This was such a fun way to connect with my daughter and create lasting memories! Thank you to the gorgeous team at beautiful minds

My daughter and I attended the Sydney Beautiful Minds, mother daughter retreat and absolutely loved it! Was great to reconnect with myself and daughter. We learnt some good strategies to handle stress and anxiety. Highly recommended

I just want to say a massive thankyou for the past few days. Olivia and I had a great time and although had challenging moments, we got a lot out of this retreat. Being gifted the retreat after being nominated by my beautiful friend Teresa, we were so lucky to attend. I had no real idea what to expect so we both went in with an open mind. We were able to connect and spend some much needed time together while also meeting some beautiful Mums and daughters. Olivia Connected with the girls and I connected with Mums. We've come away with some tools and strategies we can both use together and within the home. Thankyou for choosing us and allowing us to come on this retreat. Once my youngest is old enough, will be bringing her along too.

Amazing work and run by beautiful Marina , highly recommend .Alice

I had the pleasure of doing the beautiful minds course with the amazing marina in my early teens. The tools and self confidence I gained from the course was nothing short of incredible and carried through to my adulthood. I will forever be greatful for this experience and many years of friendship with marina ❤️

I had the pleasure of meeting and getting to know Marina and her passion for positive body image amongst youth during one of her first Beautiful Minds events in Sydney (then sponsored by Girlfriend Magazine). Joining her on stage as a guest speaker I could see first hand her dedication to teens, building self esteem and healthy relationships and all reasons why, many years later, I still support her goals and mission with BM. Highly recommend her services ⭐️

This business has enriched the lives of many young people. Marina is a beautiful, caring person and I have watched her business thrive over the years through her genuine passion to see teens thriving through what can be a difficult period of their lives.

Marina and her team at Beautiful Minds do life changing work. There commitment and passion to impact young people is truely inspiring. Could not recommend their services highly enough.

As one of Beautiful Minds original guest presenters, and having seen Marina’s passion for what she does so well grow from ideas to reality for more than 20 years… as well as having been a High School teacher myself since 1988 ���I highly recommend any of the programs put forth for young people by this wonderful organisation.

The ideal environment to reconnect with a son or daughter & disconnect from all the distracting technology for a while. Get to know your gorgeous young adult again through activities and mindfulness at one of the Beautiful Minds retreats. Marina is an inspiration for our next generation of successful leaders. So Highly recommended.

We worked with Marina and her wonderful team during a student leadership conference and her experience, content and way of relating to the girls is fantastic. I’m looking forward to another opportunity to work together.

Beautiful Minds is an incredible company with outstanding leaders who care about the future generation and their well-being. I can't rate this organisation highly enough. Love, Mel.

My experiences with Beautiful Minds have always been inspiring, informative and very nurturing. Marina is a natural born educator and has true empathy and kindness for all. I have always recommended her educational experiences to any parents looking to provide their children with guidance, support and a well informed perspective on the challenges that face many young people today. Marina and her team are role models and a safe pair of hands for any parent struggling with the pressures of raising a teen or who are looking to gain greater knowledge on how to guide their children through adolescence.

Absolutely amazing and unique experience and I would recommend Beautiful Minds to any parent !

A phenomenal team of caring individuals offering the best programs for our children.

A passionate and professional company delivering a vital service to our youth in a loving and empathetic environment.

I have had the pleasure of working as a leader for Beautiful Minds over the course of a couple of years. I have to say, this is the most supportive, encouraging and welcoming team on the planet!! I have watched Marina and her team inspire and empower kids including myself, motivating them to be their best, most authentic self. I highly recommend their workshops and retreats, it is such a rewarding experience for everyone involved. I’m so happy I was introduced to Beautiful Minds, they have helped me in more ways then known.

An incredible organisation that is solely focused on helping to create amazing relationships between people

Marina is such a beautiful shining light for myself and my daughter. Thank you for your wisdom and belief in our girls. 💖💖💖

I have known Marina for years and have done multiple Beautiful Minds courses and I cannot speak highly enough of Marina, the entire team and the courses. They are amazing and an amazing investment for anyone! ❤️

Marina is amazing and she has committed her life to helping girls (and now boys too) to gain self-confidence and learn to love themselves.

