Best Gisela Perez Podcasts (2024)

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Sept 18, 2024 - In Conversation with Dr. Michael Sierra-Arévalo (UT Austin) on his new book, "The Danger Imperative: Violence, Death, and the Soul of Policing" (Columbia U. Press) 1:00:45

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A conversation with Dr. Michael Sierra-Arévalo (Sociology, University of Texas, Austin) about his new book, The Danger Imperative: Violence, Death, and the Soul of Policing (Columbia University Press, 2024). Find it here from the publisher, and here from Amazon. Find Dr. Sierra-Arévalo's homepage here. Series organizers (alphabetical) are Amber Bro…

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A touch of glamour in the Galapagos with Andrea Perez Hoyos 39:26

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Andrea Perez Hoyos, the Creative Director of Adriana Hoyos, talks about being the team selected to work on the innovative design of the Galapagos Explorer, &Beyond’s first expeditions yacht. Find out how the unique beauty of the Galapagos served as inspiration and hear about the unusual elements that the team incorporated to create an authentic sen…

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May 6, 2024 - In Conversation with Dr. Kellie Carter Jackson (Wellesley) 59:37

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Join us for a conversation with Dr. Kellie Carter Jackson (Wellesley, Africana Studies, faculty page link). Find Dr. Carter Jackson's website here (link). Dr. Carter Jackson's upcoming book, We Refuse: A Forceful History of Black Resistance, will be published June 4 and can be pre-ordered, details at the publisher's website here (link) or Amazon he…

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May 3, 2024 - In Conversation with Dr. Marianne Celano (Emory), Dr. Marietta Collins (Morehouse) and Dr. Ann Hazard (psychologist/author) about their book "Something Happened in Our Town" 58:56

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Join us in conversation with Dr. Marianne Celano (Emory), Dr. Marietta Collins (Morehouse) and Dr. Ann Hazard (psychologist/author) about their book "Something Happened in Our Town" (publishers link) (Amazon link). Zoom link: https://tinyurl.com/csusb-race-policing Thank you to the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, and the Diversity, Equit…

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April 29, 2024 - Film Screening and Conversation: “Fractured” -- a crisis among jail inmates living with severe mental illness 1:01:51

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Join us for a conversation with journalist/correspondent, Dana Miller Ervin for a film screening and discussion of her film, Fractured. She will be joined by Chief Deputy Durwin Briscoe of the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office (North Carolina). Dana Miller Ervin is an award-winning journalist who has worked at “60 Minutes,” CNBC, “CBS This Morning”…

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April 22 2024 - In Conversations with Sahar Aziz (Rutgers Law) 1:02:59

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Join us for a conversation with Professor Sahar Aziz (Rutgers Law, link). Find Professor Aziz's recent article "State Sponsored Radicalization" in the Michigan Journal of Race & Law here (link). Zoom link: https://tinyurl.com/csusb-race-policing Thank you to the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Com…

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April 15. 2024 - The Police Can Lie to You: A Philosophy Prof and Former FBI Agent Discusses (Dr. Luke William Hunt, University of Alabama) 1:02:18

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Zoom link: https://tinyurl.com/csusb-race-policing Join Luke William Hunt (link) -- a philosophy professor and former FBI Special Agent -- for a conversation about the ethics of police deception and dishonesty. In his new book, Police Deception and Dishonesty: The Logic of Lying, Hunt argues that many of our assumptions about policing and security …

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Feb 26, 2024 - In Conversation with Gisela Perez Kusakawa (Asian-American Scholar Forum, director) 1:07:43

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Join us for a conversation with Gisela Perez Kusakawa (Asian-American Scholar Forum, director, link). Find Ms. Kusakawa's recent article "From Japanese American Incarceration to the China Initiative, Discrimination Against AAPI Communities Must End" for the ACLU here (link). Zoom link: https://tinyurl.com/csusb-race-policing Thank you to the Colleg…

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March 4, 2024 - In Conversation with Rosemary (“Ruby”) Nidiry (Brennan Center for Justice) 1:04:36

