Core Community Experiences

“After years of working with Girls Write Now, I can say without hesitation that mentorship through this program fills a gap in today’s workplace. Most organizations no longer have the time, structure, or training culture to truly teach people how to manage—how to listen, give feedback, navigate differences, build trust, and lead with clarity and empathy. Mentoring in the Journeys program develops exactly those skills. You learn how to work with people from different backgrounds, how to build confidence in others, and how to communicate with purpose. These are the foundations of strong management and effective leadership. It has been the single most important contributor to my own development across leadership roles, and I regularly encourage early-career professionals to become mentors for this reason. The value is immediate, practical, and lasting—for the mentor, the mentee, and the organizations they go on to lead.”

“Girls Write Now has provided an unparalleled platform with support, tools, resources, and open communication. It’s been a collaborative, inspiring, joyful ride, and I feel lucky to be part of something so special!”

“It was challenging—but rewarding!—for both my mentee and myself to try stand-up. It was intimidating at first, but Hollie Harper, the award-winning comedian and Girls Write Now teaching artist, made it very approachable. My mentee is pushing outside of her boundaries—it’s so impressive to watch her open up to the larger group and write her own jokes! She’s thriving with the new challenge of stand-up, and so am I!”

“When I started mentoring with Girls Write Now in 2020, my colleagues in big tech often asked why—or more precisely, ‘What does writing have to do with analytics?!’ Five years later, my answer is clear: Technology and creativity go hand in hand. You can’t afford to resist either one.”

“The Social Media & Marketing Journey sessions were so informational and engaging! I do social media marketing for a living and I learned a lot! ”