Girl Scout Troop Leader Experience: A Podcast about Girl Scouts for Troop Leaders and other Girl Scout Volunteers - Formerly

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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…

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    Looking Ahead at 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 5:55


    We're taking a little break here on the Troop Leader Experience podcast, but make sure to binge the 6.5 years of content we've already got here for ya in the meantime! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Girl Scouts & Politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 45:42


    We're all reeling from the results of the 2024 US federal election and although I'm not trying to get political in this podcast, Girl Scouts does have an interesting relationship with politics throughout its history. In this episode, I'm diving into the relationship between Girl Scouts & politics going all the way back to Juliette Gordon Low. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Help, there's so much to do!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 21:50


    ESPECIALLY if you hang out on Pinterest or in Troop Leader facebook groups, it can start to feel like there is just way too much to realistically do as a Girl Scout troop. And as a troop leader who really wants to make this experience as high impact as possible, that can sometimes feel overwhelming. How do those super troops on Facebook (or sometimes even the guests on this podcast) seem to do EVERYTHING there is to do? If you have ever felt this overwhelm and pressure to do all the things, this episode is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Petty Arguing, Tattling, and Conflict Resolution

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 31:55


    No matter how old your girls are, you might have the same experience as one of my listeners who asked me how to handle the situation when it seems like the girls are always bickering and complaining, "That's not fair!" In today's episode, I'm sharing some of the foundational conflict resolution techniques and strategies I've used in my troop, learned in my educational background specializing in conflict resolution, and as the former mediator for my local council. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    100+ Service Project Ideas (for all ages)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 37:34


    Giving back to our communities and making them better places is a fundamental part of the Girl Scout experience. Sometimes this looks like Take Action projects, or high awards, but just volunteering in general is something most troop leaders say is important to them when envisioning running a troop. But, especially when you have younger girls, what the heck kind of service projects can you even do with kids in K-12? Here's a great big episode full of ideas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    My Favorite Girl Scout Traditions

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 32:44


    It's a new Girl Scout year officially and I'm reflecting on some of my favorite traditions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Fostering Creative Problem-Solving and Conflict Resolution Skills with Your Troop

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 24:20


    When recording last week's episode, I came up with the idea to do some activity suggestions - both indoor and outdoor, for all age levels - to build problem solving skills and conflict resolution skills. I hope you can use some of these ideas with your troop! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    How to Lead a Girl-Led Troop

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 26:12


    We hear people talk about "girl led" in Girl Scouts all the time -and although I've broken down what that term really means in this podcast a few times before, it's never too much and this week, I'm doing one better: I'm giving you 15+ examples of what it looks like to actually lead a girl-led troop and to foster leadership skills among your girls, no matter how old they are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    How to Pack for Outdoor Adventures with Your Girl Scout Troop

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 27:45


    In today's episode, I'm sharing some tips for what to pack when you take an outdoor adventure with your troop. Now listen, this is not an exhaustive list, especially because that largely depends on what the heck you are doing. But in general, I learned from experience that there are some essentials you should just bring with you for any field trip or outdoor adventure with your troop no matter what you're doing or how old they are. Here are my essential items that you must have! + Some bonus items that will really pay off... trust me. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    50+ Incredible Outdoor Adventure Ideas for Any Age Troop

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 49:36


    No matter what age group you're working with, we've got ideas for you to spend time adventuring outdoors! Outdoor activities are a huge tradition in Girl Scouts and so valuable for mental health, leadership skills, and relationship building. Tune in for another ULTIMATE GIANT LIST episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    BONUS: Talking to Kids about Violence and Traumatic Events

