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Overview

We will be talking to Liz Stone and Stefany Stanley, co-founders of Ok Mentor, a free training program for young women looking to break into the creative industries. Liz is also the founder of OK Cool - a creative social agency that builds brands online, such as Bumble UK and Taco Bell. Stef also currently works at LinkedIn’s advertising division, helping brands like Amazon and Intel drive business growth through inspirational marketing campaigns.  

What can you gain from this event?  

• An insight into the differences between working in a company and working as a freelancer. 
• Tips on how to become a successful freelancer.  
• Stories of inspiration and experience in the creative industry.  
• A better understanding of how COVID-19 has affected work approaches and schedules.  
• Advice on what to focus on now, and how to apply for work in the future – what to put in you CV, portfolio, cover letters and how best to approach an interview.  
• An insight into the challenges we may face when entering the industry, and how to overcome them.  

About the speakers:

• Stefany Stanley is the Co-Founder and CEO of Ok Mentor, a free training and mentoring program for young women looking to break into the creative industries. She helps set the vision for the company, and how Ok Mentor delivers against its promise of helping more women succeed faster. 
  Stef is passionate about uplifting women and facilitating safe places where they can help each other grow – both creatively and professionally. Outside of Ok Mentor, she currently works at LinkedIn’s advertising division, helping brands like Amazon and Intel drive business growth through inspirational marketing campaigns. 

• Liz Stone is co-founder of Ok Mentor, a free training program for young women looking to break into the creative industries. Along with her co-founder Stef Stanley, Liz is on a mission to help build female talent around the world. Her belief is that if all women passed down their knowledge to future generations, females would have a greater chance at career success and moving into senior leadership positions. Liz is also the co-founder and creative director of OK COOL — a creative social agency that builds brands online. At OK COOL she has built and nurtured a team of world-class women and amassed an impressive roster of widespread freelance female talent. Clients include Bumble UK, Taco Bell as well as social impact brands like Girl Effect.

How to join?

Register on the website for the event for free 

Join this link: https://zoom.us/j/96016125106?pwd=RWpJVlAvaWFId09lUUlsNHB4QlJydz09

Meeting ID: 960 1612 5106

Passcode: UAL

See you there! :)