Wed, 26 June 2024
Andrew Lewin interviews Jasmine Graham, President and CEO of Minorities in Shark Science. Jasmine shares insights from her book "Sharks Don't Sink: Adventures of a Rogue Shark Scientist," detailing her career journey in shark science. Tune in to learn about her experiences, challenges, and successes as she navigates her career in marine conservation. Links for Jasmine Graham: Follow a career in conservation: https://www.conservation-careers.com/online-training/ Use the code SUFB to get 33% off courses and the careers program. Do you want to join my Ocean Community? Sign Up for Updates on the process: www.speakupforblue.com/oceanapp Sign up for our Newsletter: http://www.speakupforblue.com/newsletter Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3NmYvsI Connect with Speak Up For Blue: Jasmine Graham's journey from academia to running a non-profit organization showcases the significant impact of personal experiences and challenges in shaping career paths and advocacy efforts. Initially, Jasmine's interest in marine science was sparked by her family's fishing background, particularly her grandmother and father's love for fishing. This early exposure to the ocean and fishing instilled a curiosity in Jasmine about marine life and led her to attend a marine science summer camp in high school. The pivotal moment in Jasmine's career journey was when she discovered at the summer camp that studying fish could be a viable career option. This realization opened up a new path for her, leading her to pursue marine biology in college. Jasmine's academic journey took her to the College of Charleston, where she had the opportunity to conduct research on sharks, skates, and rays. Her experience at a small liberal arts college allowed her to build close relationships with professors and engage in hands-on research projects. Transitioning to graduate school at Florida State University, Jasmine focused on studying smalltooth sawfish, an endangered species. Despite challenges in adapting to the larger university environment and the city of Tallahassee, Jasmine's passion for marine conservation and policy drove her to excel in her research and academic pursuits. After completing her master's degree, Jasmine joined the Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota, where she played a key role in developing a program to broaden participation in marine science. Her experience at Mote highlighted the importance of mentorship and support for underrepresented groups in the field. The founding of Minorities in Shark Science (MISS) in June 2020 was a response to the racial injustices and incidents of discrimination that gained widespread attention, particularly in the Black birder community. Inspired by the need for diversity and inclusion in marine science, Jasmine leveraged her personal experiences and challenges to create a platform that supports gender minorities of color in shark science. Jasmine's journey from academia to leading MISS exemplifies how individual experiences, challenges, and a commitment to equity and diversity can drive career paths and advocacy efforts in marine science and conservation. Her transition from a research-focused role to a leadership position in a non-profit organization reflects her dedication to creating a more inclusive and supportive environment for underrepresented groups in the field.
Direct download: HTPTO_E1630_SharksDontSinkTheRogueScientistJasminGraham.mp3
Category:Marine Conservation Career -- posted at: 12:00am EDT |
Wed, 12 April 2023
Have you ever asked yourself what VALUE you can bring to the Marine Biology job that you want so that you can help your employer succeed in ways that other candidates can't? I asked myself this very question after interviewing Dr. Andrea Marshall (Queen of the Mantas) for a Beyond Jaws episode. Andrea spoke about her SCUBA diving experience and how she completed the highest certification in SCUBA before she was 18 because she knew that she would need that skill when she was researching ocean fauna. Her words and experience inspired me to ask the same question in this episode. Fill out our listener survey: https://www.speakupforblue.com/survey Join the audio program - Build Your Marine Science and Conservation Career: Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3NmYvsI Connect with Speak Up For Blue:
Direct download: HTPTO_E1442_TheOneQuestionYouShouldAskYouselfBeforeYouApplyForAMarineBiologyJob.mp3
Category:Marine Conservation Career -- posted at: 12:00am EDT |
Sun, 29 August 2021
It's that time of year again for me to provide advice for students and early-career scientists/conservationists as people are going back to school or trying to find their first job. Check out all of our episodes on www.speakupforblue.com Want To Talk Oceans? Join the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Speak Up For Blue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakupforblue/ Speak Up For Blue Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpeakUpforBlue
Direct download: SUFB_S1203_MarineConservationCareerAdviceForStudents.mp3
Category:Marine Conservation Career -- posted at: 12:00am EDT |
Fri, 12 February 2021