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2024 56:49


    After another occurrence of senseless violence in the USA, everyone is talking about safety at school... including kids. We're all having strong emotional responses from this horrific event... including kids. Should we address this at Girl Scouts? And if so, how can we do it with the kids' best interests at heart?   Resources: https://www.girlscouts.org/en/raising-girls/happy-and-healthy/happy/extreme-violence-and-children-parenting-advice.html https://www.girlscouts.org/en/raising-girls/happy-and-healthy/happy/kids-worried-about-war.html https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources/fact-sheet/talking-to-children-about-war.pdf https://www.schoolcrisiscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Guidelines-Talking-to-Kids-About-Attacks-Two-Sided-Onesheet-Format.pdf https://www.nctsn.org/resources/coping-after-mass-violence    Fake News Activity from Girl Scouts: https://www.girlscouts.org/en/raising-girls/leadership/life-skills/kids-and-fake-news-critical-thinking-skills.html Support Uvalde: https://www.girlscouts-swtx.org/en/our-council/girl-scout-strong-for-uvalde.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    10 Back-to-Troop Ideas to Get to Know Your Troop

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 19:15


    In this episode, I am speed talking through 10 ideas for activities you can do at your back-to-school season troop meetings. I didn't mean to speed talk, but here we are. Don't listen to this one on 2x speed. I say this for your own safety. LOL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    3 Ways to Engage Your Troop During an Election Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 27:12


    Primary election years are a big deal in the US! But they can also be exhausting, and frankly, divisive. In this episode, I'm sharing 3 of my best tips for how to engage your girls in discussion and action around the fact that it's an election year... without actually getting involved in divisive politics that will alienate troop families. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Girl Drama, Mama Drama, and Conflict Resolution

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 27:28


    This week, my guest is Sheri Bowman-Gazitt. We are talking all about managing DRAMA - girl drama, mama drama, and more. Connect with Sheri here: http://teen-wise.com http://facebook.com/groups/theparentinglab Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Multi Level Troop Tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 42:30


    This week, I wanted to share some tips for running a multi-level troop, including some insights into my own story and how my own multi-level troop started and grew. ALSO I'm so excited to announce that I'm nominated for a Women in Podcasting award! You can support me (it's totally free) by voting for the show here: https://womeninpodcasting.net/awards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    3 Things to Prepare for Back to Troop Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 26:26


    We're back for SEASON 7 of this podcast! And it's back to school season, which around here is also known as Back to Troop! Here are three things you can (and should) do to prepare for back to troop season! ALSO I'm so excited to announce that I'm nominated for a Women in Podcasting award! You can support me (it's totally free) by voting for the show here: https://womeninpodcasting.net/awards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Play Together: Activities to Put On Your Troop Calendar This Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 53:23


    I know y'all love the easy-to-implement episodes, and this one is packed full of ideas you are going to love. My guest today is Laura Haver, and her book Play Together is going to be an incredible resource for your troop. She's sharing some of her favorite ways to play (while still learning and building skills and emotional resilience) and I can't wait for you to start getting some ideas from this episode to put on your troop calendar for this upcoming year. Get the book (this is an affiliate link): https://amzn.to/463QHpi Connect with Laura: https://laurahaver.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lauramhaver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    What is Executive Function? For Girls and Adults

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 35:17


    I first heard about executive function a few years ago and to be honest, it helped me understand neurodiversity on a level that is so much more helpful and useful. I was so excited to connect with this week's guest, Carrie Bonnett, because she specializes in helping kids (and adults) with executive function. I hope you're ready to learn something this episode - it's a good one! Connect with Carrie: https://www.carriebonnett.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Play-Based Learning for Girls of All Ages

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 46:47


    My guest today is Amy from Spark Joy with Amy. We're talking about the benefits of play-based learning for children's engagement and resilience. Connect with Amy www.sparkjoywithamy.com www.instagram.com/sparkjoywithamy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Making STEM Fun and Easy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 40:00


    It seems like these days everyone is always talking about STEM. Also, in an effort to close the gender gap in STEM careers, it seems like Girl Scouts has maybe 'overcorrected' with STEM activities ALL THE TIME. Do you feel this way? If so, this episode is for you. My guest this week is Alyse Johnson-Chilla, full time high school science teacher and a parent of a new Daisy. We're talking about why STEM programming is important and how we can make it fun and accessible for girls (and for us!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    What are we doing here? (A Reminder & Refresher)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 60:41


