Meet The Team

Hello, I’m Marta, a Senior Consultant and the lead trainer for SMART Young Minds Mindfulness, Resilience & Well-being Teacher Training for Schools. My goal is to teach mindfulness to 160,000 kids, through a network of teachers and schools.  As a mum and a trained life coach I am passionate about the wellbeing of children and building their resilience from the early years and I am excited about bringing mindfulness into schools and everyday life.   

Who is Marta? 

I’ve always enjoyed learning, mostly about the human mind and behaviour. I obsessively collect self-development books and I love trying out the new things I learn, mostly on my beloved partner, Steve (who is often my ‘guinea pig’). l like exploring new places, mostly islands, and great food.  I love spending time with my daughter, playing silly games and being 7 with her again. I wind down with yoga, Pilates, long bath and a good book. 

Why this Career? 

I started my mindfulness journey after work-related burnout. It was a frightening experience at the peak of my 10th-year corporate career. I was desperate to find something to help me with stress and this is when I first trained as a relaxation instructor with SMARTfoundations Institute of Mindful Well-being.  I then trained as kids’ teacher to have the tools to teach my daughter, Amelia. It all went from there, really. I absolutely love working with kids especially when Amelia comes with me. I get so much buzz, energy and satisfaction knowing that I am helping those little human beings have happier lives.  

Hi, I’m Gerard Evans and I look after this website for Paula, as well as her general web presence (SEO, Google Ads and all that stuff). I’m also a qualified mindfulness & wellbeing teacher (including various SMARTfoundations qualifications) and I’m presently co-presenting various podcasts with Paula bout mindfulness & meditation matters called Sole to Soul.