Troop Leader Experience: A Podcast ab...
The first ever podcast of its kind: interviews with GS volunteers across the country & even the world, conversations with goal-getter girls, and panel discussions & debates about all the latest news & information regarding all things Girl Scouts. (This podcast is not affiliated with or sponsored by GSUSA; it is completely volunteer and girl driven.)
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Planning for Your Girl Scout Year... in a Pandemic
I've talked about year planning on this podcast a few times before, but let's face it... it's been a few years, and lots of new listeners are here. Plus, even if you heard it before, this might be just exactly what you ~*need*~ right now. To...
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Girl Scouting in a Pandemic: Weird Issues We Ne...
Initially the purpose of this episode was really to get personal and share the next chapter of my own Girl Scout Troop Leadership journey with you, but it's really about so much more than that. There are so many strange, unprecedented dynamics at play...
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A Rough Start that Led to Conquering Cookies an...
Alright, here's another awesome interview I recorded 6 months ago with long-time podcast supporter Tara H. from Michigan. After supporting the podcast for years now, she agreed to an interview to share her story leading two troops, the trailblazer...
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"I'm not a camping person" with Carrie W. of Gi...
If you stepped into your Girl Scout role saying that you're down to do "anything but camping" because you're "just not a camping person," then you are going to completely relate to today's guest, Carrie W. from Western Washington. Now I will say, this...
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All About High Awards (and especially the Gold ...
Check out Sheryl's podcast all about the Gold Award, featuring some incredible Gold Award Girl Scouts, here:
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Distance Girl Scouting and Older Girl Retention...
I had so much fun chatting with Sue for this week's podcast. We have a lot in common with "Doing" everything ourselves (and struggling to delegate!), taking on way too many things because we feel called to be involved with EVERYTHING, and of course......
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Interview with the "Girl Scout Queen," Trisha W...
Okay, okay, so there's no such thing as a "Girl Scout Queen" but I've decided that if there was such a thing, Trisha would take the crown. Trisha has been involved in almost every single capacity of Girl Scouting. She is a lifetime member, a Gold...
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NEW: Older Girl Programming and Adult Adventure...
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REPLAY: Troop Experiences and Travel
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REPLAY: Nicole and Heather on Accessibility
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REPLAY: Jennifer B. on Managing Multi-Level Troops
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REPLAY: Rylee Kirk
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REPLAY 2018: Interview with Kate M. from New Me...
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2021 Updates: I Need Your Help & So Does Your C...
I'm back, hopefully for real. I will be doing some replays of some of the oldest and most memorable interviews from 2018... but in addition, I do have some new interviews, too! The truth is: I need more people who want to come be interviewed! If you...
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How Can We Support People & Areas Impacted by W...
Raise awareness about wildfires. Basically, let’s learn more! What areas are most vulnerable to wildfires? What can start a wildfire? At what point to people need to evacuate? How many people are impacted by wildfire evacuations each year? What...
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2020 International Day of the Girl + The Impact...
Thanks for your patience over the past month while I have taken some time away from this podcast. While I’ve been on hiatus here, I’ve been focusing on my family, my mental and emotional health, and my business - including launching a brand new...
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IMPORTANT: Register as a Guest for the National...
Register here if you are NOT a delegate for your council and you want to attend the National Council Session Oct 23-25 online: DO THIS BY OCTOBER 14!!! --------------------- Here's a breakdown of the proposals and discussion topics: ...
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REPLAY: Speaking of the State of Girls (2020)
Since last week we talked about the State of Girls from the 2017 study, I think this is a great follow up because it's absolutely related to the State of Girls and what we need to be mindful of regarding our role in girls' lives and how we can make...
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REPLAY: The State of Girls (2017)
This week's REPLAY is about the 2017 research study about The State of Girls. Sadly, we do not have an updated version of this study from GSRI just yet but I think it would be EXTREMELY important circa next year on the heels of this pandemic to look...
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REPLAY: The Perfect Answer to WHAT THE HECK TO ...
This week's replay is all about Guest Speakers, because if you're struggling coming up with something to do with your girls in social distanced meetings, then this is an easy idea! ---------------------- If you're feeling burnt out, here's my...
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REPLAY: Why SO MUCH STEM?
This week's throwback episode is a deep dive on why there is SO MUCH FOCUS on STEM in Girl Scouts and why we can't seem to get away from it! ---------------- STEM and STEAM are serious buzzwords these days and it seems like Girl Scouts as an...
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REPLAY: The Girl Scout Effect
Let's look back at the short and long term impact of Girl Scouts and where GSLE came from, and why it matters! ------------------------- It's easy to sometimes get caught up in behavior management, time management (or lack thereof!), and just...
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REPLAY: Let's Talk about Progression as it Rela...
If you liked the replay about GSLE, you'll dig this one! Even if you've heard it before, I try to consistently remind myself of these examples AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE because it makes me a better leader! -------------------- Did you...
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REPLAY: Explaining GSLE Basics
Y'ALL KNEW THIS WOULD BE MY FIRST REPLAY, RIGHT?! Flashback to the first time I started digging in to the research and the fundamentals of this amazing program! Enjoy! -------------------------------------------- This week is part 1 of...
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Setting Expectations in Social Isolation
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