Hey there! I am Jessica and I own Hartbeeps Aldershot, Surrey Heath, Woking & Guildford. I started my Hartbeeps journey in South West London in 2016 as the current session leader was about to go on maternity leave. (I am now best friends with her which is another reason I LOVE Hartbeeps as you get to meet so many wonderful people).

I love spreading lots of magic sprinkles at Hartbeeps as I originally trained in Musical Theatre at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts where I received a Dance & Drama Award. I have been lucky to do several tours and work closely with Nickelodeon's Paw Patrol where I'm very good friends with Ryder and the pups. I have performed in Paw Patrol Live in the UK and have been able to travel to Abu Dhabi, China, South Africa, Indonesia and I am soon to go to the Netherlands as my new role Associate Director and Choreographer. Thanks to Paw Patrol Live I was able to buy my own Hartbeeps franchise.

Hartbeeps is so special to me as I had a passion for performing from a very young age - it's just wonderful that I can pass this on to a new generation as it's never too early to be involved in the magic and excitement of the imagination. Hartbeeps is immensely rewarding and provides just the right amount of wonderment for those early years.

During lockdown I honed my skills as I am a qualified baby massage and baby yoga instructor and have done my level four in Makaton signing. All of this I use throughout our Hartbeeps sessions.

I was lucky enough to work alongside Ella's Kitchen and I also do private sessions for the charity Momentum.

I have run 1000's of sessions and have also done 100's of Hartbeeps birthday parties. I have previously run sessions in care homes and I try to organise several charity events throughout the year. (I jumped out of a plane in 2018 and plan to cut my hair short for The Little Princess Trust December 2022)

I run Hartbeeps in nurseries as all our programmes have been structured around the four key themes of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Please get in touch if you wish to know more.

I love watching your little ones explore and develop on our many journeys down the rabbit hole. So head to www.bookwhen.com/hartbeepsash to book a trial. Come and join in the fun.

I would like to thank everyone who has been a part of my journey from the start and those who have joined in on the way. I look forward to seeing your smiling faces each day and being there for you no matter what is going on in our lives.

Lots of Love & Magic Sprinkles love Imaginator Jessica x

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Links to the above:

https://www.mountview.org.uk/
 

https://www.pawpatrollive.co.uk/

Ella's Kitchen https://www.facebook.com/ellaskitchen/videos/463942734969207/

https://www.momentumcharity.org/

Sky Dive: https://www.facebook.com/HartbeepsASH/videos/1033206736826935

https://www.littleprincesses.org.uk/

Hi, I'm Ray! I joined our team of energetic, enthusiastic and fun-loving Imaginators in 2022. I've also been a full-time Dad to two wonderful daughters (6 and 8 years old) since October 2016.

I'm American by birth and lived in New York City for about a dozen years before settling in the UK in 2014. Pre-fatherhood, I was a corporate writer and strategic communications professional. While the office job was fun enough, I much prefer the joyful and meaningful "work" that comes from helping babies and young children grow, develop and learn through play. Prior to joining Hartbeeps, I gained experience teaching baby sign language to little ones and their parents at Sing & Sign classes in northeast London.

I became a Hartbeeps Imaginator because I believe that multi-sensory early childhood experiences that focus on play and engage the imagination can help provide a solid foundation for development. I believe that physical movement and make-believe are vital for learning how to regulate emotion and build strategies for healthy mental wellbeing later in life. And I believe that the social opportunities that Hartbeeps offers—for children and their adults alike—helps us support each other and make a positive difference for our community. 

As for my hobbies, I'm reminded often of the C.S. Lewis quote: "When I became a man I put away childish things, including the fear of childishness and the desire to be very grown up." When I'm not dancing about and being wonderfully silly as an Imaginator, you might find me enjoying board games, video games or tabletop roleplaying games. Once upon a time, long ago, I went to cooking school to become a professional chef. While I didn’t ultimately pursue a restaurant career, I still love spending time in the kitchen cooking for my family. Finally, I’m an amateur musician and play a bit of guitar, a bit of saxophone, and have started learning about synthesizers so I can recreate the high-tech sounds of my 1980's childhood.

I’m looking forward to seeing you at a Hartbeeps session soon! 

Hey happy Hartbeepers!

I’m Beth and I’m super excited to be joining the Imaginator dream team. I was first introduced to Hartbeeps through word of mouth from some of my closest friends and started attending Baby Bells when my daughter Elodie was just 8 weeks old. She has absolutely loved every single session and now as she’s progressed through the classes, it’s the highlight of her week. She knows all the moves and even requests songs at home with her learned Makaton. I know a small part of why she’s so adventurous, curious, playful and interactive is down to our Hartbeeps experience and so when I was looking for a new job to work around my family, I just HAD to enquire with Jess as to whether she thought I had what it takes to join the team. Luckily, she said yes and I’ve now finished my training and a fully fledged Imaginator… the coolest job title!

Alongside Hartbeeps, I’m also a Freelance Brand Consultant, having worked in a number of design, marketing and advertising agencies for my sins, graduating with a degree in Advertising and Brand Communication all those years ago! And when I’m not Imaginator-ing or consulting, I am out gigging as a lead singer in a looping, acoustic duo band called The Parallels. We play pubs, restaurants, clubs and private parties most weekends around Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire. So it’s safe to say I keep busy on the job front. Music is such a huge part of my life. In addition to singing, I play the piano and guitar and occasionally try and write my own songs. So I love incorporating performing into my work life.

