Madeline Ricci | The Urgent Need for Communication with Our Children

About the Guest(s):

Madeline Ricci is a seasoned entrepreneur and network influencer with an extensive professional history boasting 18 years as a corporate executive. In 2008, she bravely transitioned into entrepreneurship, where she never looked back. Madeline co-owns a business with her husband that they have been running for 16 years. Additionally, they serve as master franchisers for two health and wellness franchises and operate a coaching and consulting business. A key player in the professional realm, Madeline maintains a substantial audience on LinkedIn, through which she exercises significant industry influence.

Episode Summary:

In an illuminating episode of the "Who You Know" show, we sit down with entrepreneur and advocate Madeline Ricci during the "Not On Our Watch" event, which raises awareness about the pressing issue of child sex trafficking. With the intimacy of a fireside chat and the urgency of a town hall meeting, Madeline discusses the critical role of communication and education in protecting our children.

Madeline Ricci emphasizes the necessity of initiating conversations about child safety within familiar circles of influence, such as PTA groups and youth organizations. She expresses concern over the lack of dialogue in these areas and suggests leveraging resources available to parents and the community. Reflecting on her experience as a mother and the potential of one day becoming a grandmother, she underscores that responsibility begins at home, with open discussions between parents and children to foster an environment of trust and awareness.

Resources:

• Madeline Ricci’s LinkedIn profile: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/madeline-ricci-5b6532b/⁠

• Career Transition Summit: ⁠https://event.webinarjam.com/register/67/04404igv⁠ 

• LinkedIn e-book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://online.flippingbook.com/view/714118097/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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• Trevor Houston is a licensed financial professional offering insurance/financial products through various carriers. For more info visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://cpwstrategies.com⁠ 

  
  

Chapters:

(0:00:00) The lack of communication with children and the need for schools to promote awareness.

(0:01:07) Madeline explains how she got involved in the event and the importance of being aware of child sex trafficking.

(0:03:38) The importance of open communication between parents and children and the need for education in schools.

(0:05:27) Madeline suggests utilizing the PTA to educate parents and spread awareness about child sex trafficking.

(0:06:27) Madeline’s role as an entrepreneur and how she can use her influence and network to support the cause.