Beyond Bots: Crafting a Safe Digital Haven for Kids Beyond Social Media

Join Krystal as she dives into the inspiring and witty journey of Bre Gentile a.k.a. Dr. G, who transformed from a dispassionate psychologist to a trailblazer in tech. Get ready for a conversation full of insights, laughter, and surprising twists!

🔎 How Her Journey Started:
Bre majored in psychology, earned advanced degrees, and opened a private practice, but found herself lacking passion for her career. Her true calling came from unexpected sources:

• Idea Genesis: Inspired by cancer patients’ insecurities about second opinions, she envisioned a doctor matchmaking app.
• COVID and Loss: After closing her practice, COVID hit and she lost a significant family member. Overwhelmed by COVID news, she thought, “What if we could choose what we see online?”

🌟 Her First Opportunity:
Bre jumped into a project for an app helping kids choose colleges. She noticed a major flaw: no input from the actual users.

• Youth Inclusion: Bre sought out culturally diverse youth for feedback, revolutionizing the app’s design.
• Parent Input: She didn’t stop there. Including parents and caregivers made the app even more impactful.
• Dr. G's Lab: This experience led her to create her UX design consultancy focused on kids.

💪 The Effects of Success:
Bre shares the unique challenges women face in consultancy: being seen, staying relevant, breaking stigmas, and battling loneliness. She talks about losing her direction amidst the chaos of social media and finding her way by “casting her net deeper, not wider.”

Tune in for a story of resilience, innovation, and heartfelt moments. Don’t miss this engaging episode packed with humor and wisdom! 🎧✨

Guest Info: 
For more information about connecting with Bre Gentile and her resources:

Website: https://www.drgslab.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqD4seePBNCjbvH4YsH469A

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