Michelle Schuman's guest appearances

Michelle Schuman

Mother Earth News and Friends

Badass Women at Any Age

Your Outside Mindset 

The Wordy Traveler Podcast

OwlTail

In this episode, soil scientist and environmentalist Michelle Schuman chats with editor Carla Tilghman about her career in Alaska, climate change, and her new book The Understory: A Female Environmentalist in the Land of the Midnight Sun. To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page. Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources to help you achieve your health and farming goals. Go to the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for webinar and courses on everything from gardening to livestock management. 

In this episode, soil scientist and environmentalist Michelle Schuman chats with editor Carla Tilghman about her career in Alaska, climate change, and her new book The Understory: A Female Environmentalist in the Land of the Midnight Sun. To see more podcasts, visit our <a href="https://goo.gl/rJL8hJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mother Earth News and Friends</a> page. Check out the <a href="https://www.motherearthnews.com/store?utm_source=podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore</a> for more resources to help you achieve your health and farming goals. Go to the <a href="https://www.motherearthnewsfair.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR</a> page for webinar and courses on everything from gardening to livestock management.

Ep. 145 Michelle Schuman: A Female Environmentalist

Join Cindy for part two of her interview with Michelle Shuman author of "Understory." Michelle is an environmental scientist with over four decades of experience in Alaska. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Wildlife Biology and Range Management, a minor in Soil Science and a Master’s in Environmental Policy. Schuman is a certified Senior Ecologist and Professional Certified Wetland Scientist.Michelle’s an inspiration for anyone who feels they are fighting to be heard. In this podcast learn about her work in preventing and cleaning up oil spills, her travels, and tips on learning how to sail. Part Two of Two

Join Cindy for part two of her interview with Michelle Shuman author of "Understory." Michelle is an environmental scientist with over four decades of experience in Alaska. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Wildlife Biology and Range Management, a minor in Soil Science and a Master’s in Environmental Policy. Schuman is a certified Senior Ecologist and Professional Certified Wetland Scientist. Michelle’s an inspiration for anyone who feels they are fighting to be heard. In this podcast learn about her work in preventing and cleaning up oil spills, her travels, and tips on learning how to sail. Part Two of Two

Interview with Michelle Schuman Part Two

Join Cindy as she interviews Michelle Shuman author of "Understory." Michelle is an environmental scientist with over four decades of experience in Alaska. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Wildlife Biology and Range Management, a minor in Soil Science and a Master’s in Environmental Policy. Schuman is a certified Senior Ecologist and Professional Certified Wetland Scientist.Michelle’s an inspiration for anyone who feels they are fighting to be heard. In this podcast learn about life in Alaska and her experiences witnessing climate change. Part one of two

Join Cindy as she interviews Michelle Shuman author of "Understory." Michelle is an environmental scientist with over four decades of experience in Alaska. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Wildlife Biology and Range Management, a minor in Soil Science and a Master’s in Environmental Policy. Schuman is a certified Senior Ecologist and Professional Certified Wetland Scientist. Michelle’s an inspiration for anyone who feels they are fighting to be heard. In this podcast learn about life in Alaska and her experiences witnessing climate change. Part one of two

Interview with Author and Environmentalist Michelle Schuman Part One

Michelle Schuman overcame many difficult challenges to prove her worth as a female in a male-dominated profession. She is a great example of a true badass, mission-driven, courageous woman overcoming challenges and finding her purpose. Michelle is an environmental scientist with over four decades of experience in Alaska. She was a first responder to the Exxon oil spill, analyzing one of the most devastating and long-term, man-caused disasters in North American history. Michelle is passionate about protecting those who are underserved and undervalued. As a woman working for the federal government, she had to work harder for less pay than her male co-workers. She resigned from federal service in 1987, expanding her professional career into private consulting, state government and wetland science, and oil spill response. Although she suffered an unbearable loss, and the dangers of working in remote areas of Alaska, she never gave up. The true threat to her survival was not from the natural world but from the world of men who sought to tame her. Her book, The Understory: The Tale of a Women Environmentalist in the Land of the Midnight Sun, launched in January 2022. It is her personal story and memoir that shares her challenges as a female in a male-dominated profession and her adventures exploring endangered ecosystems around the world.   What You Will Hear in This Episode:  Michelle's personal journey to where she is today What were the drivers for her being a badass at an early age What attracted her to environmental science Why did she turn down a job with the Forest Service as a wildlife biologist  Her experience working in Alaska as a range scientist The challenges she had to go through to prove her worth as a female soil scientist to her male counterparts Her fight to give justice to her husband, who was killed in a car accident in Alaska Issue of gender bias she faced because of being a female  The time when she was reassigned from her job due to sheer politics What she learned about herself throughout her journey What she regrets and wants to change in her journey   Notable Quotes: "Women are wired for a reason, to be the nurturers, the fixers, and the protectors."  "A mother will fight to death for the protection of her young ones." "The most important mother we have is mother earth. And she is fighting back right now." "It's always nice to have support and to believe in yourself that you can do whatever you want to do."  "So much of our energy as women is focused externally, fighting to get some recognition in a male dominated space where we're very often set up to fail. That takes so much of our energy and focus that we don't have the awareness that we need to take care of ourselves, we need to know who we are."    Mentioned:     https://meschumancom.wordpress.com/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-s-6309a7144/   https://www.facebook.com/m.e.schuman.author/?ref=pages_you_manage  https://www.instagram.com/  https://bonniemarcusleadership.com/   Gendered Ageism Survey Results  Forbes article 5 Tips to own the superpower of your age  Not Done Yet!  Not Done Yet! Amazon Bonniemarcusleadership.com  The Politics of Promotion Fb @BonnieMarcus LinkedIn: @Bonniemarcus Twitter: @selfpromote IG: @self_promote_

