{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68a72812352b565deb29efa3/68c2dd97d842f06200062338?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Winning Mentality: Sport, Resilience & Conservation with Crista Cullen","description":"<p><strong>Welcome back to The Human Mix.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Nick &amp; Lydia talk with <strong>Crista Cullen MBE</strong>, Rio 2016 <strong>Olympic Gold Medallist</strong> and <strong>founder of TOFAUTI</strong>, an African Wildlife &amp; Communities Charity.</p><p><br></p><p>She discusses her<strong> upbringing in Kenya</strong>, the importance of <strong>resilience and grit in sports</strong>, and how these qualities translate into her work in conservation.</p><p><br></p><p>Crista emphasizes the<strong> need for community engagement, innovative solutions to human-wildlife conflict</strong>, and the significance of empowering local communities to take ownership of their challenges. The conversation highlights the interconnectedness of sports, personal responsibility, and environmental stewardship.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode shows how the athlete mindset can drive ambition and change in areas that are in need of support and / or change.</p><p><br></p><p>---</p><p><br></p><p><strong>If you'd like to get in contact or be involved with The Human Mix, please see below:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholasmckie/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Nick McKie</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/lydia-j-hall-91535b23/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Lydia J Hall</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/persyou_ltd?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><u>Instagram</u></a></p><p>----</p><p><br></p><p><strong>If you'd like to find out more about Crista Cullen, please find&nbsp;</strong><a href=\"https://www.cristacullen.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><u>her website here.</u></strong></a></p><p><strong>For more information on TOFAUTI,&nbsp;</strong><a href=\"https://www.tofauti.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>click here</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"The Human Mix"}