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Jo Phillips

Youth Resilience Coach   ~ Motivational Speaker

Experienced, educated support for kids and their adults. The kids say it out loud. I say it louder for the people at the back.

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More than 170K kids and 10K parents have participated in the Starting a Social Media Conversation Program! 

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Youth Resilience Coaching 

Ages 12 to 25 

Adult/Parent Resilience Coaching 

Ages 26+

Social Media Specific Coaching

Parents & Youth

In-School Programs

Starting a Social Media Conversation

Courses and Programs for Adults Who Spend Time With Kids

My name is Jo Phillips

I'm JoOutLoud online.

I’m Jo Phillips, a youth resilience coach, public speaker, and social media expert based in Alberta. I founded programs like Starting a Social Media Conversation to help parents and kids have positive, meaningful discussions about social media use. My work focuses on understanding the online experiences of young people and giving adults the tools they need to guide and support them effectively.

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Previously, I co-owned Jo(e) Social Media, where we provided social media management, training, and resources to help communities navigate the digital world. With a background in psychology, restorative practices, and coaching, I’m passionate about empowering and advocating for youth, and creating lasting positive change.

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My mission is to create better, more supportive spaces for kids and teens by helping them feel heard, building stronger relationships, and giving adults tools to focus more on kids’ needs. Through coaching, restorative justice, and practical resources, I work hard to change how we approach parenting, education, and youth engagement. By prioritizing communication, connection, skill development and growth, I aim to help kids and adults get back on the same page.

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  • BA Psychology University of Calgary 2000

  • Certified Youth Resilience Coach Youth Coaching Institute 2023

  • Founded and ran Journey (Joe) Youth Creative from 2020 to 2023, where kids could go to experience social media and gaming in a safe, mentored way

  • Restorative Justice Practitioner

  • Digital Media expert

  • Parent of 3 

Certified Youth Resilience Coach with Youth Coaching Institute Badge
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