I have known Marina and Beautiful Minds for many years and can't speak highly enough of both. The Beautiful Minds programmes are run with immense knowledge, love and caring and are a valuable part of learning and development for all young people. I recommend them very highly to everyone.

Amazing! Thank you Marina and team! 💙

Beautiful minds create a positive and happy experience for all girls which I’ve experienced when I was in my early teens and will never forget the positive impact it had on me! Some of the best times when I was younger was with Beautiful Minds!

I’ve known Marina my whole life. She has always been a person of significant integrity. Even when we were young, she was kind, caring and compassionate. It’s not surprising she went into an industry that is solely about caring for the well-being of others. It’s at the very core of her being. She is a fabulous person and those who know her are better people for it. Beautiful Minds does what it says on the tin. It grows beautiful people. It strengthens those who have had the privilege of being a part of it, whether it be retreats, workshops or simply being involved. Couldn’t recommend this enterprise more. It’s a full five stars for me.

I am thrilled to share my experience with Beautiful Minds workshops and retreats, where both of my daughters have attended over the years. These transformative programs, led by Marina Passalaris, have not only empowered my daughters but have also provided them with a supportive and nurturing environment to explore their true selves. Beautiful Minds workshops and retreats have been a lifeline for my daughters, offering guidance and expertise in important topics such as confidence building, mental health, and body image. Marina's dedication to empowering young minds is evident in the impact these retreats have had on my daughters' growth and development. The holistic approach taken by Beautiful Minds has allowed my daughters to gain valuable insights and cultivate empathy, understanding, and respect for others. The workshops and retreats provided a safe space for them to explore their thoughts and emotions, leading to personal growth and self-discovery. I wholeheartedly recommend Beautiful Minds workshops and retreats to all parents and guardians. The transformative experiences offered by Marina Passalaris and her team have the power to shape the lives of young minds in a positive and empowering way. Thank you, Beautiful Minds, for the incredible work you do in nurturing and empowering young minds. Greg & Michelle Gardner

Absolutely beautiful workshop and retreat experiences for tweens, teens, and parents - highly recommend 🌟 also have experienced the in-school presentations - relatable high energy presenters who really connect with students while tackling the difficult topics. Life changing.

I've watched and been apart of the Beautiful Minds journey for around 15 years, first as a supporter to the creator and now watching my two girls learn so much and receive the support and guidance that I cant give them being a single dad. Beautiful Minds have made my children's life and then mine, so much better. I highly recommend investing in your children's future happiness with Marina and the team x

So grateful to have recently attended the mother daughter retreat with my 11 year old daughter and spend some 1:1 time with her learning valuable tools before she started her new journey into secondary school. It was such an amazing experience with amazing and welcoming facililitators and an opportunity to connect with like minded mums and for my daughter to connect with the other girls in a positive and friendly environment. A time that I truly treasure, thank you!

WOW! Where do I start...Beautiful Minds you changed our lives! After attending the Instant Thunder father and son camp and the mother and daughter retreats (twice!), we learnt valuable tools and strategies to manage overwhelm, communicate better with each other, had a stronger connection and I left your retreat feeling like a different person. The love and care that went into these events was just incredible. I was sceptical at first because I did not want to attend a fluffy retreat but it was nothing like this. The program was beautiful and we just learnt so much. I loved that after the father and son and our retreat that we got to go into a parent community and this ongoing support and the tools shared in here have meant that we can keep doing the work to be the best parents possible. Sorry...such a long review but I feel really emotional about what we have experienced. THANK YOU Beautiful Minds!

Beautiful minds is just what is needed right now- A group focused on helping kids figure out their place in the world, know their worth and connect with those worthwhile of their respect and attention- All with creativity, fun and some great self care! My daughter has done the pre-teens group and we did mother daughter retreat- Both were fantastic for my daughters self esteem. Will definitively be taking our son and younger daughter when they are old enough to do their retreats :) It was a memory we will never forget and I can't stop recommending it.

