What if we paused long enough to notice the brilliance that’s already there within the children: the curiosity, the creativity, and the quiet purpose?

In this episode, we sit down with Marnie Forestieri, CEO of Young Innovators Academy, a woman who has made it her life’s work to preserve the magic kids are born with.

She left behind the comfort of corporate success to step inside a preschool classroom, out of a desire to truly understand how children think, feel, and grow.

Marnie shares the four foundational pillars that guide Young Innovators Academy: a growth mindset, emotional awareness, creative action, and a sense of purpose.

Truly, these are the life skills our children deserve to carry with them to the classroom and the future. We also talk about the role of educators, the healing that must happen in us before we can guide others, and how honoring a child’s uniqueness is the beginning of real learning.

Tune in now to hear how Marnie is shaping the future of education: one child, one classroom, and one meaningful moment at a time.

Marnie is also the host of the Raising Innovators podcast—a must-listen for parents, educators, and caregivers passionate about helping children thrive in today’s world.

🎧 Listen to Raising Innovators:
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast…
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ptLqtn…
Youtube:    / @younginnovatorsacademy  

Marnie Forestieri is the CEO and Founder of Young Innovators Academy, a pioneering early education company recognized for its award-winning approach to modern learning. She champions inquiry-based thinking in preschool, empowering children to explore 21st-century skills and STEAM through curiosity and collaboration. With a background that bridges education, entrepreneurship, and innovation, Marnie has united a diverse team to develop a forward-thinking teaching methodology for young learners. Her mission is to ignite a lifelong passion for learning by fostering creativity, critical thinking, and real-world problem-solving from the earliest years.

Connect with Marnie Forestieri:
Website: https://marnieforestieri.com/
Youtube:    / @marnieforestieritv8610  
Linkedin:   / marnie-forestieri  
Facebook:   / marnieforestieri  
Instagram:   / marnie_forestieri  
Twitter: https://x.com/mforestieri01
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast…
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ptLqtn…
Youtube:    / @younginnovatorsacademy