Whats Up, Interpreters? A Podcast from the National Association for Interpretation

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Twice a month, the National Association for Interpretation (NAI) brings you conversations with innovators, leaders, movers, and shakers in the field of heritage interpretation.
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Interpretive Training with Empathy and Awe: Monique Thompson
Episode 65
Thursday, 4 December, 2025

Monique Thompson is the founder of Raindrop Naturalist, through which she trains guides and educators across parks, museums, and cultural sites to move beyond information delivery and into meaningful dialogue. Monique, a prolific NAI trainer, is passionate about mentoring new interpreters, advancing interpretive training worldwide, and helping organizations evolve with empathy and creativity in a changing world. Monique joins Song Stott and Paul Caputo to discuss interpretation and to reminisce about camels in Morocco.