MENTORING CIRCLES
Be a part of our inner circle.
Paying it Forward
We’re given so much guidance throughout our education, and then, suddenly, once our careers begin, we are left to our own devices. Right when you have more questions than ever, there is no one to ask. Everyone needs a career mentor: someone who has ‘been there, done that.’ Someone who is willing to share their wisdom AND their failures—so that you don’t have to make the same mistakes. That’s why we’ve created MarketWise Mentoring Circles. No judgment. Just questions, discussions, experiences, and paying it forward.
Upcoming Circles
This Circle is for early-career design and marketing professionals with less than 5 years of experience. During a 4-week period, you will learn how to:
• Communicate with your audience
• Build identity capital
• Use your talent and grit to your advantage
• Lean into new experiences with creative confidence.
You will also have ample opportunities to talk to your mentor and group about any other pressing concerns.
Tuition: $199
Mentor: Vicki Strull
Duration: 1 hour/week for 4 weeks via Zoom
Start Date: Fall 2022
This is a continuing education Circle! Loved what you got in Future Leaders 100, and ready to move on to more advanced mentoring topics? Great. In this Circle, we’re talking about:
• Future-proofing your skills and portfolio
• Expanding your design and marketing vocabulary
• Growing into leadership
• Diversifying your income
• Finding meaning in your career
You will also have ample opportunities to talk to your mentor and group about any other pressing concerns.
Tuition: $199
Mentor: Vicki Strull
Duration: 1 hour/week for 4 weeks via Zoom
Start Date: Late fall 2022
Key Benefits
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FOCUSED A specific discussion topic is addressed each week, and your mentor will act as a discussion leader and facilitator. |
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SMALL Circles are kept small intentionally to enable each member to ask questions and have time with the mentor. Small groups also ensure that you connect in a meaningful way with both the mentor and other Circle members. |
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ENCOURAGING & SUPPORTIVE In our Circles, we don’t believe in monologuing! We strive for a genuine dialogue between the mentor and mentees. We encourage questions, discussions, and sharing of stories. |
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REAL WORLD THINKING Lofty ideas and concepts can be fun to ponder, but when you’re building a career, you need no-nonsense guidance based in the real world so that you walk away with tools you can use every day. |
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How It Works
Course Length
1 hour per week for 4 weeks
VIrtual
Weekly virtual discussions—live
Circle Size
About a dozen

Resource Library
“The chemistry between Vicki, Daniel, and Trish is truly special. I can’t think of a better, more knowledgeable team to teach this master class.”
“Trish is the gold standard when it comes to providing information, resources, and inspiration for the graphic arts industry.”
“Vicki Strull is one of the most creative, positive, forward thinking people I know.”
“Daniel creates an environment where his audience is not “just” being educated, but rather immersed into a learning experience.”
Ready to accelerate your impact, level up your design and branding, and fortify your career?
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Still curious about how Fast. Forward., our Video Primers and Mentoring Circles fit your goals and objectives? Interested in partnering with us or hosting a class in your city? Just feel like saying “Hi”? We love ideas and connecting with people.