Environmental Professionals Radio (EPR)

Toxic Algae, Golden Mussels, and Managing Invasive Species with Dr. West Bishop Oct 9, 2026 2660 Share your Field Stories!Laura and Nic interview Dr. West Bishop, principal scientist of applied water management at SEPRO Scientific, to explore harmful algal blooms, golden mussels, and the science behind managing aquatic invasive species. From protecting freshwater supplies to developing targeted solutions for toxic algae and invasive weeds, this episode highlights how research and innovation c

Breaking into Environmental Consulting, NAEP Updates, and Coffee with Mike Mayer Oct 2, 2026 2492 Share your Field Stories!What are today's hiring managers actually looking for?Laura interviews Mike Mayer, Past President of NAEP and Principal Environmental Project Manager at HDR, about the skills needed to succeed in environmental consulting and how NAEP has shaped his career. Plus, Mike shares how he balances working full-time with being a published author.Welcome back to Environmental P

Mapping Biodiversity, Turning Data Into Action, and Building Boats with Christopher Tracey Sep 25, 2026 2099 Share your Field Stories!Laura and Nic interview Christopher Tracey, director of conservation science applications at NatureServe, to explore how biodiversity data, GIS, and AI can support smarter conservation and land-use decisions. From discovering rare species in the field to transforming complex data into actionable tools, this episode highlights the value of curiosity, technology, and looking

Writing a Memoir, Scuba Diving, and Leading in Turbulent Times with Rear Admiral Tim Gallaudet, PhD, US Navy (ret) Sep 18, 2026 2525 Share your Field Stories!Laura interviews Dr. Tim Gallaudet, retired U.S. Navy rear admiral, former acting NOAA administrator, and author of "Holding Fast in Heavy Seas," to explore servant leadership, scientific integrity, and leading through turbulent times. From navigating career setbacks and empowering others to scuba diving with sharks, this episode examines how humility, empathy, a

Building a Dynamic Career, The Art of Collaboration, and Paddleboarding with Troy Hartley Sep 11, 2026 2204 Share your Field Stories!Laura and Nic interview Dr. Troy Hartley, executive director of the Renewable Energy Wildlife Institute, to explore how collaboration and science can advance renewable energy while protecting wildlife and ecosystems. From building genuine professional relationships to navigating a dynamic career across sectors, this episode highlights the power of curiosity, connection, an

Working for the White House, Protecting Federal Grants, and Life Lessons From Mr. Rogers with Ryan Hathaway Sep 4, 2026 2608 Share your Field Stories!Laura and Nic interview Ryan Hathaway, Director of Climate and Environmental Justice at Lawyers for Good Government, to discuss his time at the White House, efforts to protect federal grants, and the power of community-driven environmental action. From recovering billions of dollars for communities to lessons inspired by Mr. Rogers, this episode explores how decency, optim

Working in Academia, Clean Cooking, and Climate Hope with Dr. Deepti Chatti Aug 28, 2026 2701 Share your Field Stories!Laura interviews Deepti Chatti, assistant professor at the University of California, San Diego, to explore energy access, clean cooking transitions, and how social, cultural, and environmental factors shape climate solutions around the world. From interdisciplinary research and teaching climate justice to finding hope in the next generation of environmental leaders, this e

Mitigation Banking, Planning Successful Conferences, and Hidden Gem Travel Spots with Kae Hovater Aug 21, 2026 2179 Share your Field Stories!Laura interviews Kae Hovater, president of EcoCredit Marketing, to explore how mitigation banking supports responsible development while restoring and protecting wetlands, streams, and wildlife habitat. From navigating changing regulations and building a career through connection to planning successful conferences and discovering hidden travel gems, this episode highlights

Restoring National Parks, Working with Bison, and the Value of Reinventing Yourself with Jeremy French Aug 14, 2026 2612 Share your Field Stories!Laura and Nic interview Jeremy French, Chief of Ecological Restoration for the Southeastern Grasslands Institute, about restoring some of America’s rarest grassland ecosystems, rebuilding habitat in national parks, and the surprising role bison play in shaping landscapes. From conservation leadership and mentorship to curiosity, reinvention, and dreaming big, Jeremy shares

Founding a Nonprofit, Aquaculture, and Turning Research Into a Career with Wasseem Emam Aug 7, 2026 2275 Share your Field Stories!Laura and Nic interview Wasseem Emam, founder and head of research at Ethical Seafood Research, to explore fish welfare, ethical aquaculture, and what it takes to build a career around an emerging and often misunderstood cause. From shrimp sentience to sustainable seafood systems, this episode dives into how research, policy, and cultural perspectives can reshape the way w

