أفضل بودكاسات Zookeepers Podcast (2024)

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Fostering Connection and Belonging in Senior Living: Cecelia Hitzke 35:21

3h ago35:21

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Send us a text Join us as we explore the inspiring world of senior living with Cecilia Hitzke, executive director at Creekside Senior Living. Originally on a path to become a hospital administrator, Cecilia’s passion shifted to senior living after her impactful experiences as a hospice volunteer. Her journey from activity assistant to executive dir…

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The Wide Awakes 35:42

12h ago35:42

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They carried torches and marched at night. Their goal: defend free speech in America. What started as a small group of young men demonstrating during the 1860 election, snowballed into a mass movement of working-class Americans marching to end slavery. They called themselves the Wide Awakes. And they’re widely seen as the political force that helpe…

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Episode 78: Cameron Whitnall: Tv and Media. 47:24

3d ago47:24

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Seventy Eighth episode incoming!!! I am so so pleased to introduce Cameron Whitnall to you all. A name well known to so many from your television to podcast. What a pleasure to have on Zookeeping 101. I am pleased to welcome them to ZOOKEEPING 101 and more importantly bringing their awe inspiring answers and stories to you. Enjoy the podcast episod…

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Episode 236: This Is Who I Am, and This Is Who I Want To Be (with Sidney Campbell) 56:17

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Ari and Chris are joined by one of their favorite members of the NEI Expanded Universe: Sidney Campbell, Senior Trainer & Educator at Cascades Raptor Center! Sidney details the path that took her from San Diego elephants to Alaskan raptors, how her interest in non-profits was the perfect partner to working in raptor rehab, the unique way that anima…

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Empowering Teams and Driving Growth in Senior Care Investments 33:55

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Send us a text What if you could transform a company from a $500 million market cap to an astounding $5 billion? Join us on the Senior Care Academy podcast as we welcome Dave Sedgwick, President and CEO of CareTrust REIT, to unravel the strategic maneuvers behind this impressive growth. Dave gives us a firsthand account of CareTrust's evolution sin…

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Episode 77: Megan McCubbin: Tv and Media. 53:38

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Seventy seventh episode incoming!!! I am so so pleased to introduce Megan McCubbin to you all. A name well known to so many from your television to podcast. What a pleasure to have on Zookeeping 101. I am pleased to welcome them to ZOOKEEPING 101 and more importantly bringing their awe inspiring answers and stories to you. Enjoy the podcast episode…

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Episode 235: The Story According to Bob (with Bob Chastain and Steve Martin) 1:19:18

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Here's one we've been excited to do for awhile: Ari and Chris are joined by Cheyenne Mountain Zoo President & CEO Bob Chastain and NEI President & CEO Steve Martin to talk about the history of the relationship between the two organizations! We chat about "Bob's side of the story" for CMZ tales Steve's been telling us for years, how the stage was se…

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From Zookeeping to HR Mastery: Katie Tanner's Insights on Empathy and Growth 30:53

14d ago30:53

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Send us a text Experience the journey of Katie Tanner, our guest whose path led her from zookeeping to head of HR at multiple firms. Through her unique perspective, Katie uncovers the essential role empathy plays in effective HR management and shares her commitment to being an approachable ally for employees. Her insightful concept of "coaching up …

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The Devil’s Composer 39:18

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Imagine Jaws without the sneaking tuba. Or Psycho without the shrieking violins. Music can help a horror film strike fear in the heart of theatergoers. And you can trace some of these musical scare tactics back to the era of SILENT films — when organists made up film scores on-the-spot. To celebrate the spooky season this year, we're slashing apart…

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Episode 76: KEEPERFEST EDITION: special live edition. 1:02:17

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Seventy Sixth episode incoming!!! A first for the podcast and a true honour to introduce you to the first live event "KEEPERFEST", hosted by Jimmy's Farm. To give you a taste for the event, some of the individuals at the event and overall fun being had I bring you this special episode. Please enjoy listening to the true voices within and the amazin…

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Hop Aboard Our Trainyard Podcast 52:14

17d ago52:14

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Learn more about the amazing animals who call the area our Cape to Cairo Express travels in home. Think of our Ankole-Watusi cattle, Eastern bongo, male impala and, of course, Frankie the Dromedary camel!بقلم Brevard Zoo

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Episode 234: I Can Haz Professional Development Now? (with Greg Peccie) 48:06

20d ago48:06

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Despite cell phone signals doing their best to keep us apart, Chris AND Ari are joined for the return of Greg Peccie, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden's Director of Animal Care and Welfare! Greg returns to the show to help us dig deeper into the many angles of professional development: developing a shared language for what those two words mean, how "quiet…

