Beyond Beauty Project
WORKSHOPS
BE BEYOND: Preteen Workshops
Best suited for ages 9-12
Bridgett’s pre-teen workshop, BE BEYOND, lays the foundation for confidence, self-love, and self-care, emphasizing the importance of listening to their own needs instead of yielding to peer pressure. Through interactive activities, Bridgett will empower participants to develop a deeper connection with their bodies, minds, and intuition.
What participants will experience:
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Initial understanding of what influences them in the world: the media, their peers, and environments.
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Understanding of the mind-body connection, self-awareness and inner trust.
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Appreciation for self-acceptance and uniqueness.
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Exploration of confidence, self-love, and body image.
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Encouragement to cultivate kindness and acceptance towards oneself and others.
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Learning in a safe and enjoyable environment with dance parties and tasty snacks.
“Here are some words that describe the workshop: caring, secure, easy going, learning, friendly, safe, and fun. We learned about good days and bad days and how photoshop is used to change photos to make them look better. We should think about what’s fake and real. You don’t compete with friends. You help each other. It was easier to learn with my friends around me and Bridgett used fun games to teach us. I already knew not to compare myself to anyone but she showed us in different ways. I’m glad I took this workshop and I think anyone who needs help understanding it’s not what others think, it’s what you think that matters so it can help them be confident and happy."
— Kasia K., 9yrs old (transcribed by her mother)
One study reports that at age thirteen, 53% of American girls are "unhappy with their bodies." This grows to 78% by the time girls reach seventeen.
(National Organization for Women)
BE BEYOND: Teen Workshops
Best suited for ages 13-17
Recognizing mounting social pressures, Bridgett underscores the importance of nurturing self-worth early on. In BE BEYOND, the teen workshops, she explores themes including confidence, self-love, social media dynamics, body image education, and wellness practices, empowering teens to defy beauty norms, embrace individuality, and cultivate
self-trust.
What participants will experience:
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Exploration of confidence, self-love, and body image.
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Empowerment to foster self-trust and inner listening.
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Emphasis on nurturing self-worth and celebrating uniqueness.
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Guidance in boundary setting and nurturing supportive friendships.
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Education on holistic wellness practices for a balanced life.
Beyond Beauty Project is one of the best workshops I have ever attended. I have struggled with self-love and body image my whole life. Bridgett shed light on a topic that isn't always openly talked about and it made me feel better knowing that I am not the only person who feels like this."
— Amanda O
58% of college-aged girls feel pressured to be a certain weight.
BE BEYOND: Young Adult/College Workshops
Best suited for ages 18-25
In a world where comparison and social media often overshadow self-acceptance, Bridgett has crafted BE BEYOND, a workshop tailored to college students and young adults, helping them remember how to celebrate what makes them unique. She emphasizes the importance of breaking free from societal constraints and embracing individuality. Her aim is for attendees, during this pivotal time in their lives, to leave feeling empowered to define their own value and worth.
What participants will experience:
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Gain attunement to the mind, body, and intuition.
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Understanding of societal influence on perceptions of beauty, body image, and behavior.
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Discover how to celebrate individuality.
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Foster a mindset of empowerment, value, and worth.
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Guidance in holistic wellness practices for a fulfilling lifestyle.
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Acquire a sense of ease regarding their position in the world.
"Bridgett Brown's workshop was an inspiring experience for the Gamma Phi Beta ladies, who gained a greater understanding of themselves and self-love in the world. Meditation, self-reflection, and viewing yourself from a higher perspective were all part of her presentation. Her narrative was inspiring, and she managed to connect with all 170 ladies who attended the workshop. Bridgett offered ideas and techniques that I wish I had known much sooner than my twenties as a young woman entering into this world. Some of the feedback I've gotten on the seminar includes: "Let me tell you, I really really enjoyed the seminar yesterday, thank you for putting it together," "Hey Katie, so literally after 4 years of being in Gamma Phi Beta, that was my absolute favorite PACE chapter I have ever been too…. Thank you for setting it all up!!." Bridgett offered her experiences and wisdom that every young woman should hear."
— Katie M.
Approximately 91% of women are unhappy with their bodies and resort to dieting to achieve their ideal body shape.
ADULT WORKSHOPS
This workshop is for adults, including corporate, conferences, and community events
From a young age, societal norms dictate how we should look and behave to fit in, often causing us to live disconnected from our true selves. Bridgett has developed an adult workshop that guides participants to cultivate self-love, confidence, and empowerment, aiming to live authentically and free from societal pressures. She educates on the significance of becoming attuned to the mind, body, and spirit, promoting self-care and self-love while navigating busy and fulfilling lives.
What participants will experience:
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Recognition of influences leading to the disconnection from our true selves.
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Understanding the importance of the mind, body, and spirit connection.
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Guidance in holistic wellness practices for a fulfilling lifestyle.
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Re-establishing connections with their intuition and self-trust.
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Participation in interactive activities and discussions.
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Feeling empowered to take control of their lives and living authentically.
"In a world where we face so much scrutiny and judgment, Bridgett's workshop enabled an important conversation about the true definition of strength, health, and beauty, and how important it is to reshape the conversation we have with ourselves, about ourselves - body, mind, and spirit. I highly recommend Bridgett's workshop to any organization looking to shine a light on the importance of self-worth while critically considering society's standard (and flawed) definition of beauty that is not serving so many men and women trying to be the best version of themselves."
— Nicolle Pangis, CEO of Ampersand
Children of mothers who are always concerned about weight are more likely to repeat those unhealthy behaviors.
GO BEYOND: Mom Workshops
Building on the success of BE BEYOND, our pre-teen workshop, Bridgett designed GO BEYOND for parents to support their daughters with body image, self-care, and movement. GO BEYOND explores the impact of self-love on children’s confidence and body image amidst the complexities of social media while helping parents reconnect with their own well-being to deepen self-awareness and inspire a ripple effect of positivity for their children.
What participants will experience:
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Education on social media’s impact on children's mental health and body image.
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Deeper understanding of how self-love and self-care impacts the well-being of children.
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Encouragement for parents to prioritize their own well-being.
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Assistance provided in re-establishing connections with parents' minds, bodies, and intuition.
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Support in cultivating a holistic approach to well-being practices.
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Empowerment to integrate practices, embodying their best selves, and fostering positivity for their children.