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From the Lab to the Amazon Jungle: A Journey of Purpose and Resilience with Xiomara Palmezzano, Environmental Scientist & Wildlife Biologist
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Let's travel from Los Angeles, CA to the Amazon rainforest with Xiomara Palmezzano, a first-generation Colombian American and environmental scientist. Xiomara's inspiring journey, from reading science books as a child to conducting research in the remote Peruvian Amazon, showcases her love for nature, resilience, and determination. Listen to how she navigated the wonders of the jungle, faced environmental challenges, and studied its diverse ecosystem. From living in the jungle to overcoming injuries in the wilderness, Xiomara shares valuable insights on pursuing your own mission with passion and determination.
In this episode, we talk about:
- Growing up in Los Angeles, California
- How books became her best friend
- Navigating the challenges of applying to college as a first-generation student
- Studying Environmental Science
- Realigning goals during COVID
- Preparing for the Amazon Rainforest
- Reaching Peru and the Amazon station
- Exploring the biodiversity of the Madre de Dios region
- Living and conducting research in the jungle
- Overcoming injuries
- Finding purpose, developing a plan of action, and pursuing your passion
Get ready for an episode full of motivation, insights, and inspiration.
About Xiomara:
Instagram: @xiommara_
Email: xpalmez@gmail.com
Connect with me:
Website: LatinaInAmericaPodcast.com
Instagram: @LatinaInAmerica
Other Show: Life 100 Podcast
Article: Life 100 Podcast featured on OPRAH Magazine (@oprahdaily) #26
Linktree: Latina In America
*Nature Sounds by ZapSplat
21 episoder
Manage episode 421366533 series 3388062
Let's travel from Los Angeles, CA to the Amazon rainforest with Xiomara Palmezzano, a first-generation Colombian American and environmental scientist. Xiomara's inspiring journey, from reading science books as a child to conducting research in the remote Peruvian Amazon, showcases her love for nature, resilience, and determination. Listen to how she navigated the wonders of the jungle, faced environmental challenges, and studied its diverse ecosystem. From living in the jungle to overcoming injuries in the wilderness, Xiomara shares valuable insights on pursuing your own mission with passion and determination.
In this episode, we talk about:
- Growing up in Los Angeles, California
- How books became her best friend
- Navigating the challenges of applying to college as a first-generation student
- Studying Environmental Science
- Realigning goals during COVID
- Preparing for the Amazon Rainforest
- Reaching Peru and the Amazon station
- Exploring the biodiversity of the Madre de Dios region
- Living and conducting research in the jungle
- Overcoming injuries
- Finding purpose, developing a plan of action, and pursuing your passion
Get ready for an episode full of motivation, insights, and inspiration.
About Xiomara:
Instagram: @xiommara_
Email: xpalmez@gmail.com
Connect with me:
Website: LatinaInAmericaPodcast.com
Instagram: @LatinaInAmerica
Other Show: Life 100 Podcast
Article: Life 100 Podcast featured on OPRAH Magazine (@oprahdaily) #26
Linktree: Latina In America
*Nature Sounds by ZapSplat
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