Meet Gydion Kummer – a creative entrepreneur who built his business in English. (Check him out on LinkedIn or visit his website) In this episode we dive into: letting go of your “old self” in your first language so you can think and express yourself freely in English; building real-world evidence to trust your English in business and life; and the courage to take risks and be a little foolish on your language journey. This conversation is full of powerful, relatable moments for any...

Wow, wow, wow! Meet Ola, a trailblazing business coach originally from Poland who operates her business English. You can find out more about her work here. In this episode we cover a lot of topics including: 'secondary bilingualism' (a term coined by Ola describing when you become bilingual without really trying); the subtle process of language acquisition in children and teenagers; the credibility (or lack thereof) of non-native and native speakers; the conviction of being a legitimate user ...

Did you grow up speaking a "niche" language? Introducing Ana Tori, from Studio Re:Start (https://www.studio-restart.co/) - a German-and-English-speaking Slovenian architect! This episode takes us on a journey through a little bit of this Slavic language and Slovenian history, and how this almost naturally develops into the need to learn other languages. She talks about her 'click' moment - one I hadn't yet heard! We see similarities in language learning and business, and how we ca...

Welcome to Season 2 of The Moment it Clicked, the podcast for entrepreneurial language lovers and learners. Let your curiosity lead the way as we dive into the art of becoming 'yourself' in a second language. Through real stories, insightful conversations, and lessons from those who've been there, you'll discover the power of language, identity, and creativity - and unlock new opportunities for your project with confidence. In this episode, Daniel shares his language-learning journey, reveali...

"The power of language to connect...or 'disconnect'", as Alba says. Alba and I are probably as passionate about language as each other. She uses her passion working to improve communication between individuals and teams through her business "Comunicación de La Buena". There are so many things that I loved about this episode, (the role of status and power when speaking another language, being able to avoid conflict with your partner by speaking each other's language, travelling and its impa...

Wow, wow, wow! A jam-packed episode is awaiting you - plus, you'll get an insight into Finnish folklore too! Get absorbed by Iida's curious connection to Spanish (and why she chooses it as her most creative language) as well as her incredible work based on Finnish folklore and mythology with the Traditional Kalevala Mobilisation Therapy (You can find more information in English here). You'll hear what 'Kalevala' means and why it's important. If you're on Spotify, leave a comment about...

According to Sixto, "if you can find yourself in the same emotion and then be able to speak from that emotion, then that's the click". After over 6 years not using his English, Sixto, writer and author of ‘Viaje sin retorno’ (available on Amazon) agreed to join me to talk about how he experiences himself in English, what creativity means to him, and what would motivate him to write in English. As always, I adore the different perspectives each of my guests share. Come and join us! An...

Living in three languages? What a whirlwind! In this episode, we hear from Ana Maciá. She tells us about how she went from impersonating the Queen (okay, almost...but not quite) and her (ex) mother-in-law... to finding her true self in two languages. How did she do it? Listen to find out! You can find out more about Ana's work at Gramablar - check out her Instagram and website. Janelle is the proud owner of English Creative, helping Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs and creators impact in the...

"My personality is what it is...the language just becomes a means of communication" Claire, a Spanish and Italian-speaking American now based in Italy (and who teaches Italian kids 👉 @claire_teaches_kids) had the life goal of becoming bilingual... She didn't want to sound like an American 😅 and could even convince people that she was Spanish! 😆 Don't miss her definition of creativity or her thoughts on what motivates people to use English in their businesses and projects. Janelle is the pr...

Are we more creative or lazier in our mother tongue? Meet Ana, my Spanish guest who shares her perspective on learning a new language, emphasising the need to learn the culture that comes with it! She shows us how we can feel ourselves despite our language level. We talk about the ups and downs of speaking another language, and how connection and rapport help us to speak confidently! Learn Spanish with Ana at The Spanish Line Janelle is the proud owner of English Creative, helping Spanish-s...

“You start by stealing language, and then start manipulating it”, says Carl. I couldn't agree more! Meet Carl, from @platform10english - Brain Friendly English Learning. In this episode, we philosophise about language and identity ("Am I allowed to be different versions of myself?"), how it impacts on our creativity and what’s important to remember when transforming your business into English! Action packed, so don’t miss it! P.S. I laughed so much thinking about this dynamite stateme...

This week, I'm proud to introduce Justyna, a Polish polyglot and introvert who shares her experiences on how English shaped her into the curious woman she is today. Does she feel herself in all the languages she speaks? Has she felt 'the click'? Justyna invites us into her world and shares her definition of creativity with us... Don't miss it! You can reach out to Justyna if you're an introvert looking to learn English! https://www.instagram.com/linguistic.adventurer. You can also listen t...

Maybe 'the click' is all about perception... In this week’s episode, we hear from Ana Hernandez from @thetriple_t. I don't want to give too much away, but let's just say she challenges the idea of 'the click'! I absolutely loved hearing her answers, and I'm sure you will too. Start listening now, or download it for later! Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music! Janelle is the proud owner of English Creative, helping Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs and creators impact ...

When we learn a language, are we just carving a path that leads back to ourselves? In this first episode, I meet with Ashley, English Language Trainer and Communication Coach for Athletes and Sports Professionals. Ashley reflects on what drew her to Spain over 20 years ago, and describes a time when she felt ‘the click’. Interestingly, she shares an anecdote describing her reactive ‘Spanish-self’, and how she actually likes her ‘English-self’ better! We touch on creativity i...

Have you ever felt 'the click'? When you go from feeling like a stranger to feeling like your true self in both languages. When you finally realise that you're no longer just speaking another language—you are you in it. Join your host, Janelle, as she dives into the minds of fellow multilinguals to uncover the myth of 'the click.' Is it real? Do others experience it too? Her discoveries might just spark your own "aha" moment. Together, they explore what it means to be creative and conte...