Mentoring

My Mentorship Experience with Mirakul Moments

My experience as a mentee with Mirakul Moments has been a great opportunity for me to learn, grow, and improve my skills. Throughout this experience, my mentor, Nasya, has helped me learn more about professional communication, social media, and content creation. One of the biggest things I have learned is the importance of professional communication. Whether it is asking questions, responding to feedback, meeting deadlines, or keeping others updated, good communication is an

Aug 132 min read

How My First Mentorship is Going!

When you first think of the word mentor, what do yo think of? For me I think of someone in your field who’s successful, encouraging, busy, and kind of stern. Everyone has their own idea of what a good mentor is because everyone has different end goals. Different people want to learn different things and use them in ways that may or may not be the same, so a mentor has a different meaning for certain people. When I heard that in the WIN program, I would be getting a mentor I w

Aug 132 min read

The Growth of our Mentorship!

Supportive network of women holding hands About 2 weeks ago, I was able to gain a meaningful new mentorship with my mentor, Allegra Jackson. My first impression of her was great! My mentor makes me feel comfortable to ask questions and be vulnerable about any challenges I may face. Since we are in the same area, we can have a hands-on learning experience, which makes me look forward to the partnership. As a mentee and a mentor, we can learn from each other, which excites me

Aug 132 min read

My Mentorship Experience as a WIN Intern

Mentorship Experience Starting my first internship has been an exciting and meaningful step for me. When I joined WIN, I was both nervous and excited because I had never had a social media internship. I was excited to start this new journey, meet new people, gain real experience, and develop my skills in social media and marketing! Meeting My Mentor One of the things I was most excited about was finding out who my mentor would be. Before our first Zoom meeting, I was a little

Aug 132 min read

My Women Into Networking mentorship with Mirakul Moments: Learning, Growing, and Building My Professional Skills

How My Journey Began For the past few months I have had the incredible opportunity to participate in the Women Into Networking mentorship program, where I was paired with Nasya Shepard and Mirakul Moments. As a Communications Studies student at James Madison University, I have always been interested in storytelling, connecting with others, and finding creative ways to share messages. This mentorship experience allowed me to take those interests and apply them in a real world

Aug 133 min read

The Power of a Professional Mentor Relationship

The mentor/mentee bond is a powerful relationship dynamic which can be easily applied to the professional world. A professional mentor relationship is between a student or early career employee (the mentee) and an employee who has years of experience in the field (the mentor). The mentor provides the mentee with professional advice which helps the mentee develop their career, but a mentor/mentee relationship isn't just beneficial to the mentee. It's an equal partnership which

Apr 82 min read

Learning from experience: What I have learned from mentorship with Allegra Jackson

Allegra Jackson, founder and business coach with Women Into Networking. Source: Women Into Networking website Mentorship Mentorship has played a big role in my professional growth. As a WINtern with Women Into Networking, I was lucky to learn from Allegra Jackson, who is a founder, business coach, and entrepreneur with more than 20 years of experience. Her advice about business and personal development has really shaped how I think about my future career. Nonlinear Path to Su

Apr 82 min read

Why You Should Consider Having a Mentor

My Experience Being a Mentee Through my internship at Women Into Networking (WIN), I've been assigned a mentor whose name is Manuela Jimenez. Dr. Manuela Jimenez is an accomplished educator, author, and speaker whose mission is rooted in faith, leadership, and service. She's also Dr. World Latina 2025 and represents women who embody strength, intellect, and grace. I won't lie, it was kind of intimidating at first, being assigned a mentor. I didn't know what to expect from thi

Apr 52 min read

Learning, Growing, and Creating with My WIN Mentor

Mirakul Moments Getting Started with the WIN Program Joining the WIN program has been one of the most rewarding experiences for me so far. I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect going in, but being paired with my mentor, Nasya, made everything feel more exciting and meaningful right away. She is the founder of Mirakul Moments, and from the beginning, she created an environment where I felt comfortable being creative and asking questions. What I Work On Most of my role centers a

Apr 22 min read

Why Mentorship Matters for Your Growth

First, let’s start by understanding what it means to be a mentor and a mentee. A mentor is someone who acts as an advisor or guide, sharing knowledge and experience with someone who has less experience. This partnership can apply to different areas of life, such as personal development or education, but it is especially powerful for careers, often contributing to the growth of your own business . Boosting Your Personal Brand and Career Opportunities If you feel like you need

Apr 12 min read

Mentorship Empowering Generations

I was told early on that I would be assigned a mentor from the Women Into Networking community. With such a vibrant, giving, and supportive community, there could have been no conclusion other than that it was a fantastic opportunity.

Mar 282 min read