We had the good fortune of connecting with Karli Sal and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Karli, can you share a quote or affirmation with us?
My favourite quote is probably ” The only competition you have is with yourself”. It is something I truly believe in due to the fact that you cannot compare yourself with other people as they have had different lives and goals and ambitions than you, The only person you should be working on to be better is yourself and for no one but yourself.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I’ve always had many different jobs on the go, from modeling, brand ambassador, waitress, retail worker, nightclub server and then my fun exotic jobs like, zookeeper, animal presenter, vet assistant, exotic pet store associate, and zoo animal care manager… I can honestly say I love not having a boring job. I could never just live doin a 9-5 without being bored and missing all my fun jobs… its just not me.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
I would take them to all the places that I work… from, my downtown life of going to all the amazing restaurants that i’ve either worked at or gone to (Baro- Butcher chef- Sofia-Madrina- Grand electric- Kellys landing) my favourite cafe’s (Light cafe, Cafe n’ One) then take them to some aswesome animal spots like Ripleys, Reptillia, All reptiles, Toronto zoo, Cat world, and All reptiles. I’d even go to the country side and see the horses out there, I also love attending farms in the summer . To me thats showing them a but of my life..

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
Honestly I really think Steve irwin is my biggest inspiration, he was such an amazing rolemodel for many people who loved animals and really brought attention to the animals that everyone found scary, gross, and broke all the myths that typical media casted on those animals. Him being different is what inspired me to be different and be like no other person.

Instagram: Karlivsal or Karliwildlife

Image Credits
Vasko Obscura Photography Patricia stables photography Vimal Photos

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