On The Wild Edge Podcast

On the Wild Edge is a solutions-first podcast from the Human-Wildlife Coexistence Initiative (HWCI). Host Fairlie Ann Arrow sits down with rescuers, scientists, ranchers, tribal leaders, environmentalists and community voices to explore what it really takes to live alongside coyotes, bears, wolves, ocean life, and more—primarily in the U.S., with occasional global stories. We go beyond headlines to field-tested practices that reduce conflict and help communities and wildlife thrive—plus the environmental forces shaping it all: water, fire, toxins, habitat and of course the big one, climate.

Episodes blend in-depth conversations with short solo “field notes” on what’s inspiring—or alarming—right now. If you believe coexistence is possible—and necessary—hit follow and share. Subscribe for hopeful stories, field-tested ideas, and clear actions you can take where you live.

Protect • Coexist • Thrive. New episodes regularly. Learn more and support at https://humanwildlifecoexistenceinitiative.org/.

Contributors

Host

Fairlie A Arrow

With an unwavering passion for animals and a deep sense of responsibility toward the planet, Australian born Fairlie Arrow brings a storyteller’s lens to some of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time.

Over the past 13 years as a documentary filmmaker, her work has spanned disaster zones, remote wildernesses, and underserved communities capturing the complex relationship between people and nature.

Fairlie collaborates with nonprofits, conservationists, and environmental defenders around the world, using the power of film to inspire compassion, drive action, and champion coexistence. Most recently, she launched her own nonprofit to tell critical stories that educate not just a global audience, but especially children about the heroes on the frontlines fighting to protect wildlife and our environment.

https://humanwildlifecoexistenceinitiative.org

https://www.kalamoproductions.com

Co-host

Stacy James

Stacy James is Co-founder and Executive Director of Dazzle Africa, a 501c3 charity based in Las Vegas, Nevada. She is a visionary and oversees solution-based, sustainable and innovative projects in rural Zambia that protect endangered wildlife, provides opportunities for economically disadvantaged students and engages in community development projects, such as funding boreholes within villages with no access to clean water.

Stacy focuses on positive change through government policy and negotiation and co-led Nevada’s wildlife trafficking bill, that became law in January 2018. This law prohibits the sales of 15 species, including elephant, rhinoceros, pangolin, lion, and shark.

Her focus, the love of nature by living a life committed to the natural world and empowering others to take action to conserve our natural resources.

https://www.dazzlesafaris.org

Guests

Guest

Camilla Fox from Project Coyote

Camilla Fox is the founder and executive director of Project Coyote, a national nonprofit advancing compassionate conservation and coexistence between people and wildlife through science, education, and advocacy. For more than 30 years, she has led campaigns to protect native carnivores and promote humane, ecologically sound solutions to human wildlife conflict, and has held leadership roles with organizations including the Animal Protection Institute and Rainforest Action Network.

Master’s degree in wildlife ecology, policy, and conservation from Prescott College, Camilla is a nationally recognized voice for wildlife, featured in outlets such as The New York Times, BBC, NPR, and National Geographic. She has authored more than 70 publications, co-authored two books, and produced award-winning films focused on ending wildlife killing contests. Her work has earned national conservation and humanitarian honors recognizing her lifelong commitment to protecting wild nature.

https://projectcoyote.org

Guest appearance on:

Part 2 with Camilla Fox - “From Outrage to Action — How One Person Can Change the World for Wildlife”

Guest

John Banovich

John Banovich is an award-winning director, cinematographer, and wildlife filmmaker based on Canada’s west coast. With over 25 years of experience filming across every province and territory, his work spans natural history documentaries, feature films, and immersive virtual productions.

A passionate storyteller and fierce advocate for coexistence, John brings an unmatched lens to the wild, shaped not only by decades of fieldwork with bears and caribou, but also by surviving a life-altering collision that deepened his perspective on resilience and recovery.

He is a member of the CSC, DGC, and IATSE 669, and was recently honored with multiple “Best Director” and “Best Cinematography” awards internationally. John continues to champion inclusive filmmaking and is currently completing his first book "BANOVICH" and wildlife series, The Gentle Beast.

https://vimeo.com/JohnBanovich

Guest appearance on:

Wildlife is Not a Selfie, with John Banovich