How do we empower & support our teens and tweens during this challenging time? With covid uncertainty and social media everywhere... It’s not easy being a teen/tween right now and it’s not easy being a parent or caregiver, teacher, coach or counsellor either.

Wouldn't it be awesome if you had insights and strategies to help you navigate the joys and challenges that come with the teenage and in between years?

WHAT TO EXPECT

During this two hour event you will hear from incredible speakers who are specialists in their area and ready to help you with just that! Whether you're a parent, caregiver, teacher going through something big at the moment with your teen/tween or if things are smooth sailing and you just want to be prepared, this event is for you! *Or if you're not yet in the teen/tween years but keen for insight you're welcome too.

The topics covered by speaking and Q&A Panel at this event include:

• Mental health (anxiety & depression)
• Navigating friendships, Confidence and Self belief
• How to raise good men - family & sexual violence
• Managing social media & how to talk to your kids about sex/porn.

This event is brought to you by Natalie Cutler-Welsh at Go to Girl Ltd and proudly supported by the I'm Enough Trust.

Meet Your Speakers...

Your Speakers on the Night...

Natalie Cutler-Welsh will be your MC & Host on the night.

As a mother of a 10, 12 and 14 year old a speaker and a parenting Author I'm excited to bring a series of Thriving Teens & Tweens events to Auckland and other locations around New Zealand. I'll be wearing my MC hat but have an incredible line up of hand-picked speakers to empower & equip you and your family to THRIVE.

Natalie is an International speaker, a Parenting author & podcaster on If Only They'd Told me, an Impact Entrepreneur at Go to Girl Ltd and mother of three. Natalie specialises in helping “the people who help the people” and is on a mission to help 10,000 people to Amplify their Impact to change the world for Good.

As seen on the AM show, Breakfast tv, Seven sharp and various radio, podcasts and print magazines, Natalie has spoken to groups and audiences as small as 4 and as large as 4500 people. She is looking forward to sharing tips and insights with you!

She has coached and trained hundreds of individuals, entrepreneurs and organisations to up their brave and maximise their Superpower to amplify their impact and change the world for Good.

Natalie is Founder and Chief Connector at Go to Girl Ltd and Go to Girl Essential, creator of the #UpyourBrave video series, the Amplify Mastermind group and the Thriving Teens & Tweens event series.

https://nataliecutlerwelsh.com

Richie Hardcore is a well-regarded public speaker, MC, and Muay Thai champion.

Richie will share some insights on how to raise good men and reducing sexual and family violence.

After a career in Muay Thai spanning 20 years, Richie left the mat to be a campaigner for social change, although he is still involved with the sport as a fight coach and personal trainer.

Richie lives in Auckland and is a board member at White Ribbon New Zealand. He is a Ministry of Social Development 'It's Not Ok’ Champion, working to end men's violence against women. He is an educator and public speaker, focusing on exploring masculinity and ending rape culture, sexual and family violence. He often appears on TV and radio panels and shows discussing social issues.

Always making an effort to have a PMA (Positive Mental Attitude), Richie’s day to day goal is to do his best to leave the world a slightly better, healthier and happier place than how he found it.

Richie on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/richie.hardcore

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richiehardcore

Jacqlin Richards - Jacqlin will be speaking about ‘how to talk to your kids about sex’ as the umbrella topic covering porn, body image, sexuality, orientation, love and intimacy etc through relating a very new and different way with your kids.

Jacqlin is from Your Parent Journey is known as The FREEDOM Finder for Parents. Jacqlin is a Mother of 2, a Parent Empowerment Mentor, Speaker and Facilitator who is deeply passionate about bringing greater awareness to the way we raise our children & teens.

Over the past 7 years Jacqlin has worked with and walked alongside hundreds of clients (men and women) to transform the way they parent via her ‘Pathways for Parenting’ to lift out of the 5 ‘parent traps’ that we ALL nose-dive into unconsciously when we become parents.

