EPISODE · Jul 14, 2025 · 39 MIN
#208: Reconnect with Nature: Dive into Jessica Mann’s Transformative Novel, "Uplift".
from Kickass Boomers · host Terry
Meet Jessica MannI have loved creative writing since I was young, writing short stories and poetry. Uplift is my debut novel. I have always loved birds and animals, too, and was inspired to write UPLIFT to give them a voice. What if readers could “see” the world through their eyes? And could a compelling, relatable story help inspire greater respect and compassion for these creatures?NatureBeing in nature is where I feel most at home, and it has been a lifelong source of joy and inspiration.I have always been curious and enjoyed learning about the natural world, and this led me to become a Master Naturalist, as well as co-found the Teton Valley chapter.Earlier WorkI was founder and CEO of Green Futures Unlimited, a sustainability consultancy. I also taught at the University of California-San Diego sustainable business program.I was Director of Environmental Health & Safety for Pfizer, Inc. where I was honored to win the prestigious Pfizer Achievement award.I attended the University of Michigan where I earned a MPH from the School of Public Health and a BS from the School for Environment and Sustainability. Go Blue! Connect with Jessica MannLinkedin: http://linkedin.com/in/jessicabmannUplift on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jessica-Mann/author/B0DG74TZP3?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=trueConnect with Host Terry LohrbeerIf you are a Boomer and feel you would make a great guest please email Terry with your bio and any other info you would like to share at: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2658545911065461/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrylohrbeer/Instagram: kickassboomersTwitter: @kickassboomersWebsite: kickassboomers.comTerry’s editing company:Connect to Premiere Podcast Pros for podcast editing:[email protected] A REVIEW and join me on my journey to become and stay a Kickass Boomer!Visit http://kickassboomers.com/ to listen to the previous episodes. Email [email protected]
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Meet Jessica Mann I have loved creative writing since I was young, writing short stories and poetry. Uplift is my debut novel. I have always loved birds and animals, too, and was inspired to write UPLIFT to give them a voice. What if readers could “see” the world through their eyes? And could a compelling, relatable story help inspire greater respect and compassion for these creatures? Nature Being in nature is where I feel most at home, and it has been a lifelong source of joy and insp...
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