Michelle Schuman overcame many difficult challenges to prove her worth as a female in a male-dominated profession. She is a great example of a true badass, mission-driven, courageous woman overcoming challenges and finding her purpose. Michelle is an environmental scientist with over four decades of experience in Alaska. She was a first responder to the Exxon oil spill, analyzing one of the most devastating and long-term, man-caused disasters in North American history. Michelle is passionate about protecting those who are underserved and undervalued. As a woman working for the federal government, she had to work harder for less pay than her male co-workers. She resigned from federal service in 1987, expanding her professional career into private consulting, state government and wetland science, and oil spill response. Although she suffered an unbearable loss, and the dangers of working in remote areas of Alaska, she never gave up. The true threat to her survival was not from the natural world but from the world of men who sought to tame her. Her book, The Understory: The Tale of a Women Environmentalist in the Land of the Midnight Sun, launched in January 2022. It is her personal story and memoir that shares her challenges as a female in a male-dominated profession and her adventures exploring endangered ecosystems around the world. What You Will Hear in This Episode:  Michelle's personal journey to where she is today What were the drivers for her being a badass at an early age What attracted her to environmental science Why did she turn down a job with the Forest Service as a wildlife biologist  Her experience working in Alaska as a range scientist The challenges she had to go through to prove her worth as a female soil scientist to her male counterparts Her fight to give justice to her husband, who was killed in a car accident in Alaska Issue of gender bias she faced because of being a female  The time when she was reassigned from her job due to sheer politics What she learned about herself throughout her journey What she regrets and wants to change in her journey Notable Quotes: "Women are wired for a reason, to be the nurturers, the fixers, and the protectors."  "A mother will fight to death for the protection of her young ones." "The most important mother we have is mother earth. And she is fighting back right now." "It's always nice to have support and to believe in yourself that you can do whatever you want to do."  "So much of our energy as women is focused externally, fighting to get some recognition in a male dominated space where we're very often set up to fail. That takes so much of our energy and focus that we don't have the awareness that we need to take care of ourselves, we need to know who we are."  Mentioned:   <a href="https://meschumancom.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://meschumancom.wordpress.com/ </a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-s-6309a7144/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-s-6309a7144/ </a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/m.e.schuman.author/?ref=pages_you_manage" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.facebook.com/m.e.schuman.author/?ref=pages_you_manage </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/ </a> <a href="https://bonniemarcusleadership.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bonniemarcusleadership.com/</a> <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/bonniemarcus/2021/09/20/gendered-ageism-affects-womens-job-security-and-financial-viability/?sh=3e384f8d2bc4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Gendered Ageism Survey Results</a> <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/bonniemarcus/2021/10/04/how-one-filmmaker-inspires-us-to-live-our-best-lives/?sh=3130347d29f8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Forbes article</a> <a href="https://bonniemarcusleadership.com/superpower/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">5 Tips to own the superpower of your age</a> <a href="https://bonniemarcusleadership.com/books/#Not-Done-Yet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Not Done Yet</a>! <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Not-Done-Yet-Confidence-Workplace/dp/1989603785" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Not Done Yet!</a> Amazon <a href="https://bonniemarcusleadership.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bonniemarcusleadership.com</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Politics-Promotion-High-Achieving-Women-Ahead/dp/1118997425" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Politics of Promotion</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bonnie.marcus/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fb @BonnieMarcus</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonniemarcus/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn: @Bonniemarcus</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/selfpromote" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter: @selfpromote</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/self_promote_/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IG: @self_promote_</a>