #WorldEnvironmentDay Mara Elephant Project wanted to highlight how we’re using technology and data to monitor and restore the ecosystem’s health and there is no better person than MEP Data and Reporting Manager Francis Odero to explain. Francis is an active member of #GenerationRestoration having grown up in Kajiado in Kenya fascinated by the role tech and data plays in better understanding the landscape. Enjoy💚

00:55:28

For Nature and People with Meena Amani

Boots on the ground podcast ·

2024/05/16

In this episode, I’m talking with Meena Amani, a wildlife photographer with a big passion for animals. We talk through her childhood and upbringing, her work at the Animal Track Sanctuary, the illegal pet trade and what she and her team are doing to rescue and rehabilitate wild animals. We also dive into her storytelling side, and the power of art in today’s world plus a whole lot more of other interesting stories from the wild. Enjoy and be inspired 💚🎙️

00:25:39

Local Communities at the Heart of Conservation: A...

Boots on the ground podcast ·

2024/05/01

In this Podcast, I’m talking with Daniel Ole Sambu, Program Coordinator, Predator Protection Program. We talk through his humble upbribging in the vast Amboseli ecosystem, what drives his passion for wildlife conservation and all about Big Life Foundation and the Predator Compensation Fund Program that he is in charge of. We also dive into some of the biggest threats facing wildlife in the Amboseli- Tsavo- Kilimanjaro ecosystem and what Big Life Africa is doing to promote coexistence, plus so much

00:29:05

Art and Environmental Action with Nuria Salim

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2024/04/27

In this podcast, I’m chatting with Nuria Salim, founder Watoto Go Green, an organization that works to address the environmental education gap in the Kenyan curriculum by offering creative project based learning to vulnerable children in Meru County. We talk through her journey and what got her to where she is now, Watoto Go Green and how it came to be, environmental education to young children through creative art and Kijani Club program which deals with education, advocacy, and greening

00:27:16

Loisaba Conservancy: A Conservation Success Story

Boots on the ground podcast ·

2024/04/11

In this Podcast, I’m talking with David Saruni, Security Administrator in Loisaba Conservancy. We talk through what inspired him to work with Wildlife, what has over five years working for Loisaba Conservancy in the Security department taught him and what his typical work day looks like. We also dive into the the role of community conservancies in Kenya and David also narrates the ground breaking reintroduction of 21 critically endangered Eastern Black Rhino back to Loisaba Conservancy after 50

00:35:51

Policy and Regulatory Frameworks for Nature-Based...

Boots on the ground podcast ·

2024/04/03

In this Podcast, I’m chatting with Olivia Adhiambo, Climate Policy Director for Africa Region at Wildlife Works. We talk through her upbringing, early education and passion for environmentalism, her 10 years plus of experience in conservation focused policy advocacy and all about Wildlife Works and what a typical work day in her role entails. We also dig into the Kasigau REDD+ project, the importance of working hand in hand with local communities, her proudest moments at work, the challenges she has

00:36:27

The Heart of Aviation with Captain. Gilbert Macharia...

Boots on the ground podcast ·

2024/03/18

In this Podcast I’m chatting with Cpt. Gilbert Macharia Kibe, MD of Air Transport Consulting Ltd, a company devoted to the growth and development of aviation. We talk through his childhood and how he got into the aviation world, what has been in the aviation sector for more than four decades taught him and his professional career serving in various capacities around the world. We also dive into drones, drone laws in Kenya, his involvement with Expert Drones Africa, and what the future of aviation

00:09:45

The Power of Women in Conservation with Sylvia Ondabu

Boots on the ground podcast ·

2024/03/08

This #InternationalWomensDay, join Mara Elephant Project Research Assistant Sylvia Ondabu as she details how a city girl ended up working up in conservation in the Mara and the women at MEP that Inspire her. Enjoy🐘❤️

00:44:35

Marley Sianto Sikawa on Travel, Conservation,...

Boots on the ground podcast ·

2024/03/03

This World Wildlife Day, I’m grateful to be talking with Marley Sianto Sikawa, a Maasai Lady with a vast experience and passion for East African tourism, conservation, cultural preservation and a travel enthusiast with a heart for her people. We talk through her upbringing and education, what drives her passion for what she doea, and her earlier years of the Miss Tourism Peagent and what that meant for her. We also dig into her current role as Assistant Director Tourism and Wildlife at Narok County,

00:20:04

Drones for Good with William Ouma

Boots on the ground podcast ·

2024/03/01

In this episode, I’m talking with William Ouma, the head of operations at Expert Drones Afrrica. William is a very talented and passionate young man with a key focus on using drones for good while enpowering the next generation to think bigger in terms of what they can achieve and do with technology. We talk through his upbringing, his current role at Expert Drones Africa, the state of drones in Kenya and how they are revolutionizing key economic sectors. We also dig into the future of unmanned

