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Interpretation is a profession arising from efforts by US National Park Service and other agencies to help their audiences connect with nature, cultural stories and unique events. His podcast brings a world-wide network of colleagues and friends to share their personal stories of working in this ancient profession for indeed, there have always been elders of the tribe sharing their love for the world. The people he interviews are tour guides, park rangers, zoo and museum educators, docents, managers, and communication entrepreneurs.

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Valya Stergioti is Training Coordinator for Interpret Europe and an independent interpretive planner, writer and trainer. She shares with us her professional journey from her home in Volos, Greece.

Valya Stergioti Talks Story about Interpret Europe

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