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Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! 

On today’s episode, we talk with Alan Kolok, Professor of Ecotoxicology, University of Idaho about Ecotoxicology, Community Involvement, and Writing Books.  Read his full bio below.

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Showtimes:
2:34  Nic & Laura discuss challenges in leadership
8:35  Interview with Alan Kolok starts
8:50  Ecotoxicology
20:56  Writing Books
26:12  Community Involvement
30:48  Field Notes

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Guest Bio:
Alan Kolok, Professor of Ecotoxicology, has an undergraduate degree from Miami University, and advanced degrees from the University of Washington the University of Colorado.  As an academic scientist, he currently holds positions at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and the University of Idaho. He has published over 95 peer-reviewed articles and two books, including Modern Poisons: A Brief Introduction to Contemporary Toxicology, and Twist, a science fiction novel that focuses on self-replicating prions that have gone terribly wrong. He is in the process of writing his third book, Generally Regarded as Safe: A Century of Synthetic Chemicals.

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Outro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs Muller

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On today’s episode, we talk with Dr. Ellen Prager, Marine Scientist and Author about Writing, Science Communication, and Undersea Research.  Read her full bio below.

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Showtimes: 
2:51  Nic & Laura talk about Nic becoming an Uncle
7:12  Interview with Dr. Ellen Prager starts
12:04  Writing
21:13  Science Communication
28:30  Undersea Research
32:19  Field Notes

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Guest Bio:
Dr. Prager is a marine scientist and author, widely recognized for her expertise and ability to make science entertaining and understandable for people of all ages. She currently works as a freelance writer, consultant, and Chief Scientist for StormCenter Communications, Inc. She was previously the science advisor for Celebrity Cruises in the Galapagos Islands, Chief Scientist for the Aquarius Reef Base program in Key Largo, FL, which includes the world’s only undersea research station, and at one time the Assistant Dean at the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science. Dr. Prager has built a national reputation as a scientist and spokesperson for the earth and ocean sciences and is a sought-after speaker for public-oriented events. She has appeared on The Today Show and NBC News, Good Morning America, CNN, Fox News, CBS Early Show, The Weather Channel, in shows for the Discovery Channel and was a consultant for the Disney movie, Moana. 

Dr. Prager has participated in research expeditions to places such as the Galapagos Islands, Papua New Guinea, Caribbean, Bahamas, and the deep waters of the Florida Reef tract. She obtained a BA from Wesleyan University, Connecticut, a MS from the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, and in 1992, a PhD from Louisiana State University.  

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Outro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs Muller

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On today’s episode, we talk with Indrayani Thakare, a Environmental Scientist dedicated to sustainability and environmental remediation about Remediation, Environmental Vlogs, and Living Simply.   Read her full bio below.

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Showtimes:
2:53   Nic & Laura talk about being stuck in the mud
11:41  Interview with Indrayani Thakare starts
16:05  Remediation
28:29  Environmental Vlogs
32:51  Field Notes
37:48  Living Simply

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Guest Bio:

Indrayani Thakare, a spirited Environmental Scientist, orchestrates a symphony of sustainability and environmental remediation, a passion kindled over three transformative years. Her journey, rooted in childhood, bloomed from her parents' sustainable ethos. She fell in love with hiking since the first nature camp she attended with her younger sister, where she realized that nothing would make her happier than working outdoors to preserve Mother Earth. She insists on embracing the cradle-to-cradle philosophy in one’s lifestyle and experiencing the bliss of simple living. 

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Outro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs Muller

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On today’s episode, we talk with Trent Romer, Sustainability operating partner for Private Equity, Author and Dad  about Sustainability, Writing, and Giving Your First Ted Talk.  Read his full bio below.

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Showtimes: 
2:27  Nic & Laura discuss travel & learning the native language
7:35  Interview with Trent Romer starts
10:57  Sustainability
20:43  Writing
43:00  Field Notes/ First Ted Talk

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Guest Bio:
Trent Romer is an author of two sustainability books, TEDx speaker and sustainability consultant.  He began his career 30 years ago and was the 3rd generation co-owner of his family’s business Clear View Bag Co., Inc founded in 1961 by his grandfather. The business was sold in 2021 to a private equity firm. Trent continues working for Clear View and serves as a sustainability operating partner for the private equity firm focused on environmental, social and governance issues within portfolio companies.

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Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! 