I had a couple of conversations this week where the question of supporting one another in marine conservation came up. One question was about why I help others start a podcast. The other was how to react when someone asks you for help within the Marine Science and Conservation Field. The answer, we need to help each other out more and be better to each other. Want To Talk Oceans? Join the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Speak Up For Blue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakupforblue/ Speak Up For Blue Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpeakUpforBlue Check out the Shows on the Speak Up For Blue Network: Marine Conservation Happy Hour Madame Curiosity ConCiencia Azul: Dugongs & Seadragons: Environmental Studies & Sciences Marine Mammal Science: Projects For Wildlife Podcast: Ocean Science Radio The Guide To Mindful Conservation: Dancing In Pink Hiking Boots:
Direct download: SUFB_S1119_SupportingEachOtherForABetterOcean.mp3
Category:Marine Conservation Career -- posted at: 12:00am EDT |
Wed, 29 July 2020
There is nothing like dreaming to become a Marine Biologist. I never stopped thinking about the types of careers I would have in Marine Biology when I was in High School (it was a bit of an obsession). However, if I were to do it all over again, would I change anything I did to get to where I am today? You betchya!!! This episode covers all the advice I would give to High School Students who want to become Marine Biologists. What advice would you give High School Students? Share your thoughts in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Speak Up For Blue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakupforblue/ Speak Up For Blue Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpeakUpforBlue Check out the Shows on the Speak Up For Blue Network: Marine Conservation Happy Hour Madame Curiosity ConCiencia Azul: Dugongs & Seadragons: Environmental Studies & Sciences Marine Mammal Science: Projects For Wildlife Podcast: Ocean Science Radio The Guide To Mindful Conservation: Dancing In Pink Hiking Boots:
Direct download: SUFB_S1036_CareerAdviceForHighStudentsWhoWantToBeMarineBiologists.mp3
Category:Marine Conservation Career -- posted at: 12:00am EDT |
Fri, 24 July 2020
SUFB 1034: Factors You Need To Consider When Getting A Job In Conservation With Dr. Stephanie Schuttler
Dr. Stephanie Schuttler joins me on the podcast to discuss the factors we need to consider when searching for a job in Conservation. Stephanie's Links: Website: https://www.stephanieschuttler.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7KlOYUv8lxU3MG4sfxaLzA Podcast: https://www.stephanieschuttler.com/category/podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fancy_scientist/ What factors do you consider when searching for a job? Share your thoughts in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group/ Speak Up For Blue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakupforblue/ Speak Up For Blue Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpeakUpforBlue Check out the Shows on the Speak Up For Blue Network: Marine Conservation Happy Hour Madame Curiosity ConCiencia Azul: Dugongs & Seadragons: Environmental Studies & Sciences Marine Mammal Science: Projects For Wildlife Podcast: Ocean Science Radio The Guide To Mindful Conservation: Dancing In Pink Hiking Boots:
Direct download: SUFB_S1034_WhatYouNeedToConsiderWhenSeekingACareerInConservation.mp3
Category:Marine Conservation Career -- posted at: 12:00am EDT |
Mon, 27 April 2020
There are many trailblazers out there that are pushing the Marine Conservation sector outside of its comfort zone to move the sector forward in a positive manner. They don't always get the credit they deserve, but they definitely push the boundaries. I discuss some of my favourite Marine Conservation Trailblazers and challenge more of you to do the same. What are you doing to further Marine Conservation? Share your experience in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app. Check out the Shows on the Speak Up For Blue Network: Marine Conservation Happy Hour Madame Curiosity ConCiencia Azul: Dugongs & Seadragons: Environmental Studies & Sciences Marine Mammal Science: Projects For Wildlife Podcast:
Direct download: SUFB_S995_WhenYouDontFitInYouStartSomethingNew.mp3
Category:Marine Conservation Career -- posted at: 12:00am EDT |
Fri, 20 March 2020
The last segment in the Marine Conservation Career series covers the topic of Interviews. I LOVE doing interviews. Connecting to people is my jam! However, I know that not everyone loves interviews so I created this episode to help you better prepare for your next Marine Conservation Job Interview. Do you have any suggestions for preparing for Interviews? Share your experience in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Take my course on Podcasting For The Environment: Join The Speak Up For Blue FB Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app. Check out the Shows on the Speak Up For Blue Network: Marine Conservation Happy Hour Dugongs & Seadragons: Environmental Studies & Sciences Marine Mammal Science: Projects For Wildlife Podcast:
Direct download: SUFB_S979_PreparingForInterviews.mp3
Category:Marine Conservation Career -- posted at: 12:00am EDT |
Fri, 13 March 2020
Your resume verifies all of the information you provided in your cover letter. It's very important to put it the right information and customize the resume to fit each job to which you are applying. In this episode, I run through how you should build each section of your resume for a Marine Conservation Job. Do you have any strategies that you would like to share? Share them in the Marine Science and Conservation Careers Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/career. Take my course on Podcasting For The Environment: Join The Speak Up For Blue FB Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app. Check out the Shows on the Speak Up For Blue Network: Marine Conservation Happy Hour Dugongs & Seadragons: Environmental Studies & Sciences Marine Mammal Science: Projects For Wildlife Podcast:
Direct download: SUFB_S976_HowToWriteAResumeForMarineConservationJob.mp3
Category:Marine Conservation Career -- posted at: 8:00am EDT |
Fri, 21 February 2020
It took me a while to figure out my Marine Conservation Career Path. 18 years to be exact. I experimented quite a bit with jobs in different sectors, but I never really found the job that equalled my passion for Marine Conservation. Full disclosure, my path was restricted to being a Marine Biologist living in Ontario, which required me to be creative. That creativity spawned this very podcast and fulfilled my passion and path for my Marine Conservation Career. There are many of you in the audience who are following in my footsteps. You are not looking to follow your career path in Marine Conservation because all you are doing is searching for ANYTHING in Marine Conservation. It's the same way I started my career. It's time we change that. I talk about setting your career path to ensure that you know exactly which jobs you need to fulfill your passion. Take a listen and let me know what you think in the Marine Science and Conservation Careers Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/career. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app. Check out the Shows on the Speak Up For Blue Network: Marine Conservation Happy Hour Dugongs & Seadragons: Environmental Studies & Sciences Marine Mammal Science: Projects For Wildlife Podcast:
Direct download: SUFB_S967_FiguringOutYourCareerPathUpdate.mp3
Category:Marine Conservation Career -- posted at: 9:11am EDT |
Sun, 9 February 2020
I wanted to share a story about the time I applied for, what I thought, was my dream job. Spoiler alert, I didn't get the job, but this story highlights the problem with the way job applicants are treated by some employers as they seek employment. Share one of your infuriating job application stories in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app. Check out the Shows on the Speak Up For Blue Network: Marine Conservation Happy Hour Dugongs & Seadragons: Environmental Studies & Sciences Marine Mammal Science: Projects For Wildlife Podcast:
Direct download: SUFB_S964_JobApplicationAnInfuriatingStory.mp3
Category:Marine Conservation Career -- posted at: 10:26pm EDT |
Fri, 31 January 2020
Many of you in the audience have either dreamt of being a Marine Biologist or are currently seeking a career in Marine Conservation/Science. For that reason, I would like to try and help you realize what is involved in finding a Marine Conservation Career over the next few Friday Episodes. Today's episode is to tell you that jobs are available, but you need to put the work in to achieve your goals. More Career Episodes: Are you struggling to find a career in Marine Science And Marine Conservation? Share your experience in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Do you want to Podcast For The Environment? Sign up for a course I am leading through Duke University's Online Environmental Communications Course: http://www.speakupforblue.com/duke. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app. Check out the Shows on the Speak Up For Blue Network: Marine Conservation Happy Hour Dugongs & Seadragons: Environmental Studies & Sciences Marine Mammal Science: Projects For Wildlife Podcast:
Direct download: SUFB_S961_CanYouHaveACareerInMarineConservation.mp3
Category:Marine Conservation Career -- posted at: 12:00am EDT |
Mon, 18 November 2019
Are you using your best talent in your Marine Conservation Job? Do you even know your best talent? I know I didn't until recently. It took me almost 20 years to figure out why I wasn't happy at my jobs in Science and Conservation. I am now 40 and working two jobs (one full-time job and one business) to realize what I am good at. In this episode, I identify my talent and give you tips on how to identify yours to work in a job in Marine Conservation that you will enjoy. What is your "hidden talent?" Share your talent in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app. Check out the Shows on the Speak Up For Blue Network: Marine Conservation Happy Hour Dugongs & Seadragons: Environmental Studies & Sciences Marine Mammal Science:
Direct download: SUFB_S929_WhatIsYourSecretTalentThatCanHelpGetYourNextMarineConservationJob.mp3
Category:Marine Conservation Career -- posted at: 12:00am EDT |
Thu, 19 September 2019
Finding a job in Marine Conservation is tough. Building a career in Marine Conservation is even tougher. There are more people vying for positions and less funding available to pay the people. Jobs do exist and people do build their careers; however, you really need to prepare yourself for a job in Marine Conservation while you are learning about the subject at University/College. Listen to the episode to find out why you need to get experience in University/College and Why you need to do it. Do you agree with my advice? Share your thoughts in the Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group: http://www.speakupfroblue.com/group. Check out the new Speak Up For The Ocean Blue Podcast App: http://www.speakupforblue.com/app. Check out the Shows on the Speak Up For Blue Network: Marine Conservation Happy Hour Dugongs & Seadragons: Environmental Studies & Sciences Marine Mammal Science:
Direct download: SUFB_S889_GettingYourCareerOffOfTheGroundWhileAtSchool.mp3
Category:Marine Conservation Career -- posted at: 2:16pm EDT |
Wed, 17 October 2018