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Join us for a conversation with Rosemary (“Ruby”) Nidiry, a Senior Counsel in the Justice Program at the Brennan Center for Justice (link). She manages the program’s Law Enforcement Leaders to Reduce Crime and Incarceration project, a coalition of nearly 200 police chiefs, correctional officials and federal and state prosecutors from around the cou…

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March 11, 2024 - In Conversation with Dr. Samantha Simon (University of Arizona, Sociology) 1:02:06

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Join us for a conversation with Dr. Samantha Simon (University of Arizona, link). Find Dr. Simon's new book, Before the Badge: How Academy Training Shapes Police Violence, here at the publisher's website (link) and here at Amazon (link). Find Dr. Simon's website here (link). Recording Coming Soon Thank you to the College of Social and Behavioral Sc…

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March 18, 2024 - In Conversation with Dr. Tony Cheng (Duke, Sociology) 1:08:21

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Join us for a conversation with Dr. Tony Cheng (Duke University, link). Find Dr. Cheng's new book, The Policing Machine: Enforcement, Endorsements, and the Illusion of Public Input, here at the publisher's website (link) and here at Amazon (link). Find Dr. Cheng's website here (link). Thank you to the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, and …

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March 24 2024 - In Conversation with Dr. Daniel Gascón and LG Freierman of of University of Massachusetts, Boston 56:50

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A conversation with Dr. Daniel Gascón and LG Freierman University of Massachusetts, Boston. Daniel Gascón is an Associate Professor in the Sociology Department at the University of Massachusetts Boston, a Research Fellow at the Mauricio Gastón Institute for Latino Community Development and Public Policy. He is the founding director of the Racial Ju…

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The one who swims with sharks with Lebogang Matlakala 47:32

7M ago47:32

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Lebogang Matlakala, Future Leaders Program Manager for Wild Impact (previously known as Africa Foundation) is a paradox. A girl who grew up in the dry and dusty interior of South Africa who is an avid diver and oceanographer. An impressive academic and public speaker who advocates for simple and effective communication of complex issues to local co…

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Feb 12, 2024 - In Conversation with Professor Vida Johnson (Georgetown) 49:49

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A conversation with Professor Vida Johnson (Georgetown Law, link). Find Professor Johnson's recent article "White Supremacy from the Bench" in the Lewis & Clark Law Review here (link). Zoom link: https://tinyurl.com/csusb-race-policing Thank you to the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee for…

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Sep 27, 2023 - In Conversation with Guesnerth Josué Perea (Executive Director of the Afrolatin@ Forum) 1:16:26

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A conversation with Guesnerth Josué Perea (Executive Director of the Afrolatin@ Forum). This event is made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Thank you also to the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences for sponsoring this event along with Pfau Library. This event is presented in partnership with the CSUSB Anthropo…

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Oct 4, 2023 - In Conversation with Julia Yoo, civil rights attorney 1:04:02

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A conversation with Julia Yoo (link), civil rights attorney at Iredale and Yoo (link), and author of this recent LA Times article: "Opinion: California might have thousands of cops who are unfit to wear a badge. This is why" (link). Thank you to the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences for sponsoring this event along with Pfau Library. Series …

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Oct 18, 2023 - In Conversation with Dr. Marisol LeBrón (UC Santa Cruz) 1:19:05

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a conversation with Dr. Marisol LeBrón (UC Santa Cruz). Wednesday, October 18 2023 at 1:00 PM PDT Recording is at this link Thank you to the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences and the Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for supporting this event along with Pfau Library. This webinar event is open to the public. Marisol LeBrón is an…

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Oct 25, 2023 - In Conversation with Professor Dorothy Roberts (University of Pennsylvania) 1:24:11

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A conversation with Professor Dorothy Roberts (University of Pennsylvania). Thank you to the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences for sponsoring this event along with Pfau Library. Find Professor Roberts's new book, Torn Apart: How the Child Welfare System Destroys Black Families--and How Abolition Can Build a Safer World, here at the publishe…

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Nov 1, 2023 - In Conversation with Congressman Jamaal Bowman (NY, 16th District) 31:58

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A conversation with Congressman Jamaal Bowman (NY, 16th District) (link). Thank you to the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences for sponsoring this event along with Pfau Library. Series organizers: Dr. Mary Texeira (Sociology), Robie Madrigal (Pfau Library), Stan Futch (President, Westside Action Group), Dr. Jeremy Murray (History), Cecelia Sm…

