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Take your WITS learnings to the next level.
Mentor Meetings are personalized sessions offered by some of our presenters at WITS. Our mentors are experts on a multitude of topics, including (but not limited to) blog monetization, social media, SEO, budgeting, photography, writing and editing, content planning, business planning, affiliate marketing, and more.
DEADLINE TO SIGN UP: 17 May 2023
PARTICIPATION FAQs
When are Mentor Meetings?
Mentor Meetings will take place on the morning of Friday, 19 May and the afternoon of Sunday, 21 May. Each meeting is 60 minutes long. Scroll down to see when each mentor is available.
How do I sign up and pay?
Scroll through the list of mentors below. Once you find one who you want to book a meeting with, click the booking button under their listing and choose the time you’d like to meet. All payment (minus transaction fees) will go directly to your mentor.
Where do I go to meet my mentor for our meeting?
All Mentor Meetings will be held in San Cristobal BCD, but be sure to check our schedule in case this changes. Once you’ve registered, all you need to do is arrive there at your scheduled time.
Can I book more than one Mentor Meeting?
Yes! You’re absolutely welcome to book meetings with more than one mentor, or book multiple meetings with the same mentor if you really love them. Keep in mind that you will be charged for every meeting you book.
How do I prepare for my meeting?
This part is up to you. We recommend familiarizing yourself with your mentor so that you can prepare the top questions and points you'd like to ask them. Otherwise, come with questions about your content or business, pick their brain about a specific area of expertise, ask them about their own experiences — whatever you need.
Can I change/cancel my meeting and get a refund after I’ve booked it?
All sales are final. While you may cancel a meeting via the link in your confirmation email, payment will not be refunded. If you would like to reschedule a meeting for a different time with the same mentor, you must select the reschedule option via the link in your confirmation email, and payment will be transferred to the new meeting. Meetings with one mentor may not be rescheduled for meetings with a different mentor.
Will I miss anything else at WITS if I schedule a Mentor Meeting?
Mentor Meetings will not conflict with general conference programming; however, some of them do overlap with our Beginner Bootcamp sessions as well as our Media Marketplace. Take a look at the full schedule before selecting a time you wish to meet with your mentor.
Read through each mentor’s skillset to find the one who’s right for your needs.
More mentors will be added as we get closer to WITS!
ALEXANDRA BAACKES
$175
Ever dream of taking your audience with you on an adventure? Get tailored feedback from an industry leader in small group tours. No matter what stage of the business you are at, Alex can help you level up and reach your business and personal goals! Feel free to send a list of questions, a sales page, a trip itinerary, a budget, or any other documents you'd like to Alex ahead of time so you can maximize your time. Please note, this pricing is exclusive to WITS attendees (a $250 value.)
ASHLEY PETERSON
$79
Want to fly more luxuriously for less? Ashley is a frequent flyer, an American Airlines Executive Platinum, and runs a subscription service for cheap premium cabin flights. She combines both points and miles strategies with search tactics to find cheap cash fares. In this hour Ashley can help you earn more points with your every day spending, teach you her tricks for earning AA status, and/or show you strategies for finding cheap business class flights.
CHRISTINE KA`ALOA
$130
Looking to build a sustainable travel youtube channel and monetize it? Curious how other YouTubers manage their traveling filming and workflow? We can focus on outlining your channel strategy to monetization techniques that grow your income, audience, build authority, and more. Christine can shed behind-the-scenes insight on how she sets up her film trips to sculpt her brand. Bring your goals and niche questions as one hour will fly fast! After you book our session, contact me at media~at~ grrrltraveler.com . I'll send a YouTube game plan questionnaire, so I can learn more about you for our meeting. Please include any questions you'd like to ask me so we can maximize your time during our session!
FRANCESCA MURRAY
$175
Ever wanted to pick an influencer's brain about pricing, and how to earn more through sponsorships, affiliate links and brand campaigns? Or perhaps you could use a few pointers when it comes to pitching and negotiating? Francesca Murray has had 30+ paid travel campaigns over the course of her career, with previous clients like Visit California, Visit Utah, and Marriott Hotels. Come with all your questions - this price is exclusive to WITS attendees, so don't miss out!
