Hearts Of Gold - Reflections from Gold Award Girl Scouts
181 episodes - English - Latest episode: 18 days ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIdentifying a project, overcoming challenges, personal connections, outcomes, and special moments: hear from Gold Award Girl Scouts sharing their stories related to Girl Scout Gold Award projects.
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Ep 139 Raising Awareness: Haley's Gold Award Project on Distracted Walking
June 27, 2024 19:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBFull transcription available at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ We had the pleasure of speaking with Haley about her impactful Girl Scout Gold Award project. Haley's project focuses on raising awareness about the dangers of distracted walking, particularly in her hometown of Houston, Texas. She observed that many people, especially younger generations, are often engrossed in their phones while walking, which poses significant safety risks. Haley shared how her project was inspired by th...
Ep 138 From Passion to Action: Valerie's Gold Award Project on Feral Cats
June 13, 2024 19:00 - 15 minutes - 14.7 MBFull transcription available at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ Valerie's Girl Scout Gold Award project addressed the critical issue of cat overpopulation in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. Partnering with her local Humane Society, HAWS, she contributed to their Project Guardian initiative by building weather-resistant cat shelters and creating an educational video presentation on the causes and effects of cat overpopulation. Valerie shared her journey, from her initial inspiration driven by...
Ep. 137 Building Bridges and Breaking Records: Kaylee's Gold Award Journey
May 30, 2024 19:00 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBFull transcription available at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ Kaylee, an inspiring young woman who has achieved remarkable feats both in her Girl Scout journey and in her athletic endeavors, shares the story of her Girl Scout Gold Award project, where she built over 100 feet of wooden bridges on the John P. Saylor Trail in Gallitzin State Forest. This project was inspired by her own experiences running on the muddy trails and aimed to improve the trail for all users. She discusses the...
136 Isabel's Journey to Water Conservation: A Girl Scout Gold Award Story
May 17, 2024 14:21 - 14 minutes - 15.2 MBIsabel has been in Girl Scouts since kindergarten. Isabel and her troop have plans to stay together with her friends until they graduate from High School. They are saving all their cookies and fall products proceeds for a cruise in 2027. Some of Isabel's best memories in Girl Scouting were the photo booth they had at their Bronze Award Community Pet Care Fair, doing a baking class over zoom during COVID, and going to Universal and Savannah with her troop. Scouting has given her plenty of me...
Ep 135 Conquering Iron Deficiency: Sarah Bland’s Journey To The Girl Scout Gold Award
May 02, 2024 19:00 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBSarah Bland is a high school senior from Richmond, Virginia, where she lives with her mom, dad, and brother. Sarah runs cross country and track year round, and she has been an active member of her Girl Scout troop for 13 years. In her free time, she loves exploring new restaurants, hiking with friends, baking, and working as a lifeguard. After graduation, she plans to attend university and study health sciences. Several years ago, Sarah experienced iron deficiency, which impacted her perform...
EP 134 Sofia Martinez Beyond the Attic Boutique Girl Scout Gold Award
April 18, 2024 19:00 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBFull transcription available at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ Watch the full episode! https://youtu.be/Z4CUJSXgLOw Sophia shares her inspiring Girl Scout Gold Award project, "Beyond the Attic Boutique," aimed at providing formal and special occasion wear for foster youth without the need to disclose their foster care status. She discusses how she collected donations, the process for foster children to access the boutique, and the heartwarming feedback she received. Sophia also reflects...
Ep 133 Erika Kendrick Dancing for Our Life Girl Scout Gold Award and author of Squad Goals, Cookie Monsters, and Insta Famous
April 04, 2024 19:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBErika shares her journey from her Gold Award project to becoming a mental health advocate, speaker, and author. Erika's Gold Award project combined her passion for dance with her desire to work with children, leading her to teach dance to underserved kids in Chicago. This experience not only fulfilled her goal of exposing children to the arts but also taught her invaluable lessons about love, leadership, and the impact of creative outlets on mental health. Erika opened up about her personal...
Ep 132 Sarah Henning Girls Around the World Girl Scout Gold Award
March 21, 2024 19:00 - 8 minutes - 8.38 MBFull transcription available at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ Sarah wrote a children's book interviewing girls from different countries. She connected with girls across the world to showcase how our lives may differ, but we share common interests and humanity. Sarah worked on this project all through high school and published the book on Amazon - what an impressive accomplishment! She shares her thought's on cross-cultural connections, youth leadership development, or taking on big creat...
