Empowering Girls Through Mentorship And Visibility with Illana Raia

Illana Raia, founder of Être, discusses how her organization provides access and visibility for girls to meet female leaders in various industries, from fashion to STEM. Être connects girls with mentors through in-person company visits and school programs, allowing them to ask substantive questions and gain exposure to diverse career paths. Illana provides advice on how girls and young women can proactively seek out mentorship opportunities, including through cold outreach and leveraging their existing networks.