Impact Storytelling Podcast (Ocean and Water Conservation Stories)

Elena is an Austrian biologist with a Master of Science in Marine Conservation from the University of Oviedo, Spain. Her research centers on marine mammals, particularly innovative, non-invasive methods for studying free-ranging odontocetes. She’s been involved in amazing work collecting blow samples from short-finned pilot whales and participating in tagging campaigns for elusive beaked whales in...

Dr. Maximilian Wagner recently finished his joint PhD degree at the University of Graz and Antwerp and is currently working as a PostDoc at the Faculty of Civil Engineering at the University of Rijeka. His research mainly focuses on the evolution and ecology of intertidal organisms, especially in Mediterranean gravel beach environments. In his PhD project, he aims to illuminate the underlying geno...

Gabriela Tejeda is a conservation storyteller and National Geographic explorer who currently works on The Nature Conservancy’s global Storytelling team. A Boston College graduate, she moved to the Florida Keys to work in the environmental conservation sector — through which she quickly developed a knack for connecting storytelling, science and change-making. Through her work in conservation outrea...

Emilie Ehrhardt is a Danish-Norwegian second camera and drone operator with a background in animal behavior and international fieldwork. She has a Bachelor of Science in Animal Behavior & Welfare, during which she hasgained experience in scientific fieldwork on projects such as whale shark research in the Maldives and bottlenose dolphin research in Brazil. These experiences strengthened her lo...

In this episode, Sabine M. Probst is joined by underwater photographer and filmmaker Boogs Rosales. Watch the film for 2 weeks from the release of this episode here:https://youtu.be/Q4YAPZaQG1IBoogs is currently based in the Philippines. He specializes in filming marine wildlife for natural history and travel programs, with a strong focus on conservation and education. His work has been featured o...

In this episode, Sabine M. Probst is joined by wildlife cinematographer and documentary filmmaker Grace Eggleston. Grace is currently based in Michigan and is known for stories that explore the relationship between people and the natural world. As both a cinematographer and editor, she has worked for various production companies and has extensive experience filming in the forests, rivers, and isla...

In this episode of the Podcast Sabine M. Probst is joined by the director of Sea Shepherd Austria, Markus Trebuch. Markus joined the organization in 2018, and since 2022, he has been filling the role of director of Sea Shepherd Austria. Based in Vienna, he focuses on increasing public awareness in Austria, emphasizing how ocean health affects even landlocked countries. His efforts are part of Sea...

In this episode, Sabine is joined by marine conservationist, researcher, educator, and scientific diver, Juliette Villechanoux. Juliette is a French marine conservationist currently serving as the field and science Project Manager for Coral Guardian, a French NGO that works internationally with local communities to protect coral ecosystems. She has a wealth of experience, having worked on coral re...

Shireen is an Iranian-American scientist, National Geographic Explorer, and filmmaker dedicated to understanding the most effective media techniques for driving action on environmental issues. Based in Florida, she focuses on using storytelling to highlight the human connection to rapidly changing oceans and inspire conservation efforts. Since becoming a National Geographic Young Explorer in 2017,...

Kat Mason focuses her research on elasmobranch and conservation; having worked from the Caribbean to the Maldives, and Southeast Asia, using baited remote cameras, drones and non-invasive tags to monitor a wide range of shark and ray species. She is passionate about the ocean, nature, travel and outdoor adventure, which has inspired her photography and drone videography. She has spent the last yea...

Jasmine is currently based in the UK and is a media and communications specialist, conservation filmmaker, marine scientist, scuba diving instructor, and an award-winning underwater photographer. With over a decade of marine conservation experience across South and Southeast Asia, she has managed conservation projects, developed underwater photography work, and taught scuba diving. Jasmine is dedi...

Eloise Jenninger is a French-German Film Director, Animator, and Screenwriter based in London, specializing in connecting science and art through animation. With a background in Ecology and Conservation, Eloise is passionate about exploring the intricate relationship between humans and nature, as well as the impact of climate change on the world. She graduated from the National Film and Television...

"Tigereyes" is now available to watch on Waterbear Networks! Martinas website:https://www.martinatrepczyk.comMartinas Instagram: martinatrepczykMartina is a nomadic entrepreneur whose projects take her around the world. Born into a Polish family and raised in Austria, she holds a master’s degree in filmmaking from Kingston University and received a scholarship for a practical PhD at Roehampton Uni...

In this episode, Sabine M. Probst converses with documentary filmmaker Alice Geary. Alice is currently based out of London. As an award-winning documentary filmmaker specializing in environmental storytelling, she is especially passionate about impact-driven narratives that explore the human heart in stories about the natural world. As an ocean advocate, her work highlights important issues in mar...

In this episode host Sabine M. Probst will be conversing with artist and freediver Lea Fricke. Lea is originally from Germany, but she finds inspiration for her art all over the world in our oceans. She uses her art to raise awareness about marine life. Recently, she collaborated with the World Wildlife Fund on a campaign to highlight the endangered Vaquita. By limiting the availability of her pai...

In this episode of the Impact Storytelling Podcast, Sabine M. Probst is conversing with filmmaker and cinematographer Ben Albert. Ben is currently based out of Milwaukee, with a passion for creating compelling visuals genuine to the stories he tells. He works on a wide array of non-fiction, commercial, and creative projects, with a focus on our human relationship with the natural world.  In 2022 h...

In this episode, Sabine M. Probst is conversing with documentary filmmaker, Natgeo Explorer, Jackson Wild Summit Fellow and Fullbright scholar Lucía Flórez. Lucia’s most recently published film Shirampari: Legacies of the River premiered at prestigious film festivals like Sundance. Currently, she is working on two new amazing documentary films that she is going to talk more about in this episode.h...

In this episode, Sabine M. Probst is conversing with Iranian-American film director and producer Chiara Hollender. Chiaras most recent work “Women of the Earth” was very well received by viewers on the PBS Youtube Channel. Her projects are deeply empowered by the work of women, and the complexity of nature. She seeks to disrupt the homogenization and colonization of women's voices and has been cal...

In this episode, Sabine M. Probst is conversing with wildlife camerawoman Laura Pennafort. Laura is originally from Brazil and currently based in Bristol. She has recently worked on big productions for National Geographic, Disney Plus, and more, and in this episode, she is going to talk about her work as a wildlife camerawoman and her independent film Pantanal: A Charred Wetland. Instagram account...

In this episode, Sabine M. Probst is conversing with Nova West creative artist, award-winning filmmaker, Natgeo Explorer, published photographer, and environmental educator originating from southern Minnesota. As a National Geographic Explorer, they are working towards creating a more diverse and holistic landscape for wildlife storytelling. Currently based out of LA their passion lies in explorin...

In this episode, Sabine M. Probst is conversing with Roy Kimhi an impact producer, filmmaker, and manned submersible pilot from Israel. His travels inspired his work and passion for ocean conservation, deep-sea exploration, submersibles, virtual reality, photography, and films. In this episode, he is going to share with us his experience working in the impact filmmaking field, including his film “...

In this episode, Sabine M. Probst is conversing with wildlife filmmaker and camerawoman Yaz Ellis. Yaz is currently based in the Capital city of Austria, Vienna. She focuses on creating films that show how wildlife is challenged by human impact and how it is adapting. She has recently worked on different documentary projects as a cinematographer and is currently working as Director Of Photography...