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What if the most meaningful education doesn’t happen in a classroom at all?
Theme: Get to know personal stories
Topic: Other
Language: English
In this episode, Joyce shares her personal journey of unschooling after a traumatic experience in traditional education—a path that led her to rediscover freedom, creativity, and self-trust. Together with Ilektra, she explores what learning beyond the classroom truly means, how curiosity can become a compass, and how unschooling shapes independence, resilience, and a lifelong love of discovery.
You’ll learn:
What unschooling looks like in practice and how it nurtures creativity and confidence
Why curiosity can be a powerful guide for growth and learning
How reimagining education can help us heal, explore, and learn on our own terms
Guest Bio:
Joyce Tabler, Co-founder, Joyce 'n' Fun
Joyce is a Greek-American-Belgian with a curious spirit and a big love for stories. She’s a writer who enjoys exploring the world with her notebook in hand. Traveling makes her feel alive, and music is never far away from her days. She’s also a true cat lover and finds joy in their quirky company. Her unschooling journey at age 10 shaped her creativity and independence, and she still carries that spirit of freedom with her today.
Website: https://www.joycenfun.gr
Host Bio:
Ilektra Koutsiviti, Co-founder, Joyce 'n' Fun
Ilektra lives on the island of Skiathos, where she co-founded Joyce ’n’ Fun, a social cooperative all about education, sustainability, and intercultural exchange. She hosts worldschooling families, international volunteers, and youth from all over Europe, creating a buzzing hub of learning and connection. Off-grid life, solar panels, and community pizza circles are just part of her everyday reality. She’s passionate about building bridges between people, whether through Erasmus+ projects, storytelling, or late-night conversations by the fire. For Ilektra, learning is something that happens everywhere—in nature, in community, and in the simple moments we share.
Website: https://www.joycenfun.gr
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joycenfun1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joycenfun/