Meet Christina Ball, Ph. D. a once shy child who blossomed into a passionate linguist, actor, and small business owner (Speak! (http://speaklanguagecenter.com)) in her mid-30s. Now, she invites others to join her in discovering the power of learning a new language through playful mistakes and by embracing the whole journey.
"Learn two languages, live two lives - I love how speaking a foreign language can bring dormant sides of your personality to life and allow you to express yourself in a new way."
In this episode, we explore:
1. What is it like to unlock a new personality through language learning?
2. What are proven strategies for learning a language for travel or business?
3. How did Christina turn her passion into profit even in an economic downturn?
Connect with Christina:
speaklanguagecenter.com (http://speaklanguagecenter.com/)
bspeakenglish.com (http://bspeakenglish.com/)
linkedin.com/company/speak-language-center (http://linkedin.com/company/speak-language-center)
https://www.instagram.com/speaklanguagecenter/ (https://www.instagram.com/speaklanguagecenter/)
More about Christina Ball:
Christina Ball is a cultural and linguistic bridge builder and the owner of Speak! Language Center. A one time college Italian professor in love with languages, Christina began her transformation into an educational entrepreneur in 2004, when she launched a small Italian language-culture-travel school in Charlottesville, VA. Fast forward to 2023 and her language company, Speak!, now offers online and in-person language, public speaking and DEI training programs in 22 languages, including English and American Sign Language, with a team of over 60 linguists and curriculum designers. The mission of Speak! is to help individuals and teams break down language barriers in order to connect and thrive. Christina believes in the power of human-centered learning to build connection and empathy in our increasingly multicultural, multilingual world. When not leading Speak!, learning Spanish or planning travel, Christina can often be found on the stage, where she performs as an actor.. Christina lives in Charlottesville with her Italian professor husband and their college student daughter.
Christina holds a Ph.D in Italian Language and Literature from Yale University and a BA in Art History from Bowdoin College. She was also awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to Italy.
Connect with me:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelovelyunbecoming (https://feeds.libsyn.com/473808/%20https:/www.instagram.com/thelovelyunbecoming)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pausetogopodcast (https://www.facebook.com/pausetogopodcast)
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/breeluck/ (https://www.linkedin.com/breeluck/)
Website: www.thelovelyunbecoming.com/ (http://www.thelovelyunbecoming.com/work-with-me)
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And if you'd like to work with me to maximize your moments, find greater fulfillment in your career, and clear away societal expectations to make room for YOUR dreams, visit me at www.thelovelyunbecoming.com/ (http://www.thelovelyunbecoming.com/work-with-me)
Stay curious, y'all!
xoBree
P.S. All of these episodes are possible thanks to:
Codebase Coworking (https://codebasecoworking.com/space/podcasting-room/)
as well as my dear friends over at WTJU Charlottesville (https://www.wtju.net/)!
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