Ep 13 - Innovating Education: Marisa Soares on Bilingual Learning

In this episode of the Core Brands Podcast, Roberta welcomes Marisa Soares to share her inspiring journey from being a teacher in Portugal to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the field of bilingual education. She discusses her experiences living in Dubai, the challenges of transitioning from a traditional teaching role to running her own business, and the importance of innovation in education. Marisa also offers valuable insights on raising bilingual children, balancing motherhood with entrepreneurship, and the significance of treating a passion-driven business as a legitimate enterprise. The conversation concludes with Marisa's future plans for her educational resources and publishing endeavors.Takeaways:Marisa has lived a diverse life, reflecting on her journey.Teaching is a passion that can lead to entrepreneurship.Transitioning from teacher to business owner involves significant challenges.Building a business requires emotional stamina and resilience.Innovative educational resources are essential for effective teaching.Raising bilingual children requires understanding and patience.Every child's language learning journey is unique and takes time.Balancing motherhood and business is a continuous challenge.Female entrepreneurs should prioritize financial sustainability.Investing in personal development is crucial for success.Sound Bites"I've lived a thousand lives.""It's never too late.""We are creators of our lives.""It's a roller coaster.""Treat your business as a business from day one.""All the cliches are true.""I work with kids so I have fun all day."Chapters00:00 Introduction and Icebreaker02:30 Marisa's Journey to Dubai06:46 Transitioning from Teacher to Entrepreneur12:51 Building a Business and Overcoming Challenges17:40 Innovating in Education: Resources and Publishing20:57 Raising Bilingual Children: Insights and Advice28:07 Balancing Motherhood and Entrepreneurship31:08 Advice for Female Entrepreneurs36:16 Future Plans for YayStay connected with Marisa and IEI:website: ⁠https://iei.ptinstagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/iei.ptlinkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/marisa-soares-iei/Stay connected with Roberta:Follow on Instagram: @‌designbyroberta and @‌corenandformdesignConnect on LinkedInSubscribe to the Core Letters newsletter for updatesVisit the Core Brands websiteBook a Free Discovery Call if you're interested in collaborating!