Ep 70 Ephemia Nicolakis - EcoOrthodox Girl Scout Gold Award Project
Hearts Of Gold - Reflections from Gold Award Girl Scouts
Release Date: 10/07/2021
EP 134 Sofia Martinez Beyond the Attic Boutique Girl Scout Gold Award
Hearts Of Gold - Reflections from Gold Award Girl Scouts
Full 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 on her previous bronze and silver award projects, her experiences as a National Girl Scout Convention...
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Ep 133 Erika Kendrick Dancing for Our Life Girl Scout Gold Award and author of Squad Goals, Cookie Monsters, and Insta Famous
Hearts Of Gold - Reflections from Gold Award Girl Scouts
Erika 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 struggles with clinical depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety, which she has been dealing with since...
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Ep 132 Sarah Henning Girls Around the World Girl Scout Gold Award
Hearts Of Gold - Reflections from Gold Award Girl Scouts
Full 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 creative projects. More from Sarah: I joined girl scouts as a daisy in 1st grade. I have been with the same...
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Leveraging AI for Gold Award Success
Hearts Of Gold - Reflections from Gold Award Girl Scouts
This newsletter has an accompanying video on . 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 brainstorming potential Gold Award projects and encounter a perplexing issue like spiderwebs in your community. Utilizing...
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Ep 131 Sowing Seeds of Education: A Gold Award Project for Wildlife Welfare
Hearts Of Gold - Reflections from Gold Award Girl Scouts
Full 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 of becoming a veterinarian. Don't miss out on this insightful conversation filled with tips on how you can...
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Harnessing the Power of AI in Your Gold Award Journey
Hearts Of Gold - Reflections from Gold Award Girl Scouts
Harnessing 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 heights. AI is a powerful tool for research and learning, offering access to vast amounts of data and...
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EP 130 From Gold Award Girl Scout to Tennessee State Representative: Afton Behn's Journey of Service and Advocacy
Hearts Of Gold - Reflections from Gold Award Girl Scouts
Full 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 organizer and state representative in Tennessee, where she advocates for voting rights and eliminating the grocery...
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Overcoming Challenges: A Key Element of Your Gold Award Journey
Hearts Of Gold - Reflections from Gold Award Girl Scouts
Embarking 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 than ever. Proposal: Anticipating and Addressing Potential Obstacles Embarking on your Girl...
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Ep 129 Margaret Anne Mary Moore The Yes You Can Movement Girl Scout Gold Award
Hearts Of Gold - Reflections from Gold Award Girl Scouts
Full 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 activities like Girl Scouting. As a recipient of the Gold Award, she created the Yes, You Can Movement,...
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Navigating Your Gold Award Journey: From Proposal to Presentation
Hearts Of Gold - Reflections from Gold Award Girl Scouts
Navigating 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 Presentation The Proposal Phase marks the beginning of your Gold Award journey. Crafting an effective...
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Ephemia created Eco Orthodox to encourage her church to reduce the use of plastics and find more eco friendly options.
Ephemia Nicolakis is a second year student at Quinnipiac University in their 3+1 accelerated dual degree program double majoring in Graphic Design and Public Relations. She currently works as a Digital Platforms Assistant for Quinnipiac University’s department of Integrated Marketing Communication, and is also the Social Media Manager for the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the USA. A new on-campus organization she recently joined is called Ability Media, an org directed to help individuals with disabilities showcase their talents through media and more! In her free time, Ephemia is a photographer for her photography business, ephemiamaria, based in Connecticut. She also loves to hang out with her sister and friends, travel, read, bake, and shop!
Ephemia was a Girl Scout starting in Kindergarten! Her favorite Girl Scout activities consisted of selling cookies and attending fun events. Her idea for her Gold Award project, EcoOrthodox, bloomed after she took a marine biology class her junior year of high school. In it she learned all about climate change and ocean pollution, as well as the single-use plastic problem, and wanted to find a solution for approaching the issue within her community. She noticed her church using tons of styrofoam and plastic containers during all of their events. Knowing the harm this does to not only us but the environment, Ephemia came up with EcoOrthodox.
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Website: https://www.ecoorthodox.com/
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