EPR Live from the ESRI User Conference with Sunny Fleming, Kelly Easterday, and Healy Hamilton Aug 1, 2026 3566 Share your Field Stories!Laura and Nic interview Sunny Fleming, Kelly Easterday, and Healy Hamilton live from the Esri User Conference to explore how GIS, digital twins, biodiversity data, and conservation technology are reshaping the future of environmental work. From building community to using maps as powerful tools for storytelling and action, this episode dives into the people, ideas, and inn

Underground Storage Tanks, Working in Government, and Fostering Rescue Dogs with Natalie Hendricks Jul 24, 2026 2683 Share your Field Stories!Laura and Nic interview Natalie Hendricks, a leaking underground storage tank case manager with Washington D.C.’s Department of Energy and Environment, to explore how a geology background can lead to a career in environmental remediation and public service. From underground storage tank cleanups and vapor intrusion to career pivots, government work, and fostering rescue do

Grasslands, Indigenous History, and Finding Your Passion with Dr. Gabrielle Patterson Jul 17, 2026 1987 Share your Field Stories!Laura and Nic interview Dr. Gabrielle Patterson, historian at the Southeastern Grasslands Institute, to explore the forgotten history of America’s grasslands, the role of Indigenous fire stewardship, and how historical research can support modern conservation efforts. From uncovering centuries-old journals and maps to finding a career fueled by passion, this episode reveal

Disability and Climate Justice, Accessible Climate Strategies, and Managing Burnout with Alex Ghenis Jul 10, 2026 2563 Share your Field Stories!Laura and Nic interview Alex Ghenis, CEO and Principal Consultant at Accessible Climate Strategies, to explore the intersection of disability and climate justice, accessible climate planning, and the importance of ensuring everyone has a seat at the table. From disaster preparedness and climate resilience to advocacy, burnout, and building more inclusive communities, Alex

EPR Minisode 21: Happy 4th of July! Jul 3, 2026 756 Share your Field Stories!Laura and Nic celebrate the Fourth of July with a lighthearted EPR Summer Camp minisode. Along the way, they connect summer camp nostalgia with environmental fieldwork, teamwork, patience, and the unpredictable fun of being outdoors.Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts

Growing a Business, AI and Hiring, and Challenges Facing Western Alaska with Shannon Oelkers Jun 26, 2026 3295 Share your Field Stories!Laura and Nic interview Shannon Oelkers, owner and principal consultant at Integrity Environmental, about growing a business, using AI thoughtfully in environmental work, and how hiring is changing in an AI-driven world. They also dive into the complex energy and infrastructure challenges facing western Alaska, along with the memorable field experiences that come with work

Leading Colorado’s Progressive Resurgence, National Audubon Society, and Building Successful Teams with Alice Madden Jun 19, 2026 2865 Share your Field Stories!Laura and Nic sit down with Alice Madden, Senior Director of Climate Strategies at the National Audubon Society, to talk about Colorado’s clean energy transformation, what it takes to lead progressive policy change, and how strong teams help turn big environmental goals into action. Along the way, Alice shares candid career advice on mentorship, fundraising, public service

3D Scanning, Digital Twins, and Tabletop Gaming with Dr. Kaitlyn Kingsland Jun 12, 2026 2217 Share your Field Stories!Laura and Nic sit down with Dr. Kaitlyn Kingsland, Director of 3D Digitization at Environmental Research Group, to explore how LiDAR, photogrammetry, and digital twins are transforming archaeology, environmental consulting, and the way we document and monitor change over time. From preserving historic sites in perpetuity to using repeat scans to track environmental degrada

WildTechDNA, Big Cats, and Why Connection is Key to Conservation with Natalie Schmitt Jun 5, 2026 2957 Share your Field Stories!Nic and Laura interview Dr. Natalie Schmitt, an ecologist, conservation geneticist, explorer, filmmaker, and founder of Wild Tech DNA, to explore rapid field-based DNA technology, big cat conservation, and the power of making conservation tools accessible to frontline communities. From snow leopards and blue whales to Indigenous knowledge and the need for deeper human conn

