Her Network
Wed, Mar 18
|StartingBlock Madison
Designing a meaningful career rarely happens alone. Join Susie Younkle (MERLIN Mentors), Nicole Vafadari (Doret Consulting) and Laura Hilty (HealthX Ventures) for a fireside chat on the powerful role mentorship plays in shaping confident leadership.
Time & Location
Mar 18, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
StartingBlock Madison, 821 E Washington Ave 3rd floor, Madison, WI 53703, USA
About the event
Happening every 3rd Wednesday of the month, our mission is to equip women in business with resources, community, and learning opportunities to further their personal and professional development.
Designing a meaningful career rarely happens alone. Join Susie Younkle (MERLIN Mentors), Nicole Vafadari (Doret Consulting) and Laura Hilty (HealthX Ventures) for a fireside chat on the powerful role mentorship plays in shaping confident leadership. Representing the full circle of mentorship – from mentee to mentor to program leader – they’ll share candid stories, explore what makes mentoring relationships truly work, and offer practical guidance on how to find (and become) a mentor. Whether you’re leading within an organization, growing a company, or preparing for your next chapter, you’ll leave with insight, encouragement, and one concrete step to design your career with mentorship in mind.
Join us as we gather from 9-10:30am in the 3rd floor Cafe of the Spark Building (where…