5 Examples of Women That Would Be Ideal Mentors

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Being a mentor is a quite a fulfilling experience, one that can not be imagined. Some women may think they do not have what it takes to mentor young women.?They may not have the time, believe they are to old, or that they?have?nothing to offer these young women. Here are a few reasons why you or women close to you should take on a mentoring position.

1. Professional women that may not feel like they have the time. Professional women mentoring will help in?the fight for equality in the workplace. Now it is easier than ever, through the means of mentworking. The younger generation thrives around social media. This gives professional women a chance at mentoring even?with?a hectic career.

Today, the lines between mentoring and networking are blurring. Welcome to the world of mentworking. -? Julie Winkle Giuliani

??? 2. Women that have an ideal life but feel as if something is missing. What better way to fill a void in your life than a lifetime camaraderie. Plus, the joys of helping a young woman flourish into womanhood.

When you solve somebody else’s problem you’re solving a problem for yourself because our world today is interconnected. – Queen Rania of Jordan

????3. Women belonging to large charities or ones seeking to do charitable work. Some women seek to help larger charities and invest a lot of time in doing so.?Both those?seeking or belonging to charitable groups?may not have even thought of investing there efforts in mentoring.

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. – Margaret Mead

????4. Women who are survivors of adversity?or ones who?have overcome the turmoil of?a disability. The’strength of women who have overcome these issues cannot be measured. Women such as these,?can lead a young woman gracefully?through the rollercoaster we call life.

We’re here for a reason. I believe a bit of the reason is to throw little torches out to lead people through the dark. – Whoopi Goldberg?

????5. Women age 45 and older who may have an empty nest or too much time on their hands. These women may have not ever thought about the idea of mentoring . As women age they tend to carry a tremendous amount of wisdom. They can?advise?our younger generation?of women?from possibly?making the same mistakes they once had. Older?Women with too much time on their hands may also?find it beneficial, it?will take up some of their idle time.?This gives?them someone to focus their energy on by?being a cheerleader and building confidence in our young girls.

There is a fountain of youth: it is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of people you love. When you learn to tap this source, you will truly have defeated age.?- Sophia Loren

Mentoring is not limited to just these types of women. All?of us?with a?balanced life can take action in empowering our younger generation. There are many different organizations offering mentorships in your area such as? Fortune/U.S. State Department Global Women’s Mentoring Partnership. You can also find more information mentoring and mentor?programs at ask.com.