Two-time interVivos Mentor talks about her experience in the interVivos mentorship program
By: Naz Soni Uppal
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naz-sohni/
My name is Naz Sohni Uppal. I am an accomplished, multi-award-winning radio and television correspondent and producer. Spreading joy and uplifting others have become a huge part of my success. I have been a mentor with interVivos 2 times.
During the interVivos Fall 2018 Mentorship Program, my protégé was Giselle General. Giselle is very passionate and actively works with the community in various ways. She is also a repeat interVivos protégé. When I met her, she was already on the right track to pursue her dreams.
Giselle and I worked together on establishing meeting dates that would work for both of us. We always tried to choose fun and comfortable meeting locations that were good for conversation and learning with great food and a unique atmosphere, whether it was a small family-owned restaurant or a small privately-owned coffee shop.
During our meetings, we discussed Giselle’s goals and the things she wanted to work on. I gave her take-home activities, such as a vision board, and we discussed the direction Giselle wanted to take in her professional life. Her goal is to become a leader in her field and community one day.
We spoke a lot about how our journeys were similar and because of that, I was able to offer her valuable tips. We also talked about hopes for the future. Throughout the 6 months, I really wanted her to take a look at what was important to her.
Our relationship worked because we respected each other’s input and listened to one another. Giselle was willing to share her past experiences with me and I was willing to do the same. We both actively contributed to discussions. I enjoyed all of our conversations.
Giselle was looking for a mentor who was passionate about community issues; willing to share their journey and challenges; and would help her chase her dreams. I hope she found that in me.
It’s so important that as we succeed; we lift others along the way. It’s mutually beneficial too. As we lift others, we rise higher ourselves. I know Giselle will do great things with her future and I look forward to seeing her achieve her goals.
When you decide to mentor someone with interVivos, you help that person achieve. You share your failures and your successes. You advise and so much more. I had a very positive experience taking part in the interVivos Mentorship Program and I will definitely do it again. This program is very well organized and the board members are so friendly, sweet and very easy to talk to. If you are interested in either being a mentor or protégé, you should reach out to interVivos.
Click here to read protégé Giselle’s story.
Next up for interVivos is our Summer 2020 Mentorship Program launch that will take place virtually on July 14, 2020. Stay tuned for more information about our Fall 2020 Mentorship Program that will launch this November. Join our mailing list so you don’t miss the chance to register as a protégé. If you are interested in being a mentor like Naz, please email mentorship@intervivos.ca