Collective
Founders
Ruth Harrison-Swift
Ruth is the founder and Director of Oak Moon Rising Ltd, the parent company of The Kaleidoscopes. She is a Qualified NLP Practitioner (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), Business & Life Coach, Neurodiversity Trainer, Parental Transition Coach, and Menopause & Carer Specialist.
She practices meditation and mindfulness every day, and occasionally guides others, drawing heavily from her personal experiences & qualifications in all aspects of life.
Following many years in the corporate world of IT, across the communication, finance, and travel sectors, Ruth became a mother and decided to retrain in order to work in a way which allowed her to spend more time with her family.
She trained with the University of Bedfordshire and the National Childbirth Trust (NCT) achieving a Diploma of Higher Education in Breastfeeding Counselling. She is currently partway through her Psychology Degree with the University of South Australia, though she currently has it on hold and will continue into her third and final year as soon as her schedule allows!
She is mother of two, who are navigating the transition that teenage life brings. Their two very fluffy and adorable black cats will occasionally join Ruth in online events. Ruth walks at least 3 miles a day in order to stay fit & healthy in both mind and body.
Brian Ludden
Brian is a qualified Neurodiversity Trainer and Menopause Champion, working both independently and alongside Ruth.
Brian started out in life with an Engineering Degree from the University of Maryland, before retraining as a Paramedic with the Prince George’s County Fire Department of Maryland, USA. He spent 27 years doing this, achieving the rank of Captain. His approach to life is honesty, kindness, and gentleness. When Brian delivers workshops, he speaks from his heart and experience both.
First as a Paramedic, and now as carer for his father and sister, he has past and present experience of being a carer.
Many years of public service have taught patience & understanding of people, especially those experiencing trauma or with neurodiversities, acknowledging that everyone responds to situations very differently.
Brian attempts to keep up with his two daughters and their busy lives. Brian likes to walk, reflect, and get his hands dirty in the earth of a well-kept garden.
Partners
Simon Nichols
After spending 26 years in corporate IT sales and marketing, Simon realised the time was right to pursue his passion in helping people to manage their mental health better, and to help recognise poor mental health in others. Using the skills gained during his time at the large multi-nationals in senior management positions, Simon has a unique insight into how organisations and management treat mental ill health as well. He now helps individuals and companies to embrace good mental health and neurodiverse friendly working practices.
Hannah Charman
Hannah first became interested in alternative medicine when she used it to recover from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in her early teens. She graduated from Middlesex University with an honours degree in Western Herbal Medicine in 1999 and has been a practising medical herbalist ever since. Hannah now specialises in helping cancer survivors who’d prefer a natural route through menopause, combining herbal medicine with health coaching and/or hypnotherapy into tailor made treatment programmes. Hannah lives in Shropshire with her family, and loves swimming, gardening and walking in her spare time.
Minttu Tala
Hello, I'm Minttu Tala, an RTT and Hypnotherapist as well as a Reiki healer. Originally from Finland, I always had a deep calling to help other people and already from young age I was fascinated with alternative therapies and ancient philosophies. Having studied many of them including Traditonal Chinese Medicine and lived across the globe, I finally found my tribe here in the UK. Having tackled with these issues in my own life, I'm now passionate about empowering women to find freedom and fall in love with their unique gorgeous self and to gain back the unstoppable confidence and unshakable self-belief they were born with.
Samantha Bradford
Samantha Bradford is a Chartered Financial Planner, Fellow of the Personal Finance Society and a Certified Money Coach. She has been advising private individuals and businesses as a Financial Planner for over 23 years. Sam has a desire to empower you to use your hard earned money today and know that tomorrow's finances are taken care off. Since setting up Simplicity - financial planning practice in 2020, she works closely with individuals and couples to help demystify money and unravel emotions, money blocks and preconceptions to enable you make the most of your life now and use your money as a tool to help you build a robust financial plan to reach your future goals.
Sarah Gray
Sarah is a Personal Stylist with over 18 years experience. Discover, Define & Embrace the confident & authentic YOU. Sarah helps female business owners, and all women, to be confident in their unique personal style so they can increase their visibility, rediscover their inner style, and regain confidence. She's so good that she's been invited onto national TV to talk about style!
Shehnaaz Latif
Hi, I’m Shehnaaz 😊 I’m 50 and determined to navigate through the menopause with grace and intention by making beautiful connections with various constellations of women that are mutually supportive; carving out time for proper self-care (because you are your own best friend) and being of service to anyone who wants natural wellness solutions. Together we can explore plant power and doTerra essential oils, gifts of the Earth!
Tania Noble
Tania Noble is a Shiatsu masseuse, nutrition coach and health and wellness consultant with Arbonne. She is passionate about helping people to feel healthier and happier and for over 18 years has helped many women navigate the menopause (as a shiatsu masseuse), helping them to naturally find more energy and balance.
Veronica Ebanks
An African diasporan woman from the Caribbean, raised in London, with a biological sciences degree. She's a qualified teacher, safeguarding consultant, and restorative justice practitioner. Her career spans education, supporting students with complex issues, and entrepreneurship in artisanal skincare and holistic therapy. A creative force, she's a published writer, performance artist, storyteller, and actor with Birmingham's JBs Tragedy & Comedy troupe. She founded the 'Fibroids, Hysterectomy and Beyond Annual UK Conference'. Her passions include people, planet, literature, film, music, African cultural history, nature, and vintage fashion. This multifaceted individual blends science, education, creativity, and activism in her diverse pursuits.
Emma Stokes
Hello there, I'm Emma - I'm a Rapid Transformational Therapy Practitioner and Certified Hypnotherapist. My mission is to guide others to find their true, beautiful selves, find freedom from limiting beliefs, opening up the space for for self-growth, self-love, and empowerment. Fascinated by anything to do with the human mind, passionate about SE Asian food, upcycling furniture, yoga and meditation, and anything that soothes the soul!
Juliet Firstbrook
Juliet Firstbrook is a Mindfulness Consultant, Teacher, Published Author and Artist. She is on a mission to help adults and children to stop suffering from stress and anxiety. Through her Personalised Meditations, Online Courses and the practice of Mindfulness and Meditation, she enables you to feel calm, relaxed and empowered. Juliet is also the author of ‘Mindfulness’, and the ‘Mindfulness in a Tin’ series.