Mum, Student, Startup Founder, with Kyla and Holly

Motivation and having the right people around you can make the difference when university feels tough. Holly speaks with Kyla, a BSc Psychology and MSc Health Psychology graduate who studied as a mature student and single mum. They talk about balancing parenting with university, managing imposter syndrome, and staying focused on clear goals. Kyla tells her story of launching her business Lighter Brighter Minds during her master’s, with support from Cardiff Met’s entrepreneurship team, bootcamps, and student networking.In this episode…00:00 Teaser00:16 Holly introduces Kyla00:35 Balancing Mum and Uni Life01:51 Turning Trauma into Purpose03:43 Building Lighter Brighter Minds06:26 From Imposter Syndrome to a First07:29 Transition into Entrepreneurship09:14 What is Lighter Brighter Minds11:13 Advice for Single Parents12:27 Quick Fire Questions16:13 Warm Chocolate16:33 When I Grow Up18:16 Who Inspires You19:04 Purpose and Parenting20:10 Returning to Study21:53 Seeing the Response22:44 Why Cardiff Met26:01 Skills Spotlight: Motivation28:30 Mature Student Life30:25 Wrap