Episode 33: Leah Sleder (Dude)



Join us today to hear from Leah Sleder, camp name Dude, about her experiences at Girl Scout Camp.  Girl Scout Camp is a staple of Girl Scouting that Leah has fully embraced.  Listen as she tells stories about her time as a camper and a counselor!


Episode 32: Sydney Malloy (Fawkes)



Join us today to hear from Sydney Malloy, camp name Fawkes, about her experience at Girl Scout camp.  Sydney grew up going to camp Linden and now works for the camp in the summer.  Learn all about Sydney’s journey and what Girl Scout camp is like!


Episode 31: National Council Session 2023!



Join us today to hear from Kelley Hissong and Cass Thorman about their experiences as adult and girl delegates (respectively) at Girl Scout National Council Sessions. In their roles as delegates, they voted to make decisions about the future of Girl Scouting – while having a ton of fun!


Pandemic Series – Bethany Wilson



While so much has been cancelled this year, Girl Scouts has not been cancelled. In fact, Bethany Wilson has had experiences so far this year facilitating safe in-person Girl Scout meetings, virtual experiences, and a hybrid model. Tune in today to learn about what each of these experiences have looked like, and how you can make the magic happen for your troop.

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Pandemic Series – Ali Van Overbeke



In this week’s episode of the Girl Scout Advantage Podcast, we hear from Membership Specialist Ali Van Overbeke about the importance of girl-led, one of the cornerstones of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. Learn from Ali why it’s so important to keep girl-led at the forefront of your Girl Scout activities all the time, but right now especially.


Pandemic Series – JoAnna Roach



In this week’s episode, we hear from JoAnna Roach, a Membership Team Lead for Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan. We know that girls are being significantly impacted by the pandemic, and JoAnna shares tips for how to positively engage girls in fun, simple ways.


Pandemic Series – Molly Buckham



On this week’s episode about the effect of the pandemic on girls and how we can support girls through these times, we hear from Membership Specialist Molly Buckham about the many ways we can incorporate outdoor time into our day-to-day life. Listen today to learn about the benefits associated with spending time in the great outdoors.

Want to support Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan? Visit http://weblink.donorperfect.com/GSHOMpodcast today. 


Pandemic Series – Audrey Reynolds



In this episode of our series about the impact of the pandemic on girls, we explore the benefits of the great outdoors and how Girl Scout camp can fit into the lives of girls. Our Outdoor Program Team Lead & Camp Linden Director, Audrey Reynolds, discusses the benefits of the outdoors and the ways we are here to serve girls now and always.

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Pandemic Series – Traci Judy



In the second episode of the pandemic series, Traci Judy, GSHOM Membership Specialist with a social work background, walks us through dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) techniques that troop leaders and parents can use to help girls dealing with big emotions during these unprecedented times.

Please note: These therapies are not a substitute for receiving professional health with mental health issues. If your girl needs professional mental health attention, please call 1-310-855-4673 or text TEEN to 839863.

Traci’s email: TJudy@gshom.org