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Kaitlin Yarnall (Storytelling)

Kaitlin Yarnall (Storytelling)

Update: 2025-08-14
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Kaitlin Yarnall is the Chief Storytelling Officer at the National Geographic Society, one of the largest funders of individual storytellers and journalists in the world. A cartographer by trade, Kaitlin travels the world helping NatGeo Explorers—exceptional individuals in their fields—share their work in science, exploration, and education with millions of people. She joins the podcast to discuss storytelling with impact, her partnership with the John Templeton Foundation, and the exciting initiatives being covered at the National Geographic Society.

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Kaitlin Yarnall (Storytelling)

Kaitlin Yarnall (Storytelling)