Public and Permanent®: Real Tales From the Road

Public and Permanent®: Real Tales From the Road

Hear real stories and advice from parents, teachers, teens, influencers and experts about their real life experiences with social media, tech...and sometimes beyond the digital universe. From these amazing, entertaining, and sometimes tragic true stories we can be inspired together - and learn from each other - through the promise, the pitfalls and the adventures of our fellow humans. If you have a story you think others should hear – YOU too could be our next guest! This is a show for humans - told by humans - we just work here. 😊 Contact us at iroc2.org/5.html to tell us your story!

Episodes

S1:E13 – Dateline Lucy: Do Your Kids Have Moral Courage?

June 12, 2020 • 22 mins

Dr. Michele Borba tells the story of Lucy who showed the world on a Dateline TV special how powerful kids can be, and just what it takes to be an Upstander. Parents, educators, and kids listening will learn how they can recognize cruelty & step in to stop bullying in their schools and communities. Kids don’t come with instruction books, but through this podcast, Dr. Borba will communicate necessary information to help you culti...

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S1:E12 – Go Build Something Amazing: The Brick by Brick Story of a Lego® Master

May 28, 2020 • 31 mins
Boone Langston takes us through his journey towards becoming a real life Lego® Master, how he became a contestant on the hit show Lego® Masters on FOX, and reveals some behind the scenes stories while filming the show hosted by actor and producer Will Arnett.  Listen and be inspired to create things that shouldn’t exist - things that seem only imaginary.
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S1:E11 - Parenting Sharenting: Are You A “Sharent” Parent?

May 18, 2020 • 26 mins
Stacey Steinberg is the author of “Growing Up Shared.”  Stacey's research explores the intersection of a parent’s right to share online and a child’s interest in privacy.  Stacey is a leading scholar on "sharenting." What You Will Learn: What is Sharenting And Are You Participating? How Parents Can Share Smarter on Social Media Things to Consider BEFORE Posting Your Child’s Photo or Information Online How to Model Appropria...
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S1:E10 - A Cyber Crime Survivor Story: 10+ Year Hacking Victim To Cyber Hero Comic Creator

May 6, 2020 • 19 mins
Gary Berman is the CEO of the Cyberman Security, LLC and the Creator of The Cyber Hero Adventures: Defenders of the Digital Universe comic platform. In this podcast he will tell his true crime story of how he overcame 10+ years of being hacked, stalked and how his company was the target of serial insider attacks that cost him his business and almost his life. What You Will Learn: Gary’s true crime story and how he endured 10+ yea...
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S1:E9 – Stopping Sex Crimes: True Crime Stories & Solutions for Safety Online

April 27, 2020 • 36 mins
Stacey Honowitz is an author and a veteran of the Florida State Attorney's office as the supervisor of the Sex Crimes and Child Abuse Unit. In this podcast she will provide true crime stories and solutions to keep you and your loved ones safe from predators – and yourself – while online and off. What You Will Learn: True Crime stories about teens and family challenges for you to learn and teach from How pedophiles target kids on...
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S1:E8 - Love Me Back to Life: Part 2 - There is Hope in Healing ❤️

April 27, 2020 • 20 mins
This is the second of a 2-part series with a Sex Trafficking & Domestic Violence Survivor. In this episode our guest will continue her remarkable story, including her mission to help others heal, and illustrate how big the problem of modern-day slavery really is across the globe and in the United States of America – the capital of Human Trafficking. She will also tell us how to spot human trafficking and how we can help victims o...
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S1:E7 - Love Me Back to Life: A Modern Day Slavery Survival Story - Part 1

April 27, 2020 • 31 mins
This is part 1 of a 2-part series with a Sex Trafficking & Domestic Violence Survivor Hear this survivor's incredible journey of survival, strength, courage, and how the television series Law & Order SVU helped saved her life. In this episode, our guest details her incredible escape from sex trafficking and domestic abuse at age 15 and how she discovered that what her mother was doing to her was not “normal.” Our guest shares h...
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S1:E6 - Instagram + Amazing = A Math Teacher - A True Story & Tip 4 U

April 17, 2020 • 4 mins
Why do so many people expect "privacy" in "social" media?  What does your social media say about you?  Here's a true story from a HS principal in NJ about a teacher, Instagram and the power of social media combined with a tip for reflection to help you use social media  to open windows of opportunity! 
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S1:E5 Story Time With Dr. Michele Borba - Seeds of Peace: Creating Bridges Not Barriers

April 8, 2020 • 17 mins
This is the first of multiple visits by Dr. Michele Borba - author of Unselfie -  to our show in a mini-series we call, "Story Time With Dr. Borba."  Today's episode focuses on the need to practice and teach Empathy - think about WE, not ME - and how you can do this in your school, home and community through books, movies and - thanks to technology - (virtual) museums!  Join us for a special episode with author and globally -recogn...
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S1:E4 - Surviving the Minions - A True Cyber Cruelty Story of Survival

March 31, 2020 • 24 mins
An extended and unique version of our podcast with guest author and safety advocate Sue Scheff who tells her unbelievable & personal true story of how a company abusing children hired a digital assassin to defame her reputation and destroy her career.  Listeners will hear about; The events that lead to her reputation being destroyed Her emotional and professional toll from cyber cruelty  Signs that your child may be dealing wit...
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S1:E3: What The World Needs Now - The Story Behind A Virtual Performance for the Ages

March 27, 2020 • 12 mins
College Senior Shelbie Rassler was sent home from College due to the outbreak of the Coronavirus, and while devastated at the thought of missing her senior year - and all of the memories & experiences that typically come with it - she also missed her friends, and doing what she loves most - playing music!  On her flight home to South Florida, Shelby had an idea and found a way to use technology to bring 73 people together to make t...
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S1:E2 - Silver Linings - Tips for Tech & Family Balance During Coronavirus & Beyond

March 25, 2020 • 25 mins
An extended and unique version of our podcast with guest Diana Graber designed to help families balance tech & family time during the Coronavirus (COVID19) outbreak. Listeners will hear tips for families to; Understand the importance of setting screen time & family time Schedules, but also being relaxed when necessary due to these uncertain times. The importance of opening lines of Communication. What you can ask your childre...
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S1:E1: Building the Digital Bridge - Welcome to The Show, What's Your Story?

March 25, 2020 • 9 mins
Description: The pilot Episode of the Public and Permanent® Podcast. An introduction to the host, the show's format, and how you can participate. Featured Guests: We shared the work of #Tiktok user @Tyetun who graciously gave us permission to share his #storytime.  Let us know if you want us to use yours! :) Guest Resources: You can see the video of the @Tyetun's audio we used here. If you have a story that you think others woul...
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