Sea People

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.Michelle welcomes back California Academy of Sciences' marine biologists Meg and Terry as they explore the terrains in the intertidal regions.Serving as the suburbs and shelters to many and varied species of marine animals, mangroves and sea grasses are critical ecosystems that are home to nurseries of fish, crustaceans, invertebrates, and more that can be at risk when it comes to being cleared for beach front properties.With more awareness,

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.On this week's episode of Sea People, Michelle chats with material and product designer, Stella Lee, founder of With Raw Materials (WRM.) Coming from a textiles background, Stella shares her experience from her university days to learnings from industry and abroad and how that has shaped her direction towards developing and experimenting with innovative natural materials. From mycelium to algae as mediums, Stella is pushing the norms of the

This week on the pod, Michelle is in conversation with Marina Stevens, Director of Miss Scuba Queen USA, catching up on their shared experience as pageant sisters in the Miss California/Miss America program back in the day and how that led Marina to taking the helm of her current non-profit promoting women’s empowerment and leadership through scuba diving and conservation.A third-generation scuba diver and fellow science educator, Marina has traveled the world sharing her passion for marine animals

On this episode of the Sea People Podcast, Michelle journeys into the heart of marine conservation through the lens of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) with three passionate advocates: Anupa, Lorena, and Valentina. Each guest shares their unique background, experiences, and how film making, policy, and public perception have created challenges and opportunities for change.Plugs & Recs:Fish ON AIR Podcast: https://fishonair.riverside.com/Instagram: @fishon_conservationWebsite: fishon.usTrailer:

In the third episode of Sea People, Michelle shares stories of self-discovery in unexpected places through SCUBA certification and finding community in movement with former design peer, mentor/manager, and current friend, Ellen Butler. As recovering perfectionists, they cover seeing the world through the curiosity of a child's eyes, doing something just for yourself, the joy of learning something new, and feeling embodied while finding our truest selves beyond the acronyms.Plugs &

In this second episode of Sea People, Michelle has returning guests - marine scientists Meg Burke and Terry Gosliner, two long-time researchers with the California Academy of Sciences. They cover several weighty subjects including coral reefs and grief, as well as the sheer volume of biodiversity of creatures that are currently being discovered and yet to be seen.Space is given to honor the life and efforts of Kent Carpenter, a renowned ichthyologist, who has moved the museum and research world with

In this first episode of the Sea People Podcast, Michelle is in conversation with marine scientists Meg Burke and Terry Gosliner, two long-time researchers with the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco, exploring their experiences and insights on ocean conservation. The conversation covers their fondest and earliest memories of the ocean, the significance of science in understanding marine ecosystems, and how individuals can translate their passion for the ocean into actionable efforts

Consider this a brief introduction on the what and why of Sea People.Join me, Michelle, on a journey through the depths of human experiences intertwined with the ocean. I’ll be chatting with marine biologists, artists, and folks of all stripes who share their unique stories on this vast, under-explored underwater world. As someone who grew up by the sea, I’ve learned to find my voice and want to highlight others' whose passion and expertise inspires curiosity and creativity towards our shared water