This week, join Chris and Michela as they sit down with Dr. Jay Lombardi, a distinguished carnivore population and landscape ecologist with extensive research experience spanning over 20 carnivore species across various continents. Listen in as Dr. Lombardi shares the compelling narrative of his journey into the realm of wildlife, learning how to break into the field on his own. On a personal level, he overcame many other hurdles including his speech disfluency during his graduate studies. Dr. Lombardi persevered, ultimately becoming a seasoned presenter who effortlessly traverses continents to deliver impactful presentations. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on resilience, determination, and triumph in the pursuit of ecological understanding.