How far could you go if you listened to your heart & followed your passion? This is the story of an incredible 10-year-old boy who managed to inspire a movement and make a massive shift in the system simply by following his passion - doodling.
On episode 19 of the School Plus Kids Podcast, I had a chat with Joe Whale a.k.a Doodle Boy to share with us his story of how he went from being told he couldn't draw at school to being commissioned by restaurants for his artwork, being interviewed by national news stations and traveling across the ocean to share his artwork. I then chatted with his dad, Greg Whale to share with us how his best tips for parents who want to support their children's unique interests even when it seems really difficult to do so.
Episode Highlights:
How embracing failure can pave the way for something new and exciting
Why it is important to let children pursue their unique passions even amidst other responsibilities
Top tips from a 10-year-old to be successful
The incredible opportunities that are open to you when you follow your passion
The ONE big tip parents need to know so that they can support their children in their interests
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At School Plus Kids, we provide on-demand, future based learning to help kids build life-long skills in an immersive and experiential way. Our mission is to help parents raise well-balanced and happy children that are successful.
The 5 pillars we cover are:
Growth Mindset
Emotional Intelligence
Money Mindset for Kids
Entrepreneurship
Mindfulness
These core pillars are the foundation to well-rounded kids who are able to navigate and thrive in this ever-changing world.
Arpana is a successful entrepreneur and mum to three gorgeous little ones. School Plus Kids started when she found a gap in the market for something that teaches core life skills like Growth Mindset, Emotional Intelligence, Entrepreneurship, Mindfulness, and Money for Kids, in a child-friendly way. Through conversations with billionaire Tom Bilyeu and thought-leader Prince EA - they both said Growth Mindset were amongst one of the most important skills our kids need to learn today.
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