Best Gorongosa Podcasts (2024)

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Beth Pratt | National Wildlife Federation | Coexisting with Wildlife 52:23

1h ago52:23

52:23

Cores.Corridors.Carnivores | pt.1 Join us for an engaging conversation with Beth Pratt, California Regional Executive Director of the National Wildlife Federation. Beth shares her passion for wildlife conservation, focusing on her pivotal role in the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing project. Learn how this groundbreaking initiative is helping ani…

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Dr. Dominique Gonçalves | Elephant Conservation in Gorongosa National Park 1:00:29

25d ago1:00:29

1:00:29

We have the privilege of speaking with Dominique Goncalves, a true trailblazer in the world of elephant research and human-wildlife conflict resolution. Dominique has dedicated her career to understanding the intricate behavior and ecology of these magnificent creatures, with a particular focus on how elephants and humans can coexist harmoniously. …

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Dr. Chloe Buiting | Adventures of a Wildlife Veterinarian 56:33

5M ago56:33

56:33

Here's the replay episode you've been waiting for – Dr. Chloe Buiting on "What Are You Doing Here?" It's not just a podcast; it's an exploration of passion, purpose, and the wild wonders that make our world extraordinary. Tune in, be inspired, and let the adventure begin! An Australian wildlife veterinarian who doesn't just treat animals; she's a g…

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Joey Solimine | On Improving Wildlife Rehabilitation of Amazonian & Neo-Tropical species 1:13:58

6M ago1:13:58

1:13:58

" It is not enough to rescue these animals from illegal trafficking. They must be given the opportunity to recover properly. They must be given a real chance at survival, not just at a rescue station, but back in the wild, where they can contribute to genetic diversity and the continuation of their species in these areas. ~ Joey, founder, Jungle Re…

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Help Is On The Way | Wildlife Vet. Dr. Sharon Mulindi 1:12:34

7M ago1:12:34

1:12:34

"Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison, by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty.” ~ Albert EinsteinThe results are in for our most listened to year end wrapped by the almighty Spotify (wink) and this episode comes out on top across all listening platforms so we are reb…

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Ho'iho'i | an introduction 10:32

9M ago10:32

10:32

Maui | The Valley Isle | chapter one | The series Ho'iho'i (echo) weaves a narrative that goes beyond the surface beauty. It delves into the Hawaiian island's history, mythology, and the timeless stories of its inhabitants. From the legendary demigod Maui to the significance of 'ohana (family), every image and word is a piece of the island's living…

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David | The 40 Year Old Vegan | A former slaughterhouse inspector unveils the dark side of animal agriculture. 59:01

12M ago59:01

59:01

Welcome to an ENCORE of this captivating episode where we unveil the dark side of animal agriculture. We are honored to have an extraordinary guest with us David," The 40-Year-Old Vegan" David's journey is nothing short of remarkable, having undergone a profound transformation from a former slaughterhouse inspector to a passionate animal rights act…

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Part2 | Coexisting with Wildlife | Beth Pratt, National Wildlife Federation's Executive Director 46:33

1y ago46:33

46:33

We invite you to join us in this continued, engaging discussion with author, advocate, and the National Wildlife Federation's Executive Director, Beth Pratt, as we further explore the profound connection between conservation science and the essence of human existence. In this conversation, we will delve into the depths of what it truly means to be …

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Part1 | Coexisting with Wildlife | Beth Pratt, National Wildlife Federation’s Executive Director for California | Part 1 52:23

1y ago52:23

52:23

We have the deep honor of opening this show with our nature practice guide natasha deganello giraudie, who poetically expresses the theme of this series | Cores, Corridors, Carnivores. Calm your body, clear your mind, open your heart & uplift your soul by deepening your relationship with the Earth. We invite you to explore a nature practice with na…

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Climate Refugees | a conversation with Nick Brandt | Photographer | ENCORE 1:02:13

