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Women's Business#74 Why Childcare Is Infrastructure: Koru Kids Founder Rachel CarrellIn this episode I speak to Rachel Carrell, founder of Koru Kids, a pioneering business that leverages technology to connect parents with nannies, offering a revolutionary approach to childcare. We discuss Rachel's diverse background, from the NHS to the mining industry, and her journey from supporting other businesses to launching her own. Rachel shares her views on the critical importance of childcare as infrastructure, the challenges and triumphs of scaling Koru Kids from a London-based startup to a UK-wide service, and the role of technology in transforming childcare. She also reflects on her personal experiences, including her life-changing scholarship...2025-04-2850 min
Honestly, ThoughEpisode 144 | How The Bible Uses QuestionsIn the New Testament alone, Jesus asked over 300 questions. In this episode of Honestly, Though, Nika Spaulding shares what she discovered when she studied all the questions in the Bible and how answering them shapes us.Find Nika's Resources: https://www.nikaspaulding.com/resourcesWe love hugs! And when you rate, review, and share Honestly, Though on Apple Podcasts (and all podcast platforms), we see it immediately, and it feels just like a big, warm hug. Thank you in advance for taking an extra moment to make sure others find us in the algorithms. And speaking of fi...2025-03-1757 min
Work It Like A MumThe Future of Flexible ChildcareIn this Work It Like a Mum episode, we’re joined by Rachel Carrell, founder of Koru Kids, a childcare service designed to provide flexible, reliable options for working parents. Rachel shares her journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship and how her experience as a new parent led her to rethink the childcare system in the UK.Topics CoveredRachel’s journey from a corporate career to founding Koru KidsThe challenges of accessing flexible and affordable childcare in the UKHow Koru Kids is tackling the gaps in the childcare sectorThe importance of providing support for...2025-02-2039 min
HealthTech HourEp113: Rachel Carrell, CEO of Koru Kids, No.1 provider of nanny services in UK - why good childcare matters to everyoneSteve Roest speaks to the inspiring Rachel Carrell, a serial entrepreneur, Rhodes Scholar and mum of 3. Rachel is the founder and CEO of Koru Kids, one of the largest providers of nanny services in the UK and the clear market leader. On this show, Rachel takes us through a tour of UK childcare services, why they're so fragmented and difficult to navigate for parents and why they're letting parents and kids and the industry itself down. Koru Kids is a multi-award-winning childcare service providing part time and full time nannies across the UK....2025-01-2957 min
The AJ ConnectionHow To Hire Elite Talent For Your Startup | Rachel CarrellRachel Carrell is one of the most methodical, and intuitive hiring experts. She's CEO of the highly acclaimed Koru Kids, where they're building the world's best childcare service.---👉 Subscribe on Youtube to be first to learn from world class, inspiring entrepreneurs📧 Subscribe to my newsletter to get exclusive content and timeless frameworks for company and community building---Rachel and I have been friends for years and this was a very real and educational deep dive into culture, hiring and the nuanced challenges that CEOs face.📖...2024-10-301h 11
The Graduate GuideRachel Carrell, CEO @ Koru KidsInterested in making some money while at uni and joining Rachel’s innovative mission? In this week’s episode, Rachel talks us through her journey from a small town in New Zealand, to working for McKinsey & Co, and eventually founding her own leading childcare business. At Koru Kids, Rachel aims bridge the gap between tech and childcare, making the industry more time and cost efficient, helping parents continue with their careers, all while empowering students to make money and build their skills. She advises on key traits graduates should have, the importance of seeking feedback and the importance of purs...2024-08-2231 min
Diaspora.nzS2 | E6 — Rachel Carrell (Co-founder & CEO at Koru Kids) on building Europe's largest childcare platform, the joy of working on hard problems, having a baby during her Series A fundraise!Rachel Carrell is the founder & CEO of KoruKids, Europe’s largest childcare platform— training, matching, and providing ongoing support to over 10,000 nannies across London.Rachel is one of the special ones. Driven to found the company by what she describes as a righteous anger over how childcare has been disrespected as infrastructure in society… Today, Koru Kids takes care of taxes, payroll, pension, holiday, nanny communications, activity ideas and a dozen other things that can come up when you’re dealing with nannies… bringing down the cost for families, and helping kids have more engaging, enriching experiences. Joine...2024-08-0842 minDayOne.FMS2 | E6 — Rachel Carrell (Co-founder & CEO at Koru Kids) on building Europe's largest childcare platform, the joy of working on hard problems, having a baby during her Series A fundraise!Rachel Carrell is the founder & CEO of KoruKids, Europe’s largest childcare platform— training, matching, and providing ongoing support to over 10,000 nannies across London.Rachel is one of the special ones. Driven to found the company by what she describes as a righteous anger over how childcare has been disrespected as infrastructure in society… Today, Koru Kids takes care of taxes, payroll, pension, holiday, nanny communications, activity ideas and a dozen other things that can come up when you’re dealing with nannies… bringing down the cost for families, and helping kids have more engaging, enriching experiences. Joine...2024-08-0842 min
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Bump to Business OwnerS3 E17: "I just had a f*cking baby and I’m here" with Rachel Carrell, founder of Koru KidsRachel Carrell is an impressive woman: 3 kids, raised £14 million in funding rounds, and on a world changing mission to change the face of childcare. Something that Rachel has found, which I’ve heard a lot on the podcast, is the advantage of being a ‘newbie’ in an industry. I think we can often dismiss ideas because we don’t have enough experience in the field, but that could be our strength. Rachel was also kind enough to share her ‘ups and downs’ in her career, from her time at McKinsey to starting Koru ‘in the wrong place’ an...2024-06-0654 min
Psychology@WorkStrengths and entrepreneurism with Rachel Carrell, CEO of Koru KidsAn insightful conversation between Strengthcope Founder, Paul Brewerton, and CEO of Koru Kids, Rachel Carrell, as they dive into the strengths within leadership and entrepreneurship.
