In this episode of Misscheduled, Jen and Amy unpack one of the most confusing career buzzwords in media: mentorship.

Everyone says “get a mentor”... but what does that actually mean? Is it a formal career guru, a great manager, or just that one helpful person who always gives honest advice?

We talk about what mentors actually do, why they matter early in your career, whether you can succeed without one, and how to find the right person without making it weird. From LinkedIn messages to workplace connections, awkward outreach tactics to what you should bring as a mentee, nothing is off limits.

If you’ve ever thought I should probably get a mentor but had no clue where to start, this episode is for you.