#268: Victoria Varberg sold books.

#268: Victoria Varberg sold books.

From Pony Tales Podcast by Andres Gamboa

May 27, 2025 · 2h 12m · Episode 268

About this episode

Victoria Varberg discusses her transition from selling books to working in conservation and international fundraising.

Victoria Varberg works in conservation now — specifically raising money to help protect rhinos at Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya. In this episode, she talks about how she got into that world, what it’s really like working in international fundraising, and how much of what she learned from selling books still applies. She also tells the story of her craziest week on the book field — a stretch that included a cult, a broken-down car, and one of her biggest sales weeks ever. Big thanks to our sponsors over at Cardinal Senior Insurance — and shoutout to everyone who's been supporting the show! Get a sit down with their leadership and ⁠⁠⁠⁠schedule an Interview with Cardinal Senior Benefits⁠ Get info about BIZZLER in Greece here: ⁠⁠cassandra@travodyssey.com Welcome to The Pony Tales Podcast , where we dive into the inspiring stories and unique experiences of Southwestern Advantage alumni. Each episode features candid conversations with former book-sellers, exploring how their time selling books shaped their personal and professional lives. From incredible career journeys to valuable life lessons, our guests share the habits, mindset, and challenges that led them to success. Whether…

People in this episode

Host: Andres Gamboa

Guest: Victoria Varberg

Topics covered

  • conservation
  • fundraising
  • book selling
  • personal stories
  • career journeys

Keywords

  • conservation
  • fundraising
  • rhinos
  • book selling
  • career stories

Sponsors

Cardinal Senior Insurance

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Cardinal Senior Benefits

Places: Kenya, Greece

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