My daughter & I recently had the opportunity to attend the retreat at Bundara Farm near Berry. The location was perfect for the mother daughter retreat because we had lots of room to explore and comfy places to sit and engage in quality conversations. Marina & Sky we’re great facilitators for all of our activities which were at a gentle pace and not rushed. We left with so many wonderful strategies to cope with life and living. The friendships we made were life changing. Thank you for the opportunity.

It was the best thing we could have done together. The facilitators and performers were all absolutely magical. Swami's Yoga retreat is such a beautiful and calming space. I am looking forward to return with my younger daughter for another one.

Had a wonderful experience at the Mother Daughter Retreat with my almost 10 year old. I can't recommend the retreat enough for anyone wishing to reconnect with their daughter, learn valuable tools, and leave feeling well rested and inspired.

Beautiful Minds is composed of beautiful people - from the owner to all the team members. I highly recommend joining their retreats, workshops, and programs!

Beautiful minds is such a warm, friendly environment it's impossible to feel unconnected with yourself and others. They teach you how to find confidence and shows young girls how to love themselves. They share effective and easy tips/strategies for uncomfortable friendship situations and more. The staff are beautiful and nothing less than supportive. If you haven't, check it out now! You will love it 🤍

a beautiful experience, made many connections and learnt lots about body image which is an important aspect in life

Beautiful Minds is an amazing organisation that brings lights to people’s lives through workshops and retreats. As a Heartster I get the honour of attending these workshops to be a friend for the beautiful girls that attend. The things that the wonderful leaders teach are truly inspiring and have helped me ever since I did my first workshop. It is truly inspiring to see this amazing organisation touch so many incredible hearts.

Beautiful minds is full of amazing opportunities for learning, coping and growing. As a Heartster/Youth Leader, the girls who attend workshops go home knowing themselves so much more and figuring out what they can accomplish with the tools Beautiful Minds has set them up with! It’s truely amazing what Beautiful Minds is doing for our future! Cannot recommend enough 💗💫

Beautiful Minds is such an incredible organisation and so special and unique. It comes from such a beautiful foundation and it is such an honour to be a Heartster (youth leader) with the company and get to watch it wonderfully and positively impact and change young lives. The life skills taught by beautiful minds are so important to anyone growing up by learning to be more confident, resilient and kind. It is so amazing to see Beautiful Minds making such a difference in the community and in the world. It is such a loving and supportive community that I am so grateful to be apart of, couldn’t recommend it enough 🤍🤍

Beautiful People, Beautiful Workshops, Super friendly customer service.

Thank you Marina and the wonderful team at Beautiful Minds. My daughter thoroughly enjoyed the teen retreat and the beautiful bohemian picnic lunch. She found the presenters vibrant, engaging and relatable. Your “Conscious Parenting Playbook” is very much appreciated and contains valuable advice for maintaining connection between parents and teens in today’s world with social media. Thank you for empowering both my daughter and I with essential tools to navigate the teenage years.

We had an absolute ball at the Beautiful Minds morning. There was opportunities to pause, bond, learn and also have a ball as a team. I came away with some new techniques and a family contract that my son and I are already implementing. Thanks for a great morning! Cheers

My 10 year old daughter & her 8 year old friend attended the port Melbourne pre teen work shop today & it was such a wonderful & positive experience for them both. I highly recommend this work shop. ✨💕👸

Our daughter (10yrs) was super reluctant to attend. Infact she hated me for 'making' her go, but when we picked her up she was so happy. So much so that she wants to sign up for the next available date. I'm so thankful to Beautiful Minds. In the 2 weeks since attending, our daughter has made some better choices especially in dealing with friendships. See you next time.

