The next generation face a challenge their parents never did, a digital childhood that shapes their future.
Alexandra Evans has spent her career fighting to make the digital space safer. From shaping human rights law at Mishcon de Reya to leading policy at TikTok and the British Board of Film Classification, she’s been at the forefront of child safety in a world where technology is evolving faster than regulation, and children are paying the price.
Now, as the founder of the Digital Childhood Agency, Alexandra is working with policymakers, brands, and tech platforms to create a future where kids can thrive online—not just survive it.
You'll learn:
Chapters:
00:00 – Welcome to High Net Purpose
00:24 – Alexandra Evans: Protecting Kids in a Digital World
03:28 – Her Career Journey: Law, Policy & Purpose
05:27 – Tech and Child Safety: What’s Really at Stake
07:00 – Harm vs. Thrive: A New Way to Talk About Risk
10:51 – What Makes a Safe Childhood in the 21st Century?
15:42 – How Digital Transformation Is Reshaping Childhood
18:26 – Why Parents & Policymakers Are Struggling
27:27 – Real-Life Family Scenarios: The Digital Disconnect
34:56 – Why Kids Feel Socially Obligated Online
35:45 – Is Tech Changing How We Show Up for Each Other?
37:00 – Are We Addicted to Our Phones?
38:10 – Can Children Thrive with Technology?
40:08 – Should Schools Ban Smartphones?
42:27 – Inside Trust & Safety Teams at Big Tech
45:51 – What Age-Appropriate Design Really Means
47:38 – Why Age Verification Is So Hard (and So Crucial)
58:42 – Generative AI & The Future of Childhood
01:05:33 – Final Reflections from Alexandra Evans
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