10-23-24 Interview - Agnes Gomes-Koizumi - A Web Series to Teach Kids About Being Online

The Mandy Connell Podcast

A WEB SERIES TO TEACH KIDS ABOUT BEING ONLINE I'm very excited to have Agnes from Social Smarts with Agnes, a very new web series that helps teach kids about social media and tech usage. Inspired by real conversations with her nephew, each episode is a quick 10-minute dive into the "why" behind social media. It is intended for parents to watch with their tweens for a fresh perspective and to help open an ongoing dialogue. In the very first episode, she unpacks why age 13 is the magic number for social media sign-ups. From the legal frameworks like COPPA regulations to data privacy and content suitability, she breaks it all down in an easy-to-understand way so parents can begin a dialog with their kids. A little about Agnes: she was on the early and launch teams for companies including TikTok and Tinder. Now, with this podcast, she's blending her professional expertise with a personal mission inspired by her efforts to educate my 10-year-old nephew so he has the tools to think smartly and safely about social media. With concerns about data privacy, online safety, and the legal battles over platforms like TikTok, "Social Smarts" offers timely advice that's relevant to what families are facing today.