Hope you enjoy!2024-04-2153 min
AstroDetectivesRETRACED 21-25 with Lane IngramThis week we're joined by our friend Lane who knows a thing or two about personalities in his work as a therapist and improv comedian. He's got plenty of thoughts on Astrology too. You can get ahold of Lane at upsidewellness.com and Instagram @ingram.lane----------
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Schedule Astrology and Human Design readings with Sarah at: mycosmiccoach...2023-10-102h 14
Empire Flippers PodcastRevisited - 7 Entrepreneurial Lessons Learned From 100 Episodes of the Opportunity PodcastThis week we are revisiting an extra special episode of The Opportunity podcast. In this episode, Greg looks back on a few of our most memorable interviews to review the top 7 lessons learned from the last 100 shows. You’ll hear many familiar voices as some of our favorite entrepreneurs and industry experts share their top tips for building, running, and scaling successful online businesses. Greg acts as our guide, walking us through each lesson and sharing his own unique insights and pearls of wisdom. One of Greg’s top takeaways includes, “If you w...2023-08-2951 min
The Opportunity PodcastRevisited - 7 Entrepreneurial Lessons Learned From 100 Episodes of the Opportunity PodcastThis week we are revisiting an extra special episode of The Opportunity podcast. In this episode, Greg looks back on a few of our most memorable interviews to review the top 7 lessons learned from the last 100 shows. You’ll hear many familiar voices as some of our favorite entrepreneurs and industry experts share their top tips for building, running, and scaling successful online businesses. Greg acts as our guide, walking us through each lesson and sharing his own unique insights and pearls of wisdom. One of Greg’s top takeaways includes, “If you want...2023-08-2951 min
Empire Flippers PodcastRevisited - 7 Entrepreneurial Lessons Learned From 100 Episodes of the Opportunity Podcast [The Opportunity Ep.100]We've got some exciting podcast guests in store as we kick off Q2 of 2023. But in the meantime, let's revisit the many nuggets of wisdom Greg shared in our 100th-episode special. The 100th episode of The Opportunity podcast is finally here! To celebrate this milestone, we’re mixing things up. This extra special episode revisits a few of our most memorable interviews to review the top 7 lessons learned from the last 100 shows. You’ll hear many familiar voices as some of our favorite entrepreneurs and industry experts share their top tips for building, runnin...2023-04-1151 min
The Opportunity PodcastRevisited - 7 Entrepreneurial Lessons Learned From 100 Episodes of the Opportunity Podcast [Ep.100]We've got some exciting podcast guests in store as we kick off Q2 of 2023. But in the meantime, let's revisit the many nuggets of wisdom Greg shared in our 100th-episode special. The 100th episode of The Opportunity podcast is finally here! To celebrate this milestone, we’re mixing things up. This extra special episode revisits a few of our most memorable interviews to review the top 7 lessons learned from the last 100 shows. You’ll hear many familiar voices as some of our favorite entrepreneurs and industry experts share their top tips for building, runnin...2023-04-1151 min
Anatomy of a Leader with Maria HvorostovskyWhat Should You Know About Running a Business in 2023 from 10 Female Founders IWD2023What do female founders advise their younger selves? What does it take to run a successful business?
In honour of International Women’s Day, here are the best bits from my interviews with female founders in Season 4.
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Elizabeth Cowper https://bit.ly/3EZvIYw
Nell Lloyd-Malcolm https://bit.ly/3KZnNOR
Hasna Kourda https://bit.ly/3ZOVYg2
Anna Whitehouse https://bit.ly/3ZI2Fkc
Rachel Carrell https://bit.ly/3ZPd6Td
Dr Rhona Eskander https://bit.ly...2023-03-0810 min
Anatomy of a Leader with Maria Hvorostovsky#45, Childcare System is Broken: Rachel Carrell, Founder of Koru KidsLike many women, Rachel Carrell realised how impossible childcare is in London after becoming a mother.
