Content Warning: Racism, verbal abuse, barking dogs, sexism, profanity Episode Description: Joi Spears compares and contrasts two stories centered around her work as a Vet Tech and key moments in the support (or lack there of) from her managers during moments of acute racism. In their own words: Joi Spears is a veterinary technician, laboratory technician, visual artist, and volunteer zookeeper in Phoenix, Arizona. Having taken an unconventional approach to life science, she originally wanted to be a veterinarian, but her creative interests took her in a different direction. After finishing her undergraduate studies in visual and public art at California State University, Monterey Bay, she spent time working as an art teacher and freelance artist in her hometown of Los Angeles. After a while, she realized she hadn’t yet given up on her love of science and interest in working with animals, and later moved to Phoenix with her husband and two toddlers, where she returned to school with vet school in mind. To gain experience in the field, she has worked in veterinary clinics, laboratories, and volunteered at zoos and wildlife rehab facilities, where she quickly developed a particular fascination with parasites. In addition to her work in the clinic, she also volunteers at a zoo where she works with primates, her favorite of which are the very rare pileated gibbons. Now, she is preparing to start graduate school this Fall, where she will be studying Environmental and Global Health, with a focus on veterinary entomology and parasitology. Help us keep making the show: Patreon.com/WeOutHerePod Twitter and IG @TheWeOutHerePod Start learning about whose land you're on and begin taking action by visiting https://native-land.ca/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weoutherepod/message

Content Warning: Racism, dogs barking, sexism, profanity Episode Description: Joi Spears compares and contrasts two stories centered around her work as a Vet Tech and key moments in the support (or lack there of) from her managers during moments of acute racism. In their own words: Joi Spears is a veterinary technician, laboratory technician, visual artist, and volunteer zookeeper in Phoenix, Arizona. Having taken an unconventional approach to life science, she originally wanted to be a veterinarian, but her creative interests took her in a different direction. After finishing her undergraduate studies in visual and public art at California State University, Monterey Bay, she spent time working as an art teacher and freelance artist in her hometown of Los Angeles. After a while, she realized she hadn’t yet given up on her love of science and interest in working with animals, and later moved to Phoenix with her husband and two toddlers, where she returned to school with vet school in mind. To gain experience in the field, she has worked in veterinary clinics, laboratories, and volunteered at zoos and wildlife rehab facilities, where she quickly developed a particular fascination with parasites. In addition to her work in the clinic, she also volunteers at a zoo where she works with primates, her favorite of which are the very rare pileated gibbons. Now, she is preparing to start graduate school this Fall, where she will be studying Environmental and Global Health, with a focus on veterinary entomology and parasitology. Help us keep making the show: Patreon.com/WeOutHerePod Twitter and IG @TheWeOutHerePod Start learning about whose land you're on and begin taking action by visiting https://native-land.ca/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weoutherepod/message

Content Warning: Mentions of owls Episode Description: Asia Bright, of Black Girls Hike, joins the podcast for Episode 2 to talk about the founding of Black Girls Hike and speaking lifers into existence. In her own words: Born and raised in Baltimore MD, Asia has always had a passion for nature and outdoor adventure. Originally starting with a small group of friends, Asia often led guided hiking tours throughout the DMV to explore its natural parks/attractions, eventually extending to the northeast region and westward to the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. What started as a grassroots effort to bring more black people in her community outdoors to enjoy and participate in outdoor adventures, sparked the Black Girls Hike movement. Black Girls Hike showcases the adventures of black women hiking throughout all areas of the world. Through storytelling content and curated hiking & travel experiences, Black Girls Hike creates a community of black and brown outdoor enthusiasts while diversifying the outdoors. Help us keep making the show: Patreon.com/WeOutHerePod Twitter and IG @TheWeOutHerePod Start learning about whose land you're on and begin taking action by visiting https://native-land.ca/ Check out Black Girls Hike at https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlshike_/ and BlackGirlsHike.net --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weoutherepod/message

Content Warning: Adult Language. Mentions of owls and alcohol use Episode Description: Asia Bright, of Black Girls Hike, joins the podcast for Episode 2 to talk about the founding of Black Girls Hike and speaking lifers into existence. In her own words: Born and raised in Baltimore MD, Asia has always had a passion for nature and outdoor adventure. Originally starting with a small group of friends, Asia often led guided hiking tours throughout the DMV to explore its natural parks/attractions, eventually extending to the northeast region and westward to the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. What started as a grassroots effort to bring more black people in her community outdoors to enjoy and participate in outdoor adventures, sparked the Black Girls Hike movement. Black Girls Hike showcases the adventures of black women hiking throughout all areas of the world. Through storytelling content and curated hiking & travel experiences, Black Girls Hike creates a community of black and brown outdoor enthusiasts while diversifying the outdoors. Help us keep making the show: Patreon.com/WeOutHerePod Twitter and IG @TheWeOutHerePod Start learning about whose land you're on and begin taking action by visiting https://native-land.ca/ Check out Black Girls Hike at https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlshike_/ and BlackGirlsHike.net --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weoutherepod/message

Season 3 starts with an all ears friendly story of a heartwarming trip to the farm with Dr. Bakashaba and his Campion Farmers as they milk the cows, pump from the well, and catch a post-bedtime vibe out on the land. Dr. Baker Bakashaba is a Munyankore/Ugandan Doctor of Medicine and farmer who was born and raised on and by the farm. Despite his busy engagements as a public health specialist leading programs for the treatment of HIV and TB in Uganda, he still finds time to look after the land and his beloved animals on the farm. Shout out to all the lovers of the land Help us keep making the show: Patreon.com/WeOutHerePod Twitter and IG https://twitter.com/TheWeOutHerePod Start learning about whose land you're on and begin taking action by visiting https://native-land.ca/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weoutherepod/message