Leveraging AI for Gold Award Success
March 14, 2024 19:00This newsletter has an accompanying video on YouTube. Introduction: Harnessing AI for Project Excellence In our ongoing exploration of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into the Girl Scout Gold Award journey, we uncover innovative ways to enhance project development and communication. From initial ideation to final reporting, AI serves as a valuable companion, offering insights and support at every stage. Proposal: Uncovering Insights for Impactful Projects Imagine you're brai...
Ep 131 Sowing Seeds of Education: A Gold Award Project for Wildlife Welfare
March 07, 2024 20:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBFull transcription available at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ Elsie created a wildlife habitat at Council Ground State Park. Discover how she built a butterfly garden, birdhouses, and a bat house, and engaged the community through educational sessions. Listen as she reflects on the challenges she faced, the support she received, and the impact of her project on wildlife. Her love for animals shines through as she discusses her studies in animal and veterinary biosciences and her dream ...
Harnessing the Power of AI in Your Gold Award Journey
February 29, 2024 20:00Harnessing the Power of AI in Your Gold Award Journey Reflecting on the evolution of research and learning methods, from flipping through library card catalogs and scrolling through microfiche to today's digital age, it's evident how technology has transformed our approach to knowledge acquisition. As Girl Scouts, we've always embraced the spirit of exploration and learning, and now, with the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), we're poised to take our Gold Award projects to new h...
EP 130 From Gold Award Girl Scout to Tennessee State Representative: Afton Behn's Journey of Service and Advocacy
February 22, 2024 20:00 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBFull transcription available at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ Afton, a former Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, shares her experience of completing her project in 2007, which involved collecting toiletries for domestic shelters in Knoxville, Tennessee. She reflects on the impact of her Girl Scout troop and her mother, who was the troop leader, in shaping her passion for community service and politics. Afton discusses how her Gold Award project influenced her career as a community organize...
Overcoming Challenges: A Key Element of Your Gold Award Journey
February 15, 2024 20:00Embarking on the Girl Scout Gold Award journey is an empowering experience filled with growth and learning opportunities. However, it's important to recognize that challenges are an inevitable part of this journey. In this newsletter, we'll explore how to address and overcome challenges at each stage of your Gold Award journey, from the initial proposal to the final report. By learning to navigate obstacles effectively, you'll emerge from your Gold Award journey stronger and more resilient t...
Ep 129 Margaret Anne Mary Moore The Yes You Can Movement Girl Scout Gold Award
February 08, 2024 20:00 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBFull transcription available at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ Margaret Anne Mary Moore shares her inspiring story of overcoming obstacles and achieving her greatest ambitions. Born with cerebral palsy, she relies on a motorized wheelchair, walker, and communication device. However, her family has a positive outlook, teaching her to see herself as a kid who could play, laugh, and learn just like anyone else. With the support of her mother, she pursued regular education, athletics, and act...
Navigating Your Gold Award Journey: From Proposal to Presentation
February 01, 2024 18:00Navigating Your Gold Award Journey: From Proposal to Presentation The Girl Scout Gold Award journey consists of three distinct phases: Proposal, Project, and Post-Award, each with its unique challenges and opportunities. In this blog post, we'll explore the transition from the proposal phase to the final presentation and discuss the significance of preparing for your presentation and participating in council events as a Gold Award Girl Scout. Tips for a Successful Proposal Presen...
Ep 128 Grace Gormley Stand Up, Speak Out: Journalism for Young Activists Girl Scout Gold Award
January 25, 2024 20:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBFull transcription available at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ Speak Up, Stand Out Journalism for Young Activists addressed a lack of diversity in her high school's journalism community. Grace developed a free camp for underserved kids in her community to introduce them to journalism. With the help of Dream Catchers, the camp became a part of their summer program and impacted 70 students. The camp taught journalism skills, and the students could write articles on topics they cared about. ...
Navigating Your Gold Award Journey: Building a Strong Team and Working with Volunteers
January 18, 2024 18:00Navigating Your Gold Award Journey: Building a Strong Team and Working with Volunteers At each stage of the Gold Award, building a solid team and effectively working with volunteers is essential. Let's delve into how you can achieve this, bearing in mind the unique dynamics of each phase. Proposal Phase: Building a Strong Gold Award Team In the initial Proposal Phase, you're crafting your project's foundation; this is when building a robust team becomes essential. Here's a ...