In my spare time (pah!) I have horses and used to compete in Eventing. Now my mare is in her mid twenties, you can find us cantering the miles away out hacking and enjoying the local countryside. I also like to (try to) keep fit with Zumba, running, HIT and weight classes… this girl loves a deadlift. Finally, I am somewhat ocean obsessed, being fortunate to be able to holiday in North Cornwall frequently, and so can often be found in the Atlantic on my surfboard or SUP. In a former life I also frequented the ballroom and latin social dance scene… but there really are not enough days in the week anymore.

I absolutely love making a real difference during our Hartbeeps classes. These babies get so much out of the sessions as do parents, grandparents and guardians. It’s just so lovely to see and know you have a part to play in that. Thank you for welcoming me to the team and I can’t wait to meet more of you very soon.

Hello fellow Hartbeepers! I'm Audrey, and I live in Guildford with my husband, little man, and pup. We absolutely cherished our time with Jess at Hartbeeps from the moment our little man was just 9 months old. Our house is filled with wonderful pictures capturing those cherished memories. Now, our little guy has grown and started school. When the stars aligned, and Jess needed someone for the imaginator team, I took a leap and joined in. It's been so delightful getting to know everyone and all the wonderful songs. If you've seen me in class, you know I often get the giggles, which only shows how much I enjoy watching your little ones grow and learn through Hartbeeps. I've had quite a journey over the years, from Market Research and Analytics in the Pharmaceuticals industry to working with kids in a nursery during lockdown. I thrive on variety in life and love working in roles that allow me to help people of all ages, from babies to 98-year-olds, though not all are Hartbeepers! I've dedicated time to better understanding the highs and lows of parenting a child with neurodiversity, so feel free to chat with me if you'd like to. Originally from France, you might catch me muttering in French or looking puzzled when Ray asks me to sing an obscure English song, hehe. But if you want a little French sing along I’m your gal! As a family, we adore spending time outdoors, exploring the woods or seaside, although nothing beats a cozy book accompanied by a warm cup of tea! Especially when you get to actually finish it whilst its hot. I'm really excited to dive into the magical world with you all, expanding your little ones' imaginations through singing, dancing, and playing. I truly understand the difference a break from our everyday routine in a shared experience like Hartbeeps can make for both our children and us as parents. I can't wait to sing and dance loud and proud (or strong and wrong) with you all soon! Love & Magic Sprinkles, Audrey.

Hey, hey everyone!

I’m Syd and I am thrilled to be joining the Hartbeeps Imaginator team, and what an incredible bunch of people they are. I was born in Spain and moved over to England when I was 6. I grew up in Portsmouth where I trained as a chef in college. My teenage dream was to have my own wedding cake shop so I pursued this with extensive training at Pennyhill Park (Bagshot) and South Lodge Hotel (Horsham). Unfortunately, I was in the middle of my second year of training when covid hit. While I was enjoying lockdown in the sense of spending time with my boyfriend Charlie, and my in-laws, the days of nothing and playing Sims eventually got boring. My passion for cheffing slowly started to deteriorate and I wanted to help those in need, so I became a support worker for those with Autism and challenging behaviours. After the pandemic was ‘officially’ over I became a nanny which I thoroughly enjoyed working with little people and seeing them grow. I always wanted to have my own family but was told it would be difficult. I then became a mama in Spring of 2024 to our miracle baby boy, Jaxson, and this made me realise that I wanted to spend all my time with him, and it would be difficult for me to still nanny other children, knowing my son would be in childcare.

I live with my boyfriend Charlie, my beautiful boys Jaxson and our rescued fur baby Bentley, who is such a pampered Frenchie. My son is named after my boyfriend’s favourite character in his favourite show, Sons of Anarchy. Jax is the absolute light of my life, and I love him more than I ever thought would be humanly possible. Jax is such a cheeky little boy, and he is into everything, he is particularly fond of swimming, being in the carrier and Bentleys toys.

Now that Jax is such a massive part of our lives, I don’t really have much spare time, but when I do I like to clean, I know, it’s ridiculous. I might be slightly obsessed with trying to keep my home as clean and tidy as possible, which I never realised would be so difficult with a little one crawling around everywhere so when I get a chance I give it good go whilst listening to music and having a sing along which tends to be either pop or folk acoustic, and sometimes I change it up and listen to house. I tend to have spurts of energy where I usually dance. I will either dance with Jax or Bentley in my arms and most evenings Charlie and I will have a dance in the kitchen, whether it’s slow or silly, and these little moments do truly bring me so much joy. When I get stressed, I tend to colour which seems to bring me back to my normal happy self or to clear my head I like to take Bentley for a walk by himself, so I get some quality time with him. If you asked any of my friends or family what shows I am obsessed with I can guarantee you they would either say Gray’s Anatomy, Vampire Diaries or Marvel. To be honest anything with Tom Holland in I have probably watched.

I am so proud to be part of this amazing Hartbeeps family, and see lots of little people explore, grasp life by their tiny hands and become the amazing humans they are destined to become. I truly couldn’t be anymore grateful for having a role in this incredible team, and our tiny human’s life’s. These classes are not just for the little ones but for the parents, grandparents, important grown ups too. It’s an experience for everyone to go down the rabbit hole. I am so excited to meet you all soon and meet your little ones. Magic Sprinkles x