1y ago1:02:13

1:02:13

We are rebroadcasting one of our most listened to and enjoyed episodes... A conversation with Nick Brandt | photographer The themes in Nick Brandt’s photographic series always relate to the destructive impact that humankind is having on both the natural world and now humans themselves too. Nearly twenty years ago Nick Brandt started photographing t…

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Maddog's Honey Bees | 7 | an ENCORE 58:08

1+ y ago58:08

58:08

We are rebroadcasting this popular episode with apiarist, Madison Newman. Enjoy! Have you ever day dreamed about being a beekeeper ? or do you really want to understand the role bees play in our world? Well, here is your chance even if you don't think it's for you, to learn the ins and outs of beekeeping. Our guest on this episode is Madison Newman…

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Jennifer Brent | On the California Wildlife Center's taking responsibility for the protection of native wildlife through rehabilitation, education and conservation (ENCORE s2.7) 57:36

1+ y ago57:36

57:36

This week we are rebroadcasting our conversation with Jennifer Brent, Executive Director of the California Wildlife Center. Our nature practice guide Natasha Deganello Giraudie sets the tone for us with a beautiful Land Blessing. Together we can deepen our relationship to the more -than-human world at this critical time. We encourage you to take it…

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TRAILER | Cores | Corridors | Carnivores 4:55

1+ y ago4:55

4:55

“To restore stability to our planet, we must restore its biodiversity, the very thing that we’ve removed. It’s the only way out of this crisis we’ve created – we must rewild the world.’ – David Attenborough The broad C’s of rewilding – Cores, Corridors and Carnivores – largely encapsulate the conservation rationale behind most large scale rewilding…

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Kelsey Prediger | On The Pangolin | s4.2 27:31

1+ y ago27:31

27:31

In the spirit of collaboration and community science we invite you to have a listen to this episode we are sharing from the “Nature Talks” podcast by Erfan Firouzi. Erfan chats it up with Kelsey Prediger about the most trafficked mammal, the elusive beauty known as the Pangolin. Growing up on a lake immersed in nature, Kelsey developed a fiery pass…

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Joey Solimine | On Improving Wildlife Rehabilitation of Amazonian & Neo-Tropical species | s4.1 1:13:58

1+ y ago1:13:58

1:13:58

" It is not enough to rescue these animals from illegal trafficking. They must be given the opportunity to recover properly. They must be given a real chance at survival, not just at a rescue station, but back in the wild, where they can contribute to genetic diversity and the continuation of their species in these areas. Jungle Rescue Reform is co…

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Sharon | Help Is On The Way | s3.6 1:12:34

2y ago1:12:34

1:12:34

“Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison, by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty.” ~ Albert Einstein Wildlife Veterinarian, Sharon Mulindi joins us from her mobile vet unit position in Northern Kenya. The mobile Vet units tackles some pretty import conservation concerns…

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christian | breaking up with single-use plastic | s3.5 45:42

2y ago45:42

45:42

“ A problem well stated is a problem half-solved.” - Charles Kettering Our culture depends on single use plastic… look around you, right now. what do you see? maybe a plastic bottle, food containers, the infamous six pack rings… the problem is that most plastic waste does not make it to the recycling center or even the landfill. This plastic is car…

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32. Renee Dunn: Founder & CEO of Amazi Foods 39:28

2y ago39:28

39:28

Renee is the founder and CEO of Amazi - a socially driven, tropical fruit snack company, on a mission to help you Snack on Purpose with our 100% made-in-Uganda products. In this episode you’ll learn: Her early career journey + the inspiration for founding Amazi The importance of seeing women-owned businesses thrive What being a social enterprise me…

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31. Jenny Kassan: Securities Lawyer & Capital Raising Coach 27:49

2y ago27:49

27:49

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ENCORE | Dear Mother Earth | s3.1 25:25

2y ago25:25

25:25

We invite you to celebrate with us! this episode was played and enjoyed far and wide more than any episode in our podcast history... we feel an encore for new friends is in order. We are nourished by this collaboration with friends and our mother earth, and we thank you. Be sure to enjoy this undisturbed outdoors and under a tree... if possible. Wh…

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30. Mikaela Kiner: Founder & CEO of Reverb 52:53

