Step inside our first ever Ok Mentor Summit!

This September we hosted almost 70 young women for inside intel, advice and workshops on achieving success in creative industries from the world’s best mentors. Here's how it went...

Women learning with women

Join Ok Mentor as we host our first in-person event in almost three years! This September we are back in London to help the next generation of young women to OWN THEIR PATH in their creative careers.

Through a range of interactive workshops, topical panels and talks from our inspiring hosts, Ok Mentor brings the inside intel and advice on achieving success. Scroll for more info on what the day will hold, profiles of some of the incredible women we'll be hearing from, and most importantly, how you can get involved.

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AGENDA

OWNING YOUR PATH: THE OK MENTOR 2022 SUMMIT

Inside intel, advice and workshops on achieving success in creative industries from the world’s best mentors!

When: 14th September 2022

Where: Havas Building, King’s X, London

12:50

WELCOME

Introduction from our Founders:
STEF STANLEY / Co-Founder& CEO
LIZ STONE / Co-Founder
JESSICA REICHERT / Managing Director

1:00

UNDERSTANDING YOUR VALUE

An empowering intro to your unique paths, strengths and how to realise your goals

Keynote address speaker:
DIOR BEDIAKO / Founder of PEPPER YOUR TALK

1:30

HOW MENTORING CAN SHAPE YOUR FUTURE

The new world of mentoring and how to make it work for you

Panel: Speakers:
MERCY ABEL / Inclusion Consultant @ THE UNMISTAKABLES
SHALAKA BAPAT / Marketing Coordinator @ HEADSPACE
JÚLIA FUSCALDI REBOUÇAS / Senior Creative @ PUBLICIS
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HOLLY SMITH / Head of Talent @ BLACK SUN

2:30

WORKSHOPS

Workshop #1: CV Clinic

Workshop #2: Speed Networking

Led by top women in the industry from companies such as ADOBE, DIPTYQUE, MEDIACOM, AISLE 8, SONDER & TELL, ORGANIC PR, UNTOLD FABLE, OMD, SEVEN SIX AGENCY and many more!

3:45

PAVING YOUR WAY TO SUCCESS

Incredible women share what success means to them and what it took to get there

Panel Speakers:
Daniella Dickinson / Creative Director @ BBC STUDIOS
Eshita Kabra - Davies / Founder of BY ROTATION
Suren Magic / Entertainment & Music Lead DACH @ TIK TOK
Naomi Walkland / VP EMEA & APAC Marketing @ BUMBLE

4:30

CLOSING

Conclusion of the summit

Stay tuned on our social media for speakers and announcements!

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FAQs

  • Wednesday 14th September.

    Doors will open at 12.30pm and the event will start at 12.50pm sharp with our first talk. We will wrap up at 4.30pm and finish at 5:00pm.

  • Havas Kings Cross, The HKX Building, 3 Pancras Sq, London N1C 4AG.

    The nearest station is King’s Cross Station or St. Pancras International.

    We recommend planning your journey ahead to make sure you arrive before the event starts.

  • Any creative women starting out in their creative careers.

    It doesn’t matter where you are in your career or what you’ve done before, this event is aimed at anyone trying to understand the industry better, learn how to network and navigate it.

  • Ok Mentor is a not-for-profit run by volunteers; all money from ticket sales goes purely into running this event and helping the future generation of women succeed faster.

    Any further donation will contribute to Ok Mentor’s mission and support the running costs of the organisation so we can reach more and more women across the world!

  • No; the event is non refundable and your ticket cost will be used as a donation to Ok Mentor.

  • Yes! You can share the confirmation email with your fellow colleague / friend (please remember this is a women-only event) and email info@okmentor.me with the change.

  • Doors will close at 12.50pm. Any late arrivals will be admitted at the next available break, but please note any arrivals after 1.30pm will not be admitted to ensure the smooth running of the event.

  • YES! We encourage companies and organisations to promote this within the women in their teams so they can share this experience together and build their confidence.

  • Light snacks and water will be available. Please get in touch with us at info@okmentor.me if you have any severe allergies.

  • The Havas Building has accessibility for all guests. We do kindly ask that you let us know in advance of any specific requirements by emailing us info@okmentor.me

  • Definitely! Mentors will be circulating throughout the afternoon to interact and network with mentees.

  • These workshops have been curated with valuable insights from across our team and advisors; they will provide tangible, relatable content that you can put to use. So, while no part of the day is a requirement, we recommend that you engage with each part of the day to get the most out of it!

    Please note, there will not be alternatives for you to choose from on the day, as we are limited by the number of volunteers.

  • We encourage all attendees to come with an open mind, clear goals and a willingness to participate and meet other like-minded women.

    We recommend bringing business cards (if you have any) and some good ol’ pen and paper to jot down any useful tips or thoughts, or any questions you might want to ask our mentors when you network.

    Additionally, we invite you to bring a printed copy of your CV for the CV Clinic workshop! Don’t worry, we will have some example CVs to use, but if you do bring your own there is the chance to get tailored feedback and advice from creative leaders.

  • No, this is an in-person event that won’t be broadcast or recorded. We highly encourage in-person attendance.

    However, for those unable to attend, we also host virtual events throughout the year; sign up to our newsletter to get more info right into your inbox.

  • Yes! We even have a workshop on how to do that!

    A big part of Ok Mentor is our community, so we will be encouraging everyone to mix with peers, volunteers and mentors alike.

    You definitely won’t be alone!

  • You can see the program here on our website and we will have QR codes at the location.

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