Building Global Connections Through Play

Building Global Connections Through Play

Building Global Connections Through Play - Exposing the Hidden Reality | Season 5 | Episode 10

Curiosity is a muscle. Let’s train it young!

A few weeks ago, we sat down to connect with Whitney Duenas Richardson, founder of Global Sprouts. We were not prepared for the incredible conversation that flowed and we're so excited to share it with you!

Join us, and meet this engaging woman, mother, and entrepreneur! In our conversation, we explore how hands-on culture kits turn play into empathy for children ages 2 to 8. We cover what it means to have a mission that is bigger than education; it includes authentic sourcing with paid cultural ambassadors, a simple project-based learning loop, and the travel trifecta of learn before, experience in-country, and reflect after.

Whitney gets candid about bias, resilience, and building community after losing her home to Hurricane Helene.

Join us for a smart, funny, practical talk on raising globally curious kids. Have a question for Whitney or a tradition your family loves? Let us know!

About Whitney Duenas Richardson
Whitney Duenas Richardson is the founder of Global Sprouts, a fast-growing children’s education brand featured in major parenting circles for its focus on cultural learning, creativity, and language exposure. A multicultural mom with CHamoru and Dutch roots, Whitney built her business while navigating postpartum recovery, the loss of her home to Hurricane Helene, and the pressure to start over from scratch.

Through her Instagram platforms @whitfromguam and @globalsprouts, she shares the behind-the-scenes of building a purpose-led brand with honesty, humor, and high-impact visibility strategies. She’s been featured in podcasts, local news segments, and editorial interviews for her unique approach to parenting, healing, and heart-centered marketing.

Loved this episode? Want to try out Global Sprouts?
Whitney and Global Sprouts are generously offering listeners 50% off their first box. Use this link for your discount - https://www.globalsprouts.com/pages/collab

Connect with Whitney at:
www.globalsprouts.com
Instagram: @whitfromguam @globalsprouts

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