Searching for Jobs in Marine Conservation can be daunting, frustrating and depressing. We get up in the morning, find a job, then apply to it thinking that we will get an interview...but nothing. This process is repeated daily and your passion dwindles every month you are not working in Marine Conservation. However, it doesn't need to be this way. Searching for a job is similar to being a salesperson, where getting the job is the sale of a product/service. You can cold call people by applying to a job without any of the personnel knowing who you are just like you get phone calls from call centres trying to sell you a product. The chance of getting a sale or a job is slim. However, if you build a relationship with the client/employer, then you can show them who you are, become someone they trust and respect. Become someone they think about when there is an opportunity available. Building relationships is not the same as applying for a job blindly. Building relationship is about networking. Networking is one of the most important aspects of job hunting. Networking is not about adding people to your "Contacts" App. It's about building relationships. You are selling yourself by seeking out a job, but you don't want to ask right away. You want to be patient and bring value to the person. Overtime, an opportunity may arise where you end up getting a job in the opportunity you want. I go into more detail about building a networking and seeking a job. during this episode. This episode is building on top of last week's episode on Marine Conservation career. Do you have questions about your career? Discuss it in the Facebook Group. Join the Patreon Community to help support Speak Up For Blue's mission to bring Marine Science and Conservation information to you and the audience.
Direct download: SUFB_S599_MarineConservationJobSearchWhatPeopleOftenIgnore.mp3
Category:Marine Conservation Career -- posted at: 4:00pm EDT |
Sun, 14 October 2018
There are 100s of people that try to get in the Marine Science and Conservation field every year. It's difficult to find a job let alone build a career in Marine Conservation. However, there are certain things you can do to help increase your chances to get a job within your career path. Well, you need to have a career path in the first place. This episode, I discuss why you need to have a career path, or 2, planned to focus your job search and stick to a plan to get your Marine Science and Conservation. For those of you trying to develop a career, you need to listen to this podcast. If you have questions about your career, ask them in the Facebook Group. Enjoy the Podcast!!! Join the Patreon Community to help support Speak Up For Blue's mission to bring Marine Science and Conservation information to you and the audience.
Direct download: SUFB_S596_TheFirstThingYouNeedToDoBeforeStartingACareerInMarineConservation.mp3
Category:Marine Conservation Career -- posted at: 4:00pm EDT |
Sun, 28 August 2016
Over the past few months, I have had the opportunity to chat with a number of people inquiring over switching their career to one in Marine Science and Conservation. Usually, the people are ranging in age between 30-50 and working in a business/finance field and they just don't find that the their career offers anything of meaning in their lives. They tend to be searching for something where they can create a positive change in the world. These are the people I love to talk to because I know they can offer the Marine Science and Conservation field a great advantage with their unique skills set. Some of you might know that I focus part of Speak Up For Blue on helping people attain a career in Marine Science and Conservation. Most of the people that I help are young, recent graduates who don't know where to begin in their search for a job, let alone building their career. They are also great people to talk to and help as many of them have science backgrounds and looking to do research, monitoring, ect. However, the people between the ages of 30-50 who are switching their careers from business/finance are a key player in Marine Science and Conservation field. I like these people because they provide a unique set of skills and a different mindset on how to approach and project. They are similar to the young science graduates in that they don't know where to begin searching for a career and often think that they have to go back to school to become a marine biologist. This thought process tends to impede people from thinking of switching careers. This is the time where I step in. I always tell people that they don't need to be a scientist to be effective in Marine Science and Conservation. It takes a lot of time and money to invest in becoming a marine scientist. There are enough marine scientists in the world. What you need is to figure out how your skill set that you offer will help the field. If you search the high level positions in non-profit organizations you will find that the Executive Directors, Program Managers and all of the other high level positions, you will find that they consist of lawyers, business people, entrepreneurs, financial people, etc. Those high level positions are attainable and your skill set may fit the description. If you are searching for a Marine Science and Conservation and you are between the ages of 30-50 years old and you are in a different field, then email me at: Because I want to talk to you! Tune into the episode to find out more information.
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Direct download: SUFB_S199_SeekingAMeaningfulCareerInMarineSciencAndConservation.mp3
Category:Marine Conservation Career -- posted at: 10:28pm EDT |