On today’s episode, we talk with Lori Scott, Chief Information Officer and Vice President for Technology & Partnerships at NatureServe about Changes in GIS over time, NatureServe Explorer, and Baking.   Read her full bio below.

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Showtimes: 
4:42  Nic & Laura discuss the NatureServe Explorer website
9:33  Interview with Lori Scott starts
13:23 NatureServe Explorer
27:40  Changes in GIS over time
33:44  Field Notes
37:04 Baking

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Guest Bio:
Lori is the Chief Information Officer and Vice President for Technology and Partnerships for NatureServe, the authoritative source for biodiversity data in North America. She oversees NatureServe’s technology team, with a portfolio that includes software product development, server administration, and user support for mission critical enterprise information management and delivery systems. Since joining NatureServe in 2000, Lori has led the successful transformation of the organization’s core biodiversity data platform Biotics 5 and its public information delivery platform NatureServe Explorer. Lori’s team supports NatureServe’s North American network of biodiversity information centers with implementation of sophisticated online tools to automate environmental review and to manage and direct treatment for invasive species in their jurisdictions. Her team was recognized with the IDG CIO 100 Award in 2016 and the Computerworld Premier 100 Technology Leaders Award in 2017.

Lori’s work experience includes 10 years serving Lockheed Martin Corporation in the field of software integration and information systems development. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from Bucknell University in her home state of Pennsylvania. She lives in Arlington, Virginia and enjoys hiking, traveling, and cooking – and she makes a wicked good peach pie!

Music Credits
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Outro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs Muller

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Inspiration is on tap as Teresa Au speaks to graphic designer, entrepreneur, and author Aaron Draplin. Known as much for his warm and direct personality as for his signature thick lines design style and ample use of Pantone Orange 21, Aaron is beloved by designers everywhere. Aaron shares lessons gleaned from his midwestern upbringing, nearly 20 years in business on his own, and creating his Field Notes and DDC branded merchandise.

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What you’ll hear in this episode:

• What Aaron wishes he knew when he went out on his own
• Be professional on your way out of a role or project
• Why you should take every job that comes your way
• Lessons learned from challenging jobs and people
• How to control your own time
• The value of keeping your word
• What you can learn from your clients that can help you in your own business
• Use merchandise to make your business look as big–or as small–as you wish
• How Aaron started the Field Notes brand
• When it’s time to bring in a team
• Is passive income actually passive?
• Taking on big jobs allows Aaron to do little things to help his friend and family
• Corporate clients don’t have to mean endless meetings and emails
• A big client can also be a passion job
• Give clients what they need, not necessarily what they think they want
• Which design students make the best audiences
• What Aaron learned from his Dad
• The importance of appreciating the people who help you get your work done
• Aaron’s dream gig
• Aaron’s list of words for 2024

Aaron Draplin is founder of the Draplin Design Co. a shop specializing in Print, Identity and Illustration.  He co-created Field Notes brand with Jim Coudal, and their memo books are sold the world over. He is the author of eight Skillshare classes, and the book Pretty Much Everything . His DDC Merch line is a cult favorite, featuring 300+ products. You’ll find Aaron in his backyard studio in Portland, Oregon, or crossing the US in his orange van, putting on “speaking fiascos” for audiences ranging from Adobe MAX to vocational school students.

Teresa Au (@tautastic) is an executive for community engagement and driving customer empathy at Adobe. 

Learn more about this podcast, and find transcripts and links, at adobe.ly/inthemaking. 

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Past episodes of Wireframe can still be found in the show archive within this feed, or online on Behance. 

Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! 

On today’s episode, we talk with Dr. Laurie LaPat-Polasko, Vice President/National Director of Remediation, Matrix New World Engineering about Microbial Bioremediation, Working with your Hero, and Humpback Whale Encounters.   Read her full bio below.

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1:24  Nic & Laura talk about animal fears & misconceptions
11:43   Interview with Laurie LaPat- Polasko starts
22:15   Bioremediation
35:26   Working with your hero/ Fieldnotes
44:04   Humpback Whales

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Guest Bio:
Known worldwide, Dr. LaPat-Polasko specializes in environmental engineering and microbiology, developing sustainable ways to biodegrade contaminants.  She is involved in a variety of air projects over the years, legionella, hydrogen sulfide issues, etc. Dr. LaPat-Polasko has been the recipient of several prominent honors. She received the GOLD International Stevie Award for Women in Business, Woman of the Year – Technology, was selected as Outstanding Business Woman of the Year by the Phoenix Business Journal for her community leadership, professional accomplishments, and personal achievements and received the Prism Award from the Society of Women, Engineers for Outstanding Leadership in STEM.

