Ep 014: What happens when you see something that changes the entire course of your career... in the first six minutes of a Netflix show?
In this episode, I sit down with Imani Black, founder and CEO of Minorities in Aquaculture (MIA). Imani spent about five years as a commercial oyster farmer on the Eastern Shore of Maryland before Googling "how to start a nonprofit" in 2020 and building what's now a global network of around 600 members. She's an oyster enthusiast, a self-described dreamer and doer, and one of the most honest voices I've had on the show. She's keeping it real about what it takes.
Here's what we get into:
The Netflix moment that rerouted Imani's entire career
How a cold email (with barely any punctuation!) changed everything
Why she says aquaculture is conservation, not separate from it
The article that "caused quite a stir" and the culture shift she's pushing for
Why representation is a first step, not the finish line
What "killing every version of yourself" has to do with building something new
Whether you're oyster-curious or dreaming up your own path into marine conservation, this one will leave you inspired. 🦪
Check out Minorities in Aquaculture (MIA) — become a member (free for women, women of color, and gender minorities in aquaculture) or a champion
Looking to break into the world of marine conservation, but don’t know where to start? I’ve got you! Download my free resource, the Aspiring Marine Conservationist’s toolkit at caseysnook.com/toolkit and start making waves in your career today 🌊
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