Broadcaster and entrepreneur Maya Jama is partnering with Creative Access, a leading social enterprise, to launch a groundbreaking new mentorship opportunity for women from historically underserved and marginalised backgrounds.
The 6-month programme will connect eight emerging creatives with eight powerhouse mentors from Maya Jama’s professional network. The mentors will offer guidance, industry insight, and career support in the worlds of TV production, broadcasting, fashion, communications & marketing, and talent management.
It is aimed at women from underserved and marginalised backgrounds in the UK who are at aspiring, entry or junior-level career stage and who have not previously worked with a mentor.
Maya has enlisted the following women within her network to act as mentors:
- Broadcaster and Entrepreneur – Julie Adenuga
- VP, Global Brand Marketing at Coty – Janine Fernandes
- Director of Entertainment at Insanity – Issy Lloyd
- ITV’s Commissioning Editor, Reality & Entertainment – Amanda Stavri
- Senior Culture & Entertainment Manager at Diageo – Francesca Hayward
- Freelance Comedy Entertainment Executive Producer – Carol Baffour-Awuah
- Financial Times’ HTSI Editor – Jo Ellison
- Creative Director & Founder of fashion brand Ahluwalia & Film Director – Priya Ahluwalia
Maya Jama said:
“This mentorship programme is something I have always wanted to do. I’m incredibly excited to be partnering with Creative Access to connect talented young women with eight industry pros who will nurture and guide their careers.”
Josie Dobrin, executive chair of Creative Access, said:
“Creative Access is proud to partner with the brilliant Maya Jama on this impactful mentorship programme, which will provide a vital stepping-stone for eight talented aspiring creatives. It is more important than ever to commit to upskilling the next generation of diverse talent, and through mentorship in flagship creative sectors, eight women will gain the support, guidance and access they need to thrive. Without programmes like this, the industry risks missing out on the voices and visions that will shape its future.”
The programme will also include a visit to a London school and an event for early-careers professionals, both of which the mentors will be involved with.
