CanadianSME Small Business Podcast

Ana Valle Rivera on Play, Purpose & Overcoming Self-Limiting Beliefs

Episode Notes

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. In this episode, we explore how a passion for play and overcoming self-doubt can lead to global impact in the early childhood education (ECE) sector.

Our guest is Ana Valle Rivera, Founder of Early Years Thriving. Ana, a mother of three and accomplished educator, shares her journey from being labeled a "slow learner" to empowering thousands of educators worldwide through professional development and transformative leadership.

Key Highlights

1. From Self-Doubt to TEDx: How overcoming fear and joining a female mastermind group led to Ana’s global success and TEDx talk.
    
2. The Power of Play: Why play-based learning is essential for both children and adults, fostering curiosity-driven leadership and development.
    
3. The Female Founder's Journey: The challenges and rewards of building a purpose-driven global business while balancing family life.
    
4. Empowering Educators: How Ana’s facilitator training helps educators become leaders and amplifies diverse voices in early education.
    
5. Lifelong Learning & Future Vision: What earning a Master’s degree while running a global business teaches about continuous growth, and Ana’s long-term vision for Early Years Thriving

Special Thanks to Our Partners:

• UPS: https://solutions.ups.com/ca-beunstoppable.html?WT.mc_id=BUSMEWA
• Google: https://www.google.ca/
• A1 Global College: https://a1globalcollege.ca/
• ADP Canada: https://www.adp.ca/en.aspx

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Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as direct financial or business advice. Always consult with a qualified professional for advice specific to your situation.