My Accent is No Accident™ Podcast
Episode 60:
ACCENT: CULTURAL STORIES IN COLOR: EMBRACING DIVERSITY
Guest: Bibi LeBlanc
In Episode 60 of "My Accent Is No Accident," host Maritza Perez sits down with Bibi LeBlanc, whose journey from growing up in West Berlin to becoming an entrepreneur is nothing short of inspiring. Bibi shares vivid memories of life in a divided city during the Cold War and how her career as a flight attendant sparked her passion for storytelling and entrepreneurship. Discover how homeschooling her three sons and creating educational coloring books allowed Bibi to merge her love for travel, photography, and cultural stories. Join us for an uplifting conversation that celebrates resilience, creativity, and the beauty of following one's passions. 🎙️✨
Bibi's background and upbringing in West Berlin
Bibi was born in the American sector of West Berlin during the Cold War, when the city was divided between East and West. She describes growing up in an "island city" surrounded by the Berlin Wall, with limited ability to travel freely and visit family in East Berlin. Bibi shares vivid memories of the tense and restrictive experience of crossing the checkpoints between the two sides.
Bibi's career journey - from flight attendant to entrepreneur
After completing business training, Bibi became a flight attendant with Lufthansa, which allowed her to travel extensively and gain exposure to diverse cultures. This sparked her interest in storytelling and entrepreneurship. Bibi later met her American husband while skydiving, which led her to move to the US, start a parachute equipment business, and eventually transition into creating educational coloring books.
Bibi's approach to raising her family
Bibi and her husband chose to homeschool their three sons, which enabled them to travel frequently and immerse the family in different cultures, including extended stays in Germany and Costa Rica. Bibi emphasizes the benefits of this approach in fostering her children's curiosity, language skills, and adaptability.
Bibi's coloring book business and passion for storytelling
Bibi's initial coloring book project focused on her local Florida community quickly evolved into a broader business creating "explainer" coloring books for companies and organizations. Bibi's love of photography, travel, and hearing people's stories has been a driving force behind this venture, which now includes over 40 unique coloring book titles.
Bibi's advice and final thoughts
Bibi encourages the audience to embrace their dreams, travel, and connect with their families and communities. She emphasizes the importance of being open to new opportunities and following one's passions, as she has done throughout her own life journey.
Connect with Bibi at:
- Website: CultureToColor.com
- Instagram: instagram.com/culture_to_color
- Facebook: facebook.com/CultureToColor
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bibileblanc
- Etsy: etsy.com/shop/CultureToColor
Connect with Maritza at:
maina.podcast@gmail.com
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00:00 Introduction
02:42 Bibi's Accent
11:04 Living among the division of Berlin
18:18 Bibi's Career Journey
22:01 Learning a new language
25:06 Her Career as a Flight Attendant open the doors to other Cultures
30:08 Bibi finds love thanks to her skydiving passion
32:48 Starting a business and homeschooling
38:19 Bibi's coloring book business and passion for storytelling