Music Credits
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Outro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs Muller

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On today’s episode, we talk with Nicole Beck, CEO and Founder of 2NDNATURE about Aquatic Chemistry, Ultimate Frisbee, and Translating Policy.   Read her full bio below.

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Showtimes: 
2:58 Nic & Laura finish discussing their horror movie trilogy
7:39  Interview with Nicole Beck starts
10:11  Aquatic Chemistry
20:10 Translating policy
36:11  Field Notes
41:05  Ultimate Frisbee

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Guest Bio:
Nicole Beck has a PhD in aquatic chemistry and a career long mission to bring science to decision makers.  She is motivated to apply her technical knowledge to develop practical science based tools to inform land management decisions that protect our water resources. Her journey has landed her as a CEO of a technology company that offers stormwater GIS software to empower local governments, corporations and other large urban land owners to manage runoff as a resource.

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Outro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs Muller

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On today’s episode, we talk with Dr. Thomas Easley, Founder Mind Heart for Diversity Consulting about The DEI Project, Mind Heart for Diversity, and Being Your Unique Self.   Read his full bio below.

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Showtimes: 
2:48  Nic & Laura discuss Ghana
7:03   Interview with Dr. Thomas Easley starts
7:42   The DEI Project
29:55  Mind Heart for Diversity
40:25   Field Notes
44:21  Being your unique self

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Guest Bio:
Thomas RaShad Easley, Ed.D., is the child of civil rights activists that protested in the children’s march in 1963 at the height of the Civil Right movement and integrated an all-white school in Toledo, Ohio. Assistant Dean of Community and Inclusion at the School of the Environment at Yale University (the first school of forestry, 1900). Dr. Easley has attended Alabama A&M University (B.S.), Iowa State University (M.S.), and North Carolina State University (Ed.D.) Dr. Easley has backgrounds in forestry, genetics, and adult education. 

Dr. Easley is a certified diversity, equity and inclusion consultant that works with academic institutions, corporate entities, and other organizations to help them actualize a strong diversity initiative that welcomes everyone and shifts work culture to be equitable. 

Dr. Easley is a musical artist, professor, Eagle Scout, and a former campus pastor. He intentionally merges conscious lyrics, ecumenical spirituality, land stewardship, education, diversity/equity/inclusion principles and entrepreneurial thinking in his lectures, workshops and presentations.

Music Credits
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Outro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs Muller

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On today’s episode, we talk with Dr. Louise Edwards, Aya Walraven and Tiffany Duong, the creative team behind the VR video game Found in the Fjords.  Read their full bios below.

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Showtimes: 
3:18   Nic & Laura discuss video games
8:36   Interview Starts
11:49   Orcas
15:14   Found in the Fjords
33:59  VR Gaming
45:27   Field Notes

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Guests Full Bio:
Dr. Louise Edwards: Team Lead, Developer and 3D Artist

Louise is the team lead, developer and 3D artist for Found in the Fjords. She is a scientist, educator and VR designer/developer based in the Rocky Mountains of western Canada. She specializes in creating immersive and interactive experiences that help people develop a relationship with the Earth and the scientific literacy required to engage with the modern world.

Tiff Duong: Story Design and Producer

Tiff is the story designer and producer of Found in the Fjords, is an explorer and storyteller. Inspired by an epic dive trip, she left corporate law to campaign for our planet. She now writes, speaks and leads from dense jungles to remote oceans to the changing Arctic. Tiff gives voice to what's happening in the natural world in order to inspire meaningful action and lasting change.

Aya Walraven: Technical Director and Sound Design

Aya is the technical director, web3 developer and sound producer for Found in the Fjords. Her background is in emerging tech, such as augmented reality, video streaming, web3 platforms and data analysis. Outside of her work, she is an avid freediver, and has a strong interest in the history of the ocean’s relationship to food and culture, as well as sustainable harvesting.

Music Credits
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Outro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs Muller

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On today’s episode, we talk with Christopher Maupin, Research Scientist about Isotopes, Grad School and Caving in Vanuatu.   Read his full bio below.

