Seen&Heard
Seen&Heard
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Hosts Darko Mareš (Portrait Photographer) and Edita Bandur (Business English Teacher) guide entrepreneurs, professionals, and freelancers beyond the barriers of perfectionism to achieve greater global visibility.This practical podcast empowers non-native English speakers and camera-shy individuals to confidently share their expertise worldwide. Each episode combines Darko's visual communication strategies with Edita's language expertise, featuring conversations with guests who've successfully expanded their reach despite language barriers or visibility challenges.From mastering on-camera presence to navigating cross-cultural communication, from pricing strategies to content creation, the show offers actionable advice for anyone looking to grow their professional presence. Through candid discussions, the hosts demonstrate that authentic communication, even with imperfect English or simple video setups, creates stronger connections than polished perfection.Perfect for:Non-native English speakers building international careersEntrepreneurs and freelancers hesitant about creating video contentSmall business owners looking to scale through better communicationProfessionals seeking to share specialized knowledge globallyAnyone ready to be both SEEN and HEARD beyond language and technical barriersDitch perfectionism. Share your expertise. Connect globally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Focuses on personal and professional development, language learning, and visibility in business, with episodes exploring topics such as overcoming perfectionism, effective communication in diverse contexts, and leveraging technology for growth.
Hosts Darko Mareš (Portrait Photographer) and Edita Bandur (Business English Teacher) guide entrepreneurs, professionals, and freelancers beyond the barriers of perfectionism to achieve greater global visibility.
This practical podcast empowers non-native English speakers and camera-shy individuals to confidently share their expertise worldwide. Each episode combines Darko’s visual communication strategies with Edita’s language expertise, featuring conversations with guests who’ve successfully expanded their reach despite language barriers or visibility challenges.
From mastering on-camera presence to navigating cross-cultural communication, from pricing strategies to content creation, the show offers actionable advice for anyone looking to grow their professional presence. Through candid discussions, the hosts demonstrate that authentic communication, even with imperfect English or simple video setups, creates stronger connections than polished perfection.
Perfect for:
- Non-native English speakers building international careers
- Entrepreneurs and freelancers hesitant about creating video content
- Small business owners looking to scale through better communication
- Professionals seeking to share specialized knowledge globally
- Anyone ready to be both SEEN and HEARD beyond language and technical barriers
Ditch perfectionism. Share your expertise. Connect globally.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, hosts EditaBandur (Business English Teacher) and DarkoMareš (Portrait Photographer) welcome Klara Tuličić, a marketing expert whose passion project odvorci.hr has transformed nine small Croatian villages near Slavonski Brod into a thriving digital media platform that preserves cultural heritage while engaging young people.
Klara shares how she mobilized young volunteers to document and celebrate rural culture, creating content that has gained international attention while empowering local communities. Through her experience balancing professional marketing work with grassroots community organizing, she demonstrates how digital tools can bridge generational gaps and preserve traditions that might otherwise be lost.
The conversation becomes particularly valuable when addressing the practical challenges of working with volunteers, securing funding for community projects, and managing public recognition while maintaining authentic connections to the communities being served.
Key moments:
- Transforming rural communities through strategic digital storytelling
- Engaging young people in cultural preservation and community documentation
- Building sustainable volunteer programs for ongoing content creation
- Balancing professional marketing expertise with grassroots community work
- Securing funding and sponsorship for community-driven media projects
An inspiring conversation for community organizers looking to leverage digital tools, marketing professionals interested in purpose-driven projects, and anyone curious about how local initiatives can achieve global impact while preserving authentic cultural heritage.
Klara’s projects:
https://odvorci.hr
https://tenkai.hr/
LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/klara-tulicic/
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