Navigating the On and Offline World with Rania Mankarious
In this episode I interview one of the most impressive women in Houston, Rania Mankarious. Rania Mankarious is the CEO of Crime Stoppers, and is the author of two amazing books - The Online World and The TUG Journal.
She has been seen on national TV and is a legal, family, crime, mental health and parenting expert. She also publishes a weekly column – Sunday Mornings with Rania – and is the host of the Balanced Voice Podcast. From the importance of online safety to what it's like running one of Houstons biggest non-profit organizations, this episode has it all!
Tell us about what it’s like running one of our city’s biggest non-profits? What is your favorite Crime Stoppers story?
You have a new book out, The TUG Journal: A Fun, Interactive Guide to Help Teens Stay Safe Online. Tell us a little about the book? what did you want to accomplish by putting it out in the world?
Tell us a little bit about your podcast – the Balanced Voice. What made you want to jump into podcasting?
Now, you’ve had some interesting guests on your podcast. Governors, Oscar winning actresses, community leaders. Can you tell us a little bit about the people you’ve had the chance to interview, including anything you can share about interviewing the one, the only Matthew McConaughey?
Now sense your crime stoppers really focuses on the dangers of the internet and social media, in your personal opinion which social media app do you think is the worst for teens, and why? (snapchat,instagram,Tiktok?)
In closing, is there any advice you have gained from running Crime Stoppers that you feel teenagers need to hear today?