Reflections on Interpretation: Talking Story with Guides and Interpreters

Claire Savage and Rusty Creighton of Western Australia Talk Story with Tim Merriman

Claire Savage works through her Savagely Creative business as an interpretive planner and destination marketer. Rusty Creighton, her spouse, is a talented tourism guide working with both land and water based companies in the Margaret River area south of Perth. Tim Merriman talks with them about their journey in the interpretive profession and how the pandemic affected tourism in Western Australia. 
Next Friday, October 6, Tim Merriman talks story with Jennifer Waithman, CIT, of Queensland Australia about her work in interpretation, training and volunteer coordination in the Fraser Coast Regional Council. 
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Maricar Donato of Washing Tours Talks Story with Tim Merriman

Maricar Donato speaks seven languages and guides in five in Washington, D.C. and the Eastern Triangle as part of her Washing Tours and Events business. She and Tim Merriman Talk Story about the importance of interpretive approaches to tourism guiding. She is a Certified Interpretive Trainer with National Association for Interpretation and trains Certified Interpretive Guides. She is also an Executive Board Member of the World Federation of Tourist Guides Associations. 
Next week Tim Merriman will be speaking with Claire Savage and Rusty Creighton, an interpretive planner and interpretive guide, respectively who work in Margaret River area south of Perth in Western Australia. 
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Michael Glen, The Wordsmith, in Scotland Talks Story with Tim Merriman

Michael Glen began working in tourism information in Scotland the U.K. more than five decades ago. As Wordsmith, he has been a writing and planning consultant with more than 500 projects, while also being a key figure in design and administration of the professional interpretive organizations in the United Kingdom and Europe. He and Tim Merriman have been friends for decades and talk story about their journeys in the interpretive profession since the 1960s. 
Next Friday, Sep. 22, Tim Merriman will talk story with Maricar Donato, owner of WashingTours, a guide company in Washinton, D.C. who is also a Certified Interpretive Trainer who trains Certified Interpretive Guides. 
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Christian Gernez, CIG, CEO of Isthmian Adventures in Panama, Talks Story with Tim Merriman

Christian Gernez, CIG, and CEO of Isthmian Adventures joins Tim Merriman to talk about the natural and cultural beauty and diversity of Panama. Christian manages his company with a diverse group of expert guides who know the nation's amazing cultures, birds and other wildlife.
Next week Tim will be talking story with Michael Glen, The Wordsmith, in Scotland. 
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Sharon Hosko and Tim Merriman Talk Story about Nature Centers and Cleveland Metroparks

Sharon Hosko retired in 2018 after a 31-year career with Cleveland Metroparks as a Naturalist and Nature Center Manager. She shares her perspectives on the importance of the Emerald Necklace, Cleveland's network of parks and preserves, and nature centers in helping urban dwellers connect with nature. 
Next week Tim Merriman talks story about adventure tourism with Christian Gernez, CEO and Naturalist with Isthmian Adventures in Panama. 
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Jean Marie Twambaze of Jean Marie Wild and Tim Merriman Talk Story about Rwanda Tourism

Jean Marie Twambaze grew up near Volcanoes National Park in northern Rwanda, home of the Mountain Gorillas. As a young boy he dreamed of being a park ranger or tourism guide and today he owns his own guide company, JeanMarie Wild, taking guests to the national parks of Rwanda and especially for a trek with mountain gorillas. Tim Merriman and Jean Marie reminisce about training Jean Marie attended with Tim and Lisa Brochu a decade ago and about their 2022 photo safari with Jean Marie. 
Next week Tim Merriman talks story with Certified Interpretive Guide and skilled naturalist, Christian Gernez, of Isthmian Adventures in Panama. Join us on your favorite audio platform.
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Susan Strauss, Storyteller and Author, Talks Story with Tim Merriman

Susan Strauss has a long and very successful career as a storyteller and author who also understands interpretive approaches. Susan's book, The Passionate Fact: Storytelling in Natural and Cultural Interpretation has been popular since being published in 1996. Tim Merriman and Susan discuss her new book, Tree with Golden Apples: Botanical and Agricultural Wisdom in World Myths, which blends stories with related science and the art of storytelling. Dr. Sam Ham wrote the foreword. 
Next week on Friday, August 25, Tim talks story with Jean Marie Twambaze, a very talented Safari Guide and Wildlife Photographer in Rwanda. 
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Kristin K. Robinson, CIT, and Tim Merriman talk story about Training CIGs.

Kristin K. Robinson is an interpretive planner, consultant and trainer with her own business, the Naked Stage. She has a long history with interpretation and tourism management and training, especially on the river tours of Europe. Kristin and Tim Merriman each train Certified Interpretive guides virtually via Zoom and in person and share their experiences with this growing program for National Association for Interpretation. 
Next week Tim talks story with Susan Strauss, author and storyteller with a new book coming out, Tree with Golden Apples. 
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Dr. Larry Beck and Tim Merriman Talk Story about Interpretation Trends and More

Dr. Larry Beck, Professor Emeritus at San Diego State University, co-author with Dr. Ted Cable of The Gifts of Interpretation and author/co-author of other important books in the interpretive profession, talks story with Tim Merriman about his professional journey and trends in the profession. 
Next week Tim will talk story with Kristin K. Robinson, Certified Interpretive Trainer, of Connecticut, who trains Certified Interpretive Guides in person and virtually. She also consults with interpretive businesses. 
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Lisa Brochu and Tim Merriman Talk Story About Interpretive Planning

Lisa Brochu spent more than three decades doing interpretive planning for both private and public organizations. In this conversation she shares with Tim Merriman what led to writing her book, Interpretive Planning: the 5-M Model for Successful Planning Projects. She also talks in detail about one of her favorite interpretive plans in Sichuan, China. Join us for a 40-minute conversation about interpretive planning and more. 
Next week Tim Merriman talks story with Dr. Larry Beck, author and Professor Emeritus at San Diego State University.