EPR Live from Anchorage with Anna Kohl, Carolyn Nelson, and Fred Wagner May 29, 2026 2622 Share your Field Stories!We’re LIVE from NAEP 2026 in Anchorage! Nic leads a special on-stage episode featuring Anna Kohl, Carolyn Nelson, and Fred Wagner as they dive into Alaska’s unique environmental landscape, NEPA challenges, and the realities of project delivery. With candid insights, legal perspectives, and memorable field stories, this live recording captures the humor, complexity, and ene

Geothermal Energy, Volcanoes, and Staying Curious as a Scientist with Angela Seligman May 22, 2026 2507 Share your Field Stories!Laura interviews Dr. Angela Seligman, senior geoscientist from Clean Air Task Force, to explore the cutting edge of geothermal energy, the science behind volcanoes, and what it takes to turn curiosity into a meaningful career. From next-generation clean energy to the importance of science communication, this episode dives into how understanding what’s beneath our feet can

Meteorology, Climate Cancer, and Life after NBC News with Chase Cain May 15, 2026 2663 Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Chase Cain, meteorologist and the former climate correspondent for NBC News, now the creator of a new YouTube series "Chase What Matters" about Meteorology, C

EPR Live: Anchored in Purpose and Driven by Vision with Kelley Samuels May 8, 2026 1438 Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we’re LIVE from Hutchinson Island at the FAEP Conference! In this episode, we’re joined by Kelley Samuels, Senior Ecologist and Certified Project Manager at AECOM. Kelley shares her

Cultural Resources Management, Transitioning from PhD to Field Archeology, and Working in Saudi Arabia with Dr. Angela Perri Apr 24, 2026 2271 Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Angela Perri, Vice President of International at Chronicle Heritage about Cultural Resources Management, Transitioning from PhD to Field Archeology, and Working in Saud

Oil and Gas industry, Investigative Journalism, and the Permian Basin with Melissa Troutman Apr 17, 2026 2262 Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Melissa Troutman, award-winning journalist and filmmaker about Oil and Gas industry, Investigative Journalism, and the Permian Basin. Read her full bio below.Help us c

EPR Minisode 20: Environmental Professionals Day Apr 10, 2026 1191 Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! We have a new minisode for you today! This is taking place instead of our regularly scheduled episode this week. Thank you so much for listening!Help us continue to create great content! If you’d like

Environmental Psychology, Climate Anxiety, and Behavior Change with Dr. Renée Lertzman Apr 3, 2026 2638 Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Dr. Renee Lertzman, environmental psychologist and founder of Project InsideOut about Environmental Psychology, Climate Anxiety, and Behavior Change. Read her full bi

Regenerative Farming, Food Systems, and Non-Linear Career Paths with Kimberlee Chambers Mar 27, 2026 2393 Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Kimberlee Chambers, Agriculture Program Manager at Earthworm Foundation about Regenerative Farming, Food Systems, and Non-Linear Career Paths. Read her full bio below.

Rockets, Environmental Compliance at NASA, and Space Mission Planning with Irene Jorden Romero Mar 20, 2026 2280 Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Irene Jorden Romero, NASA Goddard NEPA Manager and Cultural Resource Manager about Rockets, Environmental Compliance at NASA, and Space Mission Planning. Read her full

Environmental Permitting Reform, NEPA Assignment, and the Future of Environmental Policy with Eric Beightel Mar 13, 2026 3194 Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Eric Beightel, Federal Strategy Director at Environmental Science Associates about Environmental Permitting Reform, NEPA Assignment, and the Future of Environmental Pol

The Endangerments Clause, Updates to ESA, and the Future of WOTUS with Fred Wagner Mar 6, 2026 3151 Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Fred Wager, Principal Environmental Regulatory Advisor with Jacobs about The Endangerments Clause, Updates to ESA, and the Future of WOTUS. Read his full bio below.He

Wetland Restoration, Agricultural Water Quality, and Chesapeake Bay Conservation with Amy Jacobs Feb 27, 2026 1807 Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Amy Jacobs, The Nature Conservancy, Chesapeake Bay Director, about Wetland Restoration, Agricultural Water Quality, and Chesapeake Bay Conservation. Read her full bio

Indigenous Land Stewardship, Conservation Reform, and Land Return with Lee Clauss Feb 20, 2026 3216 Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Lee Clauss, Southern California Project Manager with The Trust for Public Land and Principal Consultant at LSC Consulting, specializing in Indigenous land stewardship,