Having honed her leadership skills at McKinsey and health tech she decided to fix this broken system that doesn’t have mothers or childcare workers in mind, and founded Koru Kids.
Many women in the UK struggle to return to work or make career choices they don’t want based on their limited childcare options.
Koru Kids aims to challenge and change all that.
Rac...2023-01-1746 min
Anatomy of a Leader with Maria HvorostovskyTRAILER for #45, Childcare System is Broken: Rachel Carrell, Founder of Koru KidsLike many women, Rachel Carrell realised how impossible childcare is in London after becoming a mother.
Having honed her leadership skills at McKinsey and health tech she decided to fix this broken system that doesn’t have mothers or childcare workers in mind, and founded Koru Kids.
Many women in the UK struggle to return to work or make career choices they don’t want based on their limited childcare options.
Koru Kids aims to challenge and change all that.
Ra...2023-01-1701 min
RJH & Friends Like Movies.Rachel Carrell: Josie & The PussycatsThis week I got my good friend Rachel Carrell on to talk about Josie & The Pussycats!2022-12-261h 00Honestly, ThoughEpisode 57 | Ministering to Moms Who Miscarry | Guest: Rachel MostRachel Most (RN, MABC) says, "Mothers who experience miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss often feel abandoned by their healthcare providers. After losing five babies—three to miscarriage and two to stillbirth—she founded Unspoken Motherhood, a non-profit organization that shows the love of Christ to grieving mothers by bridging the gap between the medical staff and the patient. You can learn more about Unspoken Motherhood at https://www.unspokenmotherhood.org/.Find Rachel Most on Instagram: @rachel.s.most ; @unspoken_motherhood_incIf you enjoy the show, would you please consider rating and reviewing Honestly, Though? Those revi...2022-10-3137 min
Empire Flippers Podcast7 Entrepreneurial Lessons Learned From 100 Episodes of the Opportunity Podcast [Ep.100]The 100th episode of The Opportunity podcast is finally here! To celebrate this milestone, we’re mixing things up. This extra special episode revisits a few of our most memorable interviews to review the top 7 lessons learned from the last 100 shows. You’ll hear many familiar voices as some of our favorite entrepreneurs and industry experts share their top tips for building, running, and scaling successful online businesses. Greg acts as our guide, walking us through each lesson and sharing his own unique insights and pearls of wisdom. One of Greg's top takeaways inclu...2022-08-2351 min
The Opportunity Podcast7 Entrepreneurial Lessons Learned From 100 Episodes of the Opportunity PodcastThe 100th episode of The Opportunity podcast is finally here! To celebrate this milestone, we’re mixing things up. This extra special episode revisits a few of our most memorable interviews to review the top 7 lessons learned from the last 100 shows. You’ll hear many familiar voices as some of our favorite entrepreneurs and industry experts share their top tips for building, running, and scaling successful online businesses. Greg acts as our guide, walking us through each lesson and sharing his own unique insights and pearls of wisdom. One of Greg's top takeaways inclu...2022-08-2351 min
Backstage - TV & FilmAaron Paul, Evan Rachel Wood and the best TV of the weekWelcome to Backstage – the film and TV podcast from Sky News.Katie Spencer is covering 50 years at Glastonbury this week so is calling in from sunny Somerset as she keeps an eye out for celebrities.Claire Gregory chats to the Westworld cast ahead of series 4 with Aaron Paul, Ed Harris and Evan Rachel Wood discussing their season highs and technological lows of being on the show.While Laura Kramer has been hanging out with Cara Delavigne at a special screening for Only Murders In The Building. Reviews this week:Westworld, Se...2022-06-2446 min
The Buff ShowThe year of the Parent - The School BoardsThe Matt Buff Show Special – The Year of the Parent - The School Boards. Catch this special roundtable conversation with Brittney Jones, host of All My Favorite People podcast, Moms for Liberty Chair Jessica Tillman, Volusia County School Board candidate Jaclyn Carrell, and Orange County School Board candidate Rachel Kirby. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebuffshow)