Ep 127 Valencia Julien Giselle Learns About Alzheimer's Girl Scout Gold Award
January 11, 2024 20:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBFull transcription available at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ Valencia's project, titled "Giselle Learns About Alzheimer's," was inspired by her personal experience with her grandfather's battle with Alzheimer's disease. Through her project, Valencia created a children's book to educate and support children who have grandparents with Alzheimer's or who are interested in learning about the disease. Valencia's project not only reached her target audience of second and third graders but als...
Crafting a Compelling Gold Award Project Name, Capturing Milestones, and Inspiring Others
January 04, 2024 18:00Crafting a Compelling Gold Award Project Name, Capturing Milestones, and Inspiring Others Let’s explore the aspects of a compelling project name, documenting milestones through photography and video, and inspiring others by sharing your Gold Award story. Creating a Compelling Project Name The journey commences in the Proposal Phase, where choosing a compelling project name is paramount. Here are actionable steps to help you create an engaging and impactful project name: ...
Ep 126 Madalyn Ross Adoption Awareness in Highland County Girl Scout Gold Award
December 28, 2023 20:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBFull transcription available at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ As an adoptee herself, Madalyn's project was deeply rooted in her own personal story and the desire to raise awareness about adoption in her community. Through a thoughtfully designed poster and a YouTube video featuring interviews with individuals involved in the adoption process, Madalyn aimed to convey that every child deserves a chance at a better life. Her project serves as a reminder that the opportunity for a brighter f...
The Path to Your Gold Award: Setting Goals, Measuring Impact, and Enhancing Your Resume
December 21, 2023 18:00The Path to Your Gold Award: Setting Goals, Measuring Impact, and Enhancing Your Resume Today, we dive into data: Setting specific and measurable goals Communicating your project's impact through data Leveraging these measurements on your resume Setting Specific and Measurable Goals The journey commences in the Proposal Phase, where crafting specific and measurable goals is paramount. Here are actionable steps to help you establish these goals: In this initial phase...
EP 125 Dorothy Lakshmanamurthy Bringing History Outside Girl Scout Gold Award Munster Indiana History project and patch
December 14, 2023 20:00 - 19 minutes - 26.7 MBFull transcription available at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ Dorothy shares how she was inspired by her involvement in the Munster Junior Historical Society and how she created seven trail signs that highlight different aspects of Munster's history. Dorothy's favorite sign focuses on women in history. She also discusses her collaboration with the Munster Historical Society to ensure historical accuracy. Tune in to learn more about Dorothy's impactful project. More from Dorothy: I st...
The Role of Your Project Advisor: A Guiding Light Through Your Gold Award Journey
December 07, 2023 18:00The Role of Your Project Advisor: A Guiding Light Through Your Gold Award Journey Central to the success of your journey is the role of your project advisor, who provides guidance, support, and mentorship throughout this adventure. In this blog post, we will explore how the role of your project advisor evolves through these phases and the actionable steps to maximize their support. The Role of Your Project Advisor in the Proposal Process In the Proposal Phase, your project ...
Ep 124 Leila Morrow Growing as You Grow Older Girl Scout Gold Award Bringing Social Interaction and Mobility to the Elderly
November 30, 2023 20:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBFull transcription available at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ Leila shares the story behind her Girl Scout Gold Award project, "Growing As You Grow Older," which centered around providing social interaction and increased mobility for elderly individuals in her community. Motivated by her grandmother's isolation during the COVID pandemic, Leila organized bi-weekly gardening meetings where participants engaged in hands-on activities such as pressed flower crafts and ornament decoration. Wi...
The Gold Award Journey: Identifying Community Needs, Engaging Stakeholders, and Giving Back
November 23, 2023 18:00The Gold Award Journey: Identifying Community Needs, Engaging Stakeholders, and Giving Back Today, we dive into the crucial aspects of researching and identifying community needs, engaging with stakeholders and the community, and participating in community service as a Gold Award recipient. Researching and Identifying Community Needs The journey commences in the Proposal Phase, where you embark on a quest to understand and address the pressing needs of your community. Here ...
