badass girls
“BADASS”
adj. 1. fearless, authentic, and compassionate, Urban Dictionary
1:1 mentoring with Eliza
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CURRENTLY WAITLIST ONLY
My 1:1 mentoring practice is currently full. First dibs on exploratory calls will go to my waitlist! 💞 read on to learn more about mentoring with me xx
hey badass human,
I’m Eliza — and I’m so honored you’re here.
I’m a professional big sister and mentor for humans socialized as girls who want to feel more confident being their real selves.
My 1:1 mentoring practice is currently full. First dibs on exploratory calls will go to my waitlist! 💞 [all responses go to Eliza and her assistant, Jennifer, and are confidential]
‘I love that there’s never any pressure to say or do ‘the right thing’ — I’m just being me. My mentor gives me so much love about the tiniest thing — whether it’s toxic friend stuff or body stuff or family stuff. This is one of the best experiences of my whole love — I love it here.’
- Gia, age 12
Let’s get real about it, huh?
You’re pretty awesome. Your life is actually pretty great in a lot of ways (or at least some ways), and yet… there’s those things that you wish were a little (or a lot) better. It could be the friendship stuff, or the crushes/dating stuff, or the anxiety stuff, or or the family stuff, or the period stuff, or the body feelings stuff, or the sex stuff, or the school stress stuff, or the transitions stuff (got some big life changes??), or the feelings stuff… or, or, or… a combo of ALL the things that it is to be alive AND be a teen socialized as a girl.
It’s a lot, right?
Being YOU — the real you — in a world that often tells us to fit in, stay quiet, and be nice.
So when you think forward to these next seasons it brings up some feelings… maybe you feel really excited about the next seasons (!!), maybe you feel kinda nervous, maybe you’re actually dreading it with every fiber of your being (or maybe you’re homeschool/unschooled and you’re on a different kind of school adventure).
Whichever way you’re feeling… one thing is true: you dream of this year maybe being… AMAZING. That when you look back in time (like 5, 10, 50 years from now)… 2024 is the year where you began to show up as more of yourself.
You want to feel more confident being the real (imperfect) YOU.
‘I was so pissed at my mom for signing me up for my first thing with Eliza. And honestly… by the end of that… I never wanted to stop. It’s the best. Choose it for yourself, not because your parent said you should.’
— Lily, age 14
this is my dream for you…
And I want to invite you to try it on with me for a sec. Ya ready?
What if… this year things go a little differently in your life (and I mean THEY GO REALLY AMAZING). I don’t mean everything goes easy and ‘perfect’ for you — I mean that whatever comes (cause that’s life sometimes), you’ve got the tools and support to handle it. You’re reaching out for (and actually receiving) support in a new way. You’ve got your own back in a new way. You feel clear, you feel alive, you feel present.
You feel the relief (and joy) of being more of the real YOU.
Fast forward to December 2024 (yes, all the way forward)… and you’ve got a big sister you trust + adore on speed dial!!
You know that no question/feeling/experience could ever be too ‘weird’ or whatever — and you finally feel like you have a soft place to land that isn’t your family or your friends… it’s with a big sister who really get what it’s like to be the complex, ever-evolving, magical YOU.
More than that, you’re actually taking this (BADASS YOU!) into your day-to-day life, because you’ve got the sustained support to make it real. The dream you had about that one (or more…) things not feeling so hard in your life… it’s actually happened. You’re here. You’re you. You’re kinder to yourself.
Know you want to hop in with me? ⤵️
My 1:1 mentoring practice is currently ful. First dibs on exploratory calls will go to my waitlist! 💞 [all responses go to Eliza and her assistant, Jennifer, and are confidential]
What do we talk about in sessions?
Well, the great news is that it’s up to you!
I’ve been doing this for almost 15 years — and there’s nothing that’s weird or uncomfortable or ‘too much’ for me — I’m here for that real REAL talk. One session we might talk about friend drama, that new type of ice cream you tried out, take a detour into unpacking diet culture, revisit the body affirmations we tried out last session, and end with dreaming about what a magical weekend you’re going to have. Another session we might spend most of it practicing tools for coping with stress and anxiety.
Some mentees come in with clear goals and agendas for our calls (i.e. ‘this is what I want to talk about, Eliza!!’), and some mentees know they want a supportive space and then together we see what comes up — month after month.
Wanna hear some of my specific areas of expertise?
anxiety, stress, and overwhelm
body image and healing from diet culture
sex positivity and sex ed
how to make your period not suck
going from friend drama to nourishing community
how to talk to adults so they actually listen ;)
navigating your own complex feelings / sensitivity
self-trust, confidence, and general badassery
and so much more (ask me about it on our call!)
