06- Entrepreneurial Adventures and Bilingual Learning: The Colorful Journey of a Digital Nomad- Special Guest Samantha Shank

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:

1. Starting a business as a teen: The inspiration behind Learn in Color and how being Miss Cardinal and Miss Indiana influenced her journey.
2. Challenges faced as a young entrepreneur and how they shaped her path.
3. Student-led learning: How childhood experiences shaped her educational philosophy.
4. Living as a digital nomad and how travel fuels her creativity and work.
5. The start of her Spanish learning journey, challenges, and motivation to stay consistent.
6. How speaking Spanish influenced her travels to Peru and Mexico.
7. Key takeaways from her experiences in Mexico and Peru.
8. Her new adventure: Learning to dance Latin music!
9. Advice for parents teaching Spanish to their children and tips for teens learning Spanish.
10. 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/ 

P.S. If you're a parent seeking guidance on how to support your elementary-aged child’s Spanish learning at home, even if you don’t speak the language, don’t miss my free parent webinar: How to Give Your Elementary-Age Children an Authentic Spanish Learning Experience at Home. Register here 

https://spanisheducationalsolutions.webinarninja.com/automated-webinars/21438/register?wid=10446218

To learn more about my K-12 Spanish Online Program for homeschool families visit my website 

https://homeschoolspanishcurriculum.com/

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