Real Talk with Real Women
Helping you navigate the complexities of the creative spaces through the minds of incredible women making their mark on the industry
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Helping you navigate the complexities of the creative spaces through the minds of incredible women making their mark on the industry 〰️
Maximising Mentorship for Career Success with Ok Mentor
Last month, we launched our 2024 cohort of mentees at our Mentoring Matters event, where we broke it down. The event was open to anyone looking to kickstart their mentoring journey and we covered everything from how to use our platform to getting the most out of mentoring.
If you didn't get a chance to make it, don't worry - we have all the key info for you!
AI and Mentorship: A Match Made in Heaven with Inga Driksne
Ever wondered how Ok Mentor actually works? Us too.
That’s why we caught up with Inga Driksne, Ok Mentor’s Head of Product, whose decade-spanning career has been focused in the tech and operations spaces.
Inga sat down with us to explain how mentors and mentees get paired, talked about her experience mentoring and being mentored, plus shared her tips on finding a role.
“No one can take charge of your career better than you!” with Mercy Abel
Getting a job isn't what it used to be. Gone are the days of needing only your CV. Entry-level jobs now require experience.
So, what is the solution? At the risk of sounding cliche, we need to think outside the traditional-shaped-box.
That's why we spoke to our very own Mercy Abel (OK Mentor’s Senior Strategy Manager) about putting yourself out there in unique ways.
‘Tis the Season for Burnout!
Is it us or is it hard to live, laugh, and love this time of year? There's so much to do.
And that’s why we wanna talk about burnout. Specifically work-related burnout.
Burnout can hit anyone at any time, but there's something about the holiday season that just makes it hit a little differently.
But what exactly is burnout? And what does it look like?
Liz Stone: The power of mentorship, tenacity and setting yourself apart in today’s job market
Instability, layoffs and entry-level jobs that require years of experience - it’s bleak out there.
That’s where OK Mentor comes in.
We sat down with Liz Stone, co-founder of Ok Cool and Ok Mentor to discuss how mentorship can help you, tips on how to stand out in the saturated job market and why you need to believe in your own sauce
Empowering Women Through Mentorship with Stefany Stanley
It’s been five years since the start of Ok Mentor! And we don’t need to tell you that since 2018, the world has changed in more ways than one.
We wanted to take a deeper dive into OK Mentor's past, present and future - and what better way than to talk to OK Mentor’s co-founder Stefany Stanley?
Unlocking Industry Success: OK Hustle: Tech-Up Series Round-up
Last month we announced the launch of our first-ever OK Hustle: Tech-Up series! We had three amazing online events featuring speakers and panellists. They covered what success in the tech world entails, creativity in the world of tech, and how to transform your tech-related passion into a tangible reality.
If you didn't manage to catch it, don't worry - we have you covered! Here are three insights from our OK Hustle: Tech-Up series that will help navigate the tech world - even if you don't have a tech background.
Everyone wants to chase after the big brands, but it is also important to think about what will fulfill you in your role.
Visha Naul – Head of Marketing at EMEA Pinterest
I knew I was starting from the bottom but I didn’t care, I thought “go for it!”
Penny Penati - Chief of Staff at LAKA
I love giving new talent a bit of publicity to showcase their work - that kind of representation can motivate an aspiring reader.
Naomi May - Fashion Writer at Evening Standard
I didn’t go to university, which is a very different path than most.
Emily Trenouth - Head of Influencer Marketing
We need more platforms that provide tools on how to cope when we are finding issues in our personal lives difficult to deal with.
Danika Lawrence - Analogue Photographer
It’s taken me 4 years to get to the place I’m in now, where FINALLY things feel like they’re happening for me.
Talina Naviede - Presenter, Actress, & Mental Health Activist
My mantra has always been to create value, not noise and that is what I would encourage anyone reading to think about if they want to start a side hustle.
Visha Naul - Co-Founder of FUTURES Network