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Startup DadsBeing a Jedi Master to your Padawan (employees): Jimmy Williams, Urban Jungle“You think a lot about what happens if it goes badly, but no one tells you about what happens if it goes well.” Self-professed workaholic, Jimmy Williams has set out to build a team capable of turning the insurance industry on its head. He leads on strategy, people and investor relations, but loves rolling his sleeves up and diving into the business.In today’s chat with Amrit, Jimmy Williams talks about his views on remote work, the relationship with his co-founder and cultivating the right mindset.Jimmy is the co-founder and CEO of Urban Jungle...2022-01-2529 min
Startup DadsSUD selects: Rachel Carrell, Koru Kids: Powerful lessons in business and childcareWelcoming our first startup mum this week… Rachel Carrell! Rachel is the founder and CEO of Koru Kids, a childcare tech startup. It was only when Rachel had her first baby that she realised how limited childcare options were in London. The idea for Koru Kids was born out of her frustrations! In this episode, Rachel and Amrit examine the many parallels between managing a team and bringing up kids, such as making sure they both have autonomy and purpose. Rachel also gives us some insights on how Koru Kids successfully navigated the challenges of the pandemic. Kee...2021-12-2324 min
Everything is Awesome with Jeff and ?Episode 6: Fired For Garlic Breath In this episode, Rachel and Jeff go to town on a great many subjects, including Elizabethan hogs, childrearing, and oppression of all kinds. Jeff Richardson on Facebook @eljefetacoma on twitter Check out our website: http://awesomepod.squarespace.com Listen to our other shows! Shattered Worlds RPG and check out the livestream: twitch.tv/shatteredsworldsrpg The War for the Tower Twelfth Night Podcast by Rose City Shakespeare and coming eventually... Electric Bard2021-09-301h 50
Career Interrupted[Episode 97] Rachel Carrell, founder of Koru Kids, on reframing your thoughts and her unique hiring processStress. 😰 How do you handle it? Whether it has you dashing for the biscuit tin 🍪 or grabbing your running gear to pound the pavement 🏃♀️, you’re going to want to tune in to this week’s episode of the Sparkle and Thrive podcast. Rachel Carrell, founder of a £14 million childcare start-up, has had a fair few nail-biting moments in her entrepreneurial journey, but she has a nifty reframe that you’re going to love. Plus, if you want to hear an Olympian’s attitude to handling nerves, this is your chance (our founder shot arrows for the US archery team...2021-07-2828 min
I Shouldn't Say This, But...I shouldn’t say this, but … I’ve been suffering with chronic pain since the age of 18.In this week’s episode, I speak to the brilliant Rachel Carrell, founder of Koru Kids. We have a really candid conversation about the realities of living with chronic pain and the desire people have to hide their struggles.
We also dive into Rachel’s fantastic business, looking at childcare as a people issue, not just a women’s issue, in addition to the importance of setting boundaries when working on something you’re passionate about.2021-07-2237 min
THE ABUNDANCE PSYCHE34. What does it take to be a successful entrepreneur?I spoke to Rachel Carrell of Koru Kids and asked her what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. And in this episode of Coffee Bytes, she explains what she believes to be the single greatest trait of a successful entrepreneur.
#careergrowth #careeradvice #careerdevelopment #careergoals #consulting #managementconsulting #consultingcareers #big4 #pwc #deloitte #bain #kpmg #ey #mckinsey #bcg #mbb #corporatecareers #bossbabelife #bossbabemovement #bossbabequotes #growthmindset #mindsetmentor #mindsetgoals #ceomindset #ceolife #managementconsultant #consultinglife #biglaw #lawyers #careerchange #formerlawyer #careersafterlaw2021-07-0903 min
40 Minute MentorSeries 5 Best Bits Roundup - Part 1 - Career Advice From Industry LegendsOur 40 Minute Mentor Series 5 was packed to the brim with candid advice and insights from some of the most inspirational leaders across industries. To relieve some of our favourite parts, we’ve decided to release a special 2-part ‘best bits’ compilation episode.
In part one you’ll hear from:
Sir Clive Woodward and the importance of creating an environment where your whole team feel comfortable enough to speak up and disagree
Andy Davis, Co-Founder of 10x10 and his journey to becoming an entrepreneur.
