Core Brands Podcast

Core Brands Podcast
Podcast Description
Core Brands is a podcast that dives into branding, entrepreneurship, and the journey of building impactful businesses. Hosted by Roberta, a brand strategist and designer, the show features candid conversations with inspiring entrepreneurs who’ve built their brands from the ground up. Roberta also shares solo episodes with insights on brand strategy, personal growth, and business tips. Tune in every two weeks for real stories, practical advice, and actionable strategies to help you build your own brand.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers various themes including branding, entrepreneurship, personal growth, and work-life balance. Episodes feature topics such as leadership coaching, navigating grief and personal growth through holistic practices, the challenges of starting a podcast, and creating a better workday, showcasing real stories paired with actionable strategies.

Core Brands is a podcast that dives into branding, entrepreneurship, and the journey of building impactful businesses. Hosted by Roberta, a brand strategist and designer, the show features candid conversations with inspiring entrepreneurs who’ve built their brands from the ground up. Roberta also shares solo episodes with insights on brand strategy, personal growth, and business tips. Tune in every two weeks for real stories, practical advice, and actionable strategies to help you build your own brand.
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.”
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Icebreaker
02:30 Marisa’s Journey to Dubai
06:46 Transitioning from Teacher to Entrepreneur
12:51 Building a Business and Overcoming Challenges
17:40 Innovating in Education: Resources and Publishing
20:57 Raising Bilingual Children: Insights and Advice
28:07 Balancing Motherhood and Entrepreneurship
31:08 Advice for Female Entrepreneurs
36:16 Future Plans for Yay
Stay connected with Marisa and IEI:
website: https://iei.pt
instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iei.pt
linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marisa-soares-iei/
Stay connected with Roberta:
Follow on Instagram: @designbyroberta and @corenandformdesign
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