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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

Release Date: 03/07/2024

Ep 151 Breaking Barriers in Aviation: A Girl Scout's Journey to Empower Young Women in Flight

Hearts Of Gold - Reflections from Gold Award Girl Scouts

Full transcription available at Today, we’re thrilled to have Pepper join us to share her inspiring journey as a young aviator and her impactful Girl Scout Gold Award project. From her first flight at just 10 years old to becoming a certified pilot, Pepper has navigated the skies and shattered stereotypes in a male-dominated field. She passionately discusses her mission to introduce aviation to young women in her community through a series of engaging workshops, where she taught the fundamentals of flight and even organized a thrilling "fly day" for eager participants. But that’s not all!...

Ep 150 Building Leadership and Community: Rachel's Gold Award Project for JROTC Trophies

Hearts Of Gold - Reflections from Gold Award Girl Scouts

Full transcription available at Rachel shares her inspiring journey of earning the Girl Scout Gold Award through her project of constructing a trophy case for her high school's JROTC program. She discusses the motivation behind her project, which stemmed from the need to properly showcase the numerous trophies earned by cadets through various activities, including Raiders, drill, and rifle team. Rachel highlights the importance of community support, detailing how local businesses contributed materials and resources, significantly reducing project costs. She emphasizes the collaborative effort...

Ep 149 From Art to Action: A Girl Scout's Journey to Combat Single-Use Plastics

Hearts Of Gold - Reflections from Gold Award Girl Scouts

Full transcription available at Jackie shares her inspiring journey of earning the Girl Scout Gold Award through her project titled "Single-Use Less Plastic." She discusses her advocacy against single-use plastic pollution, highlighting the importance of public policy, education, and art in driving change. Jackie reflects on how the COVID-19 lockdown prompted her to notice the overwhelming amount of plastic waste generated by her family, leading her to participate in the Plastic Free July challenge. She created an art curriculum inspired by artist Aurora Robson, teaching students to make...

Ep 148 Empowering Neurodiversity: Piya's Journey to the Girl Scout Gold Award

Hearts Of Gold - Reflections from Gold Award Girl Scouts

Full transcription available at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ Piya's project focused on increasing education and awareness around neurodiversity advocacy, a topic that is close to her heart. She began by founding her school's first neurodiversity affinity group, creating a safe space for neurodivergent youth. Piya shared her journey of developing workshops and assemblies for both her peers and teachers, emphasizing the importance of updated training on neurodiversity. With the support of her school's learning support team and feedback from neurodivergent students, she was able to...

Ep 147 Empowering Voices: Mikenna and the Silver Stories Podcast

Hearts Of Gold - Reflections from Gold Award Girl Scouts

Full transcription available at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ Mikenna shares how she created a platform to record and share the authentic stories of seniors in her community, which she then uploaded to YouTube and a dedicated website. She also made personalized booklets for each senior interviewed, ensuring they had a tangible copy of their story. Mikenna's journey began with her long-standing visits to a local nursing home, where she built meaningful relationships with the residents. Her project expanded beyond her initial nursing home to include another facility, capturing a diverse...

Ep 146 Healing Through Toys: Sammie's Journey to Support Uvalde Survivors

Hearts Of Gold - Reflections from Gold Award Girl Scouts

Full transcription available at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ Sammie, a remarkable Girl Scout who shares her journey of earning the prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award. Sammie's project, Sammy's Toy Drive, was inspired by the tragic shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Initially starting as a simple toy drive, it evolved into a full-fledged nonprofit organization aimed at supporting survivors of gun violence through healing events and community building. Sammie detailed the emotional and logistical challenges she faced, including the initial rejection of her first project...

Ep 145 Creating Historic Lamont: Amelia's Gold Award Journey

Hearts Of Gold - Reflections from Gold Award Girl Scouts

Full transcription available at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ Amelia developed an app called Historic Lamont, a location-aware walking tour app that highlights the hidden historical gems of her hometown, Lamont, a suburb of Chicago. Inspired by a limited-availability walking tour from the Lamont Historical Society, Amelia wanted to make local history more accessible to everyone in her community. Amelia shared fascinating historical facts she uncovered, such as the local metro station witnessing President Lincoln's funeral train and being a site of the Lamont Massacre. She detailed the...

Ep 144 Building United Communities: Camilla's Gold Award Project

Hearts Of Gold - Reflections from Gold Award Girl Scouts

Full transcription available at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ Camilla's project aims to build more united communities by educating people about different Asian cultures through workshops, YouTube vlogs, and a beautifully illustrated book. Camilla shared that her project was prompted by the rise in Asian hate crimes during the pandemic, which motivated her to use education as a tool to foster understanding and empathy. She detailed the three components of her project: interactive workshops at YMCA branches, vlogs exploring various Asian communities in Los Angeles, and her book, which...

Ep 143 - Solving Overcrowded Shelters: Neha's Gold Award Journey

Hearts Of Gold - Reflections from Gold Award Girl Scouts

Full transcription available at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ Neha's project, centered around dogs and the issue of overcrowded shelters, led her to create a nonprofit called Pawprints. The nonprofit focuses on raising awareness about the importance of microchipping and GPS tracking collars to prevent dogs from getting lost and ending up in shelters. Neha shared her personal connection to the project, including her experience rescuing her dog Aggie, who was saved from euthanasia at an overcrowded shelter. She discussed the educational materials she created, which include information...

Ep 142 Championing Bird Conservation: Adoriam's Gold Award Journey

Hearts Of Gold - Reflections from Gold Award Girl Scouts

Full transcription available at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ Adoriam, a passionate Girl Scout, shares her inspiring journey of earning the Girl Scout Gold Award. Adoriam’s project focused on addressing the declining bird population in Houston, a city that ranks as the second worst in America for migratory birds. Through her project, she aimed to educate the community about the importance of being bird-friendly by conducting workshops, creating videos, and providing resources. Adoriam’s interest in conservation was sparked by her involvement in the Glenn Miller Agriculture...

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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 help wildlife in your own backyard. Follow along as she shares her experiences and encourages listeners to take action and make a difference.

More from Elsie:

Hi! I'm Elsie and I've been in Girl Scouts since kindergarten; I even have my "lifetime membership"! In addition to my Gold Award, I have also earned my Bronze and Silver awards. Another highlight of my Girl Scout background was my troop's trip to New York City when I was in high school. Outside of scouting, I am involved in dance and orchestra. More importantly, I have a strong passion for animal welfare. I am currently studying Animal & Veterinary Biosciences at the University of Wisconsin - Madison with the goal of attending vet school in the future. I hope my passion for welfare shined through my Gold Award as I worked to engage my community in wildlife conservation.

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Key takeaways from the episode:

Passion for Animal Welfare: Elsie's deep passion for animals and animal welfare shines through in every aspect of her project. From building a butterfly garden to educating the community on wildlife conservation, her dedication to helping wildlife is truly inspiring.

Overcoming Challenges: Despite facing time constraints and navigating red tape at the state park, Elsie persevered and successfully completed her project. Her ability to stay organized, focused, and adaptable in the face of challenges is a testament to her determination and commitment.

Community Engagement: Through educational sessions and outreach efforts, Elsie was able to engage the community and inspire others to take action in their own backyards. By sharing resources and practical tips, she empowered others to make a difference and support wildlife conservation efforts.

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