Our daughter attended the teen workshop a couple of years ago, she has since been attending workshops as a youth leader. Beautiful minds are an AMAZING organisation, every single one of the team are divine, helpful and caring. I honestly couldn't recommend them enough. THANK YOU Marina for creating Beautiful Minds, you are all doing a fantastic job and we are forever grateful for what you have done for our daughter.

I referred several of my friends with daughters to the Beautiful Minds workshop and retreats. Each one has thanked me for the experience. The team offer a highly considered and consistent educational model to assist teens and tweens and I think today we can all use as much help as possible raising powerful, secure and resilient girls.

My son attended a workshop with his best friend. It was an incredible experience for both of them. Both came back with a new perspective on mental health and a deeper understanding of their own feelings and how they could manage them. Highly recommended course.

As a father i experienced a special transformation in the life of my daughter after due participation in this platform through the growth in her confidence and self worth, you guys are doing a great job and i have recommended to quite a number of friends. Thanks 🤗

My 11 year old daughter attended the Pre- Teen workshop in Brisbane and thoroughly enjoyed it. She learnt new skills, made friends and also had a lot of fun. The team at Beautiful Minds are welcoming, kind and full of positive energy ! We will definitely be back for more workshops as she grows. Highly recommend.

Highly recommend the Tween workshop. My daughter left inspired, optimistic and so happy, with implementable strategies she fully understands and could recall and immediately and successfully put into practice.

An incredibly dynamic, fun and uplifting experience that gives attendees the tools and strategies they need to manage overwhelm, deal with negative thoughts and build their self-belief. Highly recommend!

My daughter thoroughly enjoyed it and came back with new found knowledge as well as with so much happiness :) She told me immediately that she would love to be a Youth leader and help out in the program. She’s since been enrolled as one and will be starting out in a couple of weeks. Thank you Beautiful Minds for your session and giving my daughter such a lovely experience 💐

Beautiful Minds is such a great way for young people to just come together and talk about how they are feeling and why, Meeting new people and connecting. Definitely going back as a youth leader again 😊 .

This is an amazing course for young girls that need support to understand their emotions and feeling. My daugther has learnt so much from it and now have the knowledge on how to deal with school conflicts. She had a fantastic day and made a new best friend.

My step-daughter did the teen course almost four years ago and found it incredibly beneficial; my 10 year old daughter participated in the newer 'tween' session during the October school holidays and loved it. She experiences anxiety and was recently diagnosed with an autoimmune condition, so a lot for her to take in and adjust to, particularly in the uncertain times of Covid! The course really helped her articulate her concerns and she gained so much in terms of confidence and self-belief. The follow-up material was tailored and will help her better navigate friendships and face her fears. Just wonderful. I am so glad this program is expanding and look forward to experiencing more programs and retreats in the future.

What an amazing organisation! The dedication to improve children's lives and their wellbeing shines through every step of their amazing program. Marina and her team have created a truly wonderful organisation, such a pleasure to be involved with Beautiful Minds and cannot wait to see how it will develop with Beautiful Minds X.

Beautiful staff and beautiful cause. Love the online programs as well!

Absolutely beautiful workshops and beautiful speakers! So thankful I had the opportunity to be a part of such a vibrant, inclusive, warm & welcoming workshop. Walked away feeling more confident about myself and into healthier friendships- My world has expanded tenfold :)

Could not recommend Beautiful Minds highly enough. Marina and her team should be involved in every school throughout the country. All young teen girls need this to support them through their journey in the teenage years. Your daughters don’t need to attend with a friend they just need to go. My daughter came home glowing and full of gratitude and ready to take on anything.

Beautiful Minds is perfect for all ages and genders when in regards to school life, mental health, nutrition, confidence and more. I loved coming to their events years ago and having the full experience of their services and wish I was ten years younger as I was never fortunate enough to have this outlet at my pre-teen stage so instead I’ve been volunteering constantly, both leaders and office are an amazing strong family, communicate well and are super welcoming no matter the circumstances you are facing. If you have a son/daughter/niece/nephew or cousin that’s a pre-teen or teen I’d highly recommend encouraging them to attend one of their workshops or retreats.

