Today, Sonia Tiwari interviews Maria! Together, they unpack Maria’s learning journey, education and memorable life experiences in Greece. Sonia facilitates an engaging conservation and provides wonderful insights as Maria talks about her childhood growing up in Athens and spending her summers in the Greek countryside. Maria shares her accidental homeschooling experience, her interest in speaking local dialects and her curiosity to explore different cultural norms and lifestyles. She talks about her love for chemistry and physics and remembers her teacher, who affirmed her career path when she was only 17! Maria reflects on her mother’s stories and guidance that motivated her to build a better life through education and hard work. As Sonia puts it, Maria found her purpose in life through crisis and insights. Enjoy listening to this insightful conversation filled with childhood memories and deep reflections.