Alice Bentinck MBE, Co-Founder of Entrepreneur First on the char...2021-06-2353 min
Startups of LondonDisrupting Childcare with Rachel Carrell, Founder of Koru KidsIn this episode, we meet Rachel who has decided to disrupt the childcare industry by founding Koru Kids. Their product is not just a mere tool to find a carer for your child. They are very much interested in planning a child's developmental process which already distinguishes the Koru Kids ethos .Read and learn about top EdTech Startups in London:https://startupsoflondon.com/top-edtech-startups-scale-ups-in-london/-Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startupsoflondon/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/StartupsofLondonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupsoflndn/Twitter: https://twitter.com/startupsoflndn2021-06-0927 min
The New P&L - Principles and Leadership in BusinessThe New P&L speaks to Rachel Carrell,Tech Entrepreneur & founder/CEO, Koru Kids UKThis week on The New P&L we speak with Rachel Carrell, founder & CEO, Koru Kids, UK’s fast-growing tech companies, which is dedicated dedicated to building the world’s best childcare service. Rachel was working in healthcare when she experienced first hand how difficult and expensive it was to arrange childcare, and decided to found Koru Kids. She has since received national and international numerous awards including ‘Inspirational Mother of the Year’ and ‘Best Businesswoman in Tech’, and was elected a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in recognition of her work. We discuss with Rachel:
· How th...2021-06-0944 min
Riding Unicorns: Venture Capital | Entrepreneurship | TechnologyRachel Carrell, Founder & CEO @ Koru KidsRachel Carrell is the Founder and CEO of private childcare provider, Koru Kids, Originally from New Zealand Rachel moved to London and soon realised after having a baby just how difficult it was to arrange good quality childcare in the capital. She therefore decided to launch Koru Kids to help parents find the right childcare to suit their needs. Prior to Koru Kids Rachel worked at McKinsey. In this season 2 opener, James is not only joined by Rachel but also our new co-host, Hector Mason, Investor at Episode 1 Ventures. The trio sat down to discuss striking the r...2021-06-0237 min
Hyper CuriousLeading a startup to become the world's best childcare service with Rachel CarrellIf you’re a parent, you’ll know what a minefield childcare is, not to mention how inaccessible and unaffordable it can be. Which is why we’re super excited to talk to Rachel Carrell, an incredible and highly accomplished entrepreneur, who is on a mission to build the world's best childcare service. Rachel is the founder and CEO of Koru Kids, a fast growing tech company that raised over $15 million from the most respectable venture capital investors in the world. “I am a Kiwi, a mother, and an entreprene...2021-04-2833 min
Jimmy's Jobs of the FutureRachel Carrell - The most heavily backed female founder in the UKRachel Carrell is the founder of Koru Kids. Rachel has raised £14.1 million, making her the most backed female founderShe talks about how she founded Koru Kids to improve the accessibility to childcare, a system which has not been updated in decades that frankly doesn’t work well for the parents, the child carers themselves and of course the most important people in the equation, the children themselves. Having started a family myself in the last couple of years, it is a subject which is very close to my heart, particularly as at the s...2021-04-1442 min
Koru Kids Daily HiHow to De-Escalate Tantrums, Part 4: Distraction and Decreasing StimulationThis week (a short week because it was Easter!) is all about De-Escalating Tantrums. In this, the final installment, we talk about Distraction -- when to use it? Sometimes it makes things worse!! -- and Decreasing Stimulation
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rachel-carrell/message2021-04-0902 min
Pioneers Wanted PodcastRachel Carrell: Founder & CEO of Koru KidsThe seventh episode of the ‘Pioneers Wanted’ podcast season 2, brought to you by Hunch, is now live!This week, Philip Clarke was joined by Rachel Carrell, Founder & CEO of Koru Kids, the company that’s changing the way the world does childcare.They explore the lifechanging power of debates, the joy of finding your tribe, and just how easy it is to discover an £11bn industry…Enjoy the episode!2021-04-0849 minKoru Kids Daily HiHow to De-Escalate Tantrums, Part 3: Personal Space and Body LanguageIn this message, we continue our series about How to De-Escalate Tantrums. Today Rachel gives tips on maintaining the child's personal space, and being mindful of your own body language to reduce the threat level and let the child's brain calm down.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rachel-carrell/message2021-04-0802 minKoru Kids Daily HiHow to De-escalate tantrums - part 2, "Emotion Coaching"Yesterday we started the week's focus on how to de-escalate tantrums. Today we continue with this, talking about what you can do at that peak of a tantrum. Rachel talks through the 4 stages of 'Emotion Coaching':
1. Notice the Emotion
2. Name the Emotion
3. Validate the Emotion
4. Meet the Need of the Emotion
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rachel-carrell/message2021-04-0705 minKoru Kids Daily HiHow to de-escalate tantrums - part 1In this message, Rachel gives an introduction to the topic of how to de-escalate tantrums, which we'll be focussing on all week.
- What's going on in the brain when a meltdown is happening
- What NOT to do
- Controlling yourself
- Starting to de-escalate the meltdown
Have you tried any of the tips mentioned here? Did they work? Any tips to add? Continue the conversation by hitting + and sending a voice note, or comment in the Facebook group!
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor...2021-04-0605 minKoru Kids Daily HiThe Koru Kids nanny who plays football with zebrasIn this episode Rachel shares the story of Alistair, the nanny who plays football with zebras at the zoo. It's almost unbelievable! Sadly as things are now opening up, Alistair's shifts are going to finish by lunchtime on 1 April and he says he's really going to miss the zebras but thanked us for the opportunity.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rachel-carrell/message2021-04-0101 min
Two Teachers Talk BusinessRaising Capital, Breaking Down Barriers, and Studying at Oxford with Rachel Carrell | Two Teachers Talk Business Episode #7In Episode 7, Rachel Carrell provides us with a fascinating insight into her journey in life and business.
