Why did you decide to be a WEEN Academy Mentor? I wanted to be able to help a young lady in this industry get started on their career path and give them some of the advice I wish someone had given me. Tell us one interesting fact about your personal/or professional background that served as groundwork for you to become a mentor? I have worked in almost every facet of production and many different areas of entertainment, I feel I have a lot of tidbits to offer. I feel my strongest asset is connecting with people and making them comfortable […]

Why did you decide to be a WEEN Academy Mentor? I became a WEEN Academy Mentor to help young woman with their journey in entertainment. My goal isn’t to help her figure who she is, but rather who she is not. Tell us one interesting fact about your personal/or professional background that served as groundwork for you to become a mentor? An interesting fact about my professional background is I begin my career in HIV/AIDS social services helping young women in DC with self esteem and self worth issues. I have always wanted to be a comfort to a young […]

Why did you decide to be a WEEN Academy Mentor? I decided to be a WEEN Academy Mentor last year. I participated in a classroom day and decided then I wanted to do more. Tell us one interesting fact about your personal/or professional background that served as groundwork for you to become a mentor? Something that serves as groundwork for me to become a mentor is my ability to pass the torch. I feel like in my professional life someone gave me the tools I needed early on in my career so I should be able to do the same […]

Why did you decide to be a WEEN Academy Mentor? Prior to joining the WEEN Planning Committee, I was actively seeking an organization that was committed to bolstering and promoting positive self images, particularly among young women. It is an issue dear to my heart because of my own struggle with self-esteem growing up. I declared my interest and passion to all who would listen. In other words, I “talked the talk.” My involvement now as a WEEN Academy Mentor is one of the many ways — through WEEN and other organizations — that I’ve also been able to “walk the […]

Why did you decide to be a WEEN Academy Mentor? WEEN is such an great organization that provides a unique platform for young women to learn the ins and outs of working in the entertainment industry; I understand the importance and value of investing in our young women and feel it is important to share my journey and/or experiences with those just beginning their road to professional success. Tell us one interesting fact about your personal/or professional background that served as groundwork for you to become a mentor? In the early stages of my career, I did not have a […]

Why did you decide to be a WEEN Academy Mentor? I decided to become a WEEN Academy Mentor because it is my personal responsibility to help guide and invest in future leaders. Someone once gave me an opportunity to pursue my goals and it is only fair that I reach back and pull someone else forward. Tell us one interesting fact about your personal/or professional background that served as groundwork for you to become a mentor? One interesting fact about my personal/professional background is that I did not let a temporary setback leave a permanent impact on my career. Upon […]

Why did you decide to be a WEEN Academy Mentor? I decided to become a WEEN Academy Mentor because I think it’s important to “give back” in order to live a balance and purpose-filled life. In this instance, I’m able to offer my time, and the knowledge I’ve gained while working in media relations. I am excited about the opportunity to help other young women define and pursue their career goals. Tell us one interesting fact about your personal/or professional background that served as groundwork for you to become a mentor? Growing up as a kid, I watched my dad […]

Why did you decide to be a WEEN Academy Mentor? I decided to become a WEEN Academy Mentor because when I was in school, unfortunately I didn’t have a mentor helping to guide me to the next steps that I should take as far as my career was concerned. Also, I think that it’s important as a woman of color in media to support women around me that look like me because without each other, what do we have? Tell us one interesting fact about your personal/or professional background that served as groundwork for you to become a mentor? Tell […]

Why did you decide to be a WEEN Academy Mentor? I first became familiar with WEEN when I participated in a presentation to the students and acted as a judge for their final project two years ago. I found the young women to be so creative, eager and intelligent and have kept in touch with a few throughout the last couple of years. When I was approached about being a Mentor this year, I jumped at the opportunity to be able to work with one of the participants one on one and hopefully, provide her with some guidance on her […]

Why did you decide to be a WEEN Academy Mentor? I was invited to do a session with WEEN for the summer program a few years back and it was a great experience getting a chance to really connect with young women interested in my field. I stayed in touch with one of the young ladies in particular that year and while I am available as a mentor role, we have also become good friends. I was invited to come back this year and when the Mentor opportunity was presented, I definitely thought it was an important role to be […]

Why did you decide to be a WEEN Academy Mentor? Being a Mentor for WEEN is something that I’ve been wanting to do for years. I’ve always been a mentor since my teens and haven’t really had a chance to give back once getting into the industry. Tell us one interesting fact about your personal/or professional background that served as groundwork for you to become a mentor? Making my dreams come true. How did you build your personal/professional brand? By understanding the business before jumping into it, always willing to learn and grow, & having great mentors and peers to […]

Why did you decide to be a WEEN Academy Mentor? I think it is important to provide a window into a profession for young women to help demystify it. This means showing the good and not the good aspects of the industry. My goal is to help a young woman set her expectations and craft her short-term and long-term career plans. Tell us one interesting fact about your personal/or professional background that served as groundwork for you to become a mentor? I am a career changer. After working in supply chain consulting, I moved to New York to attend graduate […]