Sometimes, the most powerful transformations begin with uncertainty.
For Hollie Barber, becoming a Relax Kids coach wasn’t just a career change – it was a leap of faith that led to purpose, passion, and a future filled with colour, creativity, and calm.
At just 25 years old and a mother of two, Hollie lived in a small village in West Dorset. Her journey to Relax Kids began during a time of transition and self-reflection.
“Before training, I worked as a gentle-parenting nanny and ran a local breastfeeding support group,” Hollie shares. “I’d gone through a separation and turned to yoga and meditation to help navigate the daily grind of single-mum life.”
In 2017, she came across Relax Kids and knew she’d found something special. “I was nervous on the way to training. I didn’t have a background in teaching or coaching, and I really doubted myself. But by the end of that weekend, I had found a supportive group of women, a sense of belonging, and the start of something extraordinary.”
That start has quickly turned into a thriving, life-changing career.
Since becoming a full-time Relax Kids coach in September, Hollie has already made a huge impact. She works in five primary schools offering both in-curriculum sessions and after-school clubs, runs Saturday classes at a local dance academy, and hosts holiday workshops. Within just six months, she expanded into seven primary schools, one preschool, and one secondary school – many of which fund the sessions themselves.
“The feedback has been overwhelming,” she says. “My confidence has grown so much. I actually look forward to meetings with teachers now! I’m so passionate about what I do – and the results speak for themselves.”
Her creativity shines in every aspect of her work. From designing lesson plans and crafting activities to creating posters and marketing materials, Hollie brings colour and joy to every session. And the children can feel it.
“There’s a waiting list for my Saturday sessions now. I’m even exploring bringing in a sixth-form assistant to help support the classes because the demand has grown so much!”
But the greatest reward, she says, is the difference she sees in the children.
“They tell me every day how they use their Relax Kids tools to get through tough situations. And parents and teachers are noticing real changes – in confidence, behaviour, and emotional regulation. It’s an incredible feeling.”
Since training, Hollie has continues to help her own children grow with calm and confidence as well as help others, applying the Relax Kids ethos to her new professional roles within schools.
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