2y ago52:53

52:53

For episode 30 we are joined by Mikaela Kiner - an experienced HR / People Operations professional, executive coach, and founder/CEO of Reverb. In 2015, Mikaela started Reverb by creating a healthy, inclusive culture in startups and growing companies in the Pacific Northwest. A People Operations professional for nearly twenty years, Mikaela enjoys …

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nick | climate refugees | s3.4 1:02:13

2y ago1:02:13

1:02:13

The themes in Nick Brandt’s photographic series always relate to the destructive impact that humankind is having on both the natural world and now humans themselves too. Nearly twenty years ago Nick Brandt started photographing the wild animals of Africa as an elegy to a dis-appearing world. After some years, seeing the escalating environmental des…

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isaiah | young, gifted &black | s3.3 46:03

2y ago46:03

46:03

Some of us come into the world ready to do what we are called to do, knowing and finding it early on. Our conversation with Isaiah illuminates this quite clearly. Isaiah is 18yrs old, he shares with us how early on in his already young life he was entranced by all things nature, leading to a beautiful body of art work consisting of bird paintings a…

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29. Olayinka Credle: Social Entrepreneur & Wealth Equity Consultant 43:44

2y ago43:44

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Olayinka Credle (she/her/they) is an award-winning, Social Impact Entrepreneur & Wealth Equity Strategist who works with Economic Justice Organizations and Social Impact Businesses to advance Wealth Equity. Olayinka started her decade-long career working in the United States Congress before she co-founded her first social impact company, Melanin Es…

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28. Jennifer Norman, Founder & Chief Human Officer of Humanist Beauty skincare and The Human Beauty Movement 50:10

2y ago50:10

50:10

For episode 28 I'm joined by Jennifer Norman, founder of Humanist Beauty skincare and The Human Beauty Movement. Humanist Beauty skincare is a company that champions inclusive beauty and wellness for all. Before that, Jennifer spent over 20 years as a marketing executive in the beauty industry. Jennifer is the single mom of a boy who has a severe c…

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april | language of the moon | s3.2 1:05:54

2y ago1:05:54

1:05:54

Align with Lunar time. The moon has always marked the passage of time, waxing and waning with a steady rhythm Awareness of the the lunar phases brings us into relationship with the radiance of the sun, the receptivity of the moon and the constant movement of the cycles of the earth. As we continue our series exploring and deepening our relationship…

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27. Urvashi Agarwal, Founder of JP’s Originals 47:47

2y ago47:47

47:47

For episode 27 I'm joined by Urvashi Agarwal, founder of JP’s Originals. JP's Originals was born in 2020, with a mission to revolutionise the tea industry. Named after the founder's grandfather, Mr. JP who was a tea grower in Assam, Urvashi struggled to find the same quality of teas in an accessible form in the UK. All of our teas are plastic free …

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Dear Mother Earth | s3.1 25:25

2+ y ago25:25

25:25

Welcome to Earth Day 4.22.2022 On this episode we have gathered a cultural mosaic community that weaves excerpts from the writings of Thich Naht Hanh's text "Love Letter to the Earth" (Parallax Press, 2013) with reflection, natural and original soundscape; thereby creating the ultimate deep listening experience, honoring global peace activist Thich…

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26. Christy Roger: Sales Manager at Our Gorongosa 27:00

2+ y ago27:00

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For episode 26, I’m joined by Christy Rogers - a seasoned sales professional who’s helping us continue to support Our Gorongosa’s mission to significantly elevate the standard of living of communities around Gorongosa National Park by dedicating 100% of profits to support sustainable development and conservation initiatives. In this episode you’ll …

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25. Rachel Kois: CEO & Founder of Simple Switch 46:50

2+ y ago46:50

46:50

For episode 25 we are joined by Rachel Kois, CEO & Founder of SimpleSwitch.org - an online marketplace for ethical and impactful shopping. (Think “like Amazon” except every one of the 3,000+ products has a positive social or environmental impact.) They aim to shift some of the HUNDREDS OF BILLIONS spent online this year to everyday products and gif…

