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Join me as I sit down with Kirstiana Ward, a managing lawyer from the Environmental Defenders Office (EDO), to discuss her inspiring career journey and the fight for environmental justice in Australia.

Kirstiana shares how she went from diving on the Great Barrier Reef to becoming a leading voice in conservation law.

Highlights You Can't Miss:
Landmark Legal Victories 🏛️
Learn about the pivotal Bimblebox case where the EDO successfully challenged Clive Palmer's coal mine. The ruling protected the area based on the cultural and human rights of First Nations communities and the climate change impacts.

Discover the successful intervention that protected the habitat of the Kuranda Tree Frog from inappropriate development near a World Heritage Area.

Law, Justice, and Nature ⚖️
Kirstiana explains the EDO's work as a community legal center and charity, advancing laws to protect the environment and providing legal services to communities.

Explore the vital link between having the right to a healthy environment and protecting the cultural rights of First Nations people.


The Path to Activism 🧭
Hear about the tough decision to leave private practice and take a low-paying, full-time job to join the EDO—a move driven by a passion for justice.

Get practical advice on how to get started in the conservation movement, including the importance of getting the right tickets for work on boats and finding your "tribe".

Kirstiana is motivated by a lifelong love for nature , a conviction for equity and justice , and the goal to stop "big business, in it for the money" from thriving at the expense of people and nature

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Get ready for an eye-opening episode of the Workers Wildlife podcast as we sit down with Marik Kilian, a professional snake catcher from South Africa.

Often, when people see a snake, they run the other way. But Marik does the complete opposite. Dealing with the deadly on a daily basis, Marik is on a mission to change people's perspectives, reduce fear, and promote coexistence with snakes and other wildlife.

In this conversation, we cover:

Snake Catching in South Africa: Hear what it's truly like to be a self-funded, on-call professional snake catcher in an area where nature runs integrated with the city.

Promoting Coexistence: Marik shares his approach to educating clients and followers, emphasizing empathy and understanding to turn fear into fascination.

Tales from the Field: We dive into a funny story involving a highly venomous snake in a "Wendy house" (a small wooden hut) and a serious, grueling call that highlights the challenges of the job.

The Future of Wildlife Education: Discover Marik's long-term vision for his social media channel, @WildMarik (YouTube and Instagram), and his goal to use creative projects to build a greater connection to wildlife conservation.

Overrated/Underrated Quickfire: We wrap up with quick takes on topics like ball pythons as pets, getting bitten for views, and living off-grid.

Tune in to hear how Marik Kilian is making a difference, one snake rescue at a time!

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➡️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildmarik/
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le Wilson is an Australian Gold Prospector, Cultural Heritage Field Officer, and star of Aussie Gold Hunters. With a lifelong love for wildlife and adventure, Kyle blends outback grit with a deep respect for Australia’s natural and cultural heritage — a true modern-day Indiana Jones.

From ranger work to gold prospecting, Kyle reveals the real-world challenges of artisanal mining — permits, high startup costs, and the thrill of discovery. As a Cultural Heritage Officer, he shares what it’s like to uncover ancient artifacts and step back in time to experience Australia’s oldest stories firsthand.

He also opens up about restarting his life in his 20s and 30s to chase his passion — proving it’s never too late to pursue purpose over comfort.

🧭 Main Takeaway:
Learn how Kyle combines gold prospecting, wildlife conservation, and cultural heritage into one extraordinary career — and how you can do the same.

Subscribe to the Working With Wildlife Podcast for more inspiring stories, and follow Kyle Wilson on social media to see his epic outback adventures.

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