Talk More, Tech Less: Dawn Wible

Talk More, Tech Less: Dawn Wible

Author: Marcylle Combs July 10, 2024 Duration: 35:16

Talk More, Tech Less is a digital wellness and safety organization providing tools and resources for families and communities to #TechResponsibly by learning to be healthy and safer on screens. Founder, Dawn Wible is a Waco, TX resident and graduate of Baylor University. She is an online safety advocate and a certified digital wellness educator through the Digital Wellness Institute. She is a member of the Online Harms Prevention Workgroup with Screen Time Action Network advocating for online safety legislation.

Takeaways

  • Technology and social media use among children and teenagers pose significant challenges and risks.
  • Collaboration and conversation are essential in addressing digital wellness and online safety.
  • Legislation is needed to protect minors from online harms and ensure responsible technology use.
  • Parents can promote digital wellness by limiting screen time and delaying social media for young children.

Dawn has trained over 20,000 students, families, and community members. All trainings are age appropriate and cover topics including physical and mental health, online harms, safer phone settings, laws surrounding unsafe phone use, and more. Dawn’s husband, Matt, founded and runs an outdoor mentorship organization for young men. As they raise their own three boys they are walking this road alongside all parents and kids living in a digital world. Approaching this issue with grace is their goal. With ten years in the digital wellness field and research-based knowledge, the desire of Talk More Tech Less is to empower us to be present in our relationships and wise on our screens.


Find more at talkmoretechless.com or email dawn@talkmoretechless.com

Book Recommendations:

  1. Digital Minimalism:  Cal Newport  

  2. Raising Hell and Living Well (Freedom from Influence in a World Where Everyone Wants Something from You): Jessica Elefante

  3. IGen: Jean M. Twenge

  4. Attention Span:  Gloria Mark

  5. Documentaries-  Childhood 2.0 on YouTube

  6. The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt


Hosted by Marcylle Combs, 50% with Marcylle Combs is built on the belief that women's voices and leadership are essential to every conversation. This podcast moves beyond surface-level interviews to explore the full spectrum of a leader's life. In each episode, Marcylle sits down with a woman who is actively shaping her field and community, delving into the real texture of her journey. You'll hear about the pivotal moments that defined her path, the obstacles that reshaped her direction, and the hard-won insights gathered along the way. These are not just success stories; they are honest accounts of professional and personal evolution, offering tangible advice for anyone looking to lead. By focusing on this depth, the podcast creates a platform where the diverse and inspiring narratives of women from various backgrounds, industries, and sectors take center stage. Tuning into this podcast means gaining access to a repository of experience, a source of solidarity, and a clearer understanding of what it means to build a meaningful career and life. It’s where ambition meets reflection, and where listening feels like joining a candid, necessary dialogue about progress and purpose.
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