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Showtimes: 
2:13   Nic & Laura talk about caves
7:54  Interview with Christopher Maupin starts
14:04  Isotopes
21:51  Grad School
34:58  Field Notes
36:13  Caving in Vanuatu

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Guest Bio:
Christopher Maupin  Maupin was born in Sarasota, FL.  He has earned numerous degrees including BS at Eckerd College (chemistry and marine science), MS at USF College of Marine Science (chemical oceanography), PhD at University of Texas at Austin.  He is now an Associate Research scientist at Texas A&M University and co-director of the Stable Isotope Geosciences Facility. Chris has done fieldwork in caves and coral reefs and around the world, and severe convective storms in the US.

Music Credits
Intro: Givin Me Eyes by Grace Mesa
Outro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs Muller

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On today’s episode, we talk with Spencer Tassone, Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Biological Sciences at Michigan Tech about Heatwaves, Researching, and Shiny Apps.   Read his full bio below.

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Showtimes: 
3:08  Nic & Laura talk about travel tips
10:48  Interview with Spencer Tassone starts
1816   Researching
26:00  Heatwaves
34:03  Shiny Apps
41:45  Field Notes

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Guest Bio:
Spencer Tassone is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Biological Sciences at Michigan Tech. Spencer's research examines disturbances, extreme events, and long-term changes in freshwater and coastal marine ecosystems. Along with publishing in peer-reviewed scientific journals, his research has been featured across numerous media outlets including Fox Weather, Utah Public Radio, Science News Magazine, and the Chesapeake Bay Journal. Spencer has also used his research to help inform public policy by partnering with the Chesapeake Bay Program on a Science and Technical Advisory Committee. This committee focused on examining the ecological implications of rising water temperatures and developing management strategies to address these challenges. Spencer's research has provided valuable insights that inform evidence-based decision-making and contribute to the understanding and preservation of U.S. waterways. 

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Outro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs Muller

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On today’s episode, we talk with Ted Boling, Partner at Perkins Coie LLP about NEPA updates, Teaching and CEQ.   Read his full bio below.

Thank you to this episode's sponsor Perkins Coie. Perkins Coie is a leading international law firm that is known for providing high-value, strategic solutions and extraordinary client service on matters vital to our clients’ success. With more than 1,200 lawyers in offices across the United States and Asia, Perkins Coie provides a full array of legal advice including on environment, energy, and natural resources issues. This year, Chambers USA named Perkins Coie the Environment Law Firm of the Year, as well as ranking the practice Band 1, the highest possible ranking.  Check them out at www.perkinscoie.com

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Guest Bio:
Edward (Ted) Boling served as the country’s top National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) attorney as an associate director at the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) in the Executive Office of the President. Ted served at CEQ, the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in Democratic and Republican administrations. His experience includes deep involvement in federal infrastructure permitting issues and the first comprehensive revision of CEQ’s NEPA regulations in 40 years.

Drawing on over 30 years of high-level public service, Ted currently advises leaders on transportation and energy development projects, agencies that must hire outside counsel, and the environmental professionals that support them on the development of renewable energy, resource development, transportation, and infrastructure. 

Ted’s extensive government experience at CEQ included the development of the National Ocean Policy, CEQ’s climate change guidance, and the regulatory response to the Deepwater Horizon disaster. He drafted NEPA guidance on mitigation and monitoring, cumulative impacts analysis, and the development categorical exclusions from detailed NEPA documentation. Ted advised the White House on the establishment of numerous national monuments and also assisted in briefing three U.S. Supreme Court cases.

At DOI, Ted handled matters involving energy development on the outer continental shelf, including offshore wind power development, and the fast track for solar and wind energy projects on public lands. He has provided legal and policy advice on environmental issues concerning the Federal Columbia River Power System and the California Central Valley Project.  At DOJ, early in his career, Ted litigated significant cases involving NEPA, endangered species, marine mammals, wetland protections, and management of public lands. 

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On today’s episode, we talk with Amanda Dwyer Sales and Business Development Manager and Dayna Winchell Conservation Planner/Project Manager with Westervelt Ecological Service about Mitigation and Conservation Banking, Company Culture, and Ecological Work.   Read their full bios below.

Thank you to this episodes advanced sponsor Westervelt Ecological Services (WES). Wes is an environmental mitigation company based in the US. They specialize in providing ecological restoration, conservation, and mitigation banking services. WES works with both public and private sector clients to address environmental challenges and achieve regulatory compliance.

