How one idea became an innovative Safeguarding platform

What happens when real-life challenges spark creative change? Karean Carr shares how lived experience, community, and courage led her to create a safeguarding tool childminders truly need: Little Link IDIn this conversation, Karean shares her journey as a childminder and the inspiration behind her innovative product, Little Link ID. The discussion explores the importance of child safety, the evolution of her idea from a bracelet to a comprehensive ID solution, and the challenges of overcoming imposter syndrome. Karean also emphasises the need for community support and practical tools for childminders, highlighting the emotional journey of entrepreneurship and the impact of her work on child safeguarding.I’d love to hear from you! You can find us on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube - be sure to subscribe here so you never miss an episode - and check out our FREE Substack newsletter!Enjoying the show? You can rate and review the podcast here - your feedback helps more listeners discover the show, builds our community, and keeps the episodes coming! About the Host:Lucy Colgan is a seasoned creative leader, educator and podcast host with nearly two decades of experience in the arts and education. She holds a PGCE in Drama & Performing Arts and a Professional Diploma in Dance from Trinity Laban, and has worked as a freelance artist, project manager, and director across the creative sector.She launched The Wilderness of Creativity in 2024 and invites listeners to explore what it really means to 'take the road less travelled', combining vulnerability, practical insight and inspirational storytelling.Want to learn more about today’s guest? Check out their full bio and links below!Karean Carr is a long-standing registered childminder and the founder of LittleLink ID, a safeguarding tool created from real lived experience. After years of managing emergency contacts, paperwork and lone working challenges, Karean designed LLID to support childminders on outings and in everyday practice. Her goal is to make safeguarding clearer, stronger and more responsive, helping children be reunited with their parents or carers sooner if the worst were ever to happen.Mentioned in this episode:Like this show?