Breaking Barriers in Swimming Education – A Conversation with Tiffany Miguel

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In this episode, Samm Marshall sits down with Tiffany Miguel, the visionary founder of Splash Aquademy Swim School, to discuss her groundbreaking approach to swimming education in South Africa.

From offering a money-back guarantee on adult swim lessons to mentoring underprivileged youth into certified instructors, Tiffany is on a mission to make swimming accessible for all—regardless of age, background, or fear of water.

We’ll explore:
🏊 The fear factor—how adults can overcome water anxiety
💡 The life-changing mentorship program that helped a young woman from Vosloorus become a swimming instructor in Dubai
👵 Teaching a 91-year-old grandmother to swim—why it’s never too late to learn
⚠️ The drowning crisis in South Africa and the need for better water safety education
🚀 The future of Splash Aquademy and upcoming plans for expansion
31 Mar English South Africa Business · Non-Profit

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