Ep. 16: Illana Raia: The Epic Mentor Guide

Let us know what you think about this episode and share it with a friend!**If you enjoyed this episode, please write a quick review or rating on your podcast platform so that it will be easier for other listeners to find.  Thanks so much!Meet Illana Raia. She is an author of the bestselling book, "The Epic Mentor Guide: Insider Advice for Girls Eyeing the Workforce from 180 Boss Women Who Know."  She is also the founder and CEO of Etre Girls, a mentoring program for young women.  The Etre Girls program encourages girls to ask who they want to be, and then  finds ways for them to connect with mentors in all professions to ask questions.  Check out their website and find out how girls can get involved.  https://www.etregirls.com/I wish this program had existed when I was a young girl.  In our conversation, Illana shares how her bestselling "Epic Mentor Guide" book is a logical extension of her Etre Girls program.  It includes 180 questions written by young girls, answered by leaders in many professions. including famous celebrities and well-known leaders. I loved this book because the wise advice and perspective from the mentors is helpful for all of us.  The book is written in an easy-to-read format and it's a fun read.From Amazon:Imagine if you found the perfect mentor before you actually started work? Now imagine you could ask her anything. The Epic Mentor Guide matches questions from girls eyeing and entering the workforce with answers from 180 boss women already there.Wondering what it’s like to be the first female coach or general manager of any men’s professional sports team? Ask Nancy Lieberman or Kim Ng.  Want to know what Veronica Beard thinks you should wear to work, why Tyra Banks over-prepares for every meeting, how Haben Girma graduated Harvard Law School deaf and blind, or what Bobbi Brown wants you to do when you hear the word no at work?  Order your copy from Amazon and find out!We will be giving a free copy of "The Epic Mentor's Guide" to the first 100 people who subscribe to the Pivotal People newsletter. Once you've confirmed your email subscription, we will email you to ask for mailing details.  We will keep this offer active through May 25th.  Sign up for the newsletter here:  https://stephanienelson.com/podcast/Connect with Etre Girls Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/Etregirls/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/etregirls/ Subscribe to the Pivotal People newsletter for new episodes, giveaways and more: https://stephanienelson.com/newsletter/ Learn more at StephanieNelson.comFollow us on Instagram  @stephanie_nelson_cmFollow us on Facebook at CouponMomOrder Stephanie's book Imagine More: Do What You Love, Discover Your Potential