A Wall of Wisdom, Connection, & Global Contribution

 

Every guest here trusted me with their stories, perspectives, and passion. These aren’t just podcast episodes—these are relationships, lessons, and voices that echo far beyond the mic. I’m proud to share the brilliance and boldness of every person you see here.

Each voice here is part of a living archive of advocates, thinkers, disruptors, and bridge-builders. I’m proud to share their wisdom—and grateful for their trust.

Take your time. Listen deeply. These voices carry far.
If you’ve been a guest, know this: you’ve made an impact. And your seat at the table is permanent.

With gratitude,
– Dr. Azalia Boyd
Host, Critters & Cultures

Galina Bershteyn

Healing Across Borders, Costa Rica
Healing Across BordersHealing Across Borders

Episode-11

Eve Borel

Sweet, Sweet Trinidad and Tobago: On Caribbean Culture, Education and Animal Care

Episode-7

Irene Chansawanga

Unity Through Animal: On Thai Culture, Buddism Conservation Efforts

Episode-5

Dr. Turnera Croom

An Army Veterinarian's Path: On Service, Leadership and Holistic Care
Holistic Care

Episode-4

Dr. Katherine Fogelberg, DVM, Ph.D

The Model Minority Myth & Beyond:On Korean Adoptee Identity, Diversity in Higher Ed & Global Advocacy

Episode-1

Aleesha Goyal

Telepathy with Our Pets? The Magic of Animal Communication, In India


Episode-12

Cheye Groves

The Hidden Struggles of Animal Control Officers: Navigating Animal Welfare

Episode-10

Natalia Hanson

How Volunteering and Travel Drive Positive Change in Animal Welfare, Colombia, South America 

Episode-15

Dr. Emma Jackson 

Improving Animal Welfare in Indigenous Communities
in Indigenous Communities
Communities

Episode-14

Dr. Kenny Lamberti

Radical Realism and Social Justice: On Authentic Leadership, Allyship and Cultural
Diversity

Episode-3

Hanna Lentz

Episode-17

Victor Manuel

Rediscovering Our Primal Instincts-Exploring the Tarzan Movement


Episode-13

Dr. J. Cody Nielsen

Navigating Belief Systems:On Religion, Secularism & Animal Welfare

Episode-6

Jeremiah Pouncy

Balancing Act: On Critical Race Theory, Time Management and Building a Global Empire

Episode-2

Daria Tavana

Laughing Through the Lens of Culture: On Jewish-Iranian Heritage, Comedy and Animal Advocacy

Episode-9

Dr. Ibrahim Yousif

Wildlife Conservation & Cultural Diversity, In Saudi Arabia 

Episode-6

Islamic Values

Interspecies Justice in Pakistan and Aligning Veganism

Episode-8

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