MEET OUR TEAM
About Bec Idiens
Founder Lemonade Kids®
Standing Strong® Licensee and certified Standing Strong® Instructor
Registered Children's Yoga Teacher
Member of Yoga Alliance Australia International
Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology
Hey Warrior! Workshop. Professional development training with Karen Young
Currently studying a Diploma of Counselling
Bachelor of Sport Tourism Management (Event Management)
Former weekly volunteer with Radio Lollipop (Queensland Children’s Hospital)
Current Queensland Working With Children Blue Card (776446/4) and First Aid Certificate
Winner of 2021, 2022, 2023 What's On 4 Kids People's Choice Award for 'Outstanding Coach/Teacher 5-12 years'
Bec is incredibly passionate about igniting children's potential. In applying principles of positive psychology Bec offers her services in a positive and safe environment to give children the resources for them to grow their confidence, feel empowered, build resilience and to be inspired to be the best version of themselves.
Since founding Lemonade Kids in 2020, Bec has mentored over 2,500 children and supported their families along their journey. She views this not as a duty, but a wonderful privilege to work with families in her local community, which continues to bring her joy every single day.
Her previous experience working with children as an Austswim swim instructor, to a Kids Club coordintor, and volunteering weekly with Radio Lollipop at Queensland Children’s Hospital has enabled her the skills and tools to ensure children feel heard, validated and most importantly empowered to face the world standing strong!
"I highly recommend Lemonade Kids, Bec is amazing and so passionate about helping the kids learn and grow to become the best version of themselves!!" Eileen, mum of Miss 9 and Miss 7
About Jo Singleton
Lemonade Kids Community and Events Manager
Lemonade Kids and Certified Standing Strong® Instructor
Project Lead in Teaching & Learning Team at Goodstart Early Learning
Certificate IV Mental Health
Hey Warrior! Workshop. Professional development training with Karen Young
Certified in Youth Mental Health First Aid
Currently studying a Diploma of Counselling
Soon to complete Shine from Within Youth Mentor training
Bachelor degree (American and Media Studies)
Former weekly volunteer with RAISE foundation
Current Queensland Working With Children Blue Card and First Aid Certificate
An empathetic, fun and positive individual, Jo is passionate about supporting children and young people to be their unique self. She endeavours to be a safe non-judgmental space for them to speak openly, activate their bodies and minds to gain a better sense of who they are. She believes that when young people are offered this opportunity their self-worth, self-esteem and mental health can improve and overall life satisfaction and enjoyment is enhanced.
Her career to date has included a wide range of roles from working in the high pressured world of television production to project management. At every point, she has always gravitated towards themes important to youth, their growth and also youth themselves. A mum to a son and daughter and also a fitness fanatic who loves being active every day!
She values kindness, connection, challenge and growth and continually aligns these with her work.
About Katie Hicks
Lemonade Kids Youth Coach
Certified Standing Strong® Instructor
Certificate in Adolescent Psychological Development
Certificate III in Education Support
PRINCE2 Project Management Qualification
Kokoda Youth Challenge 96km Finisher and Fundraising Team Leader
Current Queensland Working With Children Blue Card (532481/3)
100 hours formal Teacher Aide Placement training in Prep-Grade 6
‘Out of the Box’ Children’s Festival (QPAC) Executive Assistant
3 years experience in primary school inclusion programs, administration and general education support in Prep-6.
Katie is a genuine and empathetic person who enjoys working with young people to normalise the challenges they may be facing at school or out in the world.
A busy Mum of 2 very energetic young boys, Katie believes that it’s a wonderful gift to be a parent, but it can also be a really challenging gig! She believes that there is so much time pressure on young families in this generation, and often families are managing their challenges in isolation without the tools or support they need to truly thrive.
Katie therefore fosters an approach of genuine connection and honesty allowing children and their families to feel seen and supported on their journey to be the best ‘me’ they can be.
