Navigating Neva

Megan Owens

β€’ Neva Nicole β€’ Season 4 β€’ Episode 18

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Megan Owens of Bluesky Recreation Consulting joins Navigating Neva to talk about parks, recreation, camps, aquatics, nonprofits, and what it really takes to build strong organizations from the inside out.

In this episode, Megan shares why seasonal jobs still matter, especially for teens and young adults, and how lifeguarding, camp counseling, and recreation work can become the foundation for confidence, leadership, and long-term careers. We also discuss organizational alignment, staff culture, retention, and the leadership lessons aquatics can teach the wider recreation field.

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