MediRecruit Loves Real Pretty Kind

Have you heard about Real Pretty Kind?

A streetwear + lifestyle label for 8-14 year olds designed by Katie Rockliff to empower tweens at an exciting physical, emotional and intellectual step change in life.

RPK’s positive and holistic premise is a much needed go-to in our opinion – particularly relevant now when our young people have experienced (or are still experiencing) the overwhelm of lockdown, remote learning and isolation from their peers.

As featured by Mia Freedman’s Lady Startup, Real Pretty Kind celebrates tweens’ own uniqueness; champions their friendships, body positivity, mental health, and self-care. Plus donates to tween causes – Bully Zero + Butterfly Foundation – from sales of all their Streetwear and Gifting.

With so much uncertainty, the idea of gifting a tween to help them feel connected is something we love at MediRecruit.
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