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Cultivating Confidence, Compassion, and Community: Mary Pat King's Vision for Girl ScoutsStanding in the Gap

Cultivating Confidence, Compassion, and Community: Mary Pat King's Vision for Girl Scouts

In this episode, Dr. Tonjua Williams sits down with Mary Pat King, CEO of Girl Scouts of West Central Florida, to explore the profound and lasting impact of Girl Scouts on young girls’ lives.

Together, they delve into how the organization fosters confidence, leadership, and essential life skills, empowering girls to reach their fullest potential. From the entrepreneurial lessons of the iconic Girl Scout Cookie program to the critical importance of family engagement, Mary Pat shares insights into how Girl Scouts equips girls for success. They also discuss the organization's efforts to expand its reach to underserved communities, ensuring every girl has the opportunity to thrive.

Join Dr. Tonjua and Mary Pat for an inspiring conversation on how Girl Scouts is shaping tomorrow’s leaders and creating a ripple effect of positive change in the lives of young women.

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KEY POINTS:

  • [02:07] - Mary’s introduction to Girl Scouts
  • [03:09] - The passion for building youth confidence and potential
  • [07:00] - How Girl Scout programs develop skills in STEM, health, and outdoors
  • [13:25] - The entrepreneurial learning in the Girl Scout cookie program
  • [18:17] - Some public community events hosted by Girl Scouts
  • [20:43] - Concerns about social media's impact on youth mental health
  • [24:19] - Mary's leadership development through Positive Intelligence program
  • [32:07] - The role of mentorship and high awards coaches in Girl Scouts
  • [41:34] - Mary Pat's advice for aspiring leaders on humility and self-care

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QUOTABLES:

"I love to see confidence grow. I love to see youth who didn't think they could do something, and then they do it." - Mary Pat King

"Girl Scouts is one of the few programs where the mother, the grandmother, the aunt, the sister, can be side by side, experiencing things for the first time together." - Mary Pat King

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GUEST RESOURCES:

Mary Pat King

LinkedIn | @marypatking

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RESOURCES:

St. Petersburg College

Website | St. Petersburg College

Facebook | @stpetecollege

IG | @stpetersburgcollege

YouTube | @SPC

LinkedIn | @st-petersburg-college

X | @spcnews

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About The Creators
Dr. Tonjua Williams is the seventh President of St. Petersburg College. Tonjua has held various positions throughout her 30+ years of experience in higher education. Enhancing student success and the quality of their experience is one of her most treasured values. Tonjua is recognized nationally as an expert in student development and executing plans that transform departments and institutions.
Dr. Tonjua Williams
President of St. Petersburg College
Mary Pat King is the CEO of Girl Scouts of West Central Florida, which serves thousands of members in eight counties. A certified association executive, Mary Pat has spent 20+ years working for national nonprofits and supporting state and local affiliates with mission advancement, volunteer engagement, board relations, member recruitment, revenue development and nonprofit effectiveness. She is a child advocate, focusing her career on engaging youth, families, schools and communities. She has led the design, scale-up, and nationwide delivery of numerous youth and family programs that support student success or improve overall well-being.
Mary Pat King
CEO of Girl Scouts of West Central Florida
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