00:14:28

Partnerships for Conservation with Dr. Michael Njoroge

Boots on the ground podcast ·

2024/02/23

Mara Elephant Project is sponsoring six episodes of Boots on the Ground Podcast, and we couldn’t think of a better first episode than spotlighting one of their key partners, Kenya Wildlife Service Vet Dr. Michael Njoroge who leads the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Mars Mobile Vet Unit. His over 20 years of experience as a wildlife Vet across Kenya has made a considerable contribution to the wellbeing of wildlife. Join us on the latest podcast episode featuring Dr. Njoroge. Enjoy💚

00:47:54

Leading the Charge in Conservation Storytelling with...

Boots on the ground podcast ·

2024/02/07

In this Podcast, I’m super excited to be chatting with Trish Sewe, a phenomenal woman I look up to in the communications and storytelling space. Trish is currently working as the Chief Operations Officer at Wildlife Direct and is also leading the implementation and management of all aspects of the National Geographic’s Team Sayari and Nature Positive Kids Outreach project. Tune in to hear her incredible journey in conservation, her passion for leadership and communications. We also dig into Team

00:37:59

A Conservation Journey Marked with Faith with...

Boots on the ground podcast ·

2024/02/02

In this episode, I’m chatting with Christian Mugabe, the Founder of Ngozi Naturals, a social enterprise changing the lives of local people in Rwanda and making a positive contribution to Rwanda’s conservation goals. We talk through his childhood, education, and how he got into conservation. We also dive into founding Ngozi Naturals, the impact they have achieved so far, and how he is empowering women and working closely with local communities to make sustainable skin care products. Enjoy and be

01:01:05

Dr. Mukami Ruoro-Oundo A Wildlife Vet Driving...

Boots on the ground podcast ·

2023/12/12

In this last episode of our series ‘Female Vets Driving Wildlife Conservation in Kenya Forward’ I’m super thrilled to be chatting with Dr. Mukami Ruoro-Oundo, a senior Veterinary officer working for the Kenya Wildlife Service. We talk through how her journey into veterinary medicine unfolded, the time she almost gave up her schooling to focus on another career, her time at a clinic in Nyali, Mombasa and how that propelled her further into her field of expertise. We also dig into what drives her

01:09:24

Dr. Shaleen Sarange Angwenyi, A Wildlife Vet Driving...

Boots on the ground podcast ·

2023/12/04

In our third episode of the series ‘Female Vets Driving Wildlife Conservation in Kenya Forward’ I’m super delighted to be chatting with Dr. Angwenyi, who is currently the Wildlife Health and Disease Surveillance Manager with Smithsonian’s Global Health Program in Kenya. We talk through her upbringing, education and how her passion for animals and wildlife grew. We also chat about what her day looks like working in the research project, and what that entails. We dive deep into her work with community

00:27:58

A Deep Dive into the Snake World with Kyle Buster

Boots on the ground podcast ·

2023/11/27

In this special podcast, I’m chatting with Kyle Buster, Curator at the Watamu Snake Farm. Kyle, born and raised in Nairobi also grew up with his grandparents in Tanzania where he was immersed in the rich wildlife learning from his grandad and a Tindiga bushman, developing valuable bush skills and deepening his respect for nature at an early age. In this podcast, we chat more about his upbringing, what fuels his passion for snakes, and how he ended up working as Curator of the Watamu Snake Farm. We

00:28:33

Dr. Florence Kang’ethe, A Wildlife Vet Driving...

Boots on the ground podcast ·

2023/11/22

In this second episode of our new series, I’m chatting with Dr. Florence, a female wildlife veterinarian based at Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary in Ol Pejeta Conservancy. We talk through her childhood, growing up surrounded by pets, her education and passion for conservation and her dreaded Meru National Park encounter with a lion. We also dive into her time working with Chimpanzees and black rhino at Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Get to hear her insights into how she aims to mentor young girls looking

00:49:08

Dr. Sharon Mulindi, A Wildlife Vet Driving...

Boots on the ground podcast ·

2023/11/16

In this Podcast, I’m talking with Dr. Sharon Mulindi, a dedicated wildlife veterinarian committed to wildlife health and conservation. We talk through her journey into veterinary medicine, her passion for wildlife, and how she manages a healthy work life balance. We also dig into the threats she has come across facing wildlife and wild spaces in Kenya, a sneak peek into her day as a vet, and her final word to any women out there who are looking to follow her path. Enjoy & learn💚

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