In this week's episode, I'm joined by Kellie Goldstein, VP of North America Retail Merchandising at Michael Kors, who shares the real story behind growing her career in the fast-paced industry of luxury fashion.

From her former work at Coach, Dolce & Gabbana and now at Michael Kors leading merchandising strategy across fashion’s biggest brands, Kellie’s path is a perfect example of pivoting, self-advocating, and growing through discomfort.

Together, we break down how to seek out the right mentors, mistakes to avoid when choosing mentors, what qualities are most important in building your support system to grow faster, and more.

Key takeaways:

1. What qualities matter most in mentors.
2. Mistakes to avoid that can hurt mentorship relationships.
3. The difference between mentorship and coaching.
4. Why saying 'yes' before you’re ready leads to faster growth.
5. How to build the courage to go after what you want.
6. How to mentor others to drive lasting impact.