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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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...
25 min
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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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Girl Scouts Phraseology: Edith Macy Conference ...
What and where is Edith Macy Conference Center? Here's another little tidbit of Girl Scout history that you can still be part of today!
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Girl Scouts Phraseology: Emergency Contact
Today we're talking about Emergency Contacts and the two common ways Girl Scout volunteers handle points of contact in case of emergency! Whatever you do, make sure you have a plan!
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2020 GSUSA Updates: 24 NEW BADGES!
What influences new badge topics? Feedback. Funding opportunities and national partnerships. Curriculum standards. Research. Current events. New Badge Topics this year!: Entrepreneurship (D,B,J,C,S,A) STEM Career Exploration (B,J,C)...
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2020 GSUSA Updates: 2021 World Thinking Day & G...
The new World Thinking Day & Global Action themes are HERE! World Thinking Day 2021: Peacebuilding Global Action 2021: Climate Action And, as a refresher, here are some helpful reference links to related topics: WORLD THINKING DAY -...
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Girl Scouts Phraseology: Girl Rewards & Individ...
What are Girl Reward and Individual Incentives and how do they work compared to Troop Rewards and Incentives? Let's chat about it!
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2020 GSUSA Updates: VTK Developments!
There are so many new things from GSUSA to talk about, but we're starting with the VTK... 1) Look for the new "at home" symbol in the VTK plans to indicate activities that can be adapted to social distancing. 2) NEW TROOP LEADER pathway to give...
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Girl Scouts Phraseology: Digital Cookie, DOC, e...
Today is a 4 for 1! We are covering Digital Cookie, DOC, eBudde, and Smart Cookies on today's Phraseology... because all of these are related to Cookie Technology.
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Girl Scouts Phraseology: ABC & LBB
This week's Phraseology is all about ABC Bakers and Little Brownie Bakers (AKA LBB). Did you know there are two official Girl Scout bakers? Let's talk about it!
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Teaching Girls That Their Voice Matters: Girl S...
This week we are going back to the dreaded Journey conversation... today we're catching up with Christine Olson, a long time troop leader and Girl Scout. She shares a lot of personal stories and experiences with DBJ girls and their journeys, the pros...
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Interview with Older Girl Troop Leader & 45 Yea...
Today we are catching up with older girl troop leader Lisa S., who is sharing all kinds of stories and memories from her 45 years of Girl Scouting!
29 min
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Girl Scouts Phraseology: Servicemark, Symbol, a...
This week on Phraseology we are covering the Girl Scouts servicemark, the offical symbol, and the logo(s).
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Interview with Multi-Level Leader Samantha H. o...
Today we've got another interview featuring Samantha H., multi-level leader with girls from Daisies to Cadettes! We talk about publicity for Girl Scouts, Bronze Awards, managing a multi-level troop with a large age span, troop size, of course social...
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