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Nov 8, 2023 - In Conversation with Dr. Ronnie Dunn (Cleveland State University, Department of Urban Studies) 1:34:45

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A conversation with Dr. Ronnie Dunn of Cleveland State University's Department of Urban Studies (link). Thank you to the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences for sponsoring this event along with Pfau Library. Series organizers: Dr. Mary Texeira (Sociology), Robie Madrigal (Pfau Library), Stan Futch (President, Westside Action Group), Dr. Jerem…

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Nov 15, 2023 - In Conversation with Professor Joanna Schwartz (UCLA) 1:04:56

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A conversation with Professor Joanna Schwartz (link) for a presentation and discussion of her new book, Shielded: How the Police Became Untouchable (link). Thank you to the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences for sponsoring this event along with Pfau Library. Series organizers: Dr. Mary Texeira (Sociology), Robie Madrigal (Pfau Library), Stan…

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Nov 19, 2023 - In Conversation with Dr. Matthew Guariglia (UC Hastings) 55:36

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A conversation with Dr. Matthew Guariglia (UC Hastings). Zoom link: https://tinyurl.com/csusb-race-policing Thank you to the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences for sponsoring this event along with Pfau Library. Find Dr. Guarigilia's new book, Police and the Empire City: Race and the Origins of Modern Policing in New York, here at the publish…

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Feb 5, 2024 - In Conversation with Jay D. Aronson (PhD) and Roger A. Mitchell (MD) on their book, "Death in Custody" 1:06:08

8M ago1:06:08

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A conversation with Drs. Roger A. Mitchell (Howard University, link) and Jay D. Aronson (Carnegie Mellon University, link). Find Drs. Aronson and Mitchell's new book, Death in Custody: How America Ignores the Truth and What We Can Do About It, here at the publisher's website (link) and here at Amazon (link). Find their podcast "Official Ignorance" …

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From Traveler to Change Maker: Unleashing your power for positive change 1:21:04

11M ago1:21:04

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In September 2023, during Climate Week, we were joined by travel expert and writer Jessica Nabongo (our host) and panellists Amanda Ho (Regenerative Travel), Javier Arredondo (Virtuoso), Costas Christ (Sustainable Travel Pioneer), Tshewang Wangchuk (Bhutan Foundation) to discuss the power and agency that individual travelers have to turn the switch…

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In the footsteps of Dian Fossey with Anja Hanke & Jelena Moro 47:28

1y ago47:28

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Co-founders and editors of African magazine Anja Hanke and Jelena Moro talk about all things conservation and describe their experiences trekking gorillas in Rwanda. Find out about the threats to the survival of mountain gorillas, hear what is being done to ensure their survival and come along as Anja and Jelena describe their gorilla trekking adve…

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In the shadow of Mount Kenya with Archie Voorspuy 29:03

1y ago29:03

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Archie Voorspuy, manager of Suyian Conservancy, paints a picture of this wild and untamed part of Africa and the exceptional game viewing opportunities that it offers. Learn more about the Laikipia Plateau, where Suyian is situated, and find out about the rare and endangered species that make this region their home. Get a glimpse of how this workin…

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A new home in the kingdom of happiness with Suhail Gupta, Gisela Williams & Ryan Powell 52:47

1y ago52:47

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Find out all about Punakha River Lodge, &Beyond’s new home-away-from-home in the kingdom of Bhutan. &Beyond Asia Managing Director Suhail Gupta talks about the challenges encountered and overcome during the building of the lodge. Renowned travel writer Gisela Williams shares warm and poignant memories from her first trip to Bhutan and delves deeper…

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By helicopter above Africa with Ben Simpson 46:59

1y ago46:59

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Heli pilot and Director of Tropic Air Helicopters, Ben Simpson, shares his experiences of flying above Africa, from creating exhilarating experiences for travellers to shooting natural history documentaries in remote destinations and translocating elephants and gorillas for conservation initiatives. Listen to him speak about his adventurous career …

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Ballooning in the Serengeti with John Corse 45:50

