My Mentorship Program

As a self taught designer, I only got to where I am through the generosity of others who were willing to teach me.

Since the pandemic, I had 1:1 chats with over 60+ BIPOC designers and covered topics such as imposter syndrome, self-advocation, setting boundaries, and creative career goal setting. On top of that, I have spoken at numerous events catered towards students. I’ve helped many folks find new roles and passions. I am currently speaking to new grads and folks looking to make a transition to becoming a professional creative.

If you’re interested, you can sign up for a session here!

Testimonies

I just want to thank you for coming to talk to our students yesterday. I’m not sugar coating whatsoever when I say everyone really loved your talk. I’ve had multiple tell me they wish you were their mentor and just generally that you are cool/want to be your friend.

Our talk really helped me reevaluate what was most valuable to me (I even used the 3P’s you mentioned!). After a long re-evaluation of my situation, I decided it was best to step back.

I think the universe aligned after because a few days later, I got a new job that pays me well, with amazing people, and we’re working on valuable things. I've been here for a few months now, and I don't see myself going anyway for a while. I'm really happy and grateful for where I am now, and I believe it's because of our mentorship session.

Thank you again for making mentorship accessible and for being a great mentor.

Just wanted to thank you again for your mentorship! I accepted an offer and am now in my second week of work. I can't believe I got my first product designer job. I really think changing up my portfolio from your advice and changing my approach for interviews/how I thought of my journey from your worksheets made all the difference.

Latest Talks

  • RBG Design Conference @ UC Berkeley January 2023

  • Let’s Get This Bread (Career Advice & Portfolio Review Panel) for RIT Students February 2022

  • Discord Art School Panel December 2022

  • Navigating a Creative Career: 7 Lessons I’ve Learned as a Self Taught Designer Presented at Thought At Work Conference (RIT) on Oct 2021

  • Design with Cookies! Workshop for UCSD Students March 2018

  • You TOO Can Be a Designer Presented at UCSD High School Conference 2018