About the Guest(s):

Paula Bookidis is the CEO of Girl Scouts of Central Texas, an organization dedicated to empowering young girls to become women of courage, confidence, and character. With a focus on building skills in various areas such as STEM, the outdoors, entrepreneurship, and life skills, Paula leads the charge in equipping girls with the necessary tools to navigate an increasingly complex world. As a mother of three teenage girls, she brings a personal perspective to the challenges and opportunities that come with raising children in a digital age.

Episode Summary:

In this enlightening conversation on the "Who You Know Show," Trevor explores the digital landscape's influence on youth with guest Paula Bookidis, the CEO of Girl Scouts of Central Texas. Paula shares her mission to create and incorporate a safety-first online curriculum for Girl Scouts, ensuring they are equipped to identify potential online threats and protect themselves in a connected world. The discussion highlights the increasing need for cybersecurity education and parental guidance in the age of social media and online gaming.

Paula Bookidis brings to light the pressing concerns regarding children's online safety and how the Girl Scouts of Central Texas are spearheading an initiative to combat digital dangers. By collaborating with "Not On Our Watch Texas," they aim to foster a learning environment where young girls can earn patches for mastering the skills necessary to safeguard themselves from online predators. The episode delves into the importance of adapting curriculum to different age groups and empowering parents to be effective guides in their children's online activities.

Resources:

• Paula Bookidis LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulabookidis/
• Career Transition Summit: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/67/04404igv 
• LinkedIn e-book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://online.flippingbook.com/view/714118097/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Subscribe: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/who-ya-know-show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Trevor Houston is a licensed financial professional offering insurance/financial products through various carriers. For more info visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://cpwstrategies.com

Chapters:

(0:00:00) Paula introduces herself and discusses the need for parents to understand online dangers.

(0:01:06) The partnership between Girl Scouts of Central Texas and not on our watch Texas to create online safety curriculum.

(0:02:21) The importance of educating parents and children about recognizing online threats.

(0:04:48) The relevance of online safety at different age levels and the prevalence of young children being online.

(0:06:27) Conversation about the dangers of video games and the need for awareness and education.

(0:08:10) The need for more information on what steps to take when facing online threats.

(0:09:15) Preventing suicides related to online incidents.

(0:09:56) Creating a safe and supportive environment for children to come forward with online issues.

(0:10:28) The Girl Scouts initiative in Texas.

(0:11:02) Conclusion.