Jacqlin has been a guest on the AM show on teens and alcohol, TV3’s The Cafe about Co-Parenting and featured in numerous magazine publications sharing her message in the light and playful way that she does, to empower parents into a very different way of parenting their kids in this very different world.

https://www.yourparentjourney.com

https://www.facebook.com/YourParentJourney

Ross McCook

Founding Director of Heart For Youth Charitable Trust

Lead Trainer/Facilitator - NZ Youth Mentoring Network

Programme Facilitator - Whītiki Tauā Mentoring

Ross is the founding director of Heart For Youth Trust (H4Y) - established in 2012, a ‘not for profit’ NGO youth mentoring and support organisation for high needs/vulnerable youth based in Auckland. This is an extension of Ross’ previous 20 years’ experience working voluntarily with young people from all ethnicities and all walks of life.

Ross is also the lead trainer/facilitator for the New Zealand Youth Mentoring Network delivering mentor training and organisational support throughout N.Z with outstanding results and testimonials as well as a national youth conference speaker.

Ross’s latest work includes a key role in the development of the nationwide government initiated (Whakarongorau Aotearoa) ‘Mana in Mahi’ virtual mentoring support programme for apprentices – ‘Whītiki Tauā. Ross is currently the principle trainer/co-ordinator for the programme.

Ross’ journey was born out of adversity and addiction at a young age. Ross’ life took a measureable turn for the better through being introduced to a mentor at aged 16. A trade qualification resulted from that support - and at aged 23, Ross formed his own company where he successfully ran his own highly successful business for nearly 20 years and in that time – supported many young people who had faced similar adversity as Ross did growing up.

In 2014 Ross was nominated for both “New Zealander Of The Year Awards” and “Pride of New Zealand awards” and was awarded a community service medal.

Ross is married to wife Susan, with one biological child Briana, a foster son Jamie - and now 100’s of non-biological youth - many now of course adults with children of their own! Ross and Sue are both registered carers for Orama Tamariki.

His passion and enthusiasm for helping young people and inspiring others to do the same has been described as infectious - as he motivates adults in both N.Z and overseas by way of training / speaking on how to: “Accept, Connect, Equip and Encourage” youth and young adults in community with truly life changing results.

W. http://www.heartforyouth.org.nz/

FB. https://www.facebook.com/Heartforyouth

Ellie Bambury - The Big Sister Project

Ellie will speak on Navigating friendships, confidence & self belief.

As seen on the AM show, I'm enough series and HerStory Summit, Youth life coach and mentor Ellie Bambury is going to be diving head first into the world of friendships, 'fitting in' and self-worth. Ellie has a broad experience working in the 1-1 coaching space, running retreats, ongoing programs and one-off workshops for both young people and parents. Still being in her 20's herself, Ellie's insights will be fresh, dynamic and grounding. She believes there is no use in hiding behind the stories we have been conditioned to hold onto to justify our feeling of 'stuckness' in whatever challenges we face in life, and in her talk she will be sharing ways you can support your young person's journey as they find themselves and their people.

https://the-bigsisterproject.com/

See you there!

Book your spot and tell your friends! This will be a fun and insightful event that will also likely be a turning point for your family!

This event is brought to you by Natalie Cutler-Welsh, Go to Girl Ltd. Parenting Author & podcast host at If Only They'd Told Me. Founder & Chief Connector at Go to Girl Ltd. Maximise your Superpowers & change the World for Good.

**More events to come in other areas/regions in New Zealand. Contact me if you would like one in your area or a speaker on some of these topics to speak at your school or organisation.

Big thank you to our Supporter for this event: The I'm Enough Trust - Reducing the impact of digital addiction and anxiety by supporting Youth and the people who care about them.

https://imenough.co/

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:

Ruthie Stoffels Photography

FAQ

Can I bring my teen or tween along? This event is designed for adults, parents or caregivers of teens. This is so that the audience can publically or anonymously ask any questions they would like.

However if you feel your teen would benefit from coming along and they want to - that is your decision.

What other locations are you doing? We are starting in East Auckland with North Shore & West Auckland events coming soon. Also planning to do one (with various different speakers at each one) in Christchurch, Wellington and some smaller locations as well. Please contact me if you want a speaker or event like this in your school or community.

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Any Ticket refunds?

In the event of a Covid 19 Lockdown L2 the event will proceed (with no more than 100 people attending). In the event of a L3 lockdown, the event will be postponed and rescheduled rather than cancelled. No refunds available but you are welcome to swap or gift your ticket.

Any digital tickets?

We are aiming to run this event in person. We may record some segments for future. Contact the organiser Natalie Cutler-Welsh by texting your name & email to: 021 182 2908.