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24. Lisa Cooper: Founder & CEO of Figure 8 Investments 40:21

2+ y ago40:21

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For episode 24, we’re joined by Lisa Cooper, CEO & Founder of Figure 8 Investments. Lisa Cooper has worked in sustainable and impact investing before people even started using those terms. For over three decades, Lisa has been a trailblazer in the ESG investing space, managing portfolios for high net worth and institutional investors at Smith Barne…

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natasha | sing to the earth | s3.prelude 1:06:50

2+ y ago1:06:50

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On this episode we take a deep dive into how we can live in right relationship with our mother Earth and why that feels so essential for humans right now. We begin with a conversation with Natasha, this conversation, friendship and guidance with deepening my own relationship with the natural world has been a bit of a lifeline for me, and I sense it…

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23. Sarah Jordan: Founder & CEO of Y.O.U Underwear 31:09

2+ y ago31:09

31:09

For episode 23, we are excited to be sharing this inspiring interview featuring Sarah Jordan. Sarah Jordan is a multi award-winning entrepreneur and the Founder and CEO of Y.O.U underwear, a sustainable underwear business that was recently certified as the top-scoring B Corp in the UK and highest-scoring fashion brand globally. Sarah’s previous exp…

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22. Lyn Wineman: President & Chief Strategist at KidGlov 34:06

2+ y ago34:06

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For episode 22 we are thrilled to be chatting with Lyn Wineman, President & Chief Strategist at KidGlov. You will be hard pressed to find anyone more passionate about marketing than Lyn Wineman. As founder of B-Corp Certified, full-service, boutique advertising agency KidGlov, she is surrounded by a talented team with the mission of helping the org…

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Love Letter to the Earth | s3.trailer 7:33

2+ y ago7:33

7:33

Thich Nhat Hanh, passed away peacefully at the age of 95 on January 22, he was a spiritual revolutionary who brought Buddhism out of Vietnam and introduced it to the wider world. He is the author of more than 100 books, and wrote extensively about the principles and everyday applications of engaged Buddhism. In the wake of his death, we are reminde…

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diedre | untold stories of Southern Africa | s2.10 50:06

2+ y ago50:06

50:06

The philosophical heartbeat of a storyteller is to move more people to do great things: to inspire people to think, act and behave in a way which will enrich their lives and those of people around them. Diedre Jantjies is a cultural activist from Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, she writes the historical stories of women. She is the founder o…

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21. Marisa Rodrigues 36:41

2+ y ago36:41

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For episode 21, we are thrilled to be joined by Dr. Marisa Rodrigues - Director of Sustainable Development at Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique. Dr. Rodrigues earned a PhD in Animal Breeding and Genetics from São Paulo State University, Brazil. The Gorongosa Sustainable Development department catalyzes economic benefits for the communities that…

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20. Sarah Goodman: Founder & CEO of Chiwis 45:48

2+ y ago45:48

45:48

For episode 20, we’re excited to be bringing you Sarah Goodman, founder and CEO of Chiwis. Sarah is a nutritionist and serial entrepreneur with a ridiculous love of snacks. She spent seven years in tech before making the switch to the CPG food biz when I launched Chiwis February 2021! At Chiwis they’re passionate about creating 100% natural snacks …

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david | the 40yr old vegan | s2.9 54:25

2+ y ago54:25

54:25

The heating planet is our commons. It holds us all. To address and reverse warming requires connection and reciprocity. It calls for moving out of our comfort zones to find a depth of courage we may have never known. It calls for action that is bold and fearless. our guest today is David, one such person with a depth of courage that left us after o…

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dr. wong | bornean sun bear, oh my ! | s2.8 58:51

2+ y ago58:51

58:51

Dr (Hon) Wong Siew Te, D.J.N. 准拿督黃修德荣誉博士 Dr. Wong Siew Te is a Malaysian wildlife biologist and tropical forest ecologist. He did his Bachelor, Master, and Doctorate degrees in Wildlife Biology at the University of Montana, USA, and has an honorary doctorate from the University of Sunshine Coast in Australia. He is the CEO and founder of the Bornea…

