Empowering Students to Flourish: Taila’s Vision
Arlette & Co was born out of a deep-rooted passion and an understanding of the challenges that students face in their academic journeys. Our story begins with Taila, a recent university graduate who, having navigated the fast-paced world of higher education herself, recognised the pressing need for comprehensive, holistic support for high school and university students.
“As I embarked on my own academic journey, I felt the weight of expectations, the demand for balance, and the stress that often comes with high school and University life.
In high school, I felt I didn’t have a mentor or role model who I could speak openly about my stresses and struggles with. My teachers, psychologist, and family didn’t seem to get it.”
She wanted to create a haven where academic success would thrive with personal growth and well-being, and where students felt they had someone in their corner. The vision was clear: a personalised and holistic approach that combines one-on-one mentoring, accessible digital resources, and a supportive community to provide students with the tools they need to flourish.
Drawing inspiration from the principles of positive psychology, Taila saw the potential to fuse academic support with practices that nurture well-being, balance, and organisation. This idea led to the creation of a program that would address the diverse needs of students, offering them personalised mentoring, a collection of resources, and the strategies to help them thrive academically, personally, and beyond.
“I wanted to create a safe, non-judgemental space for students to openly discuss their challenges and seek guidance from peer mentors.
Sometimes all we need is to have an empathetic sounding board to clear our head so we can prioritise what’s important.”
Taila embarked on a mission to empower students to cultivate a positive mindset, boost self-confidence, practice mindfulness, conquer challenges, and prioritise self-care, something that she lacked being taught and modelled in her school experience.
“I truly believe, from my own experience, that a student cannot succeed in the academic ways we want them to unless their wellbeing is nurtured and prioritised, and they feel empowered and confident in their own learning experience.”
At Arlette & Co, we've fostered an environment where students can truly flourish, reach their goals, and embrace their full potential. Arlette & Co is not just a program; it's a movement, a transformation, and an embodiment of the belief that students can achieve their educational goals through nurturing and prioritising their well-being.
