Women in Wildlife

Women in Wildlife is a platform amplifying and connecting women and non-binary persons in the wildlife industry. Join your co-hosts Eliza & Maddy, to delve into all things women, wildlife, and gender equality in STEM!

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Episode 3: Mental health in the wildlife industry and knowing when to take a break, with marine biologist Olly Pitt

Olly Pitt is a marine biologist that has spent the past 9 years working at the Australian Seabird and Turtle Rescue (NSW), with the last 6 years holding the position of the general manager. In this episode we were able to delve deep into the toll that working in the wildlife industry has on our mental health. Olly runs us through her decision in taking a step back from the industry, as well as her future plans for her fresh start. She also provides us with advice with networking, as well as advi...

Nov 10, 2023•46 min•Ep. 3

Episode 2: Utilising science in the illegal wildlife trade, reproductive marine biology, and how to succeed in wildlife conservation with Dr Phoebe Meagher

We were lucky enough to have the incredibly experienced and insightful Dr Phoebe Meagher on for our second episode. Phoebe is a Wildlife Conservation Officer at Taronga Conservation Society Australia, and manages the conservation recovery for Australian aquatic species including Platypus and Marine Turtles. She has a PhD in Marine Biology specialising in reproductive biology of rays, but also has a special interest in combating illegal wildlife trade and promoting women in science and science co...

Oct 18, 2023•55 min•Ep. 2

Episode 1: Threatened species ecology, koala spatial dynamics, and what it takes to be a woman in the wildlife industry with Dr Kita Ashman

Any questions or queries contact womeninwildlife@outlook.com Links to our resources: Website: https://women-in-wildlife.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/women.in.wildlife/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077369770841 Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/company/womeninwildlife Music by Thomas Hagen from SLAUX

Sep 27, 2023•50 min•Ep. 1

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