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Mentee Orientation

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Agenda

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• Introductions
• What is Wintry Mix
• Program Details
• Mentee Mindset
• Breakout groups
• Questions

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Zoom specific: We ask you come on camera if you are able

Wintry Mix Team

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AMANDA ZWEERINK (SHE/HER), PRESIDENT

MICHAELA CLUBB (SHE/HER), VICE PRESIDENT

KAYLA POLLARD (SHE/HER), PROGRAMMING CHAIR

ELIZA GREEN (SHE/HER), COMMUNICATIONS CHAIR

ALEX LEAHY (SHE/HER), OPERATIONS CHAIR

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Mission and Vision

IGNITE:

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We exist to spark careers, rekindle ambitions and elevate those who self identify as women and nonbinary folks with an emphasis on prioritizing BIPOC talent in the Minneapolis-St. Paul marketing and advertising community.

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CONNECT:

Our mentorship program creates space for women to forge the relationships that will help them rock their careers.

Program

The Wintry Mix mentorship program is a six-month-long commitment for women and non-binary individuals working in creative fields in the Twin Cities who are craving female mentorship outside the workplace.

HOW IT WORKS

We start recruiting mentors and mentees every fall. Once we have everyone signed up we kick things off with a big connection bash where you’ll meet your match.

Throughout the fall and into the spring, you’ll meet with your match each month. To help you deepen these relationships, we host bimonthly happy hours and provide content to inspire conversations.

Program Timeline

• October 4-7: Mentor Training
• October 17: Mentee Training
• October 22: Pairing Email
• October 24: Kickoff Happy Hour
• November: Fearless Workshop
• January 16: Third Thursday Happy Hour
• February 20: Third Thursday Happy Hour
• March 20: Third Thursday Happy Hour
• April 17: Closing Happy Hour

WM Community

1. Monthly Newsletter: Look for a newsletter with key dates, best practices and community events you may want to check out!

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• Website: Keep track of Wintry Mix and community events. Submit events of your own: wintrymixmsp.com/mentorship-events

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• Wintry Mix Happy Hours: time to network with the larger group throughout the program and build community.

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• Slack channel: Connect with your other fellow wintrymixers in the Slack channel

Program logistics

What did you say yes to?

Expectations

-Meet with Mentor once a month (minimum)

-Come prepared to meetings with topics you’d like to talk about

-Communicate clearly about what your needs are

- Both the mentor and mentee contribute to and benefit from the relationship

Mentee Mindset

How should you show up?

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• Take Initiative
• Communicate Clearly
• Open to Learn
• Positive Attitude
• Reciprocate
• Respectful/Appreciative

Your Mentee Type?

Exploratory Mindset: These participants have a genuine curiosity and eagerness to learn more about the industry. They are still exploring their place within it and are seeking to gain a comprehensive understanding of the field.

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Growth Mindset: These participants have established a foundation within the profession and are now ready to take the next step in their career journey. They are motivated to expand their knowledge and skills to reach the next level of their development.

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Feedback-Oriented Mindset: These participants are passionate about their work and have begun to accumulate valuable experience. However, they are seeking additional support and guidance to receive the feedback necessary to refine and hone their skills.

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Collaborative Mindset: This person feels confident in their experience and abilities, but they recognize the value in building relationships with others and gaining insights from their diverse lived experiences. They are seeking to expand their professional network and learn from the perspectives of their peers

Breakouts - Peer Mentorship

Guiding Questions:

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• Introduce Yourself
• What made you want to join? Have you been part of a mentorship program before?
• What’s your mentee mindset right now? Do you think it will change over time?
• What specific goals do you want to set for yourself during this program?
• How do you plan to measure your progress throughout the mentorship?

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Energy Management

This is a 6 month long program, managing your energy is going to be important!

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Tips:

• Think about what are heavier months for you!

Ex: Holidays - schedule meetings in advance

• Think about the program in phases, time goes by quick! Consider what you want to have accomplished by the midpoint and how to get there by the end.

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Take Charge of Your Journey!

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Testimonial

Hear from a mentee who did this program last year!

QUESTIONS?