Season Four
Ep 104: Kids Out And About
In this episode of "That Sounds Terrific," host Nick Koziol sits down with Debra Ross, the visionary founder and publisher of KidsOutAndAbout.com. Tune into the journey of building a thriving network of community websites that serve 52 regions across the U.S. and Canada, attracting 15 million visitors annually and engaging 800,000 subscribers with a weekly e-newsletter. Discover the inspiration behind KidsOutAndAbout.com, a go-to resource for parents seeking local family-friendly activities, and its sister site, BeyondTheNest.com, which highlights artistic, cultural, and recreational opportunities for adults.
But that’s not all! Debra also shares her passion for data science, the solar eclipse phenomenon, and all things Rochester. Don’t miss this engaging conversation filled with insights on community engagement across the U.S. and Canada, family activities, and the wonders of celestial events.
About Debra Ross, Publisher and CEO, KidsOutAndAbout.com
Email: ross@kidsoutandabout.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/debra-ross-roc
Debra Ross is the founder and publisher of the community websites KidsOutAndAbout.com for parents who want to know what’s happening locally for families. This network started in Rochester, NY 23 years ago and now serves 52 regions in the U.S. and Canada, with 15 million visitors per year and 800,000 subscribers to a weekly e-newsletter.
After witnessing 2017’s Great American Eclipse in Missouri and understanding its implications for the Rochester area for 2024, Debra started the Rochester Eclipse Task Force, which has since become known as the most engaged U.S. region preparing for totality. After the American Astronomical Society’s Solar Eclipse Task Force (AAS SETF) held its meeting in the Rochester area in 2022, they asked Debra to co-chair the AAS’s national task force to help other communities learn from how Rochester has been preparing.
Connect and Follow KidsOutAndAbout.com:
Website: www.kidsoutandabout.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/rochesterkids
Facebook: www.facebook.com/KidsOutAndAboutRochester
X: x.com/KOARochester
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