Beautiful Minds X Diary Dolls Event | Girls 6-11 & Mum | Brisbane, Fortitude Valley
Introducing Beautiful Minds × Diary Dolls
A Mother & Daughter Workshop for Raising Confident, Resilient Girls 💕
The ages of 6-11 are almost the trickiest of our life.
It's where we go through big changes. Start comparing ourselves to other girls. Look in the mirror and wonder if we really are enough.
Now imagine having the tools back then to manage the growing-up years with grace and confidence.
Why This Workshop Matters
Your daughter is at a critical age where what she believes about herself becomes the blueprint for the rest of her life.
Research shows that the self-worth patterns girls develop between ages 6-11 become the foundation for:
💕 How she values herself
💕 How safe she feels expressing big emotions
💕 Her ability to handle anxiety, friendship pressure, and bedtime overwhelm
💕 How she speaks to herself when no one is listening
💕 Her confidence walking into the teenage years
Yet in today's world, many girls are struggling:
Girls' self-esteem starts dropping between ages 8-10 — earlier than ever before
1 in 3 girls aged 8-11 report regularly feeling "not good enough"
8 in 10 mums say they wish they had practical tools to support their daughter at home
About Our Workshop
We've created something special — not just another "self-esteem" workshop, but a transformative afternoon for mothers and daughters to grow together.
Through proven techniques, hands-on activities, and meaningful conversations, you'll walk away with real tools you can use the same night.
You'll learn 👉
✅ How to de-escalate big emotions before they become tantrums
✅ The secret to smoother, anxiety-free bedtimes
✅ How to silence her inner bully and manage friendship circles
✅ How to keep your connection strong as she moves toward the teen years
What Is Included?
💕 Beautiful Minds × Diary Dolls Workshop (90 minutes)
💕 Affirmation Alice doll OR Journal Jasmine — your daughter's choice ($80 value)
💕 Cupcakes for mum & daughter
💕 Harmony in the Home™ Toolkit (7 practical tools, taught live)
💕 The Diary Dolls method workshop
Our Venue - The Valley
EC Venue is one of Brisbane's most iconic and inspiring spaces. EC has an accessible path to the entrance from parking and public transport. There are also amazing eatery's, coffee and shopping nearby.
Meet Your Hosts - Stella Blackett
Diary Dolls was founded by Stella Beckett, a passionate parent committed to creating meaningful change in youth emotional wellbeing.
Inspired by attachment theory research and her own experiences as a mother, Stella understands how deeply the emotional environment at home shapes a child’s confidence and sense of self-worth.
Her mission is simple:
To create intentional toys and tools that help children feel emotionally safe, connected, and confident from an early age.
And Marina Passalaris
Marina Passalaris is the founder of Beautiful Minds®
Over 24 years, Marina has helped more than 1.8 million families build confidence, resilience, and emotional intelligence.
A qualified counsellor and certified mental health practitioner, Marina was nominated for Australian of the Year in 2018 for her contribution to youth mental health.
She has been invited to Parliament House to share insights on the challenges facing young people today.
Read about Marina in The Washington Post
Who Is Beautiful Minds?
Beautiful Minds has helped over 1.8 million families improve their physical and mental wellness
We work with over 935 schools across Australia.
Our content is crafted by world-leading experts from Harvard University and Stanford University.