Rachel was born and raised in New Zealand and moved to the UK when she was awarded a scholarship at the University of Oxford where she went onto achieve a Doctorate. After this, Rachel has had an amazing career, she has been a CEO, Managing Director, an Angel Investor and now she’s back to being a CEO of a business called Koru Kids.
What stood out to us more than anything during the podcast was Rachel’s mind...2021-03-3155 minKoru Kids Daily HiHow to Help Kids with their Big EmotionsIn this episode, Rachel shares top tips for helping kids navigate the world of their Big Emotions.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rachel-carrell/message2021-03-3104 minKoru Kids Daily HiThe Koru Kids Storyboard Walk is now live in Stoke Newington!In this episode Rachel talks about the latest Koru Kids news: we've got a 'Storyboard Walk' live in Stoke Newington, and coming soon to other parts of London! It's such a fun thing to do with the kids around the streets of Stokey.
To see what it's all about, check out https://www.instagram.com/p/CM73lVLnyLR/ and https://www.korukids.co.uk/content/marketing/storyboard-walk
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rachel-carrell/message2021-03-3102 min
40 Minute MentorThe Power of Creating a Positive Working Environment with Rachel CarrellIn today’s 40 Minute Mentor episode, we’re joined by the Founder and CEO of Koru Kids, Rachel Carrell.
After a successful career in strategy and innovation, including working at McKinsey and growing the healthcare company DrThom to 1.3 million paying users in 3 countries, Rachel took the leap and launched her own business, Koru Kids.
The idea for Koru Kids was born out of her own frustration with the lack of affordable childcare options for working parents and is now London’s fastest growing childcare brand.
Not only has the business survived the multiple lockdo...2021-03-3139 minKoru Kids Daily HiWhat's going on at Koru Kids HQIn this episode Rachel talks about what's going on at Koru Kids HQ
- More nannies needed (so tell your friends!)
- Hiring marketing and customer service people
- Getting to grips with Tiktok!
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rachel-carrell/message2021-03-3002 minKoru Kids Daily HiHelp! How do I make an Easter bonnet?A Koru Kids nanny asked, 'I have been asked to make an Easter bonnet with the 5 year old girl I’m looking after for school. Any ideas would be gratefully accepted'
In today's nanny message, Rachel gives some ideas :)
Here's a helpful video as well!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L36zry-FHdE
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rachel-carrell/message2021-03-2604 minKoru Kids Daily HiWhat do I do if the kids don't listen to me?In this episode, Rachel answers a question from a nanny in a specific scenario: she's working with ANOTHER nanny who's been there for 4 years and the kids don't always listen to her.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rachel-carrell/message2021-03-2502 minKoru Kids Daily HiHow to get kids back on track with SCREEN TIMEIn this episode, Rachel passes on 3 tips from an expert on getting kids off their screens and back into the real world!
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rachel-carrell/message2021-03-2403 minKoru Kids Daily HiA cooking idea for after schoolHappy Tuesday, everyone! Today's idea is PASTA MAKING. No, not cooking.... actually making the pasta. You don't need a machine, the family probably has all the ingredients you need, and it's a wonderful activity for anyone (children or nanny) who needs to get out of their head and into their body. Plus it tastes AMAZING.
Here's the link to the video showing you how:
How to Make Pasta - Without a Machine
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rachel-carrell/message2021-03-2302 minKoru Kids Daily HiGrowing sunflowers with kidsWhat a beautiful Monday morning! In this message Rachel gives some ideas and tips for out in the garden with the kids
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rachel-carrell/message2021-03-2202 minKoru Kids Daily HiEaster is coming!Happy sunny Friday -- and some ideas to start thinking about for Easter!
https://www.pinterest.co.uk/sped_2/easter-ideas/
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rachel-carrell/message2021-03-1901 minKoru Kids Daily HiJustice for BlessingWhy haven't the police investigated Blessing's death?
Blessing Olusegun trained as a Koru Kids nanny in 2019. On September 2020, she was found dead on Bexhill seafront.
Blessing's death hasn't been fully investigated, and hasn't received much media attention.
In this episode Rachel talks about Blessing, and what some members of the Koru Kids team have resolved to do to combat violence against women.
You can ask for the police to fully investigate Blessing's death and try to get justice for her family, by signing the petition HERE: http://chng.it...2021-03-1802 min
Indiana 4-H Clover CallEpisode #3 State 4-H Extension Specialists…part 2The third Indiana 4-H Clover Call includes a conversation with the following five State 4-H Extension Specialists:
Tony Carrell
Cara Harbison
Rachel Haselby
Danielle Sands
Courtney Stierwalt
Learn about programs and resources that each Specialist helps to provide for the 4-H youth and adults in Indiana, their vision for the future of Indiana 4-H, and who they would most like to have dinner with…you won't want to miss their answers!2021-03-1645 minKoru Kids Daily HiSarah EverardIn this message, Rachel talks about Sarah Everard and how Sarah's death has affected her. She also answers a nanny's question: What should you do if you experience harassment when you're with the kids?
