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I'm Natalie Karneef, a writer and storyteller with over 20 years of experience across print, digital, film, TV, and audio. I’m passionate about giving voice to real people and fragile moments, shaping clear, engaging stories that resonate across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australasia. I’m committed to social justice and mindful storytelling that informs, moves, and inspires audiences. Beyond writing, I collaborate with NGOs, media outlets, and producers to develop projects that amplify underrepresented perspectives, foster empathy, and drive positive change. I bring curiosity, rigor, and a collaborative spirit to every project, always aiming to capture authentic voices and deliver work that endures.…I'm Natalie Karneef, a writer and storyteller with over 20 years of experience across print, digital, film, TV, and audio. I’m passionate about giving voice to real people and fragile moments, shaping clear, engaging stories that resonate across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australasia. I’m committed to social justice and mindful storytelling that informs, moves, and inspires audiences. Beyond writing, I collaborate with NGOs, media outlets, and producers to develop projects that amplify underrepresented perspectives, foster empathy, and drive positive change. I bring curiosity, rigor, and a collaborative spirit to every project, always aiming to capture authentic voices and deliver work that endures.

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I'm Natalie Karneef, a writer and storyteller with over 20 years of experience across print, digital, film, TV, and audio. I’m passionate about giving voice to real people and fragile moments, shaping clear, engaging stories that resonate across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australasia. I’m committed to social justice and mindful storytelling that informs, moves, and inspires audiences. Beyond writing, I collaborate with NGOs, media outlets, and producers to develop projects that amplify underrepresented perspectives, foster empathy, and drive positive change. I bring curiosity, rigor, and a collaborative spirit to every project, always aiming to capture authentic voices and deliver work that endures.…I'm Natalie Karneef, a writer and storyteller with over 20 years of experience across print, digital, film, TV, and audio. I’m passionate about giving voice to real people and fragile moments, shaping clear, engaging stories that resonate across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australasia. I’m committed to social justice and mindful storytelling that informs, moves, and inspires audiences. Beyond writing, I collaborate with NGOs, media outlets, and producers to develop projects that amplify underrepresented perspectives, foster empathy, and drive positive change. I bring curiosity, rigor, and a collaborative spirit to every project, always aiming to capture authentic voices and deliver work that endures.

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I’m Natalie Karneef, a writer and storyteller with over 20 years of experience across print, digital, film, TV, and audio. I’m passionate about giving voice to real people and fragile moments, shaping clear, engaging stories that resonate across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australasia. I’m committed to social justice and mindful storytelling that informs, moves, and inspires audiences.

Beyond writing, I collaborate with NGOs, media outlets, and producers to develop projects that amplify underrepresented perspectives, foster empathy, and drive positive change. I bring curiosity, rigor, and a collaborative spirit to every project, always aiming to capture authentic voices and deliver work that endures.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

French

Fluent

Work Experience

Copywriter, Content Writer + Editor at Freelance

January 1, 2002 - Present

Strategizes with small business owners, marketing teams, and NGOs. Edited/co-wrote autobiography on immigration and intergenerational trauma. Creates web copy, lead-generating blog posts, email campaigns, LinkedIn content and profiles, landing pages, and SEO-friendly content. Developed TV series for internationally acclaimed producer Whalley-Abbey. Industries include education, entertainment, addiction, fashion and beauty, mental health, tech, coaching, food, mindfulness, wellness and more. Develops films and television series for major North American networks.

Journalist + Producer at CBC Radio & Television

January 1, 2006 - Present

Specializing in provocative and long-form interview pieces. My critically acclaimed podcast, A Single Thing, has over 35,000 downloads and was featured in a book by Catherine Gray. Produced and reported on stories for CBC TV’s national 6 o’clock news program; CBC Radio’s morning, noon, evening and weekend shows. Helped launch Living Montreal; promoted from researcher to on-air reporter to field producer. Managed daily web content; wrote headlines and host voiceovers for 60 Living Montreal episodes. Print and online work has appeared in enRoute magazine, The National Post, Lonely Planet and more.

Scriptwriter at Freelance

January 1, 2003 - Present

Wrote and researched documentary projects; notable works include 100 Years of Herzl, lauded by Leonard Cohen. Award-winning film Wonderful Land is in development in Canada and Lebanon. Work has been seen and heard on CBC Radio, City TV, Global TV, American Heroes Channel, Investigation Discovery, iTunes, Spotify.

Essayist at Independent

January 1, 2002 - Present

Publications, broadcasts and live performances include A Broad (Substack) with a 20% paid subscriber rate; A Single Thing podcast; The Huffington Post; The Montreal Gazette; Scars: An Anthology; Lotus Petals in the Snow; Wiretap, Definitely Not the Opera.

Mindfulness Instructor at Independent

January 1, 2016 - Present

Internationally certified mindfulness instructor teaching workshops and mindfulness practices to diverse audiences since 2016.

Volunteer at Syrian Refugees Initiative

January 1, 2016 - Present

Fundraising and support for Syrian refugees living in Turkey.

Teacher at At‑Risk Youth Program

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018

Writing teacher for at‑risk youth, mentoring and curriculum design.

Teacher, Videographer + Blogger at Nyaka AIDS Orphans Project

January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014

Teaching, videography and blogging for Nyaka AIDS Orphans Project, Uganda.

Executive Committee Member + Volunteer at 60 Million Girls

January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014

Executive Committee Member and volunteer focused on fundraising and advocacy.

Scriptwriter at Independent / Ottawa & Montreal

January 1, 2003 - Present

Wrote and researched documentaries and films; notable projects include 100 Years of Herzl (lauded by Leonard Cohen) and the award-winning Wonderful Land; work has been seen on CBC Radio, City TV, Global TV, American Heroes Channel, Investigation Discovery, and distributed on iTunes and Spotify.

Essayist at Self-employed / Publications

January 1, 2002 - Present

Publications, broadcasts and live performances include A Broad (Substack), A Single Thing podcast, Huffington Post; The Montreal Gazette; Scars: An Anthology; Lotus Petals in the Snow; Wiretap (CBC Radio).

Mindfulness Instructor at Internationally Certified Mindfulness Instructor

January 1, 2016 - Present

Volunteers as a mindfulness instructor, leading programs and workshops.

Fundraising & Support Coordinator at Syrian Refugees Support (Turkey)

January 1, 2016 - Present

Fundraising and support coordination for Syrian refugees; collaboration with NGOs and community groups.

Writing Teacher for At-Risk Youth at Various Programs

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018

Taught writing to at-risk youth; curriculum development and mentorship.