{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/686c30b87254eb133512d0bd/6908087017c1d64648cf2b16?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"On Mentorship with Nikki Lu Lowe,","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/686c30b87254eb133512d0bd/1762133635351-8fe3868a-dfee-432f-8061-21c63a9aea8a.jpeg?height=200","description":"<h3>The Wovo Mentorship Revamp</h3><p>The main topic is the <strong>restructuring and reinvention of the core mentorship vertical</strong> within the World Voices Organization (<strong>WoVo</strong>). The organization's mission is fundamentally \"<strong>actors helping actors</strong>.\"</p><ul><li><strong>The Problem:</strong> Previously, WoVo's mentorship was often unstructured, serving mainly as a \"troubleshooting\" or one-time advice service rather than a cohesive program for growth.</li><li><strong>The Goal:</strong> The new initiative aims to provide structured, supportive help to both experienced actors and, <strong>most crucially, those with less experience</strong> to help the industry grow.</li><li><strong>The Team:</strong> The initiative is being led by <strong>Nikki Lulow</strong> (a 20-year industry veteran and problem-solver/former teacher) and <strong>Rebecca Howe</strong>. George Washington III praised both women for their dedication to helping others and bringing new energy to the program.</li></ul><h3>The New Mentorship Structure</h3><p>Nikki and George, Tim, and Barri, discussed the intentions behind the new, structured approach:</p><ul><li><strong>Preventing \"Unpaid Coaching\":</strong> The program is designed to be a <strong>short, structured term</strong> (e.g., 12 to 13 weeks, once a week) to prevent the mentor-mentee dynamic from turning into an endless, unpaid coaching relationship.</li><li><strong>Focus on Solving Problems:</strong> It’s about <strong>\"teaching someone how to fish\"</strong> rather than just giving them a fish. Mentees will focus on <strong>one specific, agreed-upon goal</strong> to ensure progress. Mentors act as a guide to help deconstruct issues and find solutions.</li><li><strong>Symbiotic Relationship:</strong> Mentors gain significant insight into how others run their business, discover new software, and learn about different approaches to the industry, making the relationship <strong>mutually beneficial</strong>.</li><li><strong>Vetting and Safety:</strong> The leaders stressed the importance of <strong>vetting mentors</strong> to ensure high standards and that mentors are not just selling services. They aim to create a <strong>\"safe space\"</strong> where mentees can be vulnerable and ask for help.</li></ul><h3>Program Availability</h3><p>The mentorship program is a <strong>perk of WoVo membership</strong> (available to both Pro and Associate levels).</p><ul><li><strong>Rollout:</strong> There will be a <strong>slow, hand-selected rollout</strong> of a small group this fall to test the structure before it is widely implemented.</li><li><strong>WoVoCon:</strong> Listeners were encouraged to attend the upcoming <strong>WoVoCon</strong> conference in New Orleans to meet the leaders and discuss the program in person.</li></ul><p><br></p>","author_name":"TIm Powers"}