Climate Anxiety, Resilience, and Community Support with Sarah Newman Feb 13, 2026 2093 Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Sarah Newman, Founder and Executive Director of the Climate Mental Health Network about Climate Anxiety, Resilience, and Community Support. Read her full bio below.He

EPR Minisode 19: Environmental Forecasts Feb 6, 2026 1129 Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! We have a new minisode for you today! This is taking place instead of our regularly scheduled episode on Friday this week. Thank you so much for listening!Help us continue to create great content! If y

Protecting the High Seas, Teaching the Next Generation of Leaders, and Growing Up Where Conservation is Everyday Life with Jeremy Raguain Jan 30, 2026 2281 Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Jeremy Raguain, Seychellois conservationist, Italy-AOSIS Fellowship Director, and owner of Out of the Shell Solutions Seychelles about Protecting the High Seas, Teachin

Making Conservation Tools Accessible, Using Data Responsibility in Conservation, and a New Chapter for Conservation Leadership with Sunny Fleming Jan 23, 2026 2846 Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Sunny Fleming, Esri's Director of Conservation about Making Conservation Tools Accessible, Using Data Responsibility in Conservation, and a New Chapter for Conserv

Using Psychology to Solve Environmental Problems, Working Directly with Communities, and Managing Conflict and Tough Conversation with Lauren Watkins Jan 16, 2026 2347 Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Lauren Watkins, environmental psychologist, working at the intersection of people and environmental challenges about Using Psychology to Solve Environmental Problems, W

Starting a Podcast at 16, Career Advice for Gen Z, and Junk Journaling with Heidi Pan Jan 9, 2026 2401 Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Heidi Pan, Founder of the 1.5 Degrees Podcast about Starting a Podcast at 16, Career Advice for Gen Z, and Junk Journaling. Read her full bio below.Help us continue t

EPR Minisode 18: Happy New Year! Jan 1, 2026 934 Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick!We have a new holiday minisode for you today! This is taking place instead of our regularly scheduled episode on Friday this week. Thank you so much for listening!Help us continue to create great conten

EPR Minisode 17: Happy Holidays! Dec 25, 2025 898 Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! We have a new minisode for you today! This is taking place instead of our regularly scheduled episode on Friday this week. Thank you so much for listening!Help us continue to create great content! If y

Leadership Rooted in the Ground, Community-Led Conservation, and Connection Across Landscape and People with Teresa Martinez Dec 19, 2025 3200 Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Teresa Martinez, Executive Director and Co-founder of the Continental Divide Trail Coalition about Leadership Rooted in the Ground, Community-Led Conservation, and Conn

Forced Job Transition, Career Reinvention, and Purpose Under Pressure with Dr. Jalonne White-Newsome Dec 12, 2025 3040 Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Dr. Jalonne White-Newsome, Associate Professor in the Environmental Justice Specialization at the University of Michigan about Forced Job Transition, Career Reinvention

Media-Powered Advocacy, Persistent Policy Leadership, and Place-Based Inspiration with Carissa Cabrera Dec 5, 2025 2742 Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Carissa Cabrera, Founder of Futureswell an ocean conservation consultancy scaling solutions for planet ocean about Media-Powered Advocacy, Persistent Policy Leadership,

EPR Minisode 16: Happy Thanksgiving! Nov 28, 2025 851 Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! We are dropping a minisode today! This is taking place instead of our regularly scheduled episode this week. Thank you so much for listening!Help us continue to create great content! If you’d like to

Zero Waste, Sustainability Job Types, and Trash Walkers with Ushma Pandya Nov 21, 2025 2665 Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Ushma Pandya, co-founder and partner at Think Zero about Zero Waste, Sustainability Job Types, and Trash Walkers. Read her full bio below.Help us continue to create gr

Resilient Leadership, Interconnected Stewardship, and Integrated Science Communication with Dr. Letise LaFeir Nov 14, 2025 3201 Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Dr. Letise LaFeir, Chief of Conservation and Stewardship at the New England Aquarium about Resilient Leadership, Interconnected Stewardship, and Integrated Science Comm

Establishing Trust, Rediscovering Humanity, and Planet Pragmatism with Mark Coleman Nov 7, 2025 3160 Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Mark Coleman, Author, Planet Pragmatism and Director of Advanced Energy Advisory and Innovation with TRC Companies about Establishing Trust, Rediscovering Humanity, and

EPR Minisode 15: Happy Halloween! Oct 31, 2025 1405 Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick!We have a new minisode for you today that is taking place instead of our regularly scheduled episode. Thank you so much for listening!.Help us continue to create great content! If you’d like to sponsor

