
A conversation with Karen Gibb on the Lived Experience podcast
July 4, 2025In a recent episode of the Motherhood Uncorked podcast, Karen Gibb, founder of Mind Marvels, joined host Sophie Baldwin to talk about how her work in education led her to build a business that supports children’s wellbeing in a different way.
They discuss the emotional toll of leadership roles in schools, the reality behind the wellbeing buzzwords, and what it really takes to build something purposeful and sustainable.
Karen shares how Mind Marvels began, how it’s grown into a values-led business, and how she now supports others to make that transition too. It’s an honest conversation about purpose, flexibility and starting again, with wellbeing at the centre.
You’ll also hear about:
- The real impact of burnout in education
- How Mind Marvels sessions help children build emotional resilience
- What it means to juggle mum life while growing a business
- Why meaningful work doesn’t need to mean working more
🎧 Listen to the full episode here
If you’re exploring what comes next, this is an honest look at what change can really look like, especially for those rethinking how work fits around life.