193: You are a Reflection of the Ocean with Danni Washington, Marine Biologist + Mermaid

In this week's episode, Nixie Marie sits down with Danni Washington, a marine biologist and the first African American Woman to host her own science television series. She is a fellow mermaid activist and Co-Founder of Big Blue and You which is an organization that is dedicated to inspiring and educating youth about ocean conservation through arts and media.  Miami native with Jamaican heritage, Danni Washington is deeply passionate about our oceans and science communications. She dreamed of studying the oceans since she was six years old and that passion has fueled her work as a TV host, thought leader, public speaker, and more. Currently, Danni was featured as a correspondent in season one of a weekly nationally syndicated CBS series called Mission Unstoppable with host Miranda Cosgrove who is also co-Executive Producer alongside fellow actor Geena Davis. Danni has also hosted Xploration Nature Knows Best on FOX and Amazon Prime, a STEM educational TV series that featured the latest advancements in bio-inspired technology and design — making her the first African-American woman to host her own science television series. What we chat about:  - Empowering the youth to connect with the ocean  - The biggest issues that we face in the ocean today  - The importance of biodiversity in the ocean  - Protecting 30% of marine life by 2030  - The power of feminine strength and connecting to the ocean *********************************************************************************** Be the first to shop Nixie's new CLARYTI product Super Solid Dish Soap and get 15% off using code: NUEARTH CLICK HERE TO SHOP Become an ocean activist by switching your plastic dish soap to a super solid concentrated formula that is plastic free! {Discount ends 1/12) *********************************************************************************** SUBSCRIBE and WRITE A REVIEW if you loved today's episode! Join our Patreon to support the show and get the BONUS secret episodes!!! Tribe love: Intro music created by Deya Dova www.deyadova.com Mid-roll & Outro Music created by Saritah IG @saritahmusic FB saritah.official SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/artist/6uY5fL10UMBGn5d03v6eKN?si=hv1T5XQGRTGTlA8fdriLHA www.saritah.com Podcast Production by Ease of Mind Co. [email protected] https://www.easeofmind.co/