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

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

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

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

HERstory feature: Women Overcoming, Sarah Curcio’s Story of Resilience

My Time as a Mentee So far, my time as a mentee to Ernise Cummings and Sarah Curcio has been fruitful. I’ve gained extensive hands-on...

Today, we celebrate the birthday of an extraordinary leader, Sarah Curcio, who serves as the Programs Manager & New Jersey Leader for Women