The podcast discusses the upcoming Charity Week for Mini Athletics, highlighting its history, themes, and the impact it has on children and families. Hosts Clare and Hannah share their excitement about the new theme, Baby GoG!o, and the importance of raising funds for charities that support children in need. This years charity partner is Imagine This is the UK and St Giles in the USA.

Takeaways

• Charity Week fosters community spirit
• Children learn empathy through fundraising

Chapters

• 00:00 The Excitement of Charity Week
• 01:16 History and Impact of Charity Week
• 03:19 Themes That Bring Joy
• 06:39 The Role of Imagination in Learning
• 07:24 Supporting Children in Need
• 09:09 Building a Network of Support
• 11:50 Looking Forward to Charity Week

The podcast episode features a conversation with Shelbi Jackson, a Mini Athletics franchisee in Central Texas, USA. Shelbi shares her sports background, the growth of track in Central Texas, the importance of fundamental athletic skills, and the role of Mini Athletics in sports development. She also discusses her experience in business, transferable skills, and the comprehensive nature of the Mini Athletics program. The episode concludes with a discussion about future plans and the potential for a follow-up interview.

Takeaways

• Importance of fundamental athletic skills
• Mini Athletics program offers comprehensive learning experiences

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Shelbi Jackson
• 01:10 Shelbi's Sports Background
• 03:07 The Growth of Track in Central Texas
• 05:14 The Importance of Fundamental Athletic Skills
• 08:31 Mini Athletics and Its Role in Sports Development
• 17:16 Mini Athletics Business and Challenges
• 24:21 Transferable Skills and Mini Athletics Program
• 28:01 The Comprehensive Nature of Mini Athletics
• 30:17 Conclusion and Future Plans

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Episode 9: Family, Flexibility, and Finding Her Flow – Rachel’s Mini Athletics Story

In this uplifting episode of Mini Athletics and Me, Clare and Hannah chat with Rachel Russell, a dynamic business owner and mum of two, who swapped the 9-to-5 office life for the freedom and fulfilment of running Mini Athletics South Birmingham.

Rachel opens up about her leap into self-employment, sharing the honest highs and lows of building a business while raising a young family. From school runs to strategy sessions, she reveals how she’s found rhythm and resilience in the juggle of parenting and entrepreneurship.

We hear how the supportive Mini Athletics network empowered her transition, how involving her daughters has brought unexpected joy, and why flexibility has been the biggest game-changer of all.

Whether you're a parent dreaming of more balance, someone considering franchising, or just love real-life stories of growth and grit, this episode offers encouragement, insight, and a reminder that you really can do both.

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