Goldminds
Creator Profiles
I’m Cynthia Arscott, mom of two and founder of Goldminds, a kids’ sleep story app. I create calming, mindful stories that help children relax at bedtime and build resilience for daytime.
"Each story blends mindfulness with imaginative adventures, inviting kids to practice confidence and problem-solving in a safe space"
Creator Q&A
Tell us about yourself
At Goldminds, our sleep stories are designed to calm children at night while quietly teaching resilience. Parents asked us for stories to help kids understand their emotions, so we created a series that shows feelings are normal and can be managed through simple tools like deep breathing, mantras, and visualization. Each story blends mindfulness with imaginative adventures, inviting kids to practice confidence and problem-solving in a safe space while learning relaxation skills that help them sleep soundly and face their days with more calm.
What inspired you to make this title(s)?
I imagine families at the end of a long day pressing play as the children curl up in bed, and the whole house slowly settling into calm. The stories are written for children under 10, but many caregivers tell me they listen too and find them just as soothing. My goal is simple: to give families a screen-free anchor at bedtime, a ritual that helps kids drift to sleep while quietly building the calm and resilience they’ll carry with them long after the night ends.
"My goal is simple: to give families a screen-free anchor at bedtime, a ritual that helps kids drift to sleep while quietly building the calm and resilience they’ll carry with them long after the night ends."
Who do you imagine listening to your audio?
I imagine families at the end of a long day pressing play as the children curl up in bed, and the whole house slowly settling into calm. The stories are written for children under 10, but many caregivers tell me they listen too and find them just as soothing. My goal is simple: to give families a screen-free anchor at bedtime, a ritual that helps kids drift to sleep while quietly building the calm and resilience they’ll carry with them long after the night ends.
Is there anything different about making audio for Yoto?
Yoto is a beloved tool in our home, and I appreciate how it gives children control over their listening in such a safe, tactile way. Creating audio for Yoto feels special because we share the same values—offering children enriching, meaningful content that supports their growth and imagination!
What’s next?
Creating more stories that teach kids meaningful “little lessons” to support their emotional growth—helping them understand feelings, build resilience, and practice mindfulness in fun, age-appropriate ways!
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Creator FAQs
Who are the Creators?
Our Creators are independent makers of music and spoken word content for children and families. Some have established audiences in other places, while others are beginning their audio publishing journey with Yoto. We put out a public call to join this initiative at the start of 2024.
Each of our creators have their own Creator Profiles where you can read more about them and their cards. Just click on their name on their card store page to find out more.
How can I become a Creator?
If you are just starting out, you might first choose to share your digital content for free in the Open Mic section of our community site Yoto Space, where you can start building an audience and get feedback from friendly enthusiasts.
Learn how to make a great Yoto Card by reading our Yoto Creator Guidelines. Learn about what makes the Yoto format unique, and how to create a really engaging and successful title that children will love.
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Can I learn more about Creator content before purchasing?
Yes, each card has an extended audio preview so you can listen to a representative sample before making a purchase. You can also read more about a card's creator by clicking on their name on the card page.
How is this different from the free audio on Yoto Space?
Open Mic on Yoto Space is where we nurture those creators who may be just starting out or wanting to experiment with a new title. It's a friendly community where they have space to share content for free, build an audience and get feedback. We are delighted to see several creators make the leap from there to become Creators on the Yoto Store, where they can now monetise their work.
What do I do if I don't like a card that I've purchased?
If it simply isn't to your taste, purchases are covered by our usual returns policy. If you believe a title breaks our Creators Content Guidelines, please report it.
Are more Creators cards being added to the collection?
Yes, more titles and more creators will be added over the coming months.