‘My expectations were really high — and then they were exceeded. Being mentored makes me feel more safe than I dared to hope for. I love how open and relaxed I feel. It’s the best. ’
— Jess, age 16
what’s included in 1:1 mentoring?
my primary approach is to give you at least 6 months of support — not just a few weeks of it — i’ve found that this is where deep transformation happens —
dates: TBD
Twelve 1:1 50 minute sessions with Eliza on Zoom (two a month)
1:1 text and audio support with Eliza in between calls (mentee can message Eliza whenever, Eliza responds weekly during ‘mentor office hours’)
Access to the Badass Academy Video Library with 9 modules of bite-sized videos from Eliza and other Guest Faculty (35+ hours of content)
Assigned supportive resources from Eliza may include (but not limited to): journaling prompts, videos, books, podcast episodes, home practices, etc. decided with the mentee (based on their learning style)
Email access to Team BG and three 20 minute parent calls with Eliza available as needed
My 1:1 mentoring practice is currently full. First dibs on exploratory calls will go to my waitlist! 💞 [all responses go to Eliza and her assistant, Jennifer, and are confidential]
‘Eliza brings such joy into my life. I love that now I have strategies for when I’m stressed out or overwhelmed. When I’ve had a tough few days and I get to hop on a call with Eliza — it’s just medicine for my heart. Committing to mentoring is really just committing to taking care of myself. What’s more important?’
— Lili, age 17
Who is 1:1 mentoring for?
mentees who are a great fit for 1:1 support often find that:
You want a big sister in your back pocket that’s not family or a friend your age or a therapist/school counselor… someone who gets it and there’s no ‘weird’ questions to ask
You love the idea of a few video calls a month and texting/audio support :) you’re like… bring on the ONLINE support puhlease
You want to show up for yourself and create a positive change in your life
You feel comfortable bringing your own goals, intentions and questions to Eliza so that you can co-create the sessions together (!!)
You want to keep exploring these topics outside of your sessions with Eliza and you’re excited to dive into whatever practices you and Eliza together decide would be a great fit for you
Your parent/guardian(s) feels sooooo great about you having an intentional community of girls your age to gather with, and a mentor to facilitate open real conversations (including talking about: periods, body image, anxiety, gender, sexuality, sexual orientation, pleasure, and sex). your home/family is pro the sex positive family approach, and agrees with the research that shows that the more informed kids are about their bodies, the less shame they experience, and the more discerning choices they make for themselves.
The adults in your life are able to pay for the program with ease
If you (the participant) are struggling (and aren’t we all sometimes, hello to being human), you’ve got a wonderful support system outside of this mentorship program (for example: a therapist or counselor) and this mentorship is one wonderful part of your support system (yay!)
My 1:1 mentoring practice is currently full. First dibs on exploratory calls will go to my waitlist! 💞 [all responses go to Eliza and her assistant, Jennifer, and are confidential]
a note for parents/guardians:
DEAR PERSON WHO LOVES A young person SOCIALIZED AS A GIRL,
Eliza here.
I’m so honored that you’re here and considering enrolling your young person in 1:1 mentoring with me. I’m not a therapist (though I love therapy!), I’m a mentor, facilitator, attuned teacher, and professional big sister.
I believe that most schools aren't adequately supporting teens to receive the life skills they need (meaning: emotional, body image, community-based), and that moms/parents/immediate family shouldn't have to do it alone. That's why I created Badass Girls. I’m passionate about there being a generation of teens socialized as girls who grow into adults without the same un-learning and healing to do as generations before them. I’m devoted to our collective evolution.
Our curriculum includes mindfulness exercises, emotional intelligence techniques, somatic tools, 1:1 mentoring, and the Mothering & Daughtering relational approach. I place a special emphasis throughout our programming on the experience of being in a body, as our mainstream culture often strongly emphasizes a brain-focused approach to being a human. I believe that when given nourishing space to be themselves, young people (and all humans) naturally move towards deeper wellness. Here’s one way to say it: if a flower doesn’t bloom, we don’t say ‘oh, it’s a bad flower’, we change its’ pot and get it more sunshine/water. So, I’m here to be part of your young person’s nourishment plan. I believe the experience of belonging is an essential nutrient.
As you might imagine (seeing as I co-created the Mothering & Daughtering approach), I’m super pro-parent over here, or #teamparent as I call it. I know just how much our teens thrive when their relationship with the adults in their life is thriving! So what does that mean practically (beyond the curriculum I teach your kid)? I love connecting with parents! You’ve got confidential email access to me throughout the whole program (I love hearing from you because then I get to support your girl even better!). If we need to hop on a call together, we totally will! :)
Here’s to creating a magical experience for your young person to feel more at home in themselves!
Love,
Eliza
SOME WORDS FROM PARENTS:
(WHOSE TEENS are mentored WITH ME)
“My girl is becoming her true self, beyond what I’ve been able to accomplish for myself over 50 years.”
“My daughter found her voice in a new way. She feels heard, valued, and encouraged by this circle. She belongs to herself.”
“Every time my daughter circles up with Eliza, she comes back with higher self esteem.”