Ep 123 Mirika Jambudi Book Orators: From Workshops to a Global Community Girl Scout Gold Award
November 16, 2023 20:00 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBFull transcription available at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ Mirika's project aimed to promote literacy and engage youth with reading and literature. She organized workshops, conducted book drives, interviewed authors, and even started a podcast to share her love for reading. Despite facing challenges due to the pandemic, Mirika adapted her project to a digital format and expanded it globally, forming chapters in different countries. She also created a database of books and provided per...
The Journey of the Girl Scout Gold Award: Finding Inspiration, Maintaining Focus, and Building a Lasting Legacy
November 09, 2023 20:00The Journey of the Girl Scout Gold Award: Finding Inspiration, Maintaining Focus, and Building a Lasting Legacy Today we delve into the critical aspects of finding inspiration for a project, maintaining focus during your project, and using your project to inspire your future and advance your career. Finding Inspiration - Choosing a Meaningful Project The journey commences during the Proposal Phase, where your mission is to select a project that both ignites your passion and...
Ep 122 Amira Ismail Make You Listen Girl Scout Gold Award: Civic Engagement and Voting
November 02, 2023 19:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBFull transcription available at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ Amira created a three-day program to inspire youth to get involved in civic engagement and political campaigns, regardless of their political party. Amira discusses her inspiration for the project, including her experience working with older individuals in the political landscape at a young age. She also shares a life-altering event that motivated her to pave a better path for others interested in joining campaigns. Despite no...
Ep 121 Callie Majors: Bart Garrison Agricultural Museum Patch Program Girl Scout Gold Award
October 19, 2023 19:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBFull transcription available at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ Callie shares her Girl Scout Gold Award project, which focuses on addressing the issue of food deserts in her town. She talks about her long-standing connection with the Bart Garrison Agricultural Museum and how she proposed the idea of creating a garden there to combat the lack of access to healthy foods. Inspired by World War II victory gardens, Callie's project aims to provide a sustainable solution for her community. Mor...
Ep 120 Isabel Rosario - The One Percent: A Human Race Breast Cancer Awareness Girl Scout Gold Award
October 05, 2023 19:00 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBFull transcription available at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ Isabel shares her Girl Scout Gold Award project focused on raising awareness about breast cancer in men. Isabel's journey began when her grandfather was diagnosed with breast cancer, which shocked her family as they were unaware that men could also be affected. Isabel delves into the statistics, highlighting that 1% of cancer diagnoses are in men, which equates to thousands of lives. She emphasizes the importance of including ...
Ep 119 Himani Kalra Project Save the Girl Child Girl Scout Gold Award Raising Awareness About Female Gendercide
September 21, 2023 19:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBFull transcription available at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ In this episode of Hearts of Gold, we hear from Himani, who shares her Girl Scout Gold Award project called "Project Save the Girl Child." Himani's project aims to raise awareness about the issue of female gendercide, which is the preference for a male child over a female child in patriarchal societies. She educates people about the consequences of this issue through gendercide awareness seminars and distributing brochures in ...
Ep 118 Janae-Rose Fageyinbo Youth Connect Charlotte Girl Scout Gold Award: Breaking Down Barriers
September 07, 2023 19:00 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBFull transcription available at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ In this episode of Hearts of Gold, Janae-Rose shares her Girl Scout Gold Award project called Youth Connect Charlotte. She addresses the issue of segregation in her home city and the lack of interaction between youth from different backgrounds. Janae-Rose's project involves partnering with Transforming Youth Movement to connect participants with students from other areas of Charlotte, allowing them to discuss the issues they s...
BONUS: Troop Leader Experience Exploring the Silver Award Changes and National Discussions
August 31, 2023 17:00 - 59 minutes - 47.9 MBWith the upcoming new Girl Scout year and new Silver Award requirements, I thought I would share an episode I recorded with Sarah Heeter for her podcast 'Troop Leader Experience' last spring. Girl Scout Councils are rolling out this updated information. Check your council's website for updates and GSLearn for trainings for your Girl Scouts (and you). We also recorded an episode about the Highest Awards, especially the Gold Award! https://pod.link/1439828810/episode/824ccd0587f406f4ad6...
Ep 117 Jaansi Patel Project Neurify Girl Scout Gold Award
August 24, 2023 19:00 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBFull transcription available at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ In this episode of Hearts of Gold, we hear from Jaansi, a 15-year-old Girl Scout and proud Gold Award winner. Jaansi shares her project, Project Neurify, which aims to make AI education accessible to all. She fundraised through a workshop and used the money to build a website with a free video curriculum and curated resources. Despite starting her project before ChatGPT became popular, Jaansi's timely focus on AI education is ...
