Swimming and the water has been her life. All of her experiences have led to what is the most unique Swim School for kids in the country.
In today's interview episode of Experience the Buzz, Host Steve Buzzard goes an adventure with Little Whale Swim School Owner Anya Hall. "Anya is an absolute powerhouse in this field and has created a recipe for success when it comes to swim schools for our kids." Our conversation dives into FOUR areas:
- Segment ONE hits on Little Whale, her childhood, and La Petite Baleen, a swim school started by her parents John Kolbisen and Irene Madrid.
- Segment TWO dives into her swimming journey that involves a successful stint as an All-American at Cal and a shot at the Olympics.
- Segment THREE is all about La Petite Baleen and the move to Sacramento to launch Little Whale Swim School.
- Segment FOUR, Anya and I discuss the Covid pandemic and how it affected her business and family. And of course ... we finish out with RAPID FIRE.
Here are some of my favorite HIGHLIGHTS ...
1. Pay attention to what Little Whale Swim School teaches compared to your typical swimming class.
2. Her LIGHTBULB moments that involved her swimming coach at Cal and her mom.
3. Find out what "That's The Job" means
4. "I was really, really proud of my parents. They showed grit and passion." So refreshing to hear from someone speaking in such a nice way about their parents.
ENJOY THE TALKING STORY!
Little Whale Swim School | LittleWhaleSwim.com
Little Whale on Instagram (Anya is on point when it comes to social media)
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La Petite Baleen Website | swimlpb.com
Locations in San Francisco, Redwood City, San Bruno, and Half Moon Bay
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First Look on YouTube | Song Reaction Videos
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