S2-E58: Fish Tanks in The Classroom With Kristen Yee of The Festae Factory

Podcast: The Deep End with Eric Triplett · Eric Triplett

Opublikowano: 2026-08-24

Today's episode features sixteen-year-old Kristen Yee, a young entrepreneur and conservationist who discusses her lifelong passion for the aquarium hobby and her family business, Festae Factory. She shares how she invented a fluidized bed filter using recycled materials for a third-grade project, which has since evolved into a successful product sold at aquatic trade shows. The conversation highlights her "Fish Tanks in the Classroom" initiative, an educational program funded by filter sales that aims to inspire a new generation of hobbyists through school sponsorship and hands-on mentorship. Kristen details her dedication to animal welfare, her experience breeding diverse cichlid s...