I love what Beautiful Minds stands for in terms of positivity and diversity. The partnership with Stanford University has allowed Beautiful Minds to find new ways to help the community. Looking forward to seeing what more they can do!!!

I first came across Beautiful Minds when I did a pre teen workshop a few years ago, the experience taught me so much about confidence and not being afraid to express myself. A while after my first course Beautiful Minds reached out to me and asked if I would like to try some volunteer work, helping out around the workshops and making all the girls feel comfortable and welcome when they come and do a course. I have since volunteered 4 times and have loved every one. Beautiful Minds is an amazing experience to make new friends and overall just have fun, I highly recommend giving it a go!

Wonderful experience with relevant and thoughtful content. Warm and caring team of staff. Highly recommend.

Our daughter was having really hard time expressing her needs at school, & making quality friendship with people who respected her...Beautiful Minds awakened her to the possibility of creating authentic relationships with people who truly value her, & in turn she is developing healthier self care & self love habits. We 💖 your workshops

Beautiful Minds is doing incredible work in the world, holding the space for youth to develop a deeper understanding of themselves and others serves to empower through adolescence and adulthood. Thank you 🙏🏻

My daughter is 9 and attended the Pre Teen workshop and absolutely LOVED it! There was so much that she took away from the session which we have since discussed at home. Thank you Marina and the team for everything you do!

Beautiful Minds is the most amazing program that helped me get through my struggles, I was able to take something away from the workshop I did. I was asked back as a youth leader and it was the best thing I have done. Such an amazing and inspiring team and program. I would highly recommend.

Beautiful minds is one of the most supporting and amazing group of people I have ever met! The team helped me and others through hard and difficult times. Recently I’ve been able to be a part of this wonderful program as a youth leader helping run the workshops it has been great to see so many young children grow and become more confident over the span of a day.

We saw some advertising around this programme and thought it sounded like something that could be beneficial and fun for our 10 year old. We did a little bit more research and decided to enrol our daughter in a pre teen workshop during the school holidays. It did not disappoint! Our girl came out at the end of the day pumped - or in her words - "full of adrenalin" and brimming with praise for all the fun activities - hula hoop lesson with a circus performer, flower crown making etc - but also thoughtful around the conversations of friendships and self care. It sounded like a well balanced, intentionally structured programme and she loved it. I'd definitely recommend it.

I love beautiful minds! their Mental Health program that tackles the tough topics and shadows, bringing them to light so the youth feel empowered, educated and supported throughout their often-challenging journey of being a teenager. This is why I love them and believe they are the future. I love their workshops, great value and wisdom offered to plate and so much fun all in al!

Beautiful Minds is making a HUGE impact here in Australia through its School presentations and workshops, its so needed and so beautiful to see the positive effect it has on our younger generations. The programs are so well developed, the team are so friendly and passionate. I truly believe every pre teen and teen should experience Beautiful Minds.

An incredible company!!! Love the staff and all the hard work they put into changing lives.

My little man attended one of your workshops on the weekend and he just loved it! He raved about the training session on the beach and the "real man" talk. I must admit I was nervous about how much he would enjoy the day but his little smiling face on pick up squashed all those worries. Thank you to all the lovely ladies at Beautiful Minds your love and care is much appreciated.

My sister attended one of Beautiful Mind's pre-teen girls workshops and had an absolute blast! She walked away with a new found confidence and optimism and left the workshop with a beaming smile. She has continued to thrive since, and we have really noticed these positive changes sticking with her.

I sent my 10 year old daughter to a workshop with Beautiful Minds. She told me that she found it really useful and since she did it (which is only a couple of weeks ago) she has mentioned a couple of times already the things she learnt there that she is already putting into practice (particularly around friendships). She even asked me to buy her a gratitude journal as she talked about it with someone at the workshop. I would not hesitate to recommend sending your daughter to a Beautiful Minds workshop - I'm so glad I found it for my daughter!

