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Mentorship August 25, 2017
One for each sick chick I wrote, laughed and ate spicy things with.
The best part of the mentorship program by far was getting to know the fantastic group of young women also being mentored by the talented, kind and patient ENTITY staff. Each person taught me a little bit of what it means to be a “woman that does.”
To share the great knowledge I received from each of my fellow mentees, here are 11 tips on how to be one of the #WomenThatDo. Each tip is from a different woman’s display of brilliance, individuality and aptitude.
Become the master of your craft so you can show everyone up anywhere, despite adversity. Don’t hold back.
Hold your jokes for just the right time. You don’t need to talk just to talk: wait to be heard.
Be open and authentic. Be someone other people want to be engaged with and never fear reaching out to others; it will only ever be beneficial (you win or you learn).
Be accepting, inclusive and kind. When you are genuinely good, others will take note and be drawn to you.
Be strong and inquisitive. Strive to be the best version of yourself by seeking community with others.
Be bold in your wants and don’t be afraid to vocalize your opinions. Things change when you’re loud.
Do what you love and always push for success. Crave knowledge, ask questions and be ready to learn more.
Stand firm in your beliefs and don’t accept injustice. Don’t be afraid to call out the bullshit when you see it.
Be inviting and share your unique presence to everyone. Find something in common with everyone so they’re no longer strangers. Go after your dream and don’t be afraid to change it along the way.
Always put your best foot forward and use your talents to benefit others. If that means doing extra work, do it gladly; others will notice and appreciate it.
Dive into social situations head-on and be willing to open up to people and get close to them quickly.
In the ENTITY mentorship program you will learn so much from the experienced speakers, the tight-knit staff, and the information you research for each and every article you write. You fill yourself with knowledge and connections and experiences. But nothing can replace the women you will meet.
I didn’t expect to make great friends, if we’re going to be honest. I don’t make friends easily. I don’t like a great deal of people, and I come from a totally different social scene than the women I expected to meet.
I thought I would build a portfolio and avoid waitressing for a summer, but I really had an amazing time with my fellow mentees. They made me laugh. They made me feel valued. They encouraged my aspirations for the future. They are supportive, generous and inclusive.
If I must commend Jennifer on one thing, it has to be her ability to collect great people. Everyone who stepped into our office — our beautiful, quirky office with four trapdoors and a long patriarchal history that we dismantled as we put up mosaics and installed WiFi — everyone was essential to making my 10 weeks what they were. They befriended me, educated me and impressed me every moment of every day.
