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Episode Synopsis
Send us a textIn this special year-end episode of Navigating Neva, Nicole and Wes look back on 2025 through the voices that helped shape it. From lifeguards and swim instructors to nonprofit leaders, entrepreneurs, researchers, and advocates, this episode celebrates the guests who showed up, spoke honestly, and pushed the aquatics industry forward.We revisit the big conversations—water safety, leadership, burnout, workforce development, trauma-aware instruction, career pathways, and what it really takes to create safer, more sustainable aquatic programs. This isn’t a highlight reel for clicks; it’s a reflection on growth, lessons learned, and the shared responsibility we carry as aquatic professionals.Whether you joined us for one episode or all of them, this recap honors the community behind the mic and sets the tone for where we’re headed next.Support the show🔴 Follow Your Host on TikTok: Stay connected and see behind-the-scenes content by following me on TikTok at @NicoleFairfield. 💬 Find Wesley King on Facebook: Get expert insights and connect with Wesley at Wesley King Consulting on Facebook. ❓ Got Questions?: Have questions about today’s episode or upcoming topics? Reach out to me at [email protected]. 📚 Check Out My Books: As an author, I have books available on Amazon under Nicole Fairfield. 📲 Follow Me on TikTok: You can also find me on TikTok at @NicoleFairfield for more content! 🔔 Show Support: Enjoy the podcast? Please come back each week, or add Lifeguard Life: Certifications, Careers, and More to your favorites so you never miss an episode!
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