💬 Roundtable Sessions With Creative Mentors 🔥

Great learning comes from great conversation.

Our Mentor Q&A sessions are informal, roundtable-style gatherings where SOALS teens get to connect with creative professionals from all walks of life—authors, filmmakers, musicians, designers, entrepreneurs, and more.

These sessions are meant to feel more like a conversation with friends than a lecture at school. As is our natural way: we play games, share stories & laughs, and learn from each other. In the process, our students gain exposure to a multitude of inspiring creative projects, possibilities, and career pathways.

What to expect:

  • Candid conversations with working creatives

  • A peek behind the scenes of different creative paths

  • Honest talks about process, rejection, motivation, and making a living

  • The chance to ask your own questions and follow your curiosity

  • Diverse guests with unique journeys and perspectives

  • Opportunities to stay in touch: intern, collaborate, seek future support, etc.

🗓️ Recent / Upcoming Mentor Calls:

Writing to Seek the Truth — Led by Guest Mentor & Published Memoir Author, Nick Ludwig

Creating Your Own Indy Publication — Led by Seattle-based Food Writer, Lindsey Otto

The Power of Visual Storytelling — Led by Mentor & Photographer, Nico Repollé

Overcoming the Fears of Publishing my First Book — Led by SOALS Lead Mentor, Josh Gershon