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Girls Shine Bright
Leadership Series

These past few years have been like no other.

This series is designed for girls to: 


Connect. Step into their leadership. Have fun!

The Girls Shine Bright Leadership Series for ages ~10 - 13 consists of 4 uplifting online retreat-like leadership circles for girls and 1 online retreat for girls and their parents (or other trusted adult) co-created and co-led with the girls!
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Meet new girls and create connection in a small, intimate group setting

Shake off stress with fun and nourishing activities 

 Build confidence through real-life leadership experience


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Connect

Get to know new girls and be a part of a community where we celebrate each other
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Connect to ourselves through the power of our breath, body, voice and heart


De-stress and Express

Release stress through embodiment practices, creativity, expressive art and laughter

Learn tools to support ourselves during difficult times


Share and Lead

Share what makes her laugh, share what she is passionate about, share who she is!

​Have opportunities to practice leadership skills in a safe, supportive environment

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What past participants have to say about their Girls Shine Bright experience


“Sometimes I can be the hardest on myself so doing things like the parent-girls retreat and this girls group help me feel a lot better about myself.”

"I liked how we all got to lead something and everyone was very supportive. I also really liked the appreciation circles. It was nice to have appreciation and be able to appreciate others."

“It was really fun meeting new people I’d never meet otherwise. It was fun to play. I liked it a lot.”
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"The girls group was really awesome. I enjoyed being able to lead (other girls and moms). And it was really cool how we got to appreciate each other and our leadership/work."

“I liked that everyone was nice. I liked the games. It was fun to get things in the mail. I like to feel important! Made my Sundays fun-ner!”​​​

“What I found out about myself from doing this leadership series is that I have more creativity than I thought I had. I felt more entitled to be able to stand up, speak and become someone who’s actually being listened to. I embraced the leadership part of me.”

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​This leadership series is for girls between the ages of ~10 - 13 who love creativity, are open to trying things like mindfulness, movement, and art and want to be a part of a kind, encouraging and uplifting community.
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Here's what's included
✨ Four 90 minute retreat-like Zoom leadership circles held every other Sunday 
✨ One online retreat with parents (or other trusted adult) and girls. 
✨ One magical letter in the mail (with fun surprises inside!)

Space for this leadership series is limited. There will be no more than 5 participants to ensure that each girl gets lots of attention and ample time to shine ✨

Dates and Times
​Sundays 3/5, 3/19, 4/2, 4/16 1:30 - 3 PM PST Girls Leadership Circles
Sunday 4/30 1:30 - 3 PM PST Online Retreat with Parents and Girls


This leadership series is offered on a donation basis. The suggested donation amount for the series is $575. No one turned away for lack of funds.
Ready to sign up? E-mail Nicole at info@nicoleconnell.com​

​Have questions or want to make sure it's a good fit for your daughter? 
E-mail Nicole at info@nicoleconnell.com​ or set up a time to chat ​HERE.

What parents have to say:

"My daughter just completed her first Girls Shine Bright Leadership Series with Nicole, and it was amazing.  She eagerly awaited each and every meeting while simultaneously growing her confidence by using her voice to teach other kids and moms in the final event.  Nicole has created a beautiful space for girls to do what they do best... shine!"

"I absolutely loved this program and was so impressed by Nicole and all the girls and their presentation and presence. Thanks so much for everything you do and for including us. I hope we can continue to come to many more programs in the future."
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"The virtual retreat for parents was so fun!  I loved watching each girl step into her leadership to ultimately share her gifts.  From playing a guessing game, to Name the Tune, to learning to draw a Unicorn, the girls and moms were all engaged and in the flow from the moment it started to the very end.  My daughter and I are both very much looking forward to the next event with Nicole!​"

Girls loved the virtual retreat too. Here's what one girl had to say:

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“Most of the time the moms are in charge of everything. It’s fun to boss them around too.”

More quotes from girls :)


“This group really helped me so thank you”​

"I really appreciate that Nicole knows how to talk to kids. She’s like a kid-adult. She’s a good teacher. She comes up with a fun thing like every 2 minutes."

​“Thanks for letting us lead!”
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​“I love that Nicole makes things silly and fun”

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“Can we do this again tomorrow?” ​
Ready to sign up? E-mail Nicole at info@nicoleconnell.com​

​Have questions or want to make sure it's a good fit for your daughter? 
E-mail Nicole at info@nicoleconnell.com​ or set up a time to chat HERE.
Hi there!

I'm Nicole.


As a mentor and educational therapist, I love to create supportive environments for kids and teens to thrive and be seen for who they are, just as they are.

​I grew up (and still live) in the San Francisco Bay Area and often felt stressed out and disconnected during my preteen and teen years. Once I graduated from college, I discovered a whole world of resources to help with stress and disconnection that I didn't learn about in school: women's circles, yoga classes and my favorite..... retreats! Through retreats and other trainings, I've studied leadership, vocal empowerment, movement, mindfulness and much more. I became a Qoya Movement teacher as well as a certified kids' yoga teacher. As I took all of these trainings, I kept thinking to myself, "How can girls get these resources and experiences earlier in life?"

Girls Shine Bright is my creative solution to just that! I hope your daughter join us for this leadership series!

- Nicole
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