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Episode 75: Annelies Hillewaere: Belgium Edition. 37:07

24d ago37:07

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Seventy Fifth episode incoming!!! I want to introduce you officially to Annelies Hillewaere from Zoo Antwerpen, Belgium. I am excited to have someone on the podcast with such a wealth of knowledge, experience and stories to go alongside. I am pleased to welcome them to ZOOKEEPING 101 and more importantly bringing their awe inspiring answers and sto…

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Empathy and Connection: Monique's Journey in Senior Care 21:46

26d ago21:46

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Send us a text Ever wondered what it truly takes to make a meaningful impact in senior care? In this episode, Monique shares how her close-knit family background and unique professional experiences equipped her with the skills to connect deeply with seniors, transforming her roles into a fulfilling career path. Her story is a testament to the power…

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Episode 233: Hal Markowitz Needed Better PR (with Tim Sullivan) 51:18

27d ago51:18

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Because we thought it might be fun to talk about animals for a change on our animal training podcast, Ari and Chris are joined by Brookfield Zoo Chicago's Tim Sullivan to talk about the history, evolution, and future of environmental enrichment! Inspired by Tim's presentation at the 2024 ABMA Conference, we discuss the shift from "throwing trash in…

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Bankers in the Boudoir 32:08

28d ago32:08

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In the Lord of the Rings trilogy, Frodo becomes invisible when he puts the Ring on his finger. Well, at banks in the 1970s, this is basically what happened when a woman put a wedding ring on her finger. Her credit cards would no longer work, and the banks wouldn't count her income as part of the household income. This led to a fight for women's fin…

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Episode 74: James Brereton : Colleges and Universities within the industry 47:48

1M ago47:48

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Seventy Fourth episode incoming!!! I want to introduce you officially to James Brereton from Sparsholt college and university centre. I am excited to have someone on the podcast with such a wealth of knowledge, experience and stories to go alongside. I am pleased to welcome them to ZOOKEEPING 101 and more importantly bringing their awe inspiring an…

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Meet Our New Communications Coordinator 8:47

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We have a new host for our podcast! Meet Jenny, our new communications coordinator, who will be joining us on future podcasts.بقلم Brevard Zoo

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Sales and Compassion: Insights from Cameron Harris 33:18

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Send us a text Join us for an enlightening conversation with Cameron Harris, the Chief Sales Officer at Sal Management, as he takes us through his remarkable journey from EMT to executive leadership in the senior care industry. Cameron's story is not just about a career shift but a heartfelt mission to transform healthcare culture through compassio…

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Episode 232: Hey, Wolf - Choose Your Own Adventure! (with Khaz Brooks and Ryan Talbot) 57:37

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Want to know more about what control can look like for the animals you work with? This is the episode for you! Ari and Chris are joined by Khaz Brooks and Ryan Talbot to talk about the work they did with (what they learned was) assent training at Wolf Park. They share how research into ABA and control gave them new language for giving their wolves …

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Bonus Episode: Voices from the 2024 AZA Annual Conference! 36:12

1M ago36:12

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Chris is joined by many people using many microphones to talk about the 2024 AZA Annual Conference in Calgary, Canada! What did we learn? Who did we meet? What did we do? Listen and find out! Big thanks go out to Jen Charette (Zoo Community Manager, Tessere), Liz Evans (Manager of Behavioral Husbandry and Animal Programs), Jon Rossi (host/producer,…

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Episode 73: Ashley Dear : Colleges and Universities within the industry 44:26

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Seventy Third episode incoming!!! I want to introduce you officially too Ashley Dear from Askham Bryan College. I am excited to have someone on the podcast with such a wealth of knowledge, experience and stories to go alongside. I am pleased to welcome them to ZOOKEEPING 101 and more importantly bringing their awe inspiring answers and stories to y…

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Episode 231: The Bizarre and Circuitous Route of a Lifetime of Learning (with Ken Ramirez) 56:49

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After wayyyyy too much time of talking about making it happen, Chris and Ari finally sit down to chat with the legendary Ken Ramirez! Ken shares his inspiring and unique journey through the animal training field—from his early passion for guide dogs, to his long career in marine mammal training, all the way up to his current role leading up Karen P…

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Jim the Penman 37:36

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During the mid-1800s, one third of all paper money in America was thought to be fake. It was the golden age of counterfeiting, and one exceptionally talented con artist stood out from all the rest. His fakes were nearly perfect…but for a trademark tell. Known to law enforcement only as “Jim the Penman,” this celebrity criminal led many Americans to…

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Helperly Connect: A New Era of Senior Care 23:25