Season 3 starts with a heartwarming trip to the farm with Dr. Bakashaba and his Campion Farmers as they milk the cows, pump from the well, and catch a post-bedtime vibe out on the land. Dr. Baker Bakashaba is a Munyankore/Ugandan Doctor of Medicine and farmer who was born and raised on and by the farm. Despite his busy engagements as a public health specialist leading programs for the treatment of HIV and TB in Uganda, he still finds time to look after the land and his beloved animals on the farm. Shout out to all the lovers of the land Help us keep making the show: Patreon.com/WeOutHerePod Twitter and IG https://twitter.com/TheWeOutHerePod Start learning about whose land you're on and begin taking action by visiting https://native-land.ca/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weoutherepod/message

Content Warning: claustrophobia-inducing scenarios, fear of drowning, fear of big cats Actor and comedian Vinny Thomas joins Allison and Alexi on the season 2 finale with a tale of woe and whimsy, the tragic loss of childhood drip, and the realization of all our collective fears around quicksand. Vinny Thomas first gained prominence through his, often nature-themed, online videos, and has been recognized by Vanity Fair, The Hollywood Reporter, USA Today, and Vulture as an upcoming comedian to know. After launching his comedy career in Chicago at The Second City, Vinny was named a Characters New Face at the 2021 Just For Laughs Festival. Shortly after, he joined the staff of NPR’s iconic favorite Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me as a guest writer. Vinny was most recently featured as writer and performer in the 2023 CBS Comedy Showcase. You can see him on Platonic on AppleTV. Join the Patreon at Patreon.com/WeOutHerePod Twitter https://twitter.com/TheWeOutHerePod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/TheWeOutHerePod/ Start learning about whose land you're on and begin taking action by visiting https://native-land.ca/ Support the Actors Strike and Fund https://members.sagfoundation.org/donate --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weoutherepod/message

Content Warning: explicit language, claustrophobia-inducing scenarios, fear of drowning, fear of big cats Actor and comedian Vinny Thomas joins Allison and Alexi on the season 2 finale with a tale of woe and whimsy, the tragic loss of childhood drip, and the realization of all our collective fears around quicksand. Vinny Thomas first gained prominence through his, often nature-themed, online videos, and has been recognized by Vanity Fair, The Hollywood Reporter, USA Today, and Vulture as an upcoming comedian to know. After launching his comedy career in Chicago at The Second City, Vinny was named a Characters New Face at the 2021 Just For Laughs Festival. Shortly after, he joined the staff of NPR’s iconic favorite Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me as a guest writer. Vinny was most recently featured as writer and performer in the 2023 CBS Comedy Showcase. You can see him on Platonic on AppleTV. Join the Patreon at Patreon.com/WeOutHerePod Twitter https://twitter.com/TheWeOutHerePod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/TheWeOutHerePod/ Start learning about whose land you're on and begin taking action by visiting https://native-land.ca/ Support the Actors Strike and Fund https://members.sagfoundation.org/donate How to start a union https://www.themuse.com/advice/how-to-start-a-union --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weoutherepod/message

Episode Content Warning: Natural disasters; home/family/community devastation; sound effects of home destruction; brief discussion around family death and pet injury Herpetologist, artist and graduate student from the Commonwealth of Dominica in the Caribbean: Chelsea Connor joins the podcast on this ALL EARS FRIENDLY episode with a story of a community surviving the storm of Hurricane Maria. Chelsea has worked on the diet overlap between the native and invasive species of anole on my home island as an undergrad and I am excited to continue her work as a grad student looking at Caribbean biogeography and Lesser Antillean reptiles. Chelsea is one of the co-founding members of BlackBirdersWeek with BlackAFinSTEM. Learn about anoles by following the hashtag "#DidYouAnole?" on Twitter. Join the Patreon at Patreon.com/WeOutHerePod Twitter https://twitter.com/TheWeOutHerePod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/TheWeOutHerePod/ Start learning about whose land you're on to begin taking action by visiting https://native-land.ca/ Aid the Recovery of Native Hawaiian Communities in Maui by donating at https://www.gofundme.com/f/helpmauirise How to Prepare for Hurricanes NOAA.gov/hurricane-prep --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weoutherepod/message

Herpetologist, artist and graduate student from the Commonwealth of Dominica in the Caribbean: Chelsea Connor joins the podcast this month with a story of a community surviving the storm of Hurricane Maria. Chelsea has worked on the diet overlap between the native and invasive species of anole on my home island as an undergrad and I am excited to continue her work as a grad student looking at Caribbean biogeography and Lesser Antillean reptiles. Chelsea is one of the co-founding members of BlackBirdersWeek with BlackAFinSTEM. Learn about anoles by following the hashtag "#DidYouAnole?" on Twitter. Episode Content Warning: Natural disasters; home/family/community devastation; brief discussion around a pet injury Join the Patreon at Patreon.com/WeOutHerePod Twitter https://twitter.com/TheWeOutHerePod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/TheWeOutHerePod/ Start learning about whose land you're on to begin taking action by visiting https://native-land.ca/ Aid the Recovery of Native Hawaiian Communities in Maui by donating at https://www.gofundme.com/f/helpmauirise Hurricane Prep NOAA.gov/hurricane-prep --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weoutherepod/message