Tofauti Podcast
Tofauti means 'difference' in Swahili. Crista Cullen MBE, Kenyan-raised and third generation conservationist is leveraging her position to help raise awareness within the conservation arena. The series will bring together a network of individuals united in their passion to make a difference. Authentic and eloquent, and driven daily to leave the world a better place, the series will leave listeners in a more positive place to know how to help, and help them understand the real issues on the ground with precision and realism. Guests include: renowned British Broadcaster, Clare Balding OBE
Episodes
14 episodes
Episode Twelve - Shamini Jayanathan
Africa's is known for its extraordinary wildlife and conservation efforts. Because of weak rule of law, this is under threat. African lawyers are toiling to address the problem but there are issues of resources and capacity that undermine...
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Episode 12
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25:34
Episode Eleven - Richard Moller, Tsavo Trust CEO
Richard Moller is a born and bred Kenyan and is reputational for his hands on approach to wildlife conservation. He has held roles within Lewa Conservancy becoming the Chief Conservation Officer, worked with the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust a...
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Episode 11
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32:25
Episode Ten - Charlie Mayhew MBE, Tusk Trust Founder
Charlie co-founded the charity Tusk Trust which HRH The Duke of Cambridge is an active Royal Patron.Charlie and Crista have known each other for many years, as a board member capacity for Galana Wildlife Conservancy (GWC) whereby Tusk su...
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Episode 10
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28:40
Episode Nine - Johannes Refisch, Great Apes Survival Partnership
As a specialist in the primate field, Johannes gives us a detailed insight into his extensive research and work to help the Gorillas and other primate species. The battles much like all within the conservation landscape are very real, ...
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Episode 9
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30:03
Episode Eight - Alice Bromage, Black Mambas
Alice Bromage is such a committed person to the cause, as an army officer she learnt and honed so many of the skills that rangers need out in the field. Having had extensive experiences through volunteering, Africa got under ...
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Episode 8
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31:28
Episode Seven - Paolo Parazzi, Africa Born Tourism expert
Paolo, a third generation Kenyan, was brought up with conservation all around him in a quaint fishing village off the coast of Kenya. His mother, Nicky, driving Turtle Watch which has supported oceanic endeavour off the coastal parts of Kenya f...
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Episode 7
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21:22
Episode Six - Richard Bonham, Big Life Foundation co-founder
Richard Bonham knows the Amboseli ecosystem like no other, having operated there since the 80's, he grew Big Life Foundation from humble beginnings to now a sizeable operation spanning across 1.2 million acres in Kenya and additional 400,000 in...
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Episode 6
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24:14
Episode Five - Dr Winnie Kiiru, Stop Ivory
Listening to Dr Winnie Kiiru you cannot help but be inspired by the real nature of the discussion. Winnie is a passionate African woman who wants the people to be at the very core of the solution. Her spirit animal is the elephant ...
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Episode 5
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39:43
Episode Four - Ian Lemaiyan, Rhino Specialist
Ian Lemaiyan is a committed and humble guy, climbing the ladder from a volunteer with the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) at the Nairobi National Park Orphanage, to becoming the 'Rhino man' at Lewa Conservancy (flying for Northern Rangelands Trust...
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Episode 4
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21:31
Episode Three - Dr David Obura, Founding Director – CORDIO East Africa
David, as an oceanic specialist, gave an insight into the world of coral reefs degradation, the bleaching effects that climate change has done to the seas and how that has affected other species. He shares a detailed account of his...
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Episode 3
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27:30
Episode Two - Ian Craig OBE, Northern Rangelands Trust (NRT)
Ian is known for his lifetime contribution to wildlife conservation. He pioneered, with some able support, the Northern Rangelands Trust (NRT) which now consists of 39 conservancies in the Northern Frontier of Kenya. The uniqu...
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Episode 2
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21:58
Episode One - Clare Balding OBE
In this episode Tofauti Founder, Crista Cullen MBE talks with renowned British Broadcaster, Clare Balding OBE about how we can make a difference. (Tofauti means 'difference' in Swahili.)Clare has been pivotal in our journ...
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Episode 1
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22:42