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Send us a text What if you could significantly improve the lives of seniors through technology and meaningful connections? Join us for an insightful conversation with Caleb Richardson, the innovative CEO and founder of Helperly. Caleb shares his deeply personal motivation behind creating Helperly, a personal care agency that places a strong emphasi…

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Episode 72: Joe Cooke : Colleges and Universities within the industry 48:44

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Seventy Second episode incoming!!! I want to introduce you officially to Joe Cooke from Halesowen College. I am excited to have someone on the podcast with such a wealth of knowledge, experience and stories to go alongside. I am pleased to welcome them to ZOOKEEPING 101 and more importantly bringing their awe inspiring answers and stories to you. E…

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Digging Plants at the Zoo 45:54

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Two members of Brevard Zoo's Horticulture team join us to share more about their work at our Zoo, from beautifying guest spaces to landscaping habitats to creating areas for native species to thrive.بقلم Brevard Zoo

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James Dismond on AI and Compassionate Senior Care 42:12

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Send us a text What if you could transform the landscape of senior care with cutting-edge technology and an unwavering commitment to compassion? This week on the Senior Care Academy podcast, we sit down with James Dismond, CEO of Hospice Care of the Low Country, to explore the intersections of technology, empathy, and leadership in end-of-life care…

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Episode 230: The Endless Pursuit of One's Hedgehog (with Jennifer Charette) 51:10

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In our continuing quest to collect the entire AZA Professional Development Committee on the show, we're excited to be joined by Jennifer Charette, Zoo Community Impact Manager at Tessere! Jen shares her unique path from birthday party host to zoo industry professional, the importance of committee service and understanding your "resource engine", ho…

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It's Season 11 1:23

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Sidedoor returns for its eleventh season on Wednesday, September 18th!بقلم Smithsonian Institution

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Episode 71: Shelby Brereton : Colleges and Universities within the industry 48:28

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Seventy first episode incoming!!! I want to introduce you officially to Shelby Brereton from Sparsholt college and university centre. I am excited to have someone on the podcast with such a wealth of knowledge, experience and stories to go alongside. I am pleased to welcome them to ZOOKEEPING 101 and more importantly bringing their awe inspiring an…

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Episode 229: The (Not-So) Secret Three (or Maybe Four) Step Plan to Become a Zookeeper (with Samm Griffin) 34:33

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With Ari away having some extended Labor Day Weekend fun with family, Chris is joined by NEI's Samm Griffin! We chat about the path through the animal care field that brought Samm to NEI (take note, aspiring future animal care professionals), the importance of - and the advantages of working for - smaller zoological institutions, and how the suppor…

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Episode 70: Suzie Simpson : Colleges and Universities within the industry 45:52

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Seventieth episode incoming!!! I want to introduce you officially to Suzie Simpson from Hadlow College. I am excited to have someone on the podcast with such a wealth of knowledge, experience and stories to go alongside. I am pleased to welcome them to ZOOKEEPING 101 and more importantly bringing their awe inspiring answers and stories to you. Enjo…

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Episode 228: Finding the Love in Work (with Shelby Jecius and Kyle Alexander) 1:05:26

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Ari is busy getting ready to visit our team in Rhode Island, so this week Chris is joined by returning co-host Adam Geltz to welcome back to the show two of our favorite people in the animal care world, Shelby Jecius and Kyle Alexander from Bearizona Wildlife Park! The four of us chat about their recent experience of moving from being supervisors i…

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Are Robots About to Level Up? 39:31

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Within just a few years, artificial intelligence systems that sometimes seem to display almost human characteristics have gone from science fiction to apps on your phone. But there’s another AI-influenced frontier that is developing rapidly and remains untamed: robotics. Can the technologies that have helped computers get smarter now bring similar …

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Episode 4 - Wild Rhythms: The Life of a Former Zookeeper Turned Musician with Christopher Clay 40:39

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In the fourth instalment of the Listening Lounge we dive into the unique and fascinating world of Christopher Clay, a former zookeeper turned passionate musician. Christopher opens up about overcoming the adversity of a stutter through his love of music, sharing how his experiences with wildlife and the natural world helped shape his creative voice…

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Zookeepers talk Rhino Farts, Helping Animals, & Daily Life! 1:48:48

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Ben Valencia and Kiana Lucero both work for Tanganika Wildlife Park in Goddard, KS. During this episode, Ben gets into his start in the animal world and what it's like being the Carnivore Specialist for the big cats. Kiana also discusses her origins in Marine Biology, and what her daily life entails as the Animal Experience Specialist. Both keepers…

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Episode 69: Jake belair: USA Edition 47:42