WES undertakes a variety of projects related to wetland and stream restoration, habitat enhancement, and species conservation. Their initiatives often involve the creation, enhancement, or preservation of natural habitats to offset the environmental impacts of development projects. These efforts aim to restore or improve the ecological functions of ecosystems, enhance wildlife habitats, and promote biodiversity. Check them out at https://wesmitigation.com

Showtimes:
2:59 Interview with Amanda Dwyer & Dayna Winchell starts
14:39 Mitigation & conservation banking
16:58 Ecological work
24:20 Field Notes
27:24 Company culture

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Connect with Dayna Winchell at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dayna-winchell-6a0b8258/

Guest Bio:

Amanda Dwyer currently serves as the Sales and Business Development Manager for Westervelt Ecological Service’s Western Region Office. In this position, Amanda coordinates with a variety of clients to identify their mitigation needs and possible solutions to ensure their projects are completed in a cost-effective and timely manner. Prior to joining Westervelt Ecological Services, Amanda worked at the California Department of Water Resources doing environmental permit compliance for salmonid restoration projects in conjunction with water infrastructure improvements for California’s State Water Project. Amanda received her bachelor’s degree in 2014 from the University of California, Davis, in Environmental Policy Analysis and Planning.

Dayna Winchell is a Conservation Planner/Project Manager with Westervelt Ecological Services. As a conservation planner Dayna prepares the mitigation documents and coordinates with the regulatory agencies to get approval of the mitigation and conservation sites. Before working at Westervelt, Dayna worked as a biologist for various environmental consulting firms where she completed species habitat assessments and wetland delineations. She has a master’s in Conservation Biology from the University of Queensland and currently resides in Sacramento, CA.

Music Credits
Intro: Givin Me Eyes by Grace Mesa
Outro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs Muller

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Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! 

On today’s episode, we talk with Sam Sutaria, CEO of the WaterBear Network about Waterbear, Nature, and a Three Dog Day at Yellowstone National Park.   Read his full bio below.

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Showtimes:
2:17   Nic & Laura discuss outgoingness vs. shyness
8:20   Interview with Sam Sutaria starts
16:31   WaterBear
37:15   Nature
38:35   Field Notes- Three dog day at Yellowstone

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Guest Bio:
Sam is the CEO of the WaterBear Network: a B Corp certified, award-winning, digital publisher and interactive streaming platform dedicated to our planet. Imagine. If we could transform documentaries into popcorn worthy entertainment. Turn people from passive viewers into active doers. Make people go from doomerism to domoreism. Turn partners into planet partners. Filmmakers into changemakers. And ultimately go from collecting awards to measuring actual impact. Now wouldn't that make for a good story?

Music Credits
Intro: Givin Me Eyes by Grace Mesa
Outro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs Muller

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On today’s episode, we talk with Deborah Poppel, Senior Project Scientist with RK&K as well as Treasure of PAEP about PAEP, Being a Certified Wildlife Biologist, and the Dark Side of Consulting.   Read her full bio below.

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Showtimes: 
3:17  Nic & Laura discuss the dark side of environmental professions
10:59  Interview with Deborah Poppel starts
12:04  PAEP
19:24  Being a certified biologist
32:04  Consulting
36:09  Field Notes

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Guest Bio:
Deborah Poppel is currently a Senior Project Scientist with RK&K and serves on the Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania Association of Environmental Professionals (PAEP).  Deb is a Certified Wildlife Biologist with over 30 years of professional experience, 26 of which have been as an environmental consultant.  Ms. Poppel specializes in assisting clients with compliance under the Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and wetlands/Clean Water Act regulations. In her career she has served as a Project Manager, Natural Resources Department Manager, and Protected Species Technical Practice Group Leader. She resides in Pennsylvania.

Music Credits
Intro: Givin Me Eyes by Grace Mesa
Outro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs Muller

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On today’s episode, we talk with Ron Holcomb, retired hazardous waste clean up professional and author of "Constant Chaos: The Daily Battle to Protect the Environment",  about Being an Environmental Medic, Safety Requirements, his Career Accomplishments, his book, and so so many field stories #fieldnotes.   Read his full bio below.

