Episode
Kaitlin Yarnall (Storytelling)
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- Templeton Ideas Podcast
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- Aug 14, 2025
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- 1864
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Summary
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. Curiosity is a powerful force for exploring and understanding the world, but we also know the old saying, "Curiosity killed the cat." How do we resolve this paradox? To learn more, read Curiosity Has Two Faces by Annelise Jolley. Join our growing community of 200,000+ listeners and be notified of new episodes of Templeton Ideas. Subscribe today. Follow us on social media: Twitter , Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn and YouTube .