Lauren Ott's guest appearances

Lauren Ott

Beyond the Bake Sale

Nutrition Experts Podcast

Competencies without a Classroom

Rebecca Scritchfield

Austin Belcak

Melissa Joy Dobbins

Lily Nichols

Allison Schaaf

Christine Hansen

Scott Barker

Jake Miller

Amanda Laird

Jenny Eden Berk

Lola Scarborough

Tom Ahern

Glenn Livingston

Peter Lewis

Joel Feren

OwlTail

On this episode I sat down with Lauren Ott, Chief Kits Officer at Kits for a Cause Lauren Ott is a social entrepreneur who connects leading Canadian businesses, families, and organizations to the causes they care about. After spending time teaching at a public high school on the side of a volcano in Ecuador, Lauren returned to Canada and turned her passion for community into a career of driving impact across the country and beyond. She has worked on Parliament Hill, one of the largest education boards in Canada, and WE (Free The Children). Lauren worked in communities in the Amazon region, as the right-hand for strategy and engagement, and eventually, as Director of Business Development responsible for 5 markets and operations from Saskatchewan to Atlantic Canada. In 2018, Lauren took on a new challenge as the Chief Kits Officer of the newly launched social enterprise, Kits for a Cause driving meaningful connections and impactful engagement. Lauren was recently nominated for Canada’s Top 40 Under 40. In our conversation Lauren and I talked about how charities and nonprofits can best engage the newest generation of donors and supporters and points to some organizations doing some very cool work. This episode is for you if you’re looking for some new ideas on how best to engage the younger generation in a meaningful way I hope you enjoy this episode

On this episode I sat down with Lauren Ott, Chief Kits Officer at Kits for a Cause Lauren Ott is a social entrepreneur who connects leading Canadian businesses, families, and organizations to the causes they care about. After spending time teaching at a public high school on the side of a volcano in Ecuador, Lauren returned to Canada and turned her passion for community into a career of driving impact across the country and beyond. She has worked on Parliament Hill, one of the largest education boards in Canada, and WE (Free The Children). Lauren worked in communities in the Amazon region, as the right-hand for strategy and engagement, and eventually, as Director of Business Development responsible for 5 markets and operations from Saskatchewan to Atlantic Canada. In 2018, Lauren took on a new challenge as the Chief Kits Officer of the newly launched social enterprise, Kits for a Cause driving meaningful connections and impactful engagement. Lauren was recently nominated for Canada’s Top 40 Under 40. In our conversation Lauren and I talked about how charities and nonprofits can best engage the newest generation of donors and supporters and points to some organizations doing some very cool work. This episode is for you if you’re looking for some new ideas on how best to engage the younger generation in a meaningful way I hope you enjoy this episode

Engaging the Next Generation of Philanthropists with Lauren Ott

Making a difference in the world is a full-time job.Meet Lauren Ott — Chief Kits Officer of social enterprise ‘Kits for a Cause’.Oftentimes, especially in high school, we’re faced with a burning question. What do you want to be when you grow up?Until grade 12, Lauren was convinced that being a famous actress was her main objective. She was passionate about giving back and knew she was always good at making an impact. But, it wasn’t until her final year of high school that she realized her passion for social justice, beginning the journey that’s led her to where she is today.What she learned in one semester was the importance of placing focus on what you’re good at, and how you can share those skills with others. By finding proper ways to advocate for your skill sets, you’re able to take the skills you learn, build and create, and find opportunities that suit those skills.She’s funny, she’s kind, and we’re confident that her story will resonate with students across the board.In this episode, we chat about topics including but not limited to:What exactly is a Social Enterprise, and how is it different from a Non-Profit?Building a career through and under what you’re good atThe importance of advocating and documenting your skillsHow grit and perseverance can take you anywhereHow are you supporting the documentation of skills and knowledge in YOUR classroom?Let us know on Twitter by using the hashtag #CompetenciesPodcast--------------------------------Reflection Prompts for Your StudentsUse the prompts below to have your students reflect on what they heard in the episode and consider how Lauren’s advice can be applied to them.Lauren talks about how an elective course she took in grade 12 and the impact it had on her. Why do you think it’s important to try out different courses and extracurricular activities while in high school?Consider a passion you have. What about this passion drives you and how could you turn this into a career? Consider a specific area related to your passion or the steps you could take.In the podcast, Lauren shares that it’s important to consider what you are good at and how you are different from others. List what you are good at. How do you share these things with others? How can understanding what you are good at guide you when considering future pathway possibilities?Why can grit and perseverance be more important factors than experience when it comes to landing a job? Share an example of a time when you displayed these characteristics. What did you learn from this experience?Consider a business or organization whose values align with your own. If you could reach out to someone who works there, what would you ask them? What steps could you take to connect with this business now and start building your network?Helpful LinksFind out more about how Lauren makes an impact at Kits for a CauseKit Packing for Schools and StudentsVideo: How Kits for A Cause WorksFollow Kits for a Cause on FacebookFollow Kits for a Cause on TwitterFollow Kits for a Cause on Instagram