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rachel-carrell/message2021-03-1603 minStartup DadsRachel Carrell, Koru Kids: Powerful lessons in business and childcareWelcoming our first startup mum this week… Rachel Carrell! Rachel is the founder and CEO of Koru Kids, a childcare tech startup. It was only when Rachel had her first baby that she realised how limited childcare options were in London. The idea for Koru Kids was born out of her frustrations! In this episode, Rachel and Amrit examine the many parallels between managing a team and bringing up kids, such as making sure they both have autonomy and purpose. Rachel also gives us some insights on how Koru Kids successfully navigated the challenges of the pandemic. Kee...2021-03-1623 minKoru Kids Daily HiPlaydates, outdoors and more about kitesShout out to Sandra for her idea about kite making!
Have a great Monday and a great week
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rachel-carrell/message2021-03-1502 minKoru Kids Daily HiA joke and an idea for outdoorsHappy windy Friday! Here's a joke and an idea to make today amazing.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rachel-carrell/message2021-03-1202 minKoru Kids Daily HiAn idea for a windy dayIt's SO windy today! What can we do with the kids on a windy day?
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rachel-carrell/message2021-03-1101 minKoru Kids Daily HiA bag of SkittlesTips on helping kids with anxiety, and a game to help them talk about their feelings... using a bag of Skittles!
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rachel-carrell/message2021-03-1002 minKoru Kids Daily HiThe first one!A "hello" and an explanation
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rachel-carrell/message2021-03-0102 min
The Culture Ops PodcastHow to craft a parent-friendly culture.Small businesses can’t afford to continue to hire predominantly young, childless team members. But it’s impossible to hire smart, driven people who have children without developing a culture that welcomes and enables them to do their best work.
Rachel Carrell, Founder of Koru Kids, shares her insights, advice and experiences of building a parent-friendly culture that enables a team to perform to their fullest potential.2021-02-2536 minTHE ABUNDANCE PSYCHE13. Rachel Carrell - McKinsey Consultant to Start-up CEO (Life after Consulting)McKinsey consulting to disrupting London's start-up scene - today I have with me, a very special lady who has actually been an inspiration to me without probably even realizing that she was. She is an ex McKinsey consultant turned startup CEO. And she runs one of the coolest, and yet, I think, most valuable of London startups. She runs Koru Kids, which basically, is a technology company that helps parents with childcare. And as a new parent myself, I have realized that this was certainly one of the things that was missing from the startup scene here in London. I...2021-02-1125 min
The First Five MilesRaising society: Koru Kids Founder and CEO Rachel CarrellFormer McKinsey consultant and health technology CEO Rachel Carrell on how great childcare is a foundation for a great society and making the executive CEO to Entrepreneur / Founder transition. 2020-11-0237 min
Modern Leadership Podcast by JuggleEp. 3: Rachel Carrel (Koru Kids) - The future of remote workingRachel Carrell from Koru Kids talks about how her team transitioned to remote working during lockdown, the remote working plans for her company moving forward and how lockdown helped forge stronger relationships in the team. 2020-09-0400 min
The Movie Mouth Podcast#4: Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga, Irresistible, Perry Mason, Top 10 Post-Apocalyptic Movies, Joel SchumacherWe have a JAM PACKED show this week, with spoiler-free reviews of Will Ferrell & Rachel McAdams’ new HILARIOUS Netflix original comedy ‘Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga’, The Daily Show stalwart Jon Stewart’s second feature film, directing political comedy ‘Irresistible’ starring Steve Carrell, and HBO’s new hard hitting period crime show, ‘Perry Mason’ starring Matthew Rhys, along with a top 10 classic POST-APOCALYPTIC movie list to discuss in our VIDEO STORE CORNER, a fond farewell to movie directing ICON Joel Schumacher, listener questions and all of this weeks Film & TV news.
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The Elite Business PodcastEBL2020: Talent & Regulations Panel Discussion.EBL2020: Talent & Regulations Panel: Overcoming the skills shortage and regulatory challenges.
How do you create a motivated workforce? Successful CEOs reveal how to cultivate a dynamic team to bring your company to greater heights.
How do you create a dedicated and ambitious team to bring success to your business to? It is one thing to attract the right talent to your company. But how do you cultivate a dedicated and ambitious attitude in your employees to keep them hungry and motivated? Kate Cox, Chief Marketing Officer of Money Penny, Timo Boldt, founder of Gousto, Rachel...2020-04-1735 min
Secret LeadersTech Will Save Us & Koru Kids: Educating Children at Home Through Covid-19If you’re wondering how on earth you’re going to hold down a full time job while working from home AND educating your kids for the foreseeable future, then you need to listen to Koru Kids founder Rachel Carrell and Tech Will Save Us co-founder Bethany Koby. “Lower [your] impossible expectations. It is not possible to work full time and also homeschool kids full time, at the same time. It's just not possible. And just don't listen to anyone who implies that it is. We are working really hard to come up with new services to help pe...2020-04-1453 min
GettingThereLow-Quality Childcare | How do we improve conditions for the 6 million children currently in substandard care?What can we do to make it easier for families in the modern world to find quality childcare? Hear what Rachel Carrell, CEO and Founder of Koru Kids, has to say.
