Kay sits down with Karen Wilding, a passionate educator turned entrepreneur, who took a bold leap during the pandemic by shutting down her established consultancy business and launching a new one entirely online. Karen’s journey from a teacher struggling with her own math skills to a global consultant helping educators transform how they teach young children is truly inspiring. She shares her challenges, the turning points in her career, and how she integrates personal growth and resilience into her business and life.
Join us as we explore Karen’s expertise in early childhood education, her innovative approach to making math fun and engaging for both educators and children, and the lessons she’s learned while balancing personal responsibilities and entrepreneurship. Karen also opens up about her battles with anxiety and depression and how she manages to stay motivated despite the obstacles.
What to expect in this episode:
(00:00) - Introduction to Karen Wilding and Her Inspirational Journey.
(06:30) - Shutting Down a Business and Starting Anew During the Pandemic.
(12:50) - Balancing Personal Life, Family Responsibilities, and Business.
(20:00) - The Power of Resilience and Building a Business Focused on Passion.
(29:15) - Making Math Accessible and Engaging for Educators and Children.
(36:00) - Karen’s Mindset Shifts: Overcoming Challenges and Staying Positive.
(43:45) - Tips for Starting an Online Business from Scratch and Thriving in Uncertain Times.
About Karen Wilding
Karen Wilding is an educator and consultant who specializes in early childhood education with a focus on math. Despite her own struggles with math as a child, Karen turned her challenges into strengths and now empowers educators to bring math to life for children aged 3 to 5. She runs her business entirely online, reaching educators globally and helping them transform their teaching methods.
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Website: www.eymaths.co.uk
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