As we all spend a significant amount of time online for school, work, social, and relaxing, we don’t need to be paranoid or ignorant of the risks associated with our connectivity. But we do need to be aware. And we need to practice safe online habits, as well as teaching our loved ones to do the same.

Kathryn connected with Fiona Lucas, the founder of iRespectOnline® and the parent forum (as well as author of the book by the same title) Futureproof Your Kids®. She is a Social Media & Online Community Strategist & Educator.

About Our Guest:

Fiona Lucas is a highly regarded Australian based Social Media & Online Community Strategist, Consultant, Mentor, Moderator, Speaker & Author. She is the founder of the 4Rs of Reputation with her business iRespectOnline and author of Futureproof Your Kids. She believes in putting humanity first in all online engagements.

She works with both small business and large corporations developing innovative digital strategies for growth and engagement, reducing risk and helping them to humanize their brand. Through education and training she assists business owners to authentically engage with their clients and prospects.

Find out more about Fiona at https://irespectonline.com, or connect with her on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

Topics Discussed in the Episode

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Highlights include:

• Writing Motivation
• Common Security Mistakes
• Scammers Gonna Scam (and what to do about it)
• Passwords and Travel Protocol
• Own your online presence
• Future of Social Media
• Fast Fave Three

Resources mentioned in this episode:

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• Futureproof Your Kids (2016) by Fiona Lucas
• Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China (2008) by Jung Chang

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