Approximately half of the 12 million infants and toddlers in the United States are regularly under non-parental care. 93% of those 6 million children under the age of 3 are in care that is low to mediocre quality. Koru Kids is helping families find exceptional childcare that encourages positive child-development.
If you would like to learn more, visit korukids.co.uk/
If you enjoyed our episode...2020-03-1720 min
Effed Up SuccessesCookies + Authenticity with Tiffany McCallWith a BIG background in marketing and PR, Tiffany McCall spills the tea on what really goes into making a killer creative biz, keeping it 100 (in authenticity) and talks about her outlook on standing apart from the never-ending crowd of other creatives.Office puppy Megan tries to assassinate Linnie and Rachel with a champagne cork (read: we are DEFINITELY publishing a video on the right way to open bubbly!)We wrap the interview by launching our OLDIES BUT GOODIES segment- this week we are talking Paul Rudd, Steve Carrell and your fave uncle from Full...2020-03-0300 min
the talktankLiving Intensely #CHILDCARELEARNING FROM THE EXPERTS SERIES - Rachel Carrell, founder of Koru Kids.
Did you know that innovation in childcare is desperately needed, that most families with children spend as much on childcare as they do on their mortgage and that only 1 in 3 schools in London have an after-school club?
Tune in to learn about Rachel Carrell's £14.1 million solution!
Thank you to Julia Reid for producing this episode and many thanks to Rho Mezon and Leo Marley for sharing their music “In the Mist” and "talktank tune"!2019-12-091h 05
The First 1000#6 - Rachel Carrell from Koru Kids - Positioning long term, part time childcare for successRachel Carrell joined me to discuss the beginnings of Koru Kids - a new childcare platform solving the biggest problem in childcare, in London. Sound small? This market is huge and Rachel is cracking it.
Shout out to the non technical founders out there. Rachel (formerly of McKinsey) is a sharp and strategic business centric founder who had to get by with bare bones tech in the beginning. What many may see as a hinderance was key to her success as she could focus on the problem and not the product!2019-09-0341 min
The Parentpreneur Accelerator PodcastRachel Carrell - Airbnb for nannies and after-school childcareChildcare is a massive issue for parentpreneurs. In this latest episode I interview London-based Rachel Carrell, founder of Koru Kids a childcare service that provides nanny shares and after school childcare. Before entrepreneurship, Rachel worked at McKinsey – one of the world’s most esteemed management consultancies. She became a mother, and soon noticed the many childcare challenges experienced by her and her friends. This widely spread problem inspired her to start Koru Kids in 2016. In our chat, you’ll hear us discussing how Rachel transitioned from corporate career to startup trailblazer and how she raised £600,000 of funding some of which w...2018-03-2800 min
The Geek Speak Show4.23 - A Visit To Trek Nation & MightyvilleHenry & Rachel talk about TNT's Falling Skies, Under The Dome, and True Blood to kick off this week's episode. Then Rod Roddenberry calls in to talk to Henry about the upcoming Trek Nation Special Edition DVD. Henry & Rachel wish Migyhtyville.com a happy first birthday, and introduce the new voice of Comics Commentary: Jessica Nidon. That's followed by a Geek Speak Quickie with Steve Carrell, Marc Dorris's Bits & Pixels, and new picks for the Book Club.
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Editorial Intelligence PodcastsBRIGHT IDEAS Chair: Jodie Ginsberg, Deputy Director, Demos Finance
1. Maggie Philbin, CEO, TeenTech and BBC Reporter, Bang Goes The Theory
2. Rachel Carrell, CEO, Dr. Thom at Lloydspharmacy
3. Fran Perrin, Founder & Director, The Indigo Trust
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Front Row: Archive 2012Wynton Marsalis interview; review of Seeking a Friend for the End of the WorldWith John Wilson.Jazz musician Wynton Marsalis discusses his approach to the history of jazz, his feelings about hip-hop, and the rhythms of Congo Square, New Orleans, which have inspired a major composition.Seeking a Friend for the End of the World is a new film from director Lorene Scarfaria, starring Keira Knightley and Steve Carrell. With three weeks to go before the apocalypse, a man decides to take a road trip to reunite with his high school sweetheart. Rachel Cooke reviews.Philippe Halsman was a celebrity photographer who often used to get...2012-07-1029 min