Finding Home in Ecuador: A Journey from Colombia to Vilcabamba

Join Catalina as she shares her journey from Colombia to finding a new home in Vilcabamba, Ecuador. Discover her passion for eco-education, working on farms, and creating a vibrant community in this peaceful haven.

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0:00 - Intro
1:50 - Introduction of the guest Catalina
2:03 - Echo Club and its impact
2:14 - Catalina's background: from Colombia to Vilcabamba
2:27 - Expressing gratitude for the interview
2:35 - Catalina's upbringing in Bogota and Cali
3:16 - Growing up in Bogota
3:48 - Addressing misconceptions about Colombia
5:09 - Moving from Bogota to Cali at age 25
5:24 - Studying agriculture at the National University of Colombia
6:07 - Description of Cali and its environment
6:24 - Time spent in Cali and other places
7:01 - Various jobs in Colombia
7:14 - Teaching at an alternative school in Cali
7:46 - Working on farms and combining agriculture with teaching
8:13 - Working in different places and eco-villages
9:24 - Realizing the importance of helping others
10:07 - Combining skills in farms and schools
11:09 - Nature as a source of happiness and teaching
11:38 - Experiences in Colombia and Ecuador
12:02 - First important experience in Colombia
12:18 - Working in a remote town in Colombia
13:18 - Challenges and successes in teaching in nature
14:55 - Learning from indigenous knowledge
15:20 - Teaching and learning from children
16:00 - Experiences in Ecuador
17:00 - Leaving Colombia and moving to Ecuador
17:15 - Living in Tena, Ecuador
17:43 - Returning to Cali
18:00 - Opportunity in Vilcabamba
18:26 - First impressions of Vilcabamba
19:00 - Deciding to stay in Vilcabamba
19:43 - Falling in love with Vilcabamba and its community
20:02 - Feeling part of a huge plan
20:25 - Happiness in doing what you love
20:44 - Community in Vilcabamba
21:06 - Patience and good energy with kids
21:23 - Benefits of Echo Club for the community
22:05 - Starting Echo Club
22:20 - Creating activities with parents and children
22:55 - Long-term plans in Vilcabamba
23:16 - Importance of the work for children
23:41 - Personal and educational goals for her son
24:01 - Bringing other teachers to Eco Club
24:41 - What makes Vilcabamba special
26:01 - Attracting good vibes and interesting people
26:35 - Creating a new way to live
27:06 - Early stages of community development
27:48 - Special aspects of the community
28:01 - Philosophy behind Echo Club
28:58 - Nature as the teacher
29:49 - Following your mission in life
30:37 - Tools for learning and expression
31:25 - Project-based learning
31:59 - Excitement for the summer program
32:42 - Summer program activities
33:09 - Invitation to join the summer program
34:02 - Learning to be led by intuition
34:49 - Importance of listening to inner knowledge
35:31 - Closing remarks and gratitude