When it comes to a career path, a lot of people, including myself, spend
their lives following societal norms. We want more money, more prestige,
more whatever. Michelle is in love with wildfire fighting, and she knows
it. After a full career in wildfire management, she recognized that she was
happier and more fulfilled when she was back on the front lines, where she
had started her career. Now, she leads a 20 person unit crew stomping out
flames all season long. The grit and adrenaline of the line just kept on
calling her home. We discussed her career path, resistance, leadership
techniques, building a cohesive team you can trust, and much more. This
episode is not strictly based on environmental sciences, but it is relevant
nonetheless.