Niquole Esters: The Planeteers Podcast Season 1

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The Planeteers Podcast

Beth Bannerman

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🌍 The Planeteers Podcast shares real conversations with women leading climate solutions—from scientists and artists to CEOs and activists. Host Beth Bannerman explores what drives them, what challenges them, and what keeps them going. These weekly episodes go beyond the headlines to reveal how meaningful change is happening—quietly, bravely, and with purpose. Because in a noisy world, we need stories that move us forward.

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Niquole Esters: The Planeteers Podcast Season 1

The Planeteers Podcast

1 hour 1 minute 20 seconds

5 months ago

Niquole Esters: The Planeteers Podcast Season 1

Navigating the Waters of Environmental Conservation with Niquole Esters

Join host Beth Bannerman on Season 1 of The Planeteers Podcast as she speaks with Niquole Esters—Vice President of Strategic Engagement at the E.O. Wilson Biodiversity Foundation and lifelong marine advocate. From a childhood fascination with pandas and orcas to leading the Coral Triangle Initiative, Niquole’s story embodies the power of mentorship, career transition, and inclusive alliances in driving real-world environmental conservation.

In this episode, we explore:

How family support and early curiosity shaped her path into marine biology and biodiversity work
The critical role of community engagement—“you have to go to them, meet them where they are”—in building trust and lasting impact
The intersection of economic and ecological systems and the unique challenges faced by coastal communities amid climate change
Lessons in resilience, pragmatism, and fundraising for a rapidly shifting philanthropic landscape
Strategies for forging inclusive alliances, from hunters and fishers to indigenous leaders, to protect critical ecosystems like the Coral Triangle

Whether you’re pursuing a career in sustainability, seeking diverse perspectives on climate activism, or looking for inspiration to pace yourself in the long game of environmental justice, this conversation is packed with actionable insights and powerful sound-bites:

“It’s okay to change. You will change.”
“Resilience is the key to making a difference.”
“Who is missing at the table?”

Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction
03:58 – Journey into Conservation
13:28 – Challenges & Triumphs
22:34 – Coral Triangle Insights
30:30 – Economy & Ecology
35:13 – Building Inclusive Alliances
46:21 – Fundraising in Flux
51:11 – Career Transitions & Resilience

Keywords: environmental conservation, biodiversity, mentorship, climate change, community empowerment, sustainability, women in leadership, ecological systems, marine biology, E.O. Wilson, activism, inclusive alliances.

Tune in and learn how one woman’s passion for nature became a blueprint for empowering communities and driving sustainable change—one ecosystem at a time.

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