We are changing the trajectory for teens
Pretty Bold has mentored over 1,000 girls in the past five years. We focus on what genuinely supports girls through one of the most biggest developmental stages of their lives. We talk about the things they often keep quiet — the self-doubt, the friendship changes, the pressure to fit in — and we give them practical tools to understand what’s happening in their growing brains, bodies, and emotions. When girls have a safe space to open up, something shifts. Grounded in a research-based, preventative, non-clinical framework, our programs and retreats offer the support, skills, and understanding they need to thrive now and long after they leave our sessions.
Our impact
Pretty Bold is dedicated to empowering the next generation of young women. Through our transformative in-person programs and retreats, we mentor girls to navigate the challenges of a fast-paced, ever-changing world. We create space for connection, confidence, and practical tools to support their mental, social, and emotional well-being. Our 10-week mentorship program is like a school for self-belief, helping girls understand the critical changes happening in their brains and bodies, and how this knowledge empowers them to feel confident and more at easel as they grow.
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Transforming the future of teens lives. Where research meets real life.
From our founder
“The research tells us exactly what teens need—but very few are delivering it in ways that truly impact young girls’ lives.
These are the vital conversations schools and health organisations across New Zealand are missing.
Today, teens and their families are struggling more than ever in a world that’s changing faster than we ever experienced.
At Pretty Bold, we step in early—normalising these conversations and equipping young people with the tools they need. Because this should not be a crisis; it’s simply part of being a teenager, and every young girl deserves to be supported during this critical stage.”.
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I honestly can’t thank you enough, my heart is so full to see my girl so happy to just ‘be’. To be her authentic self and feel proud of that. She felt connected, worthy and understood. What a gorgeous and fulfilling experience, we are so grateful.
-pre-teen retreat parent
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The course is amazing! It teaches you tools and skills to put you on the pathway to growing and healing, how to celebrate yourself which I have learnt is so important. It is lead by some incredible women. They are so inspiring and I am happy I got to be apart of it.
-Izzy, Brave Minds participant
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What you ladies do, does make a difference. I feel stoked as a Mum to be able to give my daughter this opportunity. This is the way forward, I truly believe it, thank you!
- Parent of Teen
