“Olive” what I do…
And I want you to love it, too! Learning occurs when you stop memorizing facts and start building confidence through curiosity, observation, and lived experience.
Want to go beyond the YouTube channel? I design learning experiences that help people build confidence, curiosity, and independence. My approach is rooted in storytelling, place-based learning, and Montessori-inspired principles: learning should feel meaningful, self-directed, and human.
Below are the different ways we can learn together.
Learn With Me
For Children and Teens…
Children are natural learners. My work is not about teaching them more- it’s bout protecting what they already have: curiosity, courage, and the instinct to explore.
Many students struggle not because they aren’t capable, but because they are afraid of making mistakes. My work focuses on removing that fear so students can think, speak, and learn freely.
Instead of rigid drills and memorization, I use:
• Real-world language
• Conversation
• Storytelling
• Observation
• Guided discovery
This helps students:
– Build confidence
– Think independently
– Use language naturally
– Stop fearing mistakes
– Learn how to learn
This is especially helpful for teens who:
– Feel anxious about school
– Struggle with confidence
– Learn better through meaning than repetition
– Are sensitive, creative, or reflective
For Adults…
I work with adults who want to learn with depth, confidence, and curiosity - especially in language and culture. Many adults carry shame around learning. They believe they are incapable of learning languages or too old to be a student and I help people unlearn those beliefs.
My work with adults focuses on:
• Language learning (English and Italian)
• Cultural understanding
• Confidence-building
• Heritage discovery
I use real-life experiences, storytelling, and guided reflection rather than memorization.
This is for adults who:
– Want to learn Italian without pressure
– Want deeper cultural understanding
– Feel blocked or embarrassed about learning
– Prefer meaningful learning to traditional methods
For Organizations, Brands, Tourism, and Media
I help businesses tell their story in a way that educates, connects, and builds trust with an international audience.
My background as an educator means I don’t just create content—I create understanding.
I work especially with:
• Artisans (artigiani)
• Small hotels & agriturismi
• Slow tourism experiences
• Cultural projects
• Made-in-Italy brands
I help you communicate:
– Who you are
– What you do
– Why it matters
– What makes you different
Through:
• Video storytelling
• Written narratives
• Educational content
• Cultural interpretation
• UGC with depth
This is for businesses that want:
– The right audience, not just more audience
– Clients who understand their values
– Clear communication across cultures
– Story-driven marketing
2025
New York
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“Sarah is absolutely lovely - informative, fun, happy, generous with her time and yet also interested in her clients and not just the sound of her own voice. It’s clear that the locals we met along the way really like Sarah, too.”
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