EP8: School of Dreams with Thrive Now
From AlphaBites by Kate Pattison and Lucy Sutton
February 2, 2026 · 51 min · Season 2 · Episode 8
About this episode
The episode features a conversation with Kimberley Oliff-Cooper about the importance of a holistic and inclusive approach to education that prioritizes children's emotional wellbeing.
During our discussion with Kimberley Oliff-Cooper, founder of Thrive Now, we explored the role of education in shaping young minds, the importance of meeting children where they are, and how schools can move towards a more holistic, future-ready approach. In this inspiring and deeply human conversation, we dive into Kimberley's powerful vision for a more inclusive, progressive system that truly puts children's emotional wellbeing first. Kimberley reflects on her upbringing, shaped by loving and supportive parents, her father's work in the music industry alongside his commitment to community service, and her mother's gentle yet influential nature. She opens up about the personal challenges her family faced, how these experiences built resilience, and why empathy, integrity, and connection are at the heart of everything she does today. We were so grateful to have Kimberley on the podcast — a truly uplifting and thought-provoking conversation that highlights the power of love-led education. Takeaways Love and empathy are essential for personal growth and learning. Integrity plays a key role in achieving meaningful goals. Supportive parents can profoundly shape a child's future…
People in this episode
Hosts: Kate Pattison, Lucy Sutton
Guest: Kimberley Oliff-Cooper
Topics covered
- education
- emotional wellbeing
- holistic approach
- inclusive education
- personal growth
- community service
Keywords
- education
- empathy
- integrity
- resilience
- supportive parents
- community service
- leadership
- positive role models
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Thrive Now
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