When first speaking to Kimberley I could hear her passion and care for Youth and was excited to speak to someone so like minded. She had great communication, organisation and made the whole process of her coming here so easy. The excitement of coming to visit us in Kaikoura and the chance to meet some of our Rangatahi was prominent.

When she arrived our group warmed to her nature immediately, the course was extremely beneficial for every single one of these young people in different ways. The Rangatahi being open to the opportunity of running their own business, giving them confidence and skills, learning to follow instructions, the importance of health and safety, and of course how to successfully apply false lashes correctly and tint/shape eyebrows to a high standard – a lot of this was also learning about respect in close personal spaces and user responsibility.

Kimberley was relatable with our youth and not only did she deliver quality training with take home kits, she worked with them on how important it is to look after their own mental health and wellbeing by taking them on a Gratitude walk (team building!) and making them aware that often this type of work is a place for someone to relax so it is Important to have a safe welcoming place to be and to look after yourself too.

We are hoping to have her back in Kaikoura as we know there is so much more she can offer our Rangatahi.

I can’t recommend her enough and would be happy to talk to anyone looking at having Kimberley in their space.

Aysia McMillan - Youth Employment Coordinator, Kaikoura