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The Barefoot Biologist: Nicole Rose on Adventure, Bats, and Breaking the Mold

Frenchitivity | Kent & Michelle French Episode 12

In this episode, Kent and Michelle chat with Nicole Rose, also known as the Barefoot Biologist, about her unique career and adventurous lifestyle. Nicole talks about leaving a traditional path to follow her passion for wildlife biology, particularly her focus on bats. She shares personal stories from her travels, discusses the role of social media in her work, and details the balance between fieldwork and personal healing. Nicole also offers insight into her upcoming travel project in Lombok, encouraging young biologists to pursue their dreams with persistence and passion.

Episode Highlights:

  • 00:31 Introducing Nicole Rose: The Barefoot Biologist
  • 01:01 Nicole's Early Fascination with Wildlife
  • 02:01 The Barefoot Biologist: A Unique Path
  • 03:02 Life on the Road: Balancing Work and Adventure
  • 04:41 The Science of Bats: Fieldwork and Discoveries
  • 08:09 Social Media and Science Communication
  • 20:29 The Importance of Bats: Ecology and Conservation
  • 24:43 The Healing Power of Travel
  • 26:24 Embracing a Nomadic Lifestyle
  • 28:39 Community Reactions and Support
  • 30:19 Building Community While Traveling
  • 32:20 Solo Adventures and Van Life
  • 35:28 Favorite Travel Destinations
  • 39:05 Lessons Learned from Traveling
  • 42:36 Crazy Animal Stories
  • 47:16 Advice for Aspiring Travelers
  • 48:17 Outro and Future Plans

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