🎙 A Meaningful Conversation About Bilingual Education with Jackie al Punto

We recently had the pleasure of joining Jackie al Punto for a heartfelt Facebook Live conversation about something very close to our hearts—raising bilingual children, preserving our cultural heritage, and empowering families through creativity, literacy, and social-emotional learning.

What began as an interview quickly became a meaningful conversation about purpose, identity, and the incredible role parents and educators play in shaping the next generation.

During our discussion, we shared the story behind Ahvian The Creative™—how one experience as a mother inspired a mission that continues to impact families, classrooms, and communities.

When our founder, Mahiette Tarrago, saw her young son begin to question whether speaking Spanish was something he should hide, she realized many bilingual children were receiving the message that a part of who they are didn’t belong. Instead of accepting that reality, she decided to create resources that would celebrate language, culture, creativity, and emotional growth.

That experience became the foundation of Ahvian The Creative™—an educational initiative created to help children embrace bilingualism with pride while learning through stories, creativity, play, and meaningful social-emotional experiences.

Throughout the interview, we explored why bilingual education is about much more than learning two languages. It’s about preserving identity, strengthening family connections, building confidence, and giving children the freedom to celebrate every part of who they are.

We also discussed the importance of nurturing emotional intelligence alongside academic growth. Every bilingual resource is intentionally designed to encourage curiosity, creativity, empathy, communication, and joyful learning for children, families, and educators alike.

At the heart of our conversation was one simple belief: when children are encouraged to embrace both their language and their culture, they grow into more confident, compassionate, and connected individuals.

That has always been—and continues to be—the mission of Bilingual Series:
To empower children, families, and educators through creativity, bilingual literacy, and social-emotional learning while celebrating every child’s language, culture,
imagination, and unique voice.

We are deeply grateful to Jackie Álvarez for creating a platform where conversations like these can inspire families, educators, and communities. We hope this interview encourages you to continue celebrating bilingualism and to remember that every child’s voice deserves to be heard, valued, and celebrated.

📖About Jackie al Punto

This in spiring conversation was hosted by Jackie Álvarez, a respected communications professional, interviewer, and passionate advocate for community engagement.

Through her program, Jackie al Punto, she creates authentic conversations with authors, entrepreneurs, educators, artists, healthcare professionals, community leaders, and changemakers who are making a positive impact in the Hispanic community.

Her interviews focus on education, culture, entrepreneurship, health, personal growth, community service, and inspiring stories that inform, educate, and motivate viewers. With a warm, genuine, and professional interviewing style, Jackie creates a welcoming space where every guest can openly share their journey, purpose, and vision.

We are honored to have been featured on her platform and grateful for the opportunity to continue spreading awareness about the importance of bilingual education and social-emotional learning.

🎧 Watch the Interview

We invite you to watch our full conversation with Jackie al Punto and join us as we discuss the story behind Ahvian The Creative™, our mission, and why every child deserves to grow up knowing that their language, culture, creativity, and emotions are strengths to be celebrated.

Watch the Facebook Live interview below and be part of the conversation.

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💫 A Personal Reflection

This conversation reminded me why I created Ahvian The Creative™. As a Cuban-American mother and educator, I believe every child should feel proud of their language, culture, and identity. My hope is that our conversation inspires families and educators to embrace bilingualism, nurture creativity, and remind every child that their voice truly matters.

Thank you to Jackie Álvarez for providing a platform to share this mission. Together, we can continue empowering the next generation—one story, one child, and one family at a time.