Hi, I’m Amy Parks

I have one passion: helping girls become their best selves! I’ve worked with children and adolescents for more than 30 years as a teacher, Girl Scout leader, and parent of four daughters. I founded Breathe to Shine to help nurture girls. My program focuses on self empowerment, self compassion, setting boundaries, and the mind-body connection.

Why I do what I do

I have seen my daughters and other girls struggle with pressure, perfectionism, shyness, anxiety, constant social media exposure, and just plain lack of self-confidence. I’ve had my own periods of adversity and have personally struggled with the need to be perfect.

The power of our brain has always fascinated me and informed my teaching. I’ve also attended many trainings on the mind-body connection. I’ve personally benefited from learning how the brain works and why mindfulness makes a positive difference. I find it rewarding to share mindfulness techniques with girls and help them harness the power of their brain to calm down, reassure themselves, and refocus. Girls in my Breathe sessions will learn these tools at an age when they need them most—and they will carry these skills with them throughout their entire lives.

I’ve also come to learn the power of authenticity and connection to reduce stress and anxiety. I’ve purposely limited the size of our Breathe Girls Groups to help girls forge special connections and practice being authentic in a close-knit, accepting group.