Empowering high school and university students to flourish academically and personally.

The Optimise, Organise, Flourish Program is an online-based mentoring program focused on empowering high school and university students to thrive academically and personally. Our personalised and holistic approach combines one-on-one mentoring, digital resources, and a supportive community. By providing effective study strategies, time management skills, and resilience-building tools, we aim to unlock students' full potential and foster success in all aspects of their lives. We differentiate ourselves by offering a holistic approach that is not solely academics focused, accessible digital resources, and a supportive community.

Why we’re different:

Young mentors who are currently at university or have recently finished

Wellbeing as a priority to enhance academics

A strong sense of community and peer support

Focus on positive psychology, strengths-based approaches, and resilience

Our mission is to make a lasting impact on students' lives, helping them thrive academically, find balance in their lives, and confidently embrace their educational experience.

Taila White is founder and mentor at Arlette & Co

Meet the Team

Taila is the passionate creator and founder of Arlette & Co. As a recent University graduate, she understands the pressures and demands that students face in today's fast-paced academic environment firsthand. Recognising the need for comprehensive, holistic support for High School and University students, Taila created Arlette & Co with a commitment to providing a supportive and nurturing environment where students can thrive academically while prioritising their personal growth and well-being.


Armed with an understanding of positive psychology, Taila saw the potential in combining academic support with practices that foster well-being, balance and organisation. This inspired her to create a program that addresses the comprehensive needs of students, offering personalised mentoring, resources, and strategies to help them thrive academically, personally, and beyond.
Taila is dedicated to sharing invaluable tools and techniques to help students cultivate a positive mindset, boost self-confidence, practice mindfulness, cope with challenges, and nurture self-care.

  • Bachelor of Science (Psychology) - University of Melbourne

  • Certificate in Foundations of Positive Psychology - University of Pennsylvania

  • Certificate in Science of Wellbeing - Yale University

Our Values.

Empowerment

We empower students to take ownership of their learning, develop self-confidence, and build essential skills that enable them to flourish academically and beyond

Collaboration + Community

We foster a collaborative and inclusive environment, promoting teamwork, peer support, and community engagement to enhance the learning experience

Individuality

We celebrate and honour the uniqueness of each student, recognising that everyone has their own strengths, learning styles, and aspirations

Growth

We cultivate a growth mindset in ourselves and our students, encouraging a belief in the ability to learn, adapt, and overcome challenges for personal and academic growth