About the Guest(s):

LisaBeth Thomas is a notable personality from central Texas who's carved out a reputation for her inventive thinking, crafting successful advertising campaigns, and her unyielding dedication to the safety and well-being of children. She serves as the founding president of Texas Women in Business. With her extensive background in media production and news, she has turned her focus to leading a pivotal campaign called "Not On Our Watch Texas," tackling the disturbing rise of online sexual exploitation of children.

Episode Summary:

In an eye-opening and critical discussion on child safety online, LisaBeth Thomas brings to light a challenging goal on the "Who You Know" podcast hosted by Trevor Houston. The episode delves into the aggressive campaign aimed at protecting one million families by the end of 2024 by raising awareness about online child exploitation, which has skyrocketed since the pandemic.

Through a thoughtful narrative, LisaBeth Thomas expounds on her mission with "Not On Our Watch Texas." Her approach is clear: create a ripple effect by reaching out to individuals who can spread the word within their communities. One particularly bright moment in the episode is the revelation of a partnership with Girl Scouts to develop a curriculum focused on child safety, proving the power of asking the right questions to the right people. Her strategic use of online platforms to track engagement paves the way for a potentially nationwide movement against child exploitation.

Resources:

Chapters:

(0:00:00) LisaBeth Thomas discusses the goal of reaching a million families by 2024.

(0:01:20) The inspiration behind starting Not On Our Watch Texas.

(0:02:14) Texas' ranking in human trafficking.

(0:03:20) The increase in online exploitation during COVID-19.

(0:06:03) Mandatory training program for children before using smartphones.

(0:08:16) The need to show kids the dangers of online behavior.

(0:09:09) LisaBeth explains the concept of sextortion and how predators manipulate children.

(0:11:12) The importance of taking action against child exploitation.

(0:12:08) The relevance of sex education in schools.

(0:13:16) LisaBeth’s plan to reach a million families by 2024.

(0:14:29) How Lisa Beth approached the Girl Scouts to collaborate on raising awareness.

(0:18:33) A strategy of encouraging attendees to sign up and refer three others.

(0:19:25) A potential project.

(0:20:40) Conclusion