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19. Anna Almerico: Director of the Idaho Out-of-School Network 28:02

2+ y ago28:02

28:02

With over 17 years of experience leading non-profits, Anna developed a passion to address the issues facing under-resourced families and communities, through looking deeper into the policies, practices and mindsets requiring change. She holds a degree in Sociology: Criminal Justice and Peace and Justice Studies and completed a Fellowship in Policy …

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jennifer | california wildlife center | s2.7 59:01

2+ y ago59:01

59:01

First up, our friend and nature practice guide Natasha Deganello Giraudie sets the tone for us with a beautiful Land Blessing. Together we can deepen our relationship to the more -than- human world at this critical time. We encourage you to take it slow ... find a tree to sit under and relax into this important conversation. On this episode we catc…

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18. Kelly Beattie: President at FirstStar Consulting Group 42:30

2+ y ago42:30

42:30

For episode 18, I’m joined by Kelly Beattie, President at FirstStar Consulting Group and an expert in Train-the-Trainer programs for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Kelly started FirstStar to help individuals and organizations develop their staff and build their leadership teams - Emotional Intelligence is a key element in the way she teaches and …

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17. Sam Price: Manager, Operations & Finance at Our Gorongosa 22:18

2+ y ago22:18

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For episode 17, I’m joined by Sam Price - Manager, Operations & Finance at Our Gorongosa. About Sam, from Sam: “I was born into a family of New York Jews, raised in Los Angeles, and came into adulthood in a sleepy beach town in Northern California. I am an eternal optimist through and through. I believe that a walk in the woods, a dip in a body of …

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erfan | growing up wild | s2.6 46:41

3y ago46:41

46:41

There is nothing more inspiring than a human steeped in their passion, in this case passion for humans and the return to the well - being of Earth and her richly diverse inhabitants, Erfan Firouzi is a joy and you are not going to want to miss this conversation! Erfan Firouzi is 17 years old, he lives in Dubai, UAE. He is currently studying at the …

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16. Mayor Lauren McLean: Mayor of Boise, Idaho 37:16

3y ago37:16

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For episode 16, I’m joined by Mayor Lauren McLean. She is the 56th mayor of Boise, and the first elected female Mayor in the city's 150-year history. Lauren moved to Boise, Idaho shortly after graduating from Notre Dame and marrying her high school sweetheart, Scott. As Mayor, she has led the fight against climate change, setting ambitious goals to…

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mia | save the fish | s2.5 | 30:07

3y ago30:07

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According to the Urban dictionary "save the fish" when saying goodbye is a way to remind people to be aware of preserving the Earth. Well, first we'd like you to say hello to Mia from Oahu, Hawaii. Mia is 13 years old and runs Youth Climate Save Hawaii. She is Vegan and insists she is not brainwashed or anything. Stop by and be inspired by this con…

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nikhita | come alive, to stay alive | s2.4 37:50

3y ago37:50

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It’s not much of a leap to say that creative innovative youth hold the key to the solutions for the planetary emergencies we are faced with at this time. We certainly need young people with all of their available brain neurons firing to help solve these problems. Wildlife reserves, parks and greenbelts and the beings and plants that live within als…

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15. Makayla Keely: PR & Marketing Coordinator at Our Gorongosa 17:23

3y ago17:23

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For episode 15, I’m joined by Makayla Keely. As the PR & Marketing Coordinator at Our Gorongosa, Makayla spends her time creatively telling our story of coffee and impact. In her spare time, you’ll find Makayla spending time with her friends and family, or outdoors enjoying all that Boise has to offer. In this episode you’ll learn: How playing outs…

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grace | foster green | s2.3 40:16

3y ago40:16

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Are you ready to weave yourself into nature? If you are able... take a walk or hang out under a tree while listening this episode. Friends of Emerging World Project and our community have contributed to the mosaic of voices, natural earth sounds and music that you will hear throughout our brilliant conversation with our guest, Grace Kimaru. 21 year…

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