Episode list

Lifelong residents of Botswana's reflect on their experiences encountering elephants in the wild, and on their cultural relationship with the land giants. In addition to demonstrating the incredible impact that elephants can have on the people around them, experts dive into the dangers that this close relationship can pose, both to the humans and elephants.

Experts Graham McCullough and Dr. Loki Osborne weigh in on the importance of coexistence: secluding elephants in protected areas is just not a sustainable solution, and educating the locals who actually live among elephants is the only way

Anna Songhurst and Graham McCullough share the story of how they came to specialize in conservation, and their mission to help elephants.

Deep dive into Ecoexist's history and team. We meet Anna and Graham's employees and learn how they came to love elephants, and how they ended up working with Ecoexist.

Featuring interviews with a lifetime resident of Botswana's delta, you'll discover what it takes to live in harmony with elephants and work towards a better future.

The Ecoexist team explains "elephant corridors," or the centuries-old paths that elephants use regularly, and why they're so important to elephants' way of life.

Local, independent farmers discuss the stress and challenges that come along with working near elephants: these people are those most affected by elephants encroaching on their land and competing for food and water.

A continued peek into practices put in place by Botswanan organizations in order to encourage elephant-aware farming.

Tim Longden, a man who's returned to Africa after spending decades in Britain. Now back home, he takes us through his lifestyle living on the delta.

Continuing to catch up with Tim Longden, he takes us through a day in the life, demonstrating the unconventional routines and tasks that come along with living on the delta.

Local, independent farmers reflect on the encounters that they've had with elephants, and the impact that these animals have on their livelihoods.

An exploration of the conflict that elephants and humans encounter on the delta - instead of focusing on competition for material resources, diving into humans' perception of the world's largest land mammals.

A number of farmers have adopted elephant-aware farming, see how their new practices are resulting in sustainable, conservation-friendly products entering the local markets.

A deeper look at the local breweries that are thriving, thanks to newly-incentivized elephant-aware farming

Murray Stephenson, the brewmaster of one of our local breweries demonstrates a day in the life, as well as the process of brewing craft beer and the positive impact that elephant-aware millet farming has had.

After spending some time looking at how local farmers and manufacturers can bring about change, we explore how Botswana's tourism economy has the potential to do the same.

Diving into the story of Florence Kgobero, a budding entrepreneur, elephant expert and mother who works for Ecoexist. Here, Florence recounts the story of how she got to where she is, and the challenges she faced along the way.

Introduction to the Yikote weavers, a group of women who use their skills to build a sustainable lifestyle. Here, we follow the basket weavers on their biggest project yet: an order of elephant-themed products for WWF Magazine.

Following Lien van der Linde, a local artist, as she takes us through the experience in her world of creating art, putting on community plays, and living incredibly close to the local elephants.

Introduction to Bonty Botumile, a local tour guide who has learned to balance her deep-seated fear of elephants with her love of her home, and especially the challenges of her career.

Bonty Botumile treats us to a reading of her children's book: Tlou, an Elephant Story. Through Bonty's writing, we learn about the ancient Botswanan myth about the creation of elephants.

The continuation of Bonty's story as she establishes herself as an entrepreneur and true pillar of her community, despite the hardships that came along with formidable challenges such as COVID.

Revisit the remarkable entrepreneurs, conservationists, and survivors of the series, wherein they reflect on their journeys up to this point.

The conservationists and entrepreneurs we've met discuss the results of the equipment, programs, and businesses that they've built, and why they remain optimistic for the future of their communities.