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What makes a story truly unforgettable? In this episode, I’m joined by Amanda French—author of The Last Crocodile Hunter and who plays a part in SE Queensland koala management—who has spent years working alongside Bob Irwin and sharing stories that inspire action for nature.

We dive into:
🌿 What it was like working closely with Bob Irwin
📖 How to craft and tell a great story
🌏 Amanda’s journey across Australia and the world working with wildlife
💡 A life-changing moment that shaped her path and deepened her bond with Bob Irwin

This conversation is heartfelt, inspiring, and packed with lessons on how storytelling can create a legacy and impact far beyond ourselves.
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Amanda French is a Queensland-based media and communications specialist dedicated to wildlife and conservation causes. She has worked both in the field and remotely, developing high-profile campaigns and supporting international wildlife projects to tell their stories, including her work in Sumatran communities with a focus on endangered elephants, as well as with Australian not-for-profit organizations focused on conservation. Amanda is currently involved in a major koala health and management program in Queensland, and is the co-founder of C.R.O.C QLD.

She is also the author of The Last Crocodile Hunter – A Father and Son Legacy, the autobiography of Bob Irwin Senior, which tells the story of his legacy in conservation. Together, Amanda and Bob have travelled more than 20,000 kilometers to share the stories of grassroots conservation organizations and inspire others. Her work in the wildlife space has also been featured twice on ABC’s Australian Story—first in March 2013 and again in May 2015.

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