IESHA VINCENT
$125
Are you in need of some assistance establishing your niche, building out your brand, and determining what platforms you should be focusing on to grow your community? This coaching session will provide you the space to lay out your thoughts and get guidance on narrowing down your brand identity, ideal customer, and provide a roadmap towards advancing your brand.
JESSIE FESTA
$120
Want to grow your traffic & income? Looking to turn your blog into a profitable business? Jessie is a 6-figure blogger who is happy to show you the behind-the-scenes of how she runs her business. Session focuses include but are not limited to traffic growth, creating a strategic content plan, optimizing your site/content for SEO, email list-building, affiliate marketing, working with brands/tourism boards & more. She can also audit your blog & strategy to identify areas for improvement!
JORDAN CAMPBELL
$100
If you’re a creator, you’re a BRAND. The question is… are you a GOOD brand? How can you expand your brand beyond just a logo? And are you truly leaning into your brand experience? Join Jordan, an award-winning Creative Director, for a 1-1 sesh where we'll deep-dive into YOUR brand. We'll review your visuals, voice, elevator pitch, niche, even your media kit. In just one hour, you'll strengthen your online and in-person presence to start getting REAL BUSINESS RESULTS.
JULIA MENEZ
$99
Do you own a business and want to fly on more first-class flights, stay at more luxury hotels, and receive more luxury amenities without increasing your expenses? The average small business owner is leaving tens of thousands of dollars worth of free travel by not optimizing their payment systems for points. Whether you are just starting out as a solopreneur or have a large team for your business, we'll cover strategies to help you earn more free travel through points and miles (US only).
NINA ZADEH
$195
Do you want to work with a Creator Business Expert to strategize a gameplan to reach your goals? Nina Zadeh has been featured by CNN, BBC, Entrepreneur, Insider and more for her work in the Influencer Industry and has helped thousands of Creators and Influencers around the world build their businesses and land paid brand deals. During the session you can ask any questions about your business or even have Nina review your Media Kit or Pitching Materials - the options are endless!
OLIVIA CHRISTINE PEREZ
$110
Let's get your blogging business organized! If you want to take your blog to the next level but need more clarity and organization, Olivia can help. She's a full-time blogger and influencer who has created systems within her blogging business to work smarter, not harder. This coaching session can answer your questions about running your blog like a business, evaluate your workflow, and give you actionable guidance on next steps.
RACHEL-JEAN FIRCHAU
$100
You’re working on building your blog or small business, but you have a full-time job and are unsure how to balance both worlds. Or maybe you’re having trouble moving from hobby to full-blown hustle. Rachel is a seasoned travel + career expert, and can help you elevate your business to the next level! In this session, you’ll chat through ways to sustainably scale your pursuits, build your professional brand, and elevate in ways you never knew you could. Bring any and all questions!
REBECCA TRIBELHORN
$100
Want to improve your travel photography, grab the attention of your dream brands, and grow a following of dedicated fans along the way? Book this one-hour session with Rebecca to learn everything you've ever wanted to know about photography, composition, working with top travel brands, getting paid to travel, growing a social media following with your images, and more. Send a list of questions to Rebecca before your mentor meeting so you can get the top value out of this session!
SOMTO UGWUEZE
$119
You've been saying you'll start a blog for a while, but you have no idea how. Or maybe you've already started your blog and now you're craving more traffic, more recognition, and more income. Then book a one-hour Blog Deep Dive! Let Somto help you create (or improve) your blogging strategy and outline your unique roadmap to build a wildly profitable blog. You'll walk away with actionable strategies to hit your blogging goals, even with a busy schedule. Bring all your questions!
VICTORIA LEANDRA
$119
Want to travel the world while landing paid assignments as a freelance writer? In this 1-1 coaching session, award-winning journalist Victoria Leandra will teach you how to ideate, pitch, connect with editors and sell your stories to major media outlets. With bylines on VICE, HuffPost, Refinery29, Variety, and more, Victoria will guide you through the process of becoming a published writer. Come with established goals and all your related questions! Pricing exclusive to WITS attendees.