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3:38 Nic & Laura discuss surfing
8:35 Interview with Ron Holcomb starts
14:59  Being an environmental medic
23:11  Safety requirements
24:53 Career accomplishments
29:10 Field Notes- Constant Chaos

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Guest Bio:
Ron Holcomb worked as a spill responder for the Washington State Department of Ecology before retiring in 2020 after a 40-year public service career dedicated to protecting the environment. He was the Spill Team Lead for Ecology’s Southwest Region and personally handled more than 6,000 oil and hazardous material spill incidents. Prior to being a spill responder, he was a public information officer for Ecology and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. He received a Master of Science in Environmental Communications from the University of Wisconsin after graduating with a degree in Journalism, Biology and Natural Resources from Humboldt State University in Arcata, Calif. He developed his love of the outdoors and concern for the environment during childhood experiences in national parks and forests, and as a member of The Mountaineers. In retirement he still enjoys climbing peaks in the Olympic and Cascade Mountains.

Music Credits
Intro: Givin Me Eyes by Grace Mesa
Outro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs Muller

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On today’s episode, we talk with Erica Moulton, STEM Director at St. Petersburg College about The Center for Open Exploration, Women in STEM, and Antarctica.   Read her full bio below.

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Showtimes: 
3:34  Nic & Laura discuss the hazards of fieldwork
8:47  Interview with Erica Moulton starts
9:21   Women in STEM
24:42  Antarctica
35:28  The Center for Open Exploration
44:28  Field Notes

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Guest Bio:
Erica Moulton has over 20 years’ experience in STEM education and research in the marine technology and biology field. She owns a small business PVC ROV providing kits to classes and programs around the world.  Erica created a non-profit Center for Open Exploration (C4OE) for grant allocations to citizen science projects. She has worked across the US and abroad, in the non-profit and for-profit sectors teaching marine technology.

One of 16 Honorees’ named to the Explorer’s Club on the 40th Anniversary of women being admitted to the organization.  Erica was awarded NAUI’s Worldwide Environmental Enrichment Award and American Geophysical Union award for Sharing Science.

Music Credits
Intro: Givin Me Eyes by Grace Mesa
Outro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs Muller

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On today’s episode, we talk with Anita Raman, Research and Policy Development Associate at the Cornell Climate Jobs Institute about Climate Careers, Riding Cross Country, and Mindfulness.   Read her full bio below.

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Showtimes: 
4:01   Nic & Laura discuss applying to senior positions
11:46   Interview with Anita Raman starts
13:29   Climate Careers
34:10   Field Notes- Riding across Country
42:50   Mindfulness

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Guest Bio:
Anita Raman is a Research & Policy Development Associate at Cornell University’s ILR School Climate Jobs Institute.

Raman studies the labor implications of climate change, advancing knowledge and policies that help unions engage in public climate debates and advocate for a just worker transition. Raman’s cutting-edge research advances climate jobs campaigns and supports eight states’ high-road climate labor policy development. Raman is a 2022 Public Voices Fellow on the Climate Crisis with the OpEd Project in partnership with Yale University, and her op-eds on climate jobs have been published in CrainsNY, The Buffalo News, Newsday, the NY Daily News, and more.

Before joining Cornell ILR, Raman implemented climate adaptation projects in the Global South at UNDP and published reports analyzing national climate plans and global agreements at the U.N. Secretariat. Raman also managed data and reporting for a NYS program that helped low-and-middle-income families migrate away from climate coastline hazards after Hurricane Sandy.

Raman received her M.A. in Climate and Society from Columbia University and her B.S. in Environmental Science from the University of California, Los Angeles.

Music Credits
Intro: Givin Me Eyes by Grace Mesa
Outro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs Muller

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On today’s episode, we talk with Juan Rovalo, Senior Ecologist and Nature-based Solutions Strategist at Jacobs about The Urban Land Institute, Biodiversity, and Biomimicry.  Read his full bio below.

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Showtimes:
3:37  Nic & Laura talk about Puerto Rico adventures
12:58   Interview with Juan Rovalo starts
21:30  The Urban Land Institute
25:27  Biodiversity
31:44   Biomimicry
47:55  Field Notes

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Guest Full Bio:
Juan Rovalo is a Skilled Ecologist and Nature-Based Solutions Strategist with 20 years of experience in ecological assessments, multidisciplinary, nature-based design projects, scientific studies, Biomimicry, and geospatial analysis, working to enhance and recover ecosystem processes and functional multi-benefit landscapes. He has a successful track record managing multi-faceted projects in 10 countries and 15+ unique ecological regions. Juan Rovalo is fluent in English and Spanish.

Music Credits
Intro: Givin Me Eyes by Grace Mesa
Outro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs Muller

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