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MEET THE TEAM

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Tracy Leeds-Kaplan (she/her)

Executive  Producer 

Tracy Leeds-Kaplan is an audio producer and owner of Small But Mighty Media. You can see her work on other shows such as The Ten News and Kim Kardashian's The System: The Case of Kevin Keith. When not producing audio, Tracy enjoys spending time with her husband and children. 

Favorite Animal: My cat, Midnight

Favorite Plant: Aloe because it's useful and looks cool

Hobbies: Making podcasts!

When I'm outside I like to look for interesting things in nature

Someday I hope to explore more of the world 

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Ben Ross (he/him)

Lead Editor & Musician 

Ben Ross is a composer, multi-instrumentalist musician, audio engineer and sound designer. 

He graduated from LSU with a degree in Theatre Studies. 

He's also the lead guitarist for Baton Rouge based cover band, Pants Party!  He's also a proud cat dad to his black cat, Calamity.

Favorite Animal: My black cat Calamity

Favorite Plant: Cactus 

Hobbies: Playing guitar 

When I'm outside I like to lay in a hammock in City Park 

Someday I hope to be a great dad!

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Laine Farber (she/her)

Host and Head Writer 

Laine is an educator, writer, host and audio producer from New Orleans. She developed her love of science and telling stories from her parents, who are both  teachers.  She currently teaches middle and upper school classes at Isidore Newman School. In her free time, Laine enjoys exploring the outdoors and reading about animals! 

Favorite Animal: River Otter 

Favorite Plant: String of Pearls 

Hobbies: painting, embroidery,

print making, swimming, singing 

When I'm outside I like to look for bugs!

Someday I hope to write a book.

MEET THE CADETS

Nature Cadet Joseph (he/him)

Favorite Animal: Chinchilla
Favorite Plant: Succulents
Hobbies: Reading, Riding Bikes, Playing Video Games

When I'm outside I like to run Cross Country
Someday I hope to build Hydraulic Transportation

Nature Cadet Liam (he/him)

Bio on it's way!

Nature Cadet Reece (she/her)

Favorite Animal: Owl
Favorite Plant: Cactus

Hobbies: Visual art of all kinds- painting, sculpture, drawing and jewelry making. Also theatre- performing is so much fun!

When I'm outside I like to play with my dog Gertrude.
Someday I hope to help many people and have my own podcast! 

Nature Cadet Joseph (he/him)

Favorite Animal: Chinchilla
Favorite Plant: Succulents
Hobbies: Reading, Riding Bikes, Playing Video Games

When I'm outside I like to run Cross Country
Someday I hope to build hydraulic transportation

Nature Cadet Wyatt (he/him)

Favorite Animal: My dachshund, Deano!
Favorite Plant: Aloe Vera because it has so many diverse uses 

Hobbies: Making videos and playing video games 

When I'm outside I like to play with my dog and climb the tree across the street from my house.
Someday I hope to start my own technology business and overtake the current forerunners  

AKA: Lluvio 

Favorite Animal: Servals

Favorite Plant: Venus flytraps and willow trees

Hobbies: Drawing, singing, theatre, swimming, roller derby, YouTubing, videogaming, and animating.

When I'm outside I like to splash in waterfalls.

Someday I hope to publish a book.

 Nature Cadet Zoë (he/they)

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