12 – Part 2: Interview with Lisa – American AuPair Host Mom
Show Notes: Part 2: Interview with Host Mom Lisa
Part 2 of the interview with Lisa, host of YouTube Channel: American AuPair Host Mom
Lisa started started the channel because in her words, “my au pair changed my life, it is 300 percent better just so many ways that I didn’t even expect.” Lisa enjoys helping people and this is one of those areas of life where she was passionate about. It was my first au pair that even courage her to start a channel and so here she is joining us now.
From a suburb of Atlanta, Georgia, Lisa shares practical tips and tricks on her YouTube Channel and supports other host moms and parents in their au pair journey.
Becoming a host mom has given Lisa more time back to her busy life but it was not always an obvious choice. While Lisa hosted over 100 plus college engineering interns, it became an eventual transition into the au pair program.
Listen in as we dig deeper into the journey of getting into the au pair program and key benefits and challenges.
In Part 1: we discuss the following:
- Why did you start your YouTub Channel American Aupair Host Mom?
- How did you become a host family? Was it a friend? A colleague?
- What were the main reasons you chose to become a host mom and have an Au pair?
- What is the most rewarding aspect of being a host mom and part of the program?
- What are some challenges you faced being a host mom or getting started?
- What has been your biggest growth or personal development you have gained from the becoming a host mom?
In Part 2: we discuss the following:
- How do you define a perfect fit for your family? Is there a particular country or culture that blends with your family?
- When setting up the profile for the family – what are the most important aspects to include?
- How would you describe Atlanta to an Aupair that probably only knows NYC, California or Miami? What is there to do?
- Do you interview the parents of the Au pair?
- What do you think is key in the interview process?
- What do you do to make sure Au pairs feel included in your family?
- How do you show your appreciation to your Au pairs?
- Have you kept in touch with your former aupairs? Do they visit you?
- How do you build a long lasting relationship with your Au pairs?
- Where can people find you and learn more about being a host mom?
Where you can find Lisa and the YouTube Channel – the link is here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7NmZTNXm1-jp7SUJh3xbdA
There is a lot more to come so we hope you enjoyed today’s episode and check us out at www.innovateyourlife.today
Learn From Other Host Parents
Meet Lisa from American Au Pair Host Mom, with information on how to get started with the au pair program. Hear how she interviews and matches with a “Rockstar” Au pair! Just like what Lisa mentions set up a profile with your location and find the balance between selling and what it will actually feel like to be with your family. Also Lisa talks about her make or break questions for her family and also questions to get to know the au pair.
That is why I created a sample letter below to help you on this journey of setting up your profile. Click here to get the free PDF.
Thanks Lisa for sharing knowledge and your tips and tricks for making it your best year ever! Visit her YouTube Channel by clicking here.
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