Mentoring in the event industry is essential for nurturing the next generation of event planners, producers, and artists, as it empowers aspiring industry professionals to navigate a complex and competitive field. Through mentorship, professionals can pass on their knowledge, guide talent development, and foster innovation. It provides a platform for experienced professionals to share expertise, cultivate creativity, and uphold industry standards, ultimately enhancing the quality and innovation of events for both participants and audiences, ultimately ensuring the continuity and vitality of the music industry for generations to come.
Being a professional mentor for young music and event professionals can be mutually beneficial, with advantages for both the mentors and the mentees.
“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”
Winston Churchill
- Elevate Mentoring program : mentor : 2024
- Manchester Met Univeristy Events Management Mentoring program, mentor : 2023, 2024
- Female Factor mentoring program : mentor : 2023, 2024
- PWN Professional Women Network, Vienna chapter : mentor : 2023, 2024
- Keychange x shesaid.so: mentor : 2023
- Copenhagen Sustainability Challenge / Actory : mentor : 2021
WHAT DO MY MENTEES SAY?
“Nika has been my mentor throughout my final year of study at university and has been an invaluable source of guidance and support. She has been someone I can go to in times of need, always available to listen to my concerns and provide thoughtful advice. Her unwavering support has been instrumental in helping me navigate challenging situations and pursue my career goals with confidence and determination. I wish Nika all the best with her future and hope our paths can cross again!”
Charlie Curtis (Manchester Met Univeristy Events Management Mentoring program)
“I met Nika as my mentor for the she.said mentorship program within Keychange. I have been greatly inspired by Nika’s experience, professionalism, and charisma when confronting her. Nika encouraged me to cross boundaries, trust myself more, and become aware of my skills. Nika’s ability to be both a professional and a tutor is exceptional.”
Marika Lerario (she.said.so x KeyChange mentorship program)
“I came across Nika through the wonderful world of LinkedIn – where I was super inspired by her work which aligned with my own values and passions in the music and events industry (particularly as a woman in the rock and metal music scene) and mental health in the music industry. It has been very exciting for me therefore to work with her, gain honest, valuable insights, feedback and perspectives on the music industry and with this support and encouragement in my next steps forward. I highly recommend Nika to anyone that is thinking about receiving some mentoring for that next extra push in their career or studies!”
Marianne D Sice
