Mandarin Mama Chitchat10 Sep 2024

From Accountant to Founder of Bilingual Sound Books: Lisa's Journey of Creating Cultural Connection

In today's episode of Mandarin Mama Chitchat, we had the pleasure of chatting with Lisa, a devoted mom from Sydney, Australia. Born in Hong Kong, Lisa moved to Australia at the age of 4, bringing with her a rich cultural heritage.

During her pregnancy, Lisa felt a deep desire to pass on her Cantonese and Mandarin language skills to her baby. However, she faced a challenge when she couldn't find a board book that met her expectations. Determined to provide her child with the perfect learning tool, Lisa embarked on a passion project - creating bilingual board sound books.

In our conversation, Lisa shared her inspiring journey, discussing the origins of her project and the challenges she encountered along the way. From sourcing materials to designing and marketing, she poured her heart and soul into making these books a reality. Her dedication to ensuring children have access to quality bilingual resources is truly commendable.

Tune in to this episode to hear Lisa's captivating stories and gain insights into her entrepreneurial journey. Discover how she overcame obstacles and found success in her mission to foster cultural connection through bilingual board sound books. Join us as we delve into the world of language learning and the power of passion projects.

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