• Stop planning, start doing - Are you actually doing the work?
    Jun 17 2026

    If you've ever felt overwhelmed trying to do it all, or stuck in a loop of planning without doing, this one is for you. We explore why success isn't about perfection, but rather the boring, beautiful grind of consistency.

    Key Takeaways & Spanish Phrases from this Episode:

    The "Do-It-All" Trap: Why trying to be the teacher, marketer, accountant, and video editor was holding the business back, and how working with coaches (like Paul Mort and Mark Newman) changed the game.

    Poco a poco (Little by little): It doesn't mean "do nothing and hope." It means taking small, repeated, consistent action until your goals become reality.

    Quedarse en palabras (To remain just words): How to stop becoming a collector of good intentions and start becoming a collector of results.

    Predicar con el ejemplo (To practice what you preach): Shifting away from announcing what you intend to do, and starting to build the actual evidence.

    My Challenge to You This Week:

    Stop waiting for the "perfect" moment. Take one uncomfortable action today that moves you closer to your goal. If it's Spanish, go out and speak it badly—because messy action is exactly where true improvement lives!

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    11 mins
  • The Viva Spanish Podcast is back!
    Jun 8 2026

    It’s been a while, but the mic is officially back on! 🎙️

    In this catch-up episode, I’m sitting down to give you a proper update on everything that’s been happening behind the scenes at Viva Spanish - from the business evolution and life lessons to our recent expansion into Leeds.

    If this journey has taught me anything over the last few years, it's that consistency beats perfection every single time. Real success isn't about building the biggest empire; it's about freedom, connection, and watching students realise they are capable of far more than they ever imagined. Spanish is just the vehicle—the real magic is the incredible community we are building together.

    Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this journey, whether you've attended a live class, liked a post, or listened to this podcast. None of this exists without you!

    Remember: Keep speaking Spanish, especially when you think you're not ready.

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    #VivaSpanish #SpanishPodcast #LearnSpanish #LanguageLearning #ConsistencyWins #SpanishLee #LeedsSpanishcommunity

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    10 mins
  • Viva Spanish meets LightSpeed Spanish!
    Nov 6 2024

    In this episode, Viva Spanish gets to know a bit about one of the BIG HITTERS in the Spanish language learning world @LightSpeedSpanish and discuss all things around the language - including the characteristics for what would make an ideal student!

    Don't forget to follow @vivaspanishlee on all social media and @LightSpeedSpanish across all platforms too!

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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • The skills we don't know we have! (Inc. possessive pronouns!)
    Oct 9 2024

    After a bit of time of to build the teaching side of Viva Spanish, we are back!

    With inspo coming from the new students that I'm working with, this episode touches on the untapped potential of having lived a multitud of situations, thereby being able to predict the likely structure of conversations.

    Also, that 'thread' of masculine/ feminine/ plural that runs throughout Spanish is explained in detail, by way of 'possessive pronouns' - that which is: mine, yours, his, hers, ours, yours (pl.) and theirs...

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    17 mins
  • Meet Neil - The Running Man
    Apr 12 2024

    Neil has jumped on the podcast to chat about how he's finding things as a student six months into his Spanish journey as a Viva Spaniard in the Viva Spanish - Lunes de Locos group.

    Topics covered include working in education, his history with Spain and being inspired by Viva Spaniard #001 Joey...

    This episode gives a real insight into what language learning in a group environment can do beyond giving the student words...

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    51 mins
  • Viva Spaniard #001 - Joey speaks about 'V' words!
    Feb 28 2024

    Joey - Viva Spaniard student 001 from when before Viva Spanish existed and the biggest supporter and backer of the Viva Spanish movement.

    In this episode, we discuss learning from scratch with just an hour or two per week of classes over time... Hear Joey get put on the spot regarding what he finds trickiest in Spanish and maybe use the conversation to clear up some doubts that you have too!

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • El Toro de NJ - Big Dan!
    Feb 5 2024

    Dan from New Jersey, born to Spanish mum and American dad that is currently in Warsaw via Peru and Madrid… such an interesting conversation about established languages within relationships, nights out in Madrid and alcohol importation struggles!

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Madrid slang and food talk with Madrileña Beatriz from The Uplift Grazing
    Jan 21 2024

    This episode has guest @theupliftgrazing come on and talk about settling into life in a new country, Spanish food, English people's Spanish and Spanish people's English! All 'entre muchas risas' having a good laugh along the way.

    Follow Betty at @theupliftgrazing on Instagram.

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    1 hr