Mothering Wildlife
Telling the stories of moms who work in zoo, wildlife, vet, and conservation organizations. Working with wildlife brings a unique set of challenges for working mothers. Join me every other week as I interview moms working primarily in the zoo field as we discuss their journey as moms, navigating the mental, emotional, and often physical challenges that come with caring for wildlife and caring for kids.
Mothering Wildlife
Latest Episodes
How Pregnancy and Motherhood Impacts Your Team with Charley Shepherd from the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
My guest this week is Charley Shepherd, a Senior Mammal Care Specialist at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens in Jacksonville, FL. At the time of this interview, Charley was pregnant! She and I talk about the differences between her f...
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Adapting to Different Roles Through Networking with Loren Berry from the American Association of Zookeepers (AAZK)
This week, my guest is Loren Berry, a woman who wears many hats within the zoo and aquarium field! A former zookeeper for 17 years, Loren now serves as the Chapter Development Manager for the American Association of Zookeepers (AAZK). Additiona...
The "Wet Perspective" on Working Motherhood with Briana Schmidt from Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium
This week I talk to Briana Schmidt, a Lead Aquarist at the Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium. Briana offers the "wet perspective" of being a working mom in the zoo and aquarium field. My guests are often of the "terrestrial" sort...
Learning to Live Your New Norm with Jessica Lelesch from the Akron Zoo
My guest this week is Jessica Lelesch, the lead keeper over the Akrons Zoo's hoofstock and primate team. Like the episode title suggests, Jessica and I talk about a variety of subjects that all lead into living a new “norm” once you...
My Motherhood Journey with Mothering Wildlife Podcast Host Elizabeth Johnson
This week, I am sharing my story! As host of the Mothering Wildlife Podcast, I have been so thankful to all my guests for sharing their stories, so I thought it was about time that I shared my own. Join me as I dive into my professi...
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