Success comes into your life when you are true to yourself and your beliefs. When you work hard for what you are passionate about and despite the obstacles, you always find ways to overcome them.
In today's episode, we will have a guest who met all these requirements perfectly; her name is Milena Cruz, the founder of El Recreo Spanish. True to his Colombian roots and her passion for teaching, behind his business, you can find a hobby and a dream come true, to the point of turning it into a franchise.
Today with Milena, we will be talking about passion and entrepreneurship, and she'll be sharing five tips to take your hobbies and dreams to the next level.
What about you? Do you have a dream that you want to achieve? Then don’t miss this episode and get inspired.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
[2:40] Who is Milena Cruz.
[5:40] What is El Recreo Spanish?
The idea behind El Recreo comes from two Latin American mums residing in the UK, with the intention of teaching their children the beauty of Spanish and making them feel connected to their Hispanic roots. El Recro is a class in Spanish for children, adolescents, and adults who want to learn more about this beautiful language.
[9:30] The challenges of running a business on your own.
Milena started this business along with another mother, but she was left alone. She had to go ahead on her own and take control, something that was not easy for her but that she could overcome with her husband's support.
[11:17] What is the success behind El Recreo Spanish Classes?
Milena said it was the love, effort, and dedication she put behind it. She not only seeks to fill his classes with information but with creativity, and everyone loves it.
[18:16] Turning a hobby into a franchise.
The success of El Recreo was such that many people interested in taking these classes in different parts of the UK emerged, so Milena had to make the decision to expand her business. This year she managed to franchise it, and although at first, she was afraid, now she feels proud of having done it.
[25:31] Five tips to level up your business.
1)Follow your heart.
2) Trust the process.
3) Get your family involved.
4) Create a plan.
QUOTES
“Your business is not gonna be successful from day one.” — Milena Cruz.
"Failure is a way to teach you where to go and where to change directions." — Patricia Manley.
ABOUT MILENA CRUZ
Founder and Director at El Recreo Spanish and Financial Manager at ON & OFF.
Experienced Business Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the child education, accounting and finance industry. Skilled in Microsoft Word, Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Foreign Languages.
ABOUT PATRICIA MANLEY
Patricia Manley is the brain and heart behind the LA MANTUANA brand and was lucky enough to be born in the same city as women like fashion designer Carolina Herrera, Latin-American heroine Luisa Caceres de Arismendi, and music composer Teresa Carreno. Over the years, she has always been true to her roots, taken risks, and grasped any opportunity to establish herself as a real modern-day Mantuana.
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