You Don’t Have to Figure Out Your Next Step Alone
Whether you’re building a business, navigating your career, growing as a leader, or working toward a new goal, the right guidance can help you move forward. Our free, virtual 12-week leadership program connects you with an experienced mentor who can offer personalized support based on where you feel stuck.
YOUR ROLE
What Does A Mentee Do?
As a mentee, or should we say “creator”, you’ll enter the program with one primary goal or challenge you’re ready to work through. You and your mentor will identify what progress could look like, create realistic goals, and work together throughout the 12 weeks.
Your mentor will offer guidance, share relevant experience, provide feedback, and help you stay focused but you will remain in charge of your journey. You’ll be responsible for communicating consistently, attending scheduled sessions, completing agreed-upon action steps, and being open to learning along the way.
You don’t need to have everything figured out before you begin. You simply need to be ready to participate, ask questions, and take meaningful steps toward your goal.
WHY BECOME A MENTEE?
Who is this program meant for?
This program is for women who are ready to make progress but could benefit from guidance, accountability, and support from someone with relevant experience. You don’t need to have everything figured out, You just need an idea of where you feel stuck and a willingness to take the next step.
You’re Ready to Start Something
You have a business, career, creative, or professional goal in mind, but you’re unsure where or how to begin.
You Need A Clearer Direction
You’re juggling several ideas or challenges and need help identifying your priorities, setting realistic goals, and creating a plan.
You’ve Started, But You Feel Stuck
You’ve already taken some steps, but a specific challenge is keeping you from moving forward.
You Want Accountability
You’re ready to do the work, but regular check-ins, honest feedback, and encouragement would help you stay focused and follow through.
You Need Specialized Guidance
You want support from someone with experience in areas such as marketing, finance, operations, career development, or your industry.
You’re Looking For Connection
You want to build a genuine relationship with a mentor and be part of a community of women who learn from and support one another.
FIND THE RIGHT SUPPORT
Where Do You Need Help Moving Forward?
Every mentee/creator enters the program with different goals, experiences, and challenges. We’ll learn more about where you feel stuck and thoughtfully match you with a mentor whose knowledge aligns with the support you’re looking for.
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Receive guidance related to budgeting, financial planning, accounting, funding, pricing, or understanding the financial side of your goals or business.
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Work through branding, messaging, marketing strategy, digital marketing, content, social media, sales, or reaching the right audience.
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Get help creating stronger systems, improving workflows, organizing your processes, and choosing technology or tools that make your work more manageable.
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Become more aware of important legal considerations related to your work or business and learn when additional professional support may be needed.
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Receive support as you explore a career change, prepare for new opportunities, strengthen your résumé or LinkedIn profile, build your network, or grow as a leader.
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Work with someone who can help you see the bigger picture, organize your ideas, set priorities, and determine what to focus on next.
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Connect with a mentor who understands the opportunities and challenges within fields such as healthcare, finance, technology, education, government, or another industry.
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Don’t see the kind of support you need listed? This is not an exhaustive list. If you have a goal or challenge that doesn’t fit neatly into one of these categories, we still encourage you to express interest. We’ll learn more about your needs and determine whether an available mentor may be a good fit.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Personalize Support With A Clear Structure
You’ll stay in communication with your mentor each week throughout the 12-week program. Some weeks will include longer, hands-on support sessions, while others will focus on setting goals, checking your progress, working through challenges, or preparing for what comes next.
The program includes four support sessions that typically last 45–60 minutes and two check-ins that last approximately 20–30 minutes. Meeting times are arranged between you and your mentor so you can find a schedule that works for both of you.
You won’t be expected to navigate the process without direction. Creating Space Collaborative provides a clear weekly outline, conversation prompts, goal-setting tools, progress resources, and templates to guide you through each stage of the program.
Your experience will be personalized around your goal, but you’ll always know what you’re working toward and what to expect next.
GETTING STARTED
How to Become a Mentee/Creator
1. Join the Interest List
Tell us a little about yourself and the type of support you may be looking for. You’ll be among the first to know when mentee applications open.
2. Complete Your Application
When applications become available, you’ll share more about your background, current goal, challenges, availability, and what you hope to gain from mentorship.
3. Meet With Our Team
Selected applicants will be invited to a brief interview. This gives us the opportunity to learn more about you, answer your questions, and better understand the kind of mentor who may be a good fit.
4. Meet Your Mentor
If an appropriate match is available, you’ll complete onboarding, receive the program information, and be introduced to your mentor before the 12 weeks begin.
Frequently Asked Questions: Mentees/Creators
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This program may be a good fit if you want support, accountability, and guidance as you start or grow your business. It’s especially helpful if you’re looking for encouragement, clarity, or someone to help you think through your next steps.
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No. You do not need to own or be starting a business to become a mentee. The program also supports women seeking guidance with career navigation, leadership development, communication, networking, or growth within a specific industry. The most important thing is that you come in with a goal or challenge you’re ready to work through.
If you do have a business, or an idea you’re hoping to turn into one, we can support you with areas such as marketing, money and finance, operations, legal considerations, business coaching, and industry-specific guidance.
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Participants often gain encouragement, practical advice, clearer goals, accountability, and a sense of community. The goal is to help you feel supported as you take the next step in your business journey.
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You’ll communicate with your mentor every week. Longer support sessions generally last 45–60 minutes, and shorter check-ins typically last 20–30 minutes. You should also plan time between meetings to complete agreed-upon action steps.
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You should have a general idea of what you want to work toward or where you feel stuck, but you do not need to have every detail figured out. The beginning of the program will help you turn that idea into a clearer and more realistic goal.
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After you apply, our team will review your information and may reach out to schedule an interview. If selected, you’ll receive onboarding details and be matched with a mentor who aligns with your goals.
