59 min
94. Kim Titchener - Wildlife Safety Advocate and Bear Tracker Between Two Dots
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- Mental Health
Kim Titchener is the Founder of Bear Safety and More, and she's been working on educating the public, government, and industry on bear and wildlife safety for over 20 years. From tracking grizzly bears in Banff National Park to observing bear behavior on the Alaskan coastline from a kayak, Kim shares her expert insights into how to enjoy nature safely and with respect for the natural world, as well as how to follow your passions and find your niche in life.
Between two dots – “Really, the value is in that line: the journey”
“When people see that you're doing what you love, and you're authentic about what you love and what you do, they get excited and then they get inspired and then they want to make a difference, too" – Kim Thitchener
Episode Highlights:
0:00 – Hafiz introduces Kim.
0:44 – How climate change is affecting the business of bear study.
3:18 – How growing up loving nature led Kim to bear study and conservation.
12:54 – How Kim's love of nature guided her through a heavy school course load.
16:20 – The wild daily life of a bear expert.
18:57 – What people need to know about bear safety before they go hiking.
24:24 – Kim's favorite part about her work.
27:18 – The forks in the road that have defined Kim's career.
37:22 – How Kim maintains balance in her life.
42:56 – Why Kim's most important piece of advice is to follow your passions.
48:10 – How KIm overcame shyness to become a great public speaker.
50:58 – Why Kim would like to be remembered for making a difference in science and conservation.
54:37 – How you can reach out to Kim and support her work.
Connect with Kim and support her work:
Bear Safety: bearsafety.com
Hey Bear training courses: heybear.com/pages/kim-titchener
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kim-titchener
IG:@bearsafetyandmore
Twitter: @bearconflicts
YouTube: @bearsafetyandmore
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the hosts and the guests do not necessarily reflect any agency, organization, or affiliated companies.
Kim Titchener is the Founder of Bear Safety and More, and she's been working on educating the public, government, and industry on bear and wildlife safety for over 20 years. From tracking grizzly bears in Banff National Park to observing bear behavior on the Alaskan coastline from a kayak, Kim shares her expert insights into how to enjoy nature safely and with respect for the natural world, as well as how to follow your passions and find your niche in life.
Between two dots – “Really, the value is in that line: the journey”
“When people see that you're doing what you love, and you're authentic about what you love and what you do, they get excited and then they get inspired and then they want to make a difference, too" – Kim Thitchener
Episode Highlights:
0:00 – Hafiz introduces Kim.
0:44 – How climate change is affecting the business of bear study.
3:18 – How growing up loving nature led Kim to bear study and conservation.
12:54 – How Kim's love of nature guided her through a heavy school course load.
16:20 – The wild daily life of a bear expert.
18:57 – What people need to know about bear safety before they go hiking.
24:24 – Kim's favorite part about her work.
27:18 – The forks in the road that have defined Kim's career.
37:22 – How Kim maintains balance in her life.
42:56 – Why Kim's most important piece of advice is to follow your passions.
48:10 – How KIm overcame shyness to become a great public speaker.
50:58 – Why Kim would like to be remembered for making a difference in science and conservation.
54:37 – How you can reach out to Kim and support her work.
Connect with Kim and support her work:
Bear Safety: bearsafety.com
Hey Bear training courses: heybear.com/pages/kim-titchener
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kim-titchener
IG:@bearsafetyandmore
Twitter: @bearconflicts
YouTube: @bearsafetyandmore
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the hosts and the guests do not necessarily reflect any agency, organization, or affiliated companies.
59 min