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we rise by lifting others

join as a mentor.

join as a mentor and empower the next generation of female leaders. we believe to succeed in life, women need the right mindset, applied knowledge and an empowering network — our program connects experienced, incredibly passionate leaders with the next generation.

mentors and mentees at a the female factor event
150+ mentorsglobal network6 months per batchsignup open all year

you can sign up any time — we come back to you with the details once the next batch starts.

worth every hour

reasons to join as a mentor.

empower others with your expertise

you shape one woman's next career step — visibly and measurably. everything you learnt the hard way becomes someone else's shortcut.

gain exposure and visibility

your profile is published on our mentoring page and seen by thousands, plus speaking slots at events and masterclasses and features in the lead magazine.

give back to the community

join 400+ leaders in 15+ cities, with member pricing across our events, full access to the growth hub and discounts on our programs and the retreat.

honest check

are you the right fit?

being a mentor is not a paid job — it's driven by the wish to enable someone else. if most of these sound like you, we'd love to hear from you.

join now
  • a leader by heart
  • ready to give back
  • eager to share my experiences
  • holistic approach to life
  • 3+ years leadership experience
  • can invest 10 hours over one year
  • lives the “we rise by lifting others” mantra

in their words

“we as leaders must ensure that women from all walks of life who have made their success give back by mentoring, guiding and supporting future female leaders and entrepreneurs.”
— linda villarreal-paierl · investor & ceo paierl consulting

four steps

what's the process?

1

fill in the form

share your profile, expertise and how you'd like to mentor.

2

get online

once invited, we publish your full mentor profile on the mentoring page.

3

application phase

mentees apply and we forward you their profiles. your call now.

4

connect & lead

we connect the matches and you lead your mentee over six months.

about 5 minutes

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still wondering?

faqs.

can everyone become a mentor?

mentoring is invite-based. we invite leaders with an outstanding track record who match our community values and are ready to give back. if you feel that's you, send us your profile and we'll be in touch.

what exactly is the mentoring program?

the program enables the next generation of female leaders with guidance and a solid network. it runs twice a year for six months, and mentees apply for their desired mentor. learn more about how mentoring works.

do i get paid for becoming a mentor?

no — being a mentor is not a paid job. a mentor is deeply motivated by enabling others and having an impact on their life, a bit like a guide.

what is expected of me as a mentor?

honesty and authenticity, and the willingness to support your mentee with the questions she brings. we recommend 4–6 meetings over one batch (six months), online or in person.

not sure if this is right for you? drop us a line — we answer all your questions.