1+ y ago45:50

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John Corse, Managing Director of the Serengeti Ballooning Company, talks about the wonder and magic of soaring over one of the planet’s best-known landscapes in a hot air balloon. Hear John describe what it feels like to take off into an African sunset and find out why a balloon safari is a must on any wildlife adventurer’s bucket list.…

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Rewilding Chile with Cristián Saucedo 1:15:21

1+ y ago1:15:21

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Cristián Saucedo, Wildlife Director at Rewilding Chile, introduces us to the country’s unique wildlife species, from the renowned puma and condor to the lesser known huemul and guanaco. He explains the importance of rewilding and describes the work done by Rewilding Chile, touching on how the organisation is carrying on the legacy of conservationis…

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What makes travel epic? 1:03:25

2y ago1:03:25

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In conversation with writer and sustainability expert Juliet Kinsman, five voices across three continents came together to share tales of their unforgettable travel experiences to enlighten, enrich and inspire, with interconnected musings on a topic that has never been more vital. Discover epic stories, epic adventures and epic solutions about how …

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Protecting the world’s fastest cat with Vincent van der Merwe 49:26

2y ago49:26

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Have you ever wanted to know everything there is to know about cheetahs? These iconic big cats are one of Africa’s most important predators; playing a crucial role in all the ecosystems in which they are occur. Cheetahs have been extirpated from 90% of their range across Africa and Asia, but people like Vincent van der Merwe are working tirelessly …

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Through the wilds of Botswana with Dux Mareja 59:05

2y ago59:05

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andBeyond Regional Guide Trainer Dux Mareja unravels the wildlife wonders of Botswana. Find out how the Chobe River in the north attracts abundant animal species, from vast numbers of buffalo to thronging herds of elephant. Discover the mysteries of Savute, whose life-giving channel and marsh fluctuate seemingly unrelated to the seasons. Learn abou…

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Stories from the wild with Damen Pheiffer 36:21

2y ago36:21

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Damen Pheiffer is a specialist guide at andBeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve – a reserve that is close to his heart for many reasons. Listen in as we catch up with Damen and learn a little more about him, the events that brought him to Phinda, and hear some of his wild stories and wildlife experiences from his time as a guide.…

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From butler to Habitat Manager with Barry Mthembu 44:57

2y ago44:57

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Barry Mthembu has done it all. After starting in Phinda’s star-in-training programme back in 2003, he eventually went on to become a butler, camp manager, tracker, ranger, head ranger, and now he is Phinda’s Habitat Field Manager, a job which keeps him on his toes and very busy. Barry is a passionate advocate for conservation with local land custod…

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Lion conservation in private reserves with Simon Naylor 43:48

2y ago43:48

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Phinda conservation manager, Simon Naylor, has been based at andBeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve for 16 years, and he has an immeasurable wealth of knowledge and expertise when it comes to conservation and management of lions. In this podcast we focus on the successes and challenges of lion conservation and management in private, fenced reserves …

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Empowering communities for 30 years with Dr Andrew Venter 1:04:41

2y ago1:04:41

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Dr Andrew Venter, CEO of Wild Impact (previously known as Africa Foundation) looks back at 30 years of the NGO’s achievements and highlights the key successes of the past years. Find out what changes have taken place in the past three decades and discover what new projects are to come. Share the excitement of the spirit and vision that will drive W…

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Sustainability in lodge design with Jonathan Braack & Jack Alexander 27:52

2y ago27:52

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In this podcast, we chat to andBeyond Group Sustainability Manager, Jonathan Braack, and architect, Jack Alexander, about sustainability in the design and rebuild of the new andBeyond Grumeti Serengeti River Lodge. We hear about Jack’s inspiration for the new lodge, and learn about what sustainability in lodge design actually means in terms of arch…

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A guide’s journey with Thulani Mbazini 42:12

2+ y ago42:12

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Thulani Mbazini is an inspirational individual who has worked at andBeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve for thirteen years. He started out as a contractor in the habitat team; clearing alien vegetation and working on the reserve. He then studied and qualified to become a professional tracker, a role he delighted in for almost nine years. He always h…

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Hope spots and the world of marine megafauna with Dr. Andrea Marshall 54:42

