Playing Outside…PROFESSIONALLY?! with Aimee Oliveri

Sarah WingfieldMarch 5, 2026 10

In this episode of Wait…You Can Do That?!, hosts Sarah Wingfield and Paige Denman have a BLAST chatting with public lands Barbie, Aimee Oliveri. Credentials: certified nature baddie.

Together, they dive into:

What it’s like to “play outside professionally”

The reality of bathroom breaks in the wild (incinerator toilets, amirite?)

How to fill out an application for public sector jobs

The significance of doing what makes you happy, staying curious, and doing things badly just because they’re fun.

Aimee Oliveri shares insights on the benefits of working in nature, and how important it is to listen to colleagues about gear choices. Whether you’re interested in changing your major or starting to think about a career change, this conversation explores the realities of life in environmental stewardship. If you enjoyed this episode of Wait…You Can Do That?! be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who would benefit from this conversation.

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