Mentor Registration // EmpowHER Hour: The Empowerment Through Mentorship

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Kendra Scott WELI at The University of Texas

Join us for the final EmpowHER Hour of the semester all about the power of mentorship with Melissa Mehall and Melissa Blue!

Kendra Scott Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute at The University of Texas at Austin

**T﻿his registration is for community mentors - if you are a student/participant, please register <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/699757101327?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here. </a>About this Session:The Empowerment Through Mentorship The Empowerment Through Mentorship Workshop is designed to help mentees foster meaningful connections with experienced mentors. This dynamic workshop aims to empower individuals to unlock their full potential, achieve personal and professional growth, and navigate their unique paths to success. We will cover: how to find a mentor, make your ask, and maintain the relationship. During this interactive workshop, participants will be introduced to the benefits of mentorship, gaining insights into the power of guidance, support, and encouragement. The workshop will focus on creating a positive and inclusive learning environment, where mentees can openly discuss their goals, challenges, and aspirations. A﻿bout the Speakers:Melissa Mehall, Co-founder of Meli’s Monster Cookies Melissa Mehall has a B.B.A. from The McCombs Business School at the University of Texas at Austin and a J.D. from the Dedman School of Law at Southern Methodist University. Melissa practiced corporate transactional law at K&amp;L Gates LLP and Holland &amp; Knight LLP full time for many years, then slowing down to part-time when her children were little. In 2013 the idea for Meli’s Monster Cookies was born while Melissa was working part-time, and she and her best friend, Melissa Blue, founded Meli’s Monster Cookies. Melissa Blue, Co-founder of Meli’s Monster CookiesMelissa Blue has a B.B.A. from The University of Texas at Austin and a Graduate Gemologist (G.G.) Degree from GIA. After receiving her G.G. degree, Melissa owned and operated Blue Diamonds, a fine jewelry boutique in Waco, Texas. She then took time off from her career, raising three boys in Austin, Texas. When her youngest child turned two, the idea for Meli’s Monster Cookies was born and she and her best friend, Melissa Mehall, founded Meli’s Monster Cookies.W﻿here You Come In:T﻿his semester, we&#x27;re aiming to have each session not only be an opportunity to learn but also an opportunity to start putting what they learned into practice - this is where you come in!T﻿he first 30 minutes of the session will be the speaker walking the students through the content, then the last 30 minutes will be an opportunity for the students to practice the networking tips and tricks they just learned with you. No preparation needed, just show up and help us provide a friendly, low-stakes environment for our students to start getting comfortable networking with potential mentors and practice their mentor pitch/ask!

Agenda

Come check-in, grab a snack, and pick your seat!

Check In 

Quick updates from the KS WELI Student Board. If you aren't already a general member - listen in to learn more and see if it sounds like a good fit for you in the future!

KS WELI Student Board General Updates

Bring your iPad, Laptop, or notebook to take notes - you're going to want to capture all the great ideas and tips our speaker has for you!

The Empowerment Through Mentorship Session

Put what you learned into practice! Network with seasoned mentors in the KS WELI community and local Austin Ecosystem - try the tips and tricks that you learned in the session to practice chatting with potential mentors so you're ready when the opportunity comes! And who knows, you actually might walk away with a mentor from the workshop!

The Empowerment Through Mentorship Workshop

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