2+ y ago54:42

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Dr. Andrea Marshall is a co-founder of the Marine Megafauna Foundation and the principal scientist for their Threatened Species Programme, she’s also a National Geographic Explorer, owner and tour leader for Ray of Hope Expeditions, and the Champion of the Inhambane Seascape Hope Spot. This Hope Spot encompasses the Bazaruto Archipelago National Pa…

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Heart of a healer with Crispo Ndembeka 53:50

2+ y ago53:50

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East Africa Regional Manager for Wild Impact (previously known as Africa Foundation) Crispo Ndembeka speaks about his background as a medical doctor, describing how it motivated him to join the organisation and work towards improving the physical, social and emotional wellbeing of the region’s rural communities. Crispo describes Wild Impact’s work …

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The Little-known World of a Marine Ranger with Peter Chadwick 55:56

2+ y ago55:56

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Peter Chadwick is a conservationist with a vast wealth of knowledge in both the marine and terrestrial worlds, ranging from law enforcement and reserve management, to conservation photography, wildlife ranger training and development, and even the intersection of conservation and human rights strategy and training. We chat to Peter about the world …

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Caring for the corals of Mnemba with Nancy Iraba 1:11:17

2+ y ago1:11:17

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Driven and passionate, Nancy Iraba is an eloquent advocate for any number of things – marine conservation, biodiversity preservation, access to the oceans, diving, woman power and so much more. As the Oceans Without Borders Project Manager at Mnemba Island off Zanzibar, she is also responsible for an initiative aimed at restoring the area’s preciou…

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Stories of a Sabi Sand guide with Josh van der Ploeg 58:56

2+ y ago58:56

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&Beyond Social Media Specialist Josh van der Ploeg looks back at his career as a guide in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, from his initial training course to his years at &Beyond Kirkman’s Kamp and the many research and travel opportunities that came his way. Find out how a childhood spent in Cape Town resulted in a love for the outdoors. Hear about a …

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Akagera – A story of hope with Jes Gruner 45:39

2+ y ago45:39

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Founded in 1934, Rwanda’s Akagera National Park boasts a history as long and illustrious as some of the continent’s most renowned wildlife areas, yet it remains little known in a country that is much more famous for its gorilla trekking than it is for its only Big Five game reserve. African Parks Regional Ops Manager for Rwanda Jes Gruner talks abo…

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A plane full of rhinos with Simon Naylor 13:52

3y ago13:52

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What does it take to move 30 rhino across more than half the length of Africa? Simon Naylor, Conservation Manager at &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve speaks about translocating a Boeing 747 full of rhinos from South African to Rwanda to create a new breeding stronghold in Akagera National Park. Find out why the largest rhino translocation ever t…

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Building a home in Africa with Jessica Getty 29:22

3y ago29:22

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In this second episode of a two-part series with &Beyond shareholders, Africa Foundation supporter Jessica Getty discusses her love for Africa, from her early days working as a chef at &Beyond Phinda Forest Lodge to deciding to make South Africa her family home. Discover her dedication to growing and developing staff members, and find out how she a…

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A 30-year African love affair with Tara Getty 29:12

3y ago29:12

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Tara Getty, &Beyond shareholder and trustee of Wild Impact (previously known as Africa Foundation), speaks about his enduring love affair with Africa. From his early years working at &Beyond (then Conservation Corporation) to the home he has created near &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve. Listen to him reminisce about the early years at &Beyond P…

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Marine predator tagging at Benguerra with JD Filmalter & Ryan Daly 42:31

3y ago42:31

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Marine scientist Ryan Daly and fisheries biologist JD Filmalter speak about the marine predator tagging project running in the Bazaruto Archipelago, explaining what species are targeted, how they are tagged and monitored, and what information is gathered. Discover how tracking the movements of the marine world’s top predators can lead to an enhance…

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Giving nature a chance with Joss Kent 30:13

3y ago30:13

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What does it truly mean to give nature a chance? Is it enough for us simply not to interfere or is a more active approach required? &Beyond CEO Joss Kent talks about the meticulous planning and management that is necessary to drive the regeneration of the world’s wild places. How can the travel industry navigate the return of tourism while balancin…

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