    Sometimes, we need a reminder about why we want to do this in the first place, and why this work matters. Today I'm reflecting on 6 years of this podcast and 112+ years of creating meaningful, safe spaces for girls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Healthy Self Expression and Emotional Resilience

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 32:21


    Today, my guest is Susan Day. Susan is an art therapist practitioner and a published author living in East Gippsland, Victoria. Susan hosts her own podcast, facilitates creative art sessions, and has over six mindful art therapy books published. Susan is enthralled with the power of art and the written word to change people's lives. Connect with Susan: Website: https://mindfulartstherapy.com.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindfulartstherapy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfulartstherapy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Building Girls of Courage, Confidence, and Character

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 38:09


    Connect with Talia Bombola/Talia's resources: Www.therapywithtalia.com and www.taliabombola.com @taliabombola on IG and tiktok https://centerforadolescentstudies.com/how-to-validate-teens-even-when-you-dont-agree/ https://imperfectfamilies.com/50-ways-to-say-good-job-without-saying-good-job/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Trusting Your Intuition & Building Self Awareness

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 39:53


    Girls are taught from the time they are literally babies not to trust themselves and they lose the ability to listen to their intuition. This is reinforced throughout childhood and adolescence, and even adulthood, and it gets more and more difficult to relearn in adulthood. Eventually, it seems like many of us have a definitive experience in adulthood that pushes us back to the importance of listening to our intuition and relearning how to tap back into that. One of the things that is so special about Girl Scouts is that we can help counteract society's bad teachings and help girls build self awareness and practice trusting themselves and listening to their intuition. This carries into their teenage and adult years to help them make better decisions for themselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Facebook/Meta Ads for Girl Scout Recruitment

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 37:47


    A few weeks ago we talked about digital marketing, and you all told me you really wanted to hear more about how to run Facebook/Meta ads. I brought in an expert for this one ;) Connect with Helena: https://www.chicago42.com/ https://www.instagram.com/chicago42digital/ https://www.facebook.com/Chicago42Digital/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Part 2: What to do as a new Brownie Leader

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 35:28


    A couple of weeks ago I answered the question "What are some of your best tips for a new Brownie leader?" Buuuuut I confess that my answer is probably not what the person who asked the question expected to get. So, in part 1 a few weeks ago I answered honestly about where I would start as a brand new leader. And in this episode, part 2, I focused more on some tips about how to get started planning your meetings and activities for girls of different levels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Connecting with and Supporting Teen Girls

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 42:22


    My guest in this episode is Roya Dedeaux, a licensed therapist who specializes ins creative teen therapy, art groups, parenting courses, and more for better mental health. We are specifically talking about how to connect with teens in our troops, but if you have littles in your troop, I know there is a lot of value in this conversation for you, too. Connect with Roya: https://www.royadedeaux.com/ Recreate Parenting podcast: https://www.royadedeaux.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Ask Me Anything: Where to Start as a New Brownie Leader

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 46:28


    If you're new to Girl Scouts like April, this is my best checklist of items to take care of to get started. RSVP for our upcoming New Leaders Circle: https://subscribepage.io/NfeamT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    HAPPY VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION MONTH! Adult Recognition & Appreciation

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 45:59


    This week, my go-to returning guest Sheryl Robinson is back and we are talking about Adult Recognitions and Appreciation. Breezing through some of the awards that are available both nationwide and council-specific, we're talking about the formal methods of adult appreciation in Girl Scouts as well as the other ways we can recognize each other.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Teen & Youth Suicide Awareness & Prevention with Suzi Freeman

