The Epic Mentor Guide

Imagine if you found the perfect mentor before you actually started work? Now imagine you could ask her anything. The Epic Mentor Guide matches questions from girls eyeing and entering the workforce with answers from 180 boss women already there.

Wondering what it’s like to be the first female coach or general manager of any men’s professional sports team? Ask Nancy Lieberman or Kim Ng.

Want to know what Veronica Beard thinks you should wear to work, why Tyra Banks over-prepares for every meeting, how Haben Girma graduated Harvard Law School deaf and blind, or what Bobbi Brown wants you to do when you hear the word no at work? We did too.

What People Are Saying

Reshma Saujani - Founder of Girls Who Code and The Marshall Plan for Moms

“As we strive to create a more equitable workplace for our post-pandemic future, it is vital that we inspire the next generation of leaders with early access to mentors.

The Epic Mentor Guide brings girls behind the scenes and into boardrooms at exactly the right time. For every girl building a bold, brave future this is the book you need.”

Shelley Zalis - CEO of the Female Quotient

“The Rules of the workplace were written by men, for men over 100 years ago. Sometimes you have to break the rules and create new ones AND sometimes you need to be a troublemaker to do that! Always own your voice and never be afraid to use it! The future of leadership in the workplace is Female!”

Mimi Swain - Chief Revenue Officer of Ring

“I often share the perspective that career paths don’t have to be linear and that you can accomplish anything if you give yourself the freedom to do so. I’m proud to have been one of the 180 women who took part in the upcoming book The Epic Mentor Guide by Illana Raia.

Claudia Chan - Creator of S.H.E Summit + The Whole-LIfe Leadership Method

“See the invisible and do the impossible! Illana Raia has done it again with her 2nd brilliant mentorship book for girls, The Epic Mentor Guide. What makes this book so unique is how it lays out actionable advice while offering a comprehensive overview of so many industries. Every girls thinking about her career needs to hear this.”

Gitanjali Rao - Author, STEM Promoter, Young Innovator, and Time’s First-Ever Kid of the Year

“The Epic Mentor Guide gives young women a powerful guide to take the best steps in their leadership journeys while also providing role models and support systems to drive their passion further.”