S3E14: Beyond Memorization: Artful Math with Kelli Pearson

In this episode of Diary of a Dreamer, Tasha Eizinger sits down with Kelli Pearson, founder of Artful Math and author of the best-selling Kitten Math series, to challenge one of the most damaging beliefs many of us carry: “I’m just not a math person.” This conversation goes far beyond math. Kelli shares how learning becomes transformational when we replace memorization and pressure with meaning, curiosity, and play. Drawing from over 25 years of teaching experience, she explains why fear-based learning shuts down confidence and how understanding concepts visually and emotionally can change everything, for both children and adults. Whether you’re a parent, educator, entrepreneur, or someone who has quietly carried math anxiety into adulthood, this episode offers a powerful reframe: learning isn’t about speed or perfection. It’s about understanding. Connect with Kelli: https://artfulmath.com Shop: https://shop.artfulmath.com Find Your Child’s Math Superpower Quiz: https://artfulmath.com/quiz Special Listener Offer 20% off your order at shop.artfulmath.com Use code: DREAMER Books Referenced in This Episode Kitten Math by Kelli Pearson Kitten Math 2 by Kelli Pearson