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 55:13


    TRIGGER WARNING: This week's episode is about the sensitive topic and themes around youth suicide awareness & prevention.  The number one cause of death of youth today is suicide. And although boys may have a higher death rate from suicide attempts, girls have a higher attempt rate. As adults who work closely with girls in K-12, we have a special role in recognizing warning signs and helping girls see another way out when it feels like there isn't one. Our guest today, Suzi Freeman, works with both teens and their adults to build resilience, healthy coping mechanisms, and suicide prevention. Suzi offers suicide prevention certification classes for parents and adults working with kids, and she's offered us two great NO-COST options to get as many of us certified as possible:  For a self-paced course (100% free): https://www.suzifreeman.com/suicide-prevention  Use code SCOUTS to waive the registration fee OR Join us live (**I'll be there!!!**) for a Troop Leader Experience certification course + Q&A (100% free): https://www.suzifreeman.com/service-page/live-qpr-certification-virtual Use code ScoutsLive to access and book that for free. About Suzi: https://www.suzifreeman.com/about-suzi  Connect with Suzi: Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook https://www.suzifreeman.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Recruitment 101 & Online Marketing Basics

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 55:38


    This week I'm here inspired by a question asked in the Facebook group by Christin. She wanted to know:  Our Council is pushing for a spring enrollment campaign.  What community service-unit level recruitment events have you seen work well? In this episode, I shared some basics about recruitment in general (because even though that's not what I set out to record today, it felt necessary to establish a baseline response), a direct answer to this question about the recruitment events I know are really popular in my area, and also my ideas and thoughts about a HUGE missed opportunity for recruitment: online marketing. I'm a business owner, and online marketing is literally how I've built my multi-six figure business. I started from 0 as a solopreneur service provider, and now I have a team across multiple states and a pretty sizable book of business getting remarkable results. So, I know a thing or two about online marketing. I also know quite a few really spectacular online marketing experts who will have even more thoughts and insight into how we could potentially incorporate online marketing into our recruitment efforts, if that sounds interesting to you. Did this episode give you ideas? Or did it just give you more questions? Do you want to hear even more about this? I would be happy to do some additional episodes digging more into these types of ideas for innovative recruitment efforts if it's interesting. Let me know in the Facebook group or send me an e-mail at girlscoutpodcast@gmail.com  facebook.com/girlscoutpodcast 

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    Girl Scouting for Military Kids in honor of the Month of the Military Child with Tiffany R. of GSWO

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 40:03


    April is the Month of the Military Child and my guest this week, Tiffany, is a troop leader on a military base in Western Ohio. We are talking all about her experience as a troop leader of a smaller troop, but also about the significance and impact that Girl Scouting can have for military kids in particular.

    The Pressure to Hit Every Meeting Out of the Park and Making Girl Scouts Your Entire Personality with guest, Maggie P. of GSNORCAL

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 38:09


    This week I'm joined by ANOTHER guest! I know how much you love these episodes. My guest this week is Maggie, multi-level troop leader in Northern California. She runs a Daisy/Brownie troop, but not in the typical way you might be thinking. If you sometimes feel like all you want to talk about is Girl Scouts and it's become your entire personality, you're going to love this interview.

    Playful Leadership and Emotional Intelligence for Girls & Adults with Betsaida Lebron

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 42:16


    My guest today is Betsaida Lebron from ImprovEQ. Her framework for corporate leadership about infusing play, empathy, and bravery fits right into Girl Scouts, so I knew she would be a great guest with incredible insights to share and she does not disappoint in this episode. You are going to love her explanation about what emotional intelligence means and why it's important for girls, tips and suggestions (including some activities) for helping girls build their emotional intelligence and confidence, how we can be playful leaders ourselves when leading our troops, and how we can spice up those long boring monthly leader meetings. Connect with Betsaida: https://improveq.com/ https://www.betsaidalebron.com/ https://www.instagram.com/playfulleader

    Disabilities, inclusivity, and neurodiversity within a super troop in Middle TN

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 50:56


    Have you ever thought about what it would be like to run a troop of 60+ girls? Ashley from Middle TN is sharing some insight into her experience as an "01" for a supersized troop, plus some great insights from her special education background about cultivating a truly inclusive and accessible troop for all girls.