Beautiful Minds have really helped me distinguish the difference between the importance things in life and the not so important things. Earlier this year, I attended a three day retreat which was held in the Blue Mountains. This retreat changed my perspective on life and provided me with ways in which can help me overcome the struggles that teens face daily and how to cope when we are faced with these problems. I realised how to accept myself who I was, and to focus on the good things in life and not to worry about the minor things. I felt so comforted as soon as I walked in and knew that I was in good hands. I would definitely recommend this retreat to anyone who would like to boost their self esteem and confidence, their positivity or even just to have some fun, make new friends and be with nature.

My 11 yo daughter attended a pre-teen workshop last week and came home beaming. She suffers from chronic anxiety and was so brave to go on her own. She loved making new friends and learnt so much. I'm thrilled she got so much out of the day and wouldn't hesitate to recommend Beautiful Minds <3

Excellent programs for pre teens and teens.

Beautiful minds has changed my outlook on life, and in turn changed my life as a whole. By going to one of their amazing 3 day retreats in the blue mountains, I not only left with an immense amount of knowledge on how to deal with everyday hardships faced by teens, yet also a new positive mindset and a grounding newfound appreciation for life as a whole. The amazing food and accomodation didn’t harm either :) Sinxe this, I have gone to many workshops which continue to implement new knowledge on various struggles and how to deal with them, aswell as giving me a chance to connect with girls my age! Beautiful minds is an amazing organisation with a wonderful message, and I am so grateful to have been in loved.

Beautiful minds is an amazing organisation. The retreats at happy Buddha are awesome.

Beautiful minds has been like a second family to me. The very first time I met the wonderful Marina and the beautiful minds team was earlier this year in January. My mom had signed me up as she thought this course would help me build my self confidence. At first I was reluctant. However, in the end I made two life long friends. I boosted my self confidence and I created an extremely beautiful bond with Marina. Now almost just a week ago I returned to beautiful minds as a youth leader to help marina and the team and young girls going through the same experience I did. For hesitant parents wondering if you should go to beautiful minds. Myself, A fourteen year old girl can most certainly promise you that your daughter with come home with at least a small confidence boost, ways to help their anxiety, depression and/or more. The beautiful minds course is an incredible experience for developing young woman

I recommend beautiful Minds 100% I am a team member and I volunteer at the Melbourne events for girls and I not only love helping and inspiring the girls but I also learn a lot from it as well :) Marina and our beautiful team are so passionate and lucky to do what we do, we learn a lot from each other, who ever comes to the events, leaves smiling so it is worth each and every moment.

Dear Marina & Team, Thank you very much for giving my 11 year old daughter Stevie such an awesome experience of knowledge, positivity & life learning tools that will help her forever. When I saw her at lunch I could feel her positive energy & she was oozing with confidence. She loved it so much so she wants to attend the two day workshop. I asked her what her highlight of the day was? She said I learnt how to deal with relationships & how & why it’s important for me to love myself. I have told her this many a time to love herself & it would fall on deaf ears. However today I feel everything just sunk in to her & she could relate so much to the other girls. You teaching our young youth these vital skills & to empower themselves is a blessing to parents like myself and I am truly grateful for all your time, knowledge, hard work & passion you have given. Thank you again and I look forward to seeing you at your next event in Sydney.

I recently attended this amazing course and the only I can say is WOW. I learnt so many enriching skills that will be with me in my everyday life; from learning the ins and outs of makeup to how to recognise and deal with toxic relationships. I had a brilliant time. Not to mention the amazing people running the course. They're positive and kind attitude made me feel at home. I was honestly really sceptically about doing this course, but it really is worth your time and money. 10/10 would totally do this again

Our daughter attended the one day course this week in Melbourne and absolutely loved it! It was the best decision we made as she is returning to school next week with a better attitude and outlook on life. Definitely will be sending her to the 3 day retreat.

Thank you for the amazing experience my daughter had at your retreat last week. A wonderful program and so beneficial to girls this age. She loved the activites and getting to know and spend time with the other girls in a relaxed, friendly,non judgemental environment. The blue mts was a perfect location!