Sarah Yourgrau, Emmy-winning media expert, helps organizations harness storytelling to foster connection, inspire action, and spark innovation.
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Top rated!Harness the power of storytelling with Emmy-winning expert Sarah Yourgrau.
Founder of Common Ground Studios, she blends media with social impact.
With 15+ years of experience, she helps organizations drive real change.
Book her keynote to inspire action, foster innovation, and spark connections.
Keynote Speaker Sarah Yourgrau is a two-time Emmy-winning storyteller, social anthropologist, and founder of Common Ground Studios, a production company dedicated to blending commercially successful media with social impact. With over 15 years of experience in media, storytelling, and narrative change, she has become a sought-after expert in helping organizations harness the power of stories to inspire action, foster innovation, and create lasting impact.
Sarah is known for her groundbreaking work on Returning the Favor, a viral storytelling success that mobilized real-world change, as well as her collaborations with major platforms like Netflix, SNL, and the United Nations. Through her deep expertise, she demonstrates how organizations can use storytelling to break down barriers, strengthen audience connections, and drive social and business transformation.
Her dynamic keynotes offer compelling insights and practical tools for businesses looking to leverage narrative as a strategic advantage. Whether it’s driving brand growth, engaging employees, or fostering innovation, Sarah’s expertise provides the framework to turn storytelling into a powerful force for change.
Book Sarah Yourgrau for your event and discover how storytelling can revolutionize your organization’s approach to communication, leadership, and impact.
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Sarah is an extraordinary speaker and conscious communicator. Her passion for unpacking old narratives, challenging cultural conditioning, and fostering deep understanding shines through every word she shares. She has a rare gift for creating a safe and inclusive space where everyone feels heard, seen, and valued. Sarah’s energy, dedication, and authenticity make her a truly one-of-a-kind speaker who leaves a lasting impact on every audience she engages with.
Abra Williams, CEO/Founder,Made You Feel
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When Sarah speaks, you can feel the energy in the room shift. She’s intentional, deeply professional, and fully immersed in every word she shares. Her ability to inspire is unmatched—you leave her talks feeling energized, empowered, and ready to take on the world.
Tanner, Head of Community Engagement,1% for The Planet
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Watching Sarah Yourgrau speak is a transformative experience. Her ability to connect with people, distill complex ideas, and communicate them in a way that inspires and resonates is truly extraordinary—it’s a rare gift. Sarah is one of the most intuitive, talented, and engaging speakers I’ve ever had the privilege of learning from (and I don’t say that lightly). If you ever have the chance to hear Sarah speak, don’t miss it. You’ll walk away not only motivated but with a whole new perspective on what’s possible.
Colby Bauer, CEO/Co-Founder,THREAD WALLETS™
Keynote by Sarah Yourgrau:
Keynote speaker Sarah Yourgrau, a two-time Emmy-winning storyteller, reveals how the transformative power of storytelling can drive innovation, foster deep connections, and inspire social change. Through her compelling keynotes—on group creativity, shifting societal narratives, scaling empathy, and authentic storytelling—she equips leaders with practical tools to leverage storytelling as a strategic advantage.
Whether you're looking to unify teams, reshape public perception, or ignite collective action, Sarah’s insights empower organizations to harness narrative for lasting influence and success.
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