About Amy Norris
Lemonade Kids Youth Coach
Certified Standing Strong® Instructor
Certificate in Professional Coaching Foundations and Wellness Coaching
Graduate Certificate in Career Development Practice
Mental Health First Aid Certificate
Level 1 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training
Certificate 4 in Small Business Management
Level 1 Acceptance and Commitment Therapy – Russ Harris
Disability Awareness Training
Counselling skills and over 200 hours coaching experience
Current Queensland Working with Children Blue Card and First Aid Certificate
Amy is passionate about Wellbeing and supporting others to overcome any challenges to live their best life. Amy has been working with children and families for over ten years as an OSCH leader, Storyteller, Child and Family Support Worker and Coach.
Amy has a warm and empathic approach to make children and families feel welcome, safe and supported to explore their goals and challenges. Applying coaching and positive psychology principles, Amy’s coaching style empowers others to develop their own inner resources and strategies towards greater wellbeing, inner peace and empowerment. Amy values connection, creativity and collaboration and aims to embed these foundations in her working and family life as a Mum and soon to be Lemonade Kids Facilitator!
About Kevin Sherry
Lemonade Kids Animal Flow Coach and Certified Standing Strong® Instructor
Certified Level 1 Animal Flow Coach
Founder and Head Running Coach of Toohey Trail Runners
Certified and Registered Level II – Running Coach (Athletics Australia)
Certificate IV (Personal Training) / Certificate III (Fitness Instruction)
Joint Honours Degree (Humanities) University of Nottingham
Volunteer Soccer Coach @Mt. Gravatt Hawks FC
Current Queensland Working with Children Blue Card / Current First Aid Certificate
Kevin is passionate about incorporating exercise and fitness into daily life, in order to contribute to a greater overall well-being. He understands that it needs to encompass all individuals across society and facets of life.
He is happy to fight the sedentary life-style, believing that it is necessary to grow a love for exercise and an understanding of fitness from a young age. Knowing that for many this task is simply arduous and excruciating, Kevin firmly believes that it all needs to start with a sense of fun and enjoyment.
With three kids of his own, experience in coaching children across both running and soccer, Kevin’s quest is to share the benefits and joy of consistent exercise with the next generation. He has a clear understanding that elements such as mobility, strength, confidence and resilience are important and hard-earned factors for young people throughout society today.
About Our Standing Strong Youth Leaders
At Lemonade Kids, we value the opportunity to support young people who have experienced our Standing Strong Teens program firsthand, to become an active role model for our younger Strong Little Ones and Junior programs.
Our Youth Leaders support our term programs, holiday workshops and camp by aiding our Instructors, and offering kindness and mentorship to our younger members.
Our program offers an ongoing pathway for our Youth Leaders to showcase and implement their wellbeing skills and tools they have learnt in their time at Lemonade Kids.
About Kim Smith - Founding Director Standing Strong®
With a Bachelors Degree in Behavioural Studies, with major concentrations in Youth Issues, diploma in Holistic Counselling and qualifications in Health, Wellness, Training and Management, Kim - Founder of Standing Strong® and Standing Strong Clubs®, takes a holistic approach to helping children and parents navigate through the challenges of adolescents to create positive change in their lives.
Standing Strong offers a holistic program designed to work with parents and communities to help educate, motivate, and inspire children and teens to really live to their true potential. All of the Standing Strong programs have been developed through a team of qualified health and wellness specialists including counsellors and psychologists, fitness, yoga and meditation instructors, as well as licensees and instructors receiving specialised training to facilitate the programs.
Kim knows what it takes to get through the tough times and has worked with hundreds of children, families, schools, community organisations and young women. She has been endorsed by Oprah Winfrey, and has featured in Dolly Magazine, ParentHub and Girlfriend Magazine. Kim is also the winner of the 2020 Telstra Business Women's Awards for Purpose and Social Enterprise WA.
WE ARE AWARD WINNING!
Contact Us
Phone: 0423 697 432
Email: bec@lemonadekids.com.au
Studio: 799F Old Cleveland Rd, Carina, Brisbane, Qld
Studio Days: Tuesday to Saturday by appointment only