“Badass Girls was way more effective and positive for our daughter than therapy (and I’m a psychologist!) and frankly more cost effective in the end.”
“As a parent, I LOVE knowing a mentor I trust has my girl’s back. She’s still connected to her friends, but I see her making her decisions from a wiser place.
She turns to Eliza to ask ANY question whenever she feels stuck, insecure or lonely.
Badass Girls is changing the world, one girl at a time. She’s got a big sister on call for all of life’s ups and downs.”
“Eliza taught my girl (in a way that I could not) that self acceptance, love and care are not only essential, but also smart and cool.”
The Investment
Pay-in-full: $3996
[or]
12 month payment plan: $333 x 12 months*
❤️❤️❤️
*please note that 1:1 mentorship happens over 6 months however this is an extended payment plans (other shorter custom payment plans are also available)
My 1:1 mentoring practice is currently full. First dibs on exploratory calls will go to my waitlist! 💞 [all responses go to Eliza and her assistant, Jennifer, and are confidential]
FAQ:
What ages do you mentor? How old do you have to be (or young)?
In general, I mentor people ages 10-26. If you’re outside that age group and want to connect about about a unique way of working together — I may be open! Email me :)
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes. See the investment details on this page.
Can I add in additional 1:1 calls to my mentoring package?
I often do 4 sessions a month (or weekly sessions) for folks who are the right fit.
I’m not sure my preteen/teen will go for 1:1 mentoring, but I really want them to be mentored by you!! Suggestions?
Oh, sweet parent/guardian, this is SO common! Most preteens and teens don't really know how to conceive of a ‘professional big sister’ — since it’s so different from other forms of mental health support they may be aware of. Layer that on with — sometimes a suggestion from a well-intentioned adult doesn’t always go smoothly! My nudge: schedule an exploratory call solo (once enrollment is open), and I’ll coach you in how to bring it up with your kid — if it feels like a good fit, we’ll hop on another exploratory call later all together.
What’s your refund policy?
Due to the limited space and delivery nature of the program, there are no refunds. In extenuating circumstances, we may be able to offer program credit.
The Investment
Pay-in-full: $3996
[or]
12 month payment plan: $333 x 12 months*
❤️❤️❤️
*please note that 1:1 mentorship happens over 6 months however this is an extended payment plans (other shorter custom payment plans are also available)
My 1:1 mentoring practice is currently full. First dibs on exploratory calls will go to my waitlist! 💞 [all responses go to Eliza and her assistant, Jennifer, and are confidential]
‘Eliza doesn't just try to be relatable like your weird guidance counselor does. Eliza actually breaks down the barriers that people have when dealing with teens socialized as girls. She asks you to be yourself — I feel so accepted. Being mentored is like a whole new world — away from the cage of like normal ‘teen girl’ problems — it’s being free.’
— Cady, age 17
more about eliza
Eliza [she/they] is a best-selling author, speaker, workshop facilitator, and professional big sister who keeps it real. Since the age of 15 she’s been teaching at workshop centers and conferences (like the Omega Institute, Esalen Institute, Kripalu Center, and the Emerging Women Conference) alongside leaders 4 times her age. She’s the co-author of the best-selling book with her mom, “Mothering & Daughtering: Keeping Your Bond Strong Through the Teen Years” (she wrote the sassy side for teen girls).
For almost 15 years, Eliza’s writing, speaking and teaching has called B.S. on the cultural stereotype that teen girls are selfish, mean, vapid, and image-obsessed. Instead, she gives voice to, celebrates, and creates spaces for teen girls’ sensitivity, wacky weird passions, feisty comebacks, fierce truths, tender hearts, sensual embodiment, and full-out, real-talk, whole, imperfect, ever-evolving self expression.
Eliza was trained as a Peer Educator for Planned Parenthood in High School, and was a consultant for Eve Ensler, (“Vagina Monologues,”) on her book for teenage girls: “I Am an Emotional Creature” (so you could say she specializes in making awkward & important topics cool & normal). Eliza graduated from Brown University with an undergraduate degree in Gender & Sexuality Studies, and is a certified a Qoya movement teacher. Her deepest pride is her relationship with her self, especially her tender friendship with her own anxiety. She lives with her partner, Will, in Vermont.
my mama + me
that (kickass) book we wrote 10 years ago
The Investment
Pay-in-full: $3996
[or]
12 month payment plan: $333 x 12 months*
❤️❤️❤️
*please note that 1:1 mentorship happens over 6 months however this is an extended payment plans (other shorter custom payment plans are also available)
My 1:1 mentoring practice is currently full. First dibs on exploratory calls will go to my waitlist! 💞 [all responses go to Eliza and her assistant, Jennifer, and are confidential]
Wow! What an incredible honor to have the gift of your presence through this whole page ;)
Got a question?
We’re here!
Reach out to me + Team BG at hello@badassgirls.me —
Talk soon!
XOXOXO,
Eliza