Ep 116 Anna Heur Steps to Specs Girl Scout Gold Award
August 10, 2023 19:00 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBFull transcription available at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ On this episode of Hearts of Gold, Anna talks about her Girl Scout Gold Award project called "Step to Specs". Anna noticed that she had a lot of unused glasses frames in her room and realized that other people in her town might be in the same predicament. She started collecting donated glasses and passed them on to people who couldn't afford them. After amassing around 4,000 pairs of glasses, Anna partnered with the LAC USC ho...
Ep 115 Simran Carl - Missing Man Girl Scout Gold Award Project
July 27, 2023 19:00 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBFull transcription available at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ On this episode of Hearts of Gold, Sim shares her Girl Scout Gold Award project, Honoring the Missing Man. Sim explains that her project was inspired by the dedication and perseverance of the veterans she met through her involvement in the Air Force Junior ROTC program. She set out to raise awareness about the Missing Man table, a table that is set up to recognize POW and MIA soldiers. With the help of her fellow cadets, Sim d...
Ep 114 Lakshanya Rajaganapathi - Changing the Course of Media: Inspiring Skills of Media Literacy Girl Scout Gold Award Project
July 12, 2023 19:00 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBFull transcription available at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ In this episode of Hearts of Gold, Lakshanya talks about her Girl Scout Gold Award project, which focuses on inspiring young children to navigate through media effectively. Lakshanya created a curriculum where she presented information to schools in India, her local community, and her high school. She provided tips and tricks on how to safely navigate through the internet and social media by having a Q&A session with the stude...
Ep 113 Ripley Cusinato - A Unicorn’s Childhood Girl Scout Gold Award Project
June 29, 2023 19:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBFull transcription available at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ Ripley shared her experience of creating her Girl Scout Gold Award project—a book discussing the difficulties of being disabled in a world that largely ignores invisible illnesses. Ripley herself has multiple chronic illnesses and was misdiagnosed with psychological ailments before being able to name what she was facing. She wrote the book to redefine the idea of disability and to discuss the ableism found in our community and...
Ep 112 Elisa John: An Esther Generation: A Ministry for Teens Girl Scout Gold Award Project
June 15, 2023 19:00 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MBFull transcription available at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ Elisa's Gold Award project is called An Esther Generation. It is a ministry aimed at helping teen girls and young adult women to draw closer to God and better understand their identity and purpose in life. She provides digital resources, writing and speaking opportunities to assist people on their spiritual journeys. Elisa shares how her own faith journey was ignited by her family, who adopted daily Bible reading times, and he...
Ep 111 Rebekkah Baccus: Through the Eyes Girl Scout Gold Award Project
June 01, 2023 19:00 - 24 minutes - 23 MBFull transcription available at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ In this episode of the Hearts of Gold podcast, Rebekkah shares about her Girl Scout Gold Award project called "Through the Eyes". She explains that it was an immersive experience aimed at all ages and backgrounds to teach about several eye conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, and amblyopia. Rebekkah created a sensory board with a Braille alphabet, simulation glasses, and a hands-on Braille activity with a muffin tin...
Ep 110 Supriya Kotnan - Heartbeet for Healthy Girl Scout Gold Award Project
May 18, 2023 19:00 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBFull transcription available at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ Supriya created a nutrition organization to promote healthy hearts. More about Supriya: Supriya Kotnani is currently a pre-med Anthropology student at Baylor University. An 8 year Girl Scout member, she earned her Girl Scout Silver Award in 2016 and Girl Scout Gold Award in 2020. Her Girl Scout Silver Award was awarded for planting a community garden and her Gold Award was awarded for the creation of the nutrition organiza...
Ep 109 Mehaa Raja - Kampot Village Computer Lab Girl Scout Gold Award Project
May 04, 2023 19:00 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBFull transcription available at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ Mehaa created a computer lab for the village of Kampot in Cambodia. More about Mehaa: Mehaa Raja is a freshman at UC Berkeley, studying Mechanical Engineering. She started Girl Scouts in 4th grade as a junior, and graduated as a Senior Ambassador. Over the span of almost a decade in Girl Scouts Mehaa took part in various community service projects with her troop, to name a few; annual canned food drives, making blankets fo...