Making a difference in the world is a full-time job.Meet Lauren Ott — Chief Kits Officer of social enterprise ‘Kits for a Cause’.Oftentimes, especially in high school, we’re faced with a burning question. What do you want to be when you grow up?Until grade 12, Lauren was convinced that being a famous actress was her main objective. She was passionate about giving back and knew she was always good at making an impact. But, it wasn’t until her final year of high school that she realized her passion for social justice, beginning the journey that’s led her to where she is today.What she learned in one semester was the importance of placing focus on what you’re good at, and how you can share those skills with others. By finding proper ways to advocate for your skill sets, you’re able to take the skills you learn, build and create, and find opportunities that suit those skills.She’s funny, she’s kind, and we’re confident that her story will resonate with students across the board.In this episode, we chat about topics including but not limited to:<ul><li>What exactly is a Social Enterprise, and how is it different from a Non-Profit?</li><li>Building a career through and under what you’re good at</li><li>The importance of advocating and documenting your skills</li><li>How grit and perseverance can take you anywhere</li></ul>How are you supporting the documentation of skills and knowledge in YOUR classroom?Let us know on Twitter by using the hashtag #CompetenciesPodcast--------------------------------<h1>Reflection Prompts for Your Students</h1>Use the prompts below to have your students reflect on what they heard in the episode and consider how Lauren’s advice can be applied to them.<ol><li>Lauren talks about how an elective course she took in grade 12 and the impact it had on her. Why do you think it’s important to try out different courses and extracurricular activities while in high school? </li><li>Consider a passion you have. What about this passion drives you and how could you turn this into a career? Consider a specific area related to your passion or the steps you could take. </li><li>In the podcast, Lauren shares that it’s important to consider what you are good at and how you are different from others. List what you are good at. How do you share these things with others? How can understanding what you are good at guide you when considering future pathway possibilities? </li><li>Why can grit and perseverance be more important factors than experience when it comes to landing a job? Share an example of a time when you displayed these characteristics. What did you learn from this experience? </li><li>Consider a business or organization whose values align with your own. If you could reach out to someone who works there, what would you ask them? What steps could you take to connect with this business now and start building your network?</li></ol><h1>Helpful Links</h1><ul><li>Find out more about how Lauren makes an impact at <a href="https://kitsforacause.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kits for a Cause</a></li><li><a href="https://kitsforacause.com/schools/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kit Packing for Schools and Students</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_-OmmUk0ck&amp;feature=emb_title" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Video: How Kits for A Cause Works</a></li><li>Follow Kits for a Cause on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Kits4aCause/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li><li>Follow Kits for a Cause on <a href="https://twitter.com/Kits4aCause" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li><li>Follow Kits for a Cause on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/KitsforaCause/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li></ul>

S1E2. Lauren Ott - Chief Kits Officer - Kits for a Cause

Nutrition Experts Podcast Episode 48 12 Things You Are Doing Wrong When You Diet with Lauren Ott, RD