Community Science, Climate Justice, and Mentorship with Dr. Na'taki Osborne Jelks Oct 24, 2025 2910 Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Dr. Na'Taki Osborne Jelks, assistant professor of environmental and health sciences at Spelman College and Co-Founder of the West Atlanta Watershed Alliance about

The Silver Tsunami, Mentorship, and Global Collaboration with Josh Hirten Oct 17, 2025 2304 Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Josh Hirten, Environmental Discipline Leader at CDM Smith about The Silver Tsunami, Mentorship, and Global Collaboration. Read his full bio below.Help us continue to

Local Workforce Empowerment, Climate, and Good Trouble with Michael Carter Oct 10, 2025 2866 Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Michael Carter, Climate and Workforce Manager at King County’s Executive Climate Office about Local Workforce Empowerment, Climate, and Good Trouble. Read his full bi

Storytelling, Opportunities through Connections, and Everyday Changemakers with Matt Scott Oct 3, 2025 2691 Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Matt Scott, Director of Storytelling and Engagement at Project Drawdown and founding director of Drawdown Stories about Storytelling, Opportunities through Connections,

EPR Live from Raleigh with Cinder Miller and Andrew Goldberg Sep 26, 2025 3468 Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, Nik talks LIVE with Cinder Miller, President of Gray and Pape, Andrew Goldberg, Principal at Agora at American Cultural Resources Association (ACRA)’s 31st Annual Conference about t

Career Path to Planning, Challenges of Long-Term Planning, and Personal Growth and Balance with Katherine Amidon Sep 19, 2025 2557 Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Katherine Amidon, Senior Water Resources Planner at Bolton & Menk about Career Path to Planning, Challenges of Long-Term Planning, and Personal Growth and Balance.

Courts Reshaping Agency Power, Uncertainty Over NEPA Rules, and Sticking to Core Environmental Values with Fred Wagner Sep 12, 2025 3185 Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Fred Wagner, principal environmental advisor at Jacobs about the courts reshaping policy, NEPA uncertainty, and sticking to core environmental Values. Read his full bi

Spark Birds, Lifer Pie, and Becoming the Mirror for Yourself with Alex Troutman Sep 8, 2025 2862 Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Alex Troutman, Wildlife Biologist about Spark Birds, Lifer Pie, and Becoming the Mirror for Yourself. Read his full bio below.Help us continue to create great content

Going Viral, Consistency and Rejection to Redirection with Kristy Drutman Aug 29, 2025 2586 Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Kristy Drutman, Founder and Co-CEO of Green Jobs Board about Going Viral, Consistency and Rejection to Redirection to get to Your Career. Read her full bio below.Help

EPR Minisode 14: Behind the Mic with Nic and Laura Aug 22, 2025 2280 Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode Nic and Laura talk behind the scenes at EPR! Help us continue to create great content! If you’d like to sponsor a future episode hit the support podcast button or visit www.environme

Climate Science, Journalism, and Working Backwards to get to Your Career with Kendra Pierre-Louis Aug 15, 2025 2611 Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Kendra Pierre-Louis, climate journalist about Climate Science, Journalism, and Working Backwards to get to Your Career. Read her full bio below.Help us continue to cr

Coaching, Creative Integration, and Making it as a Solopreneur with Radhika Bhatt Aug 8, 2025 2560 Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Radhika Bhatt, climate career coach, recruiter, and Founder of Saathe Studio about Coaching, Creative Integration, and Making it as a Solopreneur. Read her full bio be

Environmental and Human Health, Shaping Risk, and Policy with Julia Gohlke Aug 1, 2025 2182 Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Julia Gohlke, Professor of Environmental Health, Department of Population Health Sciences at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg VA about Environmental and Human Health, Shapin

Going from Sanitation to Nuclear, Financing the Future, and Climate Curiosity with Marilyn Waite Jul 25, 2025 2767 Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Marilyn Waite, lifelong environmental actionist about Going from Sanitation to Nuclear, Financing the Future, and Climate Curiosity. Read her full bio below.Help us c

Navigating Government Careers, Going from Fieldwork to Leadership, and Pursuing Passions with Natalie Edwards Jul 18, 2025 3472 Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Natalie Edwards, Owner at Mahogany Environmental & Associates about Navigating Government Careers, Going from Fieldwork to Leadership, and Pursuing Passions. Read