Ep 108 Rhegan Duncombe - Gymnast to Gymnast Girl Scout Gold Award Project
April 20, 2023 19:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBFull transcription available at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ Rhegan created a non-profit to support gymnastics in her family's home country of the Bahamas. More from Rhegan: Hi, I am Rhegan Duncombe! I am the founder of the non-profit Gymnast to Gymnast INC. At the age of sixteen years old, I founded the organization, originally from St. Louis, Missouri. I will begin my junior year in the fall of 2021 at The Out-of-Door Academy. I aspire to be an orthopedic surgeon and want to focus...
Ep 107 Haley Santos - Gaia's Passion Girl Scout Gold Award Project
April 06, 2023 19:00Full transcription available at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ Haley created an environmental organization and hosted monthly service projects and workshops. More about Haley: Haley Santos is currently an Ambassador in Girl Scouts and a junior in high school. She has been in Girl Scouts for nearly a decade with her close friends, Bonnie and Sam. At her high school, Haley is in theatre and several clubs such as Key Club and National Honors Society. Haley also holds leadership positions...
Ep 106 Ifrah Attar -Preventing Myopia Girl Scout Gold Award Project
March 23, 2023 19:00 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBFull transcription available at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ Ifrah choose to educate kids about myopia – commonly known as nearsightedness – and how they can try to prevent it. More about Ifrah: Ifrah Attar is currently a senior in high school from Delaware. Ifrah has been a Girl Scout since she was in the third grade. Ifrah completed her Silver Award in 2020 and completed her Gold Award in the Summer of 2022. Throughout Ifrah’s time in Girl Scouts, she has obtained beneficial skill...
Ep 105 Evelyn Taliaferro - Engineer Kids Girl Scout Gold Award Project
March 09, 2023 20:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBFull transcription available at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ Evelyn developed a website, designed a curriculum, and held workshops for underprivileged girls to expose them to careers in STEM. More from Evelyn: My name is Evelyn Taliaferro and I am a current freshman at Princeton University majoring in electrical and computer engineering. I joined Girl Scout Troop 5357 in the first grade and was an active member of the troop until I graduated from Nansemond River High School in 2022....
Ep 104 Katie Maier - Picture Your Path Girl Scout Gold Award Project
February 23, 2023 20:00 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBFull transcription available at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ Katie collected artwork from local kids to turn into a series of murals along walking/biking trail in Atlanta More about Katie: Katie Maier is a college freshman and Girl Scout Ambassador from Atlanta, Georgia. A member of Girl Scout Troop 11461 since first grade, she served as troop co-president throughout high school. Her Gold Award project, Picture Your Path, combined her passion for making visual arts with her love of ...
Ep 103 Anushka Rawat - From the Pantry to a Healthier Lifestyle Girl Scout Gold Award Project
February 09, 2023 20:00 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBFull transcription available at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ Anushka founded Young Chefs STL and created a cookbook full of healthy recipes that focused on using ingredients typically found at food pantries. More about Anushka: Anushka Rawat, a senior at Parkway South High School, serves as the Student Council business chair. She has held numerous leadership positions, including president of Mock Trial and HOSA–Future Health Professionals, and co-president of Speech and Debate. Addi...
Ep 102 Kennedy Watkins - Let's Code Together Girl Scout Gold Award Project
January 26, 2023 20:00 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBFull transcription available at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ Kennedy took a Girl Scout Troop experience and created a STEM program, with a special focus on minorities in STEM. More from Kennedy: Hello, my name is Kennedy Watkins. I am the founder of Gilded Teas, an organic loose-leaf tea company. My company's mission is to encourage minorities to join the STEM and agriculture fields. During high school, I was a part of One Laptop Per Child my sophomore year and along with other gi...
Ep 101 Giovanna Quevedo - A Kid’s Guide to Radiation Therapy Girl Scout Gold Award Project
January 12, 2023 20:00 - 16 minutes - 16.1 MBFull transcription available at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ Giovanna wrote a bilingual book for children experiencing radiation treatment explaining what the process is like. More about Giovanna : Giovanna Quevedo was inspired to write, “A Kid’s Guide to Radiation Therapy,” after her mother was diagnosed with cancer and prescribed radiation therapy as treatment. Her mother’s experience made her wonder how pediatric patients cope with their cancer treatment. While researching educat...