Parenting for the future shouldn't feel like guessing in the dark. Weaving her experience as a global futurist, TEDx pioneer and mother of three thriving young adults, Nancy Giordano shares tangible perspectives, real-life stories, and the people you need to know in a quest to explore how kids and families can step confidently into life, work and the world ahead. From developing critical thinking and problem-solving in infancy to confidently facing emerging digital and cultural challenges as they grow, the Futurist(Mom) is your insightful companion for preparing your child for a dynamic and unpredictable world. Tune in and join the conversation on how we can best equip our kids for the future, one episode at a time.
Latest Episodes
The Wellbeing Economy: Why Our Kids' Future Could Be Better Than Ours | Gaya Herrington
What if the economy our children inherit looks nothing like the one we grew up in—not because of disaster, but by design? Gaya Herrington, the econometrician whose vir...
Understanding Fear and Proven Neurohacks to Help Kids (and Parents) Override Overwhelm | Dr. Mary Poffenroth
Understanding Fear and Proven Neurohacks to Help Kids (and Parents) Override Overwhelm | Guest, Dr. Mary Poffenroth, Biopsychologist and Fear Researcher Our kids are g...
Staying Focused in an Age of Distraction | Erik Qualman
Staying Focused in an Age of Distraction | Guest: Erik Qualman, Digital Leadership Expert and Best-Selling AuthorWhat if the greatest superpower in a distracted world...
Meet Your Robot Nanny: Creepy or Caring? | Faith Popcorn
Meet Your Robot Nanny: Creepy or Caring? | Guest: Faith Popcorn, Futurist.What happens when our children’s first caregivers aren’t just human, but also machines? From...
Employment is Dead; What Comes Next? | Deborah Perry Piscione
Employment is Dead; What Comes Next? | Guest: Deborah Perry Piscione - Future of Work expert and author of "Employment is Dead"What if the future of work isn’t about ...
