Episode Description: In this episode, chat with Learn in Color's founder, Samantha Shank. She shares her inspiring journey as a teen entrepreneur, digital nomad, and designer. We discussed how her passion for student-led learning, travel, and bilingualism shaped her life and work. We’ll discuss her experiences learning Spanish, visiting over 20 countries, and offering advice for parents and teens learning a second language. Don’t miss this vibrant conversation full of practical tips and multicultural insights!
Main Points:
- Starting a business as a teen: The inspiration behind Learn in Color and how being Miss Cardinal and Miss Indiana influenced her journey.
- Challenges faced as a young entrepreneur and how they shaped her path.
- Student-led learning: How childhood experiences shaped her educational philosophy.
- Living as a digital nomad and how travel fuels her creativity and work.
- The start of her Spanish learning journey, challenges, and motivation to stay consistent.
- How speaking Spanish influenced her travels to Peru and Mexico.
- Key takeaways from her experiences in Mexico and Peru.
- Her new adventure: Learning to dance Latin music!
- Advice for parents teaching Spanish to their children and tips for teens learning Spanish.
- Exploring her educational site, Learn in Color, and its multicultural approach.
Resources Mentioned:
- Explore Learn in Color: learnincolor.com
- Visit Life in Color Designs: lifeincolordesigns.com
- Instagram and Facebook: @learnincolor
- TEDtalk- Marianna Pascal shows how the secret to speaking a new language with confidence is all about attitude, not ability. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ge7c7otG2mk&ab_channel=TEDxTalks
Connect with Samantha via social media Find out more about her travel experiences, educational resources, and tips on Learn in Color
https://www.instagram.com/samanthalishank/
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