    Parents don't take Girl Scouts as seriously as they take other activities.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 35:47


    It can be disheartening when we put so much love and effort into Girl Scouts - especially Cookie Season - and the families in our troop don't prioritize Girl Scouts like they do other activities. Have you ever felt like this, too? That's what today's episode is all about.

    Navigating Sensitive Topics with Tween and Teen Girls

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 45:36


    This week on the podcast, we have Ashley Rogers, a life coach who works with tween and teen girls, to discuss some of the challenges facing young women today. I know you will find this conversation informative and as enlightening and thoughtful as I did!  https://www.instagram.com/ashleyrogerslifecoaching/ https://ashleyrogerslifecoaching.com/

    Cookie Parent/Guardians Meeting Plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 47:37


    I asked you a couple of weeks ago if it would still be helpful to do an episode about a parent/guardian meeting even though it's a little late in the season and most of you have probably already done them. I heard a resounding YES PLEASE from several of you so here it is! I really hope this is helpful :)

    Sarah's Best Practices for Cookie Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2024 36:26


    I have a LOT of experience with cookie season: as a girl selling, as staff managing cookie inventory and distribution, and of course as a troop leader. I gathered some of my best practices for cookie season to help you have a smooth experience. Do you have some best practices and tips you want to share? Jump into the Facebook group at facebook.com/girlscoutpodcast and share with all of us!

    The Most Frequently Asked Cookie Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 44:55


    Everyone wants to know about: Requiring/mandating participation in the cookie program How to distribute sales (especially from booths!) per girl How the money distribution works per girl (and can we give girls more credit who put in more hustle) These are THE 3 questions I get the most often about cookies and the questions I see asked most often in other Facebook groups, etc. Here are my thoughts!

    3 Top Tips for Cookie Season 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2024 40:21


    Tis the season to talk about cookies, sooo... here are my best top 3 tips for this year's cookie season. I really hope these tips help with perspective, creativity, and innovation. Cheers to a great season!

    Cheers to a New Year Advocating for Girls

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024 50:59


    This is one of those podcasts where we use outside sources to talk about the bigger picture of ~the movement.~ Today, I'm looking back at the past year for girls and children around the world and looking forward to how this connects to our focus areas for 2024. Here are some sources I refer to or directly read from in this episode: https://www.wagggs.org/en/resources/ https://www.unicefusa.org/stories/after-brutal-year-room-hope-unicefs-impact-2023 https://www.unicefusa.org/stories/what-child-wasting https://www.unicefusa.org/stories/unicef-usa-advocacy-2023-wrapped https://www.unicefusa.org/stories/thank-you-being-there-children-2023 World Thinking Day 2024: DBJ: https://www.girlscouts.org/content/dam/gsusa/forms-and-documents/members/global/24_WorldThinkingDayFacilitatorGuide_DBJ.pdf CSA: https://www.girlscouts.org/content/dam/gsusa/forms-and-documents/members/global/24_WorldThinkingDayFacilitatorGuide_CSA.pdf Donate: Keep girls in school: https://www.market.unicefusa.org/inspired-gifts/keep-girls-in-school-pack/GIRLSED2022/ School in a box: https://www.market.unicefusa.org/inspired-gifts/school-in-a-box/S9935097-B22/ Family Hygiene & Dignity kit, anti-malarial tablets, polio vaccines, a first aid kit, Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food, therapeutic milk, mosquito nets, fleece blankets and a School-in-a-Box: https://www.market.unicefusa.org/inspired-gifts/survive-then-thrive%21/18UUSABG4-B22/

    Preparing for Convention with Sheryl R. of Hearts of Gold

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 46:06


    We're back with one of our favorite return guests, Sheryl! We've talked about so many topics from gold awards to silver awards to older girl retention and today we are talking about preparing to attend convention as an adult attendee, a national delegate, or as a chaperone for girls (or all of the above!).  Sheryl is the host of the Hearts of Gold podcast, where she interviews Gold Award Girl Scouts about their projects. You can find it anywhere you listen to podcasts!

