Karen Gibb, founder of Mind Marvels and former teacher, shares how those tiny, mindful moments in childhood can transform lives, from calming anxiety to helping young brains thrive.

From teacher to changemaker

After years teaching and navigating her own childhood anxiety, Karen realised the need for practical emotional resilience tools in schools. That insight sparked Mind Marvels: a business built to support mental wellbeing from the brain up.

Karen explains the ‘animal brain’ model children adore: the wise owl (decision‑making), the elephant (memory) and the meerkat (emotional alarms). The goal? Calm the meerkat, invite the owl back, and give kids control.

What began with Karen in one school quickly grew. Her new mission: franchise Mind Marvels so educators everywhere can deliver emotional wellbeing with structure, support and shared purpose.

🎧 Listen to the full episode and discover the story behind Mind Marvels.

Why you’ll love this episode

• hear how everyday mindfulness becomes practical support for children
• learn from karen’s journey from teaching to franchising success
• find inspiration to build a business that changes lives

Tune in now, and start imagining your own next step in wellbeing and growth.