Episode 015: The Seastar of Higher Language Education and Fearlessness; Jenny Nieveen
English Language Educator & School Founder/Operator
Jenny Nieveen is a President and Founder, a strong woman, and a fearless hispanic business owner. Her school OHLA is a leading provider of English language courses and other study abroad programs. OHLA, Open Hearts Language Academy, is an incredible company that employs over 200 people and has educated thousands of students since 1998 in higher education. They offer comprehensive English language programs designed for international students to learn English in the US. Their language programs are perfect for international students who wish to improve communication skills and learn how to speak English while increasing their knowledge of American Culture and to attain placement in American Universities.
Mel and Jenny explore Jenny's journey and mindset in creating such an amazing company. Her efforts have been a success in leading such an important mission. Her faith in the process, herself, her vision and her determination to succeed has helped her create something that helps people improve their lives. She is an inspirational entrepreneur we can all learn from. Her fearlessness in her career path and her incredible approach towards leadership with her open heart is a way of living worth taking note of and emulating. Listen to her tips and advice for approaching your own path in life and finding confidence in yourself and leading others. The story of how her daughter saved the company with her ideas and Jenny's ability to listen and implement right on time, due to the impact of Covid, is valuable for understanding how important it is to listen to millennials and the youth and to take them seriously. It is something that is imperative for improving business in a fast paced and constantly changing world we now find ourselves in. Listening to Jenny, it's clear that when you believe in yourself, work hard, and have faith in the process and the ideas presented to you, that dreams really do come true and always right when they are supposed to. Children are the future and english is a game changer! Thankfully business creators like Jenny are paving the way for change and growth in this sector and we are so grateful for this episode with her.
Jenny recommends reading Napoleon Hill's book Outwitting the Devil. Try Overdrive to read for free. All you need is a library card! Write down and download all the book recommendations in this podcast for continued listening and exploration of this topic.
