EP 6 - Mentors Give You A Map; Sponsors Give You A Seat

The conversation explores the importance of mentorship and sponsorship in career growth, highlighting the impact of sponsorship, peer mentorship, and the role of mentorship as a career GPS. It also addresses the uneven access to mentorship and sponsorship, the timing for seeking mentorship and sponsorship, and provides tips for building strong connections with mentors and sponsors.TakeawaysImportance of mentorship and sponsorshipMentors guide — they help you know what to do.Sponsors advocate — they help you get opportunities.Both are essential, but they serve distinct roles.Share your questions or insights: [email protected] me on Instagram: michelles_seatatthetable