Applicants can expect a six-month, cohort-based mentorship that pairs each Woman of Color in Advertising with a seasoned industry leader for monthly one-on-one strategy sessions, hands-on skill workshops, and insider guidance on pitching, positioning, and creative execution. You’ll set clear growth goals, receive personalized feedback on real-world projects, gain access to our supplier diversity network and guest-speaker series, and benefit from peer accountability check-ins—all designed to accelerate your confidence, expand your professional network, and equip you with the tools and sponsorship opportunities you need to thrive in the advertising industry.

The Built from Scratch™ Mentorship Program is a 6-month, high-touch business advisory experience designed for aspiring and emerging entrepreneurs who are ready to launch or scale a service-based business with confidence and clarity. Through weekly one-on-one sessions, personalized strategy, and actionable tools, participants receive hands-on support in building profitable service packages, identifying ideal clients, mastering sales, creating streamlined systems, and developing a brand that converts. Whether you're starting from the ground up or repositioning for growth, this program gives you the blueprint, accountability, and expert guidance needed to build a sustainable business—completely from scratch.

The Built from Scratch™ Sponsorship Program is a 3-month experience designed to position businesses for high-impact visibility and connection within both private and public sectors. In the first month, participants receive strategic training on how to confidently engage in professional spaces—learning how to navigate rooms, build authentic relationships, and clearly communicate their value. The second and third months focus on activating those skills through sponsored access to curated networking events, roundtables, and business development opportunities—ensuring participants are not only in the room, but equipped to leave with meaningful connections and potential contracts.

The Executive Mentor Program is the first step in Loyola University of New Orleans's 4-year required career development for all business students. Mentors help students explore majors, plan career paths and prepare for life after graduation. It is one of the most valuable and impactful experiences within the freshman year. ​ This is a closed program and can only be accessed by active and enrolled business students attending Loyola University New Orleans.