Architectural Policy, Historic Preservation, and ACRA with Andrew Goldberg Jul 11, 2025 2697 Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Andrew Goldberg, ACRA's head of government relations about Architectural Policy, Historic Preservation, and ACRA. Read his full bio below.Help us continue to cre

Building a Career in Science Communication, Listening as a Skill, and Working with Communities with Faith Kearns Jul 5, 2025 2725 Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Faith Kearns, scientist and science communication practitioner about Building a Career in Science Communication, Listening as a Skill, and Working with Communities. Re

Discussing His Book "Why Nothing Works," Being a Lonely Bengals Fan, and Today's Regulatory Landscape with Marc Dunkelman Jun 27, 2025 3205 Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Marc Dunkelman, about why nothing works, being a lonely bengals fan, and todays regulatory landscape. Read his full bio below.Help us continue to create great content!

Coastal Resilience, Interdisciplinary Skills, and Passion Driven Careers with Catherine McCandless Jun 20, 2025 2667 Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Catherine McCandless, Senior Climate Resilience Project Manager in the City of Boston's Office of Climate Resilience about coastal resilience, Interdisciplinary Sk

Climate Policy, Entrepreneurship, and Triathlons with Chris Moyer Jun 13, 2025 2651 Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Chris Moyer, founder and president of Echo Communications Advisors about Climate Policy, Entrepreneurship, and Triathlons. Read his full bio below.Help us continue to c

Wetlands, Habitat Restoration, and a Really Great Field Story with Mark Ray Jun 6, 2025 2288 Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Mark Ray, environmental consultant about Wetlands, Habitat Restoration, and a Really Great Field Story. Read his full bio below.Help us continue to create great conte

Biochar, Sustainability in Sports, and Using LinkedIn to the Fullest with Sameer Neve May 30, 2025 3000 Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Sameer Neve, a sustainability strategist, biochar researcher, and environmental justice advocate whose work spans everything from sports to soil science about Biochar,

Community Collaboration, Influencing Policy, and Resilience with Mathy Stanislaus May 23, 2025 2922 Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Mathy Stanislaus, Vice Provost Executive Director of The Environmental Collaboratory at Drexel University about Community Collaboration, Influencing Policy, and Resilie

Sustainability, Pineapple Leather Pants, and Writing for TV with Sree Ratna Kancherla May 16, 2025 3085 Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Sree Ratna Kancherla, Global Sustainability Director for management consulting firm Kearney, Storyteller, Social Impact Innovator, and Futurist about Sustainability, Pi

EPR Live from Charleston with Fred Wagner, Rod Smolla, and Siobhan Gordon May 9, 2025 3597 Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk Fred Wagner, Principal Environmental Advisor at Jacobs, Rod Smolla, President of Vermont Law and Graduate School and Siobhan Gordon, Senior Environmental Planner at Mead and

Consulting, Working on the I-4 Project, and Giving Back to the Community with Ben Shepard May 2, 2025 2564 Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Ben Shepard, Environmental Lead for the Moving I-4 Forward Program about Consulting, Working on the I-4 Project, and Giving Back to the Community. Help us continue to

Music, Algae, and Passion Projects with David Schwartz Apr 25, 2025 2983 Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with David Schwartz, magazine editor with one foot in the professional audio community and the other in the wonderful world of algae about Music, Algae, and Passion Projects

Climate Advocacy, Biofuels, and Managing Conflicting Values in Conservation with John Perona Apr 18, 2025 2605 Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with John Perona, science/policy analyst, writer and advocate for a healthy climate about Climate Advocacy, Biofuels, and Managing Conflicting Values in Conservation. Read

Updates on NEPA, the IAIA Conference in Italy, and Cumulative Effects with Ted Boling Apr 11, 2025 2792 Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Ted Boling, Partner at Perkins Coie LLP about Updates on NEPA, the IAIA Conference in Italy, and Cumulative Effects. Read his full bio below.Special thanks to our spon

AI, Career Pathing, and Pets with Lauren Schramm Apr 4, 2025 2684 Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Lauren Schramm, NEPA Manager about AI, Career Pathing, and Pets. Read her full bio below.Help us continue to create great content! If you’d like to sponsor a future e

Community Engagement, the Green Obsidian, and Fostering Kittens with Sierra Taliaferro Mar 28, 2025 2762 Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Sierra Taliaferro, founder of The Green Obsidian about Community Engagement, the Green Obsidian, and Fostering Kittens. Read her full bio below.Help us continue to cr

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