LIFT HER UP: Free Monthly mentoring sessions of support & growth for future women leaders

I want to give back and support women worldwide through free one-to-one mentoring sessions on ADPList. Over the course of the year, I aim to reach at least 100 women, offering guidance, encouragement, and a safe space to reflect and ask questions. This initiative comes from a heartfelt desire to be there for women in the same way others have been there for me throughout my professional life in startups, corporations, and NGOs. Their generosity, honesty, and encouragement shaped my journey and reminded me that even in moments of doubt, people are willing to show up. I want to extend that same support to women who may be navigating challenges, transitions, or moments of uncertainty in their own lives.

Professional journeys can feel overwhelming and isolating, especially for women stepping into leadership, exploring new opportunities, or entering fields where they are underrepresented. Having someone to talk to, someone who listens with care and shares guidance with kindness, can make a real difference. I hope these mentoring sessions create that space, where women feel heard, supported, and encouraged to move forward with confidence.

Each mentoring session is a judgment-free and supportive space where women are welcome to bring any topic they wish to explore. It could be professional growth, leadership, confidence, navigating career transitions, or simply a need to pause, reflect, and gain clarity. Every conversation is shaped by what the woman needs at that moment. Sometimes the most powerful moments are simple ones, listening, validating, and helping someone see their own strengths and possibilities.

Mentorship is not about having all the answers. It is about listening deeply, sharing experiences honestly, and offering encouragement. It is about showing up and creating a space where growth can happen naturally. Throughout my professional life, I have learned the importance of having someone who believes in you, offers perspective, and celebrates progress even when it feels small. This initiative is built on that belief. I want to be that person for other women, offering support so they can feel empowered to take the next step in their journey.

I also want to highlight the power of connection across borders. Women from different countries, cultures, and professional backgrounds face unique challenges, and access to mentorship is not always equal. By offering sessions through ADPList, I hope to remove those barriers and provide support to women everywhere. I believe that when women connect and support each other globally, they build networks of resilience, strength, and empowerment that extend far beyond individual sessions. This initiative is about creating those connections, building bridges of trust and solidarity across the world.

The sessions are not only about professional guidance. They are about creating a space where women feel seen, valued, and supported. Confidence, self-belief, and clarity often grow when someone listens with empathy, shares experience, and encourages reflection. Many women face internal and external barriers, and sometimes a single conversation can make a lasting difference. It can help women believe in themselves, gain perspective, and take steps they might not have taken otherwise.

I hope to reach at least 100 women in the course of the year and create a ripple effect of empowerment. Each session is an opportunity to support, guide, and uplift a woman in her journey. By showing up consistently and providing mentorship, I want to help women feel less alone, more confident, and capable of moving forward. Each conversation has the potential to inspire growth, foster courage, and nurture self-belief, creating positive change not just for the individual but for the communities and networks they influence.

Mentorship is a two-way experience. While I share my knowledge, insights, and experiences, I also learn from the women I meet. Every conversation brings new perspectives, challenges, and inspiration, and that reciprocal learning strengthens the bonds of connection and solidarity. This initiative is built on the belief that women supporting women can create lasting impact and foster a culture of care, encouragement, and shared growth.

Through this initiative, I hope to cultivate a sense of sisterhood. Women often face moments of self-doubt or uncertainty, and it is important to remind them that they are not alone. Mentorship provides guidance, encouragement, and reassurance, but it also fosters connection. Feeling supported, understood, and valued can empower women to take bold steps forward, pursue opportunities with confidence, and trust in their own abilities.

Every session is designed to be flexible, welcoming, and responsive to the woman’s needs. The conversation can be about professional challenges, personal growth, leadership, confidence, or simply having someone listen and reflect with empathy. My goal is to provide a space where women feel comfortable exploring ideas, discussing challenges, and gaining perspective. It is a space built on trust, care, and mutual respect, where women can feel confident in sharing openly.

I also hope that this initiative encourages a ripple effect of giving back. Women who receive support can, in turn, provide mentorship, guidance, and encouragement to others in their communities and networks. In this way, the initiative not only strengthens individual women but contributes to a wider culture of support, empowerment, and solidarity. Showing up for one another can create meaningful, lasting change across communities, organizations, and networks around the world.

Sessions can be booked here: https://adplist.org/mentors/teodora-cristiana-akinola

This action is my way of giving back, showing up, and supporting women everywhere. I hope each woman who participates feels seen, heard, and supported. I hope they leave each session with a sense of clarity, confidence, and empowerment to take their next steps. I hope this initiative reminds women that mentorship is not a luxury but a lifeline, a source of encouragement, and a tool for growth. I want women to feel connected, supported, and part of a global sisterhood that celebrates their potential, validates their experiences, and inspires them to continue moving forward with courage and confidence.