This is a very special episode which marks 1 year of The Voice of Early Childhood (TVOEC) since launching in April 2023. Which is why things are flipped and our usual host is the guest this time! Adam Marycz speaks to the Founder of TVOEC: Angelica Celinska. They begin with the values and vision of TVOEC, where it all began and why, as well as the challenges along the way. This episode is a very open and honest discussion, with an inside look at TVOEC - Adam asks Angelica unexpected questions on her own podcast, such as 'Are you scared of offending people?', and 'Do you have any regrets?'. This leads onto addressing the challenges faced on a personal level, including exposing yourself when you are an entrepreneur, challenging the system, going against the norm, and even dealing with upsetting people by seemingly doing the right thing and giving everyone a voice. Tune into this raw, deep and insightful episode.  To find out and listen to more visit: https://www.thevoiceofearlychildhood.com  Episode break down: 00:00 - The Voice of Early Childhood is 1 years old 04:18 - What is TVOEC and what are it's values? 05:10 - Accessibility for all: Bridging the gap between academia and practice 07:25 - Open access articles: Free for everyone 08:20 - Inclusive: Everyone is welcome and encouraged to share their voice  08:55 - The pillars TVOEC is built on 09:45 - The role of reflection: Learning doesn't happen without reflection 10:50 - Equipping parents to be the best they can be for their children 14:00 - Parents feeling welcomed and that they belong here 15:50 - There's still a lot of work to do with parents feeling comfortable 18:00 - Why and how was TVOEC created? From concept to launch 24:30 - Controversial and uncomfortable conversations 27:30 - Dealing with criticism as an entrepreneur: The risks involved  30:55 - Are you scared of offending people? 33:00 - The feeling of responsibility in protecting my podcast guests and writers 35:00 - Things do become personal, especially in the early years sector!  37:10 - Anxieties around pushing people away or splitting TVOEC's audience 40:31 - 'This is everything I have always wanted but...'. The challenges of owning a company 43:25 - The smallest criticism can destroy you as a business owner 43:59 - 'Is it even worth it?' What happens when you turn your passion into work 44:15 - Balancing your values with running a business 48:00 - How do you put your own conference together on your own? 51:00 - The challenges of a business owner: Having understanding and empathy of any business owner 52:30 - 'Why do I do this to myself?' Feeling like you are exposing yourself 53:30 - Constant self-criticism 54:30 - Dealing with long-term burnout 57:00 - 'You can't allow yourself to fall apart as a business owner, as a podcast host...' 01:02:55 - Do you have any regrets? 01:04:15 - 'If it's going to destroy me then I won't exist to carry it on...' 01:05:00 - 'I want to be ok as a person' 01:05:00 - The toll on mental health and relationships 01:07:05 - Having to drop the perfectionist mindset 01:07:40 - When do you quit? 01:10:20 - Change, evolution and growth 01:12:30 - What is the future of TVOEC? 01:16:00 - Adam's role as part of TVOEC's future 01:17:35 - 'If you don't start this now then someone else will'. 01:17:35 - 1 year anniversary GIVEAWAY!  For more episodes visit The Voice of Early Childhood website: https://www.thevoiceofearlychildhood.com