The Power of Not Giving Up — Indrė’s Story Ep. 8

Good morning, grant lovers! 💌 In today’s episode, I’m joined by the inspiring Indrė Vitkuvienė from Lithuania – a visionary Montessori leader who proves that persistence truly pays off. 🌟

Indrė shares how she went from her first rejected grant application to building not one but two Montessori schools and leading an international Erasmus+ project connecting schools across Europe. 🇪🇺 Her story is a powerful reminder that you don’t need to get it perfect — you just need to get started and not give up.

We talk about:

• How her AMI diploma sparked the idea for a grant

• What changed between her first (unsuccessful) and second (successful!) applications

• How she brought together a network of schools to co-create a project focused on Montessori and 21st-century skills

• And how grant money can open doors to community, growth, and long-term vision

If you’ve ever felt unsure where to start or afraid of getting it wrong — this episode is your gentle nudge to try anyway. ✨