Owning the Story: Building a Life in Outdoor Storytelling

In this episode of the Girl Dad Outdoor Podcast, host Greg Thompson sits down with Emmy award-winning journalist Kris Millgate to talk about her 20-year journey in outdoor storytelling. From leaving network news to founding Tightline Media, Kris shares what it means to own your narrative, build a career on passion, and tell meaningful stories about wildlife and natural resources. She offers candid advice for aspiring journalists—especially women—reflects on how time outdoors with her father shaped her grit, and explains why getting kids outside matters more than ever. Throughout the conversation, Kris highlights the significance of engaging children in outdoor activities, fostering their curiosity, and ensuring they understand the importance of nature. The episode culminates in Kris sharing some of her projects, including a documentary on salmon migration, showcasing the challenges and triumphs of her work in the field.