“A true professional who understands what is needed in a travel story and content creation”

Yulia Denisyuk is a seasoned journalist, writer, photographer, and creative consultant.

She is also a passionate educator and instructor.

Yulia taught workshops to rooms ranging from 10 to 200, appeared on stages from National Geographic to women’s conferences, corporate gatherings, and small businesses, and once even delivered a workshop from the Arctic Circle.

Topics of Expertise

STORYTELLING CRAFT

  • Storytelling staples (tips for great travel storytelling for marketing teams with limited budgets and manpower)

  • Fundamentals of pitching a story (how to increase your chances of getting a “yes!”)

  • The ethics of travel storytelling (considerations for working with racialized communities worldwide)

  • How to photograph people and places

  • Filmmaking & videography for travel journalists

  • The craft of writing

  • Writing as a tool for self-development

STORYTELLING BUSINESS

  • Breaking into travel journalism: how-tos (the ecosystem of magazines, tourism boards, and media)

  • Best practices for working with the media (insights and advice on how to get editorial placement for your travel brand)

  • The business of travel media (setting up multiple revenue streams such as newsletters, podcasts, sponsorships, and more)

  • Podcast sponsorships 101

CREATIVE ENTREPRENEURSHIP

  • Working through our fears, inertia, inaction, and impostor syndrome

  • The power of visualization

  • Women in entrepreneurship and creative industries

  • Creativity as a tool for getting in touch with oneself

Client Feedback

“This workshop stood out for its conversational approach to the topic. Yulia’s skill in involving everyone in the room and delivering informative content made it easy for us to absorb the information.”
— Virginia Tourism Workshop, Jan 2024

Radio Appearances

2GB Sydney Interview: Jordan

ABC Australia Interview: Saudi Arabia

Where In The World - Saudi Arabia