Ola Idowu '14: Providing Mentorship Opportunities to Young Black Professionals

Ola Idowu '14 knows the important role mentors play in the life of young professionals. Idowu, who works in internal events at Twitter, is also the CEO of Sisters in Media, which provides mentor opportunities to young Black professionals seeking a career in media. Through networking events, job postings and a vibrant network of talented mentors, Idowu's company makes it easier to highlight the resources available to these underserved communities. Idowu discusses her motivation for creating Sisters in Media, her struggles finding a mentor who looked like her, how finding the right mentor can have a life-changing impact, her best networking tips, and her advice for maintaining one's mental health and well-being.