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Sixty Ninth episode incoming!!! I want to introduce you officially to Jake Belair. I am excited to have someone on the podcast with such a wealth of knowledge, experience and stories to go alongside. I am pleased to welcome them to ZOOKEEPING 101 and more importantly bringing their awe inspiring answers and stories to you. Enjoy the podcast episode…

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Caring for Large Snakes 48:46

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Ssssssit down and enjoy our latest podcast all about the two largest snakes at our Zoo: Brittany the Burmese python and Tsodilo the African rock python!بقلم Brevard Zoo

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Empathy and Leadership: Christopher Leiboldt’s Story 42:22

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Send us a text Discover the journey of Christopher Leiboldt, the managing owner of Senior Care Authority in Atlanta, as he transitions from academia to corporate leadership and ultimately into senior care. Growing up in Rochester, New York, and having taught at NYU, Christopher's multifaceted career path took him through various roles in sales and …

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Episode 227: Do the Mahi, Earthling (with Rick Hester) 53:21

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The TEC Talk Podcast is super excited to invite Rick Hester to the show! Rick joins us to talk about the journey that brought him to his current role as Curator of Behavioral Husbandry at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, the important ways his understanding of training and behavior were moved ahead by formative experiences with both NEI and Dr Susan Friedman…

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Episode 68: Jawnie Payne: USA Edition 41:57

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Sixty Eighth episode incoming!!! I want to introduce you officially to Jawnie Payne. I am excited to have someone on the podcast with such a wealth of knowledge, experience and stories to go alongside. I am pleased to welcome them to ZOOKEEPING 101 and more importantly bringing their awe inspiring answers and stories to you. Enjoy the podcast episo…

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Creating Respectful and Engaged Senior Communities with Robert Spielman 21:12

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Send us a text Ever wondered how a youth pastor's skills translate to elder care leadership? In this episode, we sit down with Robert Spielman, the Vice President of Culture at Foundations Health and Solutions, to uncover this intriguing journey. Discover how Robert's background in guiding youth seamlessly transitioned into a pivotal role in elder …

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Episode 226: USE. MORE. WORDS! 29:03

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Chris is back from New Zealand and surprises Ari to share (and get her feedback on) the quotes he included in his recent ABMA presentation, "Communication and Teamwork Through the Eyes of a Trainer." Spoiler alert: she thinks they're pretty great, and has lots of great further information to share! If you have a shout-out you’d like us to share, a …

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Social Media and the Subway 21:28

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There aren’t many portrait artists who get recognized on the street, but it happens to Devon Rodriguez all the time. After quietly honing his skill for a decade, Devon started posting videos of his live drawings of New York City subway commuters to social media. The videos took off, earning him some 50 million followers and placing portraiture in f…

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Reimagining Senior Connectivity: John Purnell’s Vision 39:57

3M ago39:57

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Send us a text How do you break into the tech world when computers intimidate you? John Purnell, CEO of Family Hotline, shares his transformative journey from a global upbringing in Canada, Pakistan, and Portugal to becoming a pioneering tech entrepreneur. Influenced by his father's impactful agricultural work, John found his calling in technology,…

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Episode 67: Dieter Ceuppens: Belgium Edition. 33:36

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Sixty seventh episode incoming!!! I want to introduce you officially to Dieter Ceuppens from Zoo Antwerpen, Belgium. I am excited to have someone on the podcast with such a wealth of knowledge, experience and stories to go alongside. I am pleased to welcome them to ZOOKEEPING 101 and more importantly bringing their awe inspiring answers and stories…

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Bridging Business and Caregiving: Lessons from Corbin Church 22:53

3M ago22:53

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Send us a text What happens when the roles reverse and you find yourself caring for the very person who raised you? Corbin Church, a seasoned entrepreneur and managing director of Utah's iHub, opens up about his emotional journey in balancing his demanding career with caregiving for his mother who suffers from dementia. Through heartfelt stories an…

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Episode 225: Morepork, Boobook, Mopoke, or Ruru? 47:02

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Despite being separated by 8,061 miles and a 16-hour time difference, Chris and Ari are back behind their microphones to chat about the aftermath of Hurricane Debbie and Chris' adventures consulting at Hamilton Zoo in New Zealand. Sweet as! If you have a shout-out you’d like us to share, a question or a topic you’d like us to discuss, or a suggesti…

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Episode 66: Sarah Nicasi: Belgium Edition. 46:16

3M ago46:16

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Sixty sixth episode incoming!!! I want to introduce you officially to Sarah Nicasi from Planckendael zoo, Belgium. I am excited to have someone on the podcast with such a wealth of knowledge, experience and stories to go alongside. I am pleased to welcome them to ZOOKEEPING 101 and more importantly bringing their awe inspiring answers and stories t…

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