How to Find a Mentor Who Just Gets You

Victoria here, Girlboss’ executive editor. 👋

One of the #1 questions we get asked by you, our wonderful readers, is: “How do I find a mentor?” And I get it—there’s no formula or script for this potentially awkward situation. It’s like dating! Where do you find cool women you want to connect with? Do you formally ask them to mentor you? Or do you wait for them to offer? God forbid you look too thirsty! 😱 (Kidding.)

That’s why we turned to a CMO to break down how to build the kind of mentor relationships that actually move your career forward—especially when it feels like there aren’t enough people in your industry who look like you.

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