    REPLAY: Holidays, End of Year Parties, and DEI

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 35:06


    If you're thinking about or planning a holiday/Christmas party for your troop, this replay episode will give you some things to consider to ensure you are cultivating an inclusive troop environment.

    Ask Me Anything: Inclusivity, Accessibility, and Cookie Booth Tips for Daisies

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 45:48


    This week I'm answering your questions again! Thanks to Donna and Tabatha for this week's questions. Want to ask a question? Join the Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/girlscoutpodcast) or send me an e-mail (girlscoutpodcast@gmail.com)

    Managing Uncertainty and Opportunities for Stretch and Growth: Conversation with Troop Leader, Service Team Member, and Board Member Niki L. from GSACPC

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 33:49


    This week, I'm interviewing my friend Niki, who is a troop leader, service team member, and board member for my council, Girl Scouts Arizona Cactus-Pine. In addition to sharing her own Troop Leader story, she's also shedding light on what the board does and how to get involved in the movement at a higher level. 

    Conflict Resolution and Issues Facing Girls Today with Amber R. of Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa & Western Illinois

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 28:13


    Today's guest is my friend and former GSACPC colleague, Amber R. She currently works for the Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa & Western Illinois council. Her experience is in conflict resolution, recruitment, and volunteer support and in today's episode, she's sharing some stories about her own Girl Scout experiences, some advice for troop leaders about conflict resolution, and some insight into the focus areas of the Movement based on what our girls are up against today.

    What happened at Convention 2023? - with Vanessa L

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 46:56


    The national convention recently happened in Orlando, FL and a lot of you have been wondering, what is it like to go to convention? I brought on a guest who traveled across the country with her daughter to attend for the first time. In this interview, Vanessa and I chatted about her expectations beforehand (what was met, what was exceeded, and what was a bit of a letdown), how she was personally impacted during the most moving parts of the event including the opening ceremony and keynote address, and her advice and suggestions for people considering attending convention in 2026. 

    BONUS REPLAY: Happy Founder's Day: A Brief Introduction to Juliette Gordon Low

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 21:23


    Happy Founders Day TODAY, October 31. Juliette Gordon Low, the founder of Girl Scouts in the USA, was born on October 31, 1860. In honor of her birthday, this week, we are talking about Juliette Low!

    BONUS REPLAY: Interview with Girl Scout Archivist/Historian Merana C. from Girl Scouts Citrus Council

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 28:35


    This week we are catching up with Merana Cadorette, a lifetime Girl Scout who is focused today on history, archives, and art. Join her Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/FLGirlScoutCollection Check out the Juliette Low book she refers to here: https://www.amazon.com/Stacy-A.-Cordery/e/B001H6L8HU You can find the 2nd edition of the Collector's Guide here: https://www.amazon.com/Mary-Degenhardt/e/B001JS5BN8

    BONUS REPLAY: Interview with Archivist/Historian/Volunteer Extraordinaire Susan Eckers From Girl Scouts of Suffolk County

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 50:27


    This week we are bringing you an awesome interview with Susan Eckers, who was a Girl Scout leader across all levels for her own daughter and then stayed on to train and mentor other volunteers, and to serve on her council's history committee. She's attended both the 75th and 100th anniversary celebrations and has gone to nearly every convention in her time as a Girl Scout volunteer. Girl Scouts is such a big part of her family that even her husband serves on her council's history committee!  Susan shares not just some interesting stories and memories of her own experiences, but she also shares some tips and best practices and advice for leaders, some historical perspective and history including multiple great Juliette Low stories, and more! 

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