STORIES FROM THE JOURNEYS

Mentees Pitch Their Media Projects

Podcasts, Videos & Pitches from the Next Generation of Creatives

In our Fall 2025 Cycle, mentors and mentees in the Perspectives on Media Journey flexed their creative skills in video editing, podcasting, and graphic design as they developed original multimedia work. Each mentee worked on a project that they were personally passionate about, from a podcast that teaches English to non-native speakers to a video series about the love lives of artists. 

LIFE@GWN

“I think we often put ourselves into labeled boxes instead of seeing the many sections of our lives…”

Mentor Mariah Dwyer & Mentee Kei Klien

Each Black History Month, we highlight the empowering work our mentors do year-round to foster creativity, self-confidence, and advancement for young, Black writers. Mariah, a Girls Write Now mentee in 2014, returned this year as a mentor to help young writers like her find their way. Over the last year, she and her mentee Kei have swapped stories, bonded over the Interview with the Vampire TV show, and grown together through mutual support. For this issue of Life@GWN, they share the writers that inspire them, make them feel seen, and teach them about loving themselves and the world around them. 

WRITE WITH US

Prompt of the Week

By Deesha Dyer, Friday Night Salon Artist

How many things have you done that you didn’t think you could do in life? Pick one and write about what helped you achieve it.

In her Friday Night Salon, former White House Social Secretary and author Deesha Dyer helps us explore self-awareness, embrace authenticity at all costs, overcome adversity, and feel the joy and freedom that awaits on the other side.

CAREER CHAT

Mic Check: Podcasting & Interviewing 

Tuesday, March 17th, 4:45-6pm ET, Virtual

It seems like everyone and their neighbor and their neighbor’s cat has a podcast. But how do you produce one? And how do you build an audience? Find out the answers to these questions and more at this timely Career Chat. Also, learn interviewing tips that you can use in podcasting and beyond. Speakers include Chloe Hoy of The Permanent Rain Press, Nia Stanford of bittnia, Brittany Luse of NPR’s It’s Been a Minute, and more.

Open to all mentors, mentees, members & the public.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Hyperallergic

Associate Editor

Hyperallergic is looking for a journalist with well-developed sources in the art world and a deep understanding of the industry. Knowledge of visual artists, museums, online culture, and the intersections between art and politics is required. As Associate Editor, you will be responsible for both editing and writing daily news, from breaking coverage to explainers tied to current events. 

Check out the Portal for more open positions from Hyperallergic.

ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITY

American Museum of Natural History

STEM2CITY Career Fair

STEM2CITY is a new career fair to connect young people ages 16–24 with representatives from 15+ New York City government agencies. Explore a wide range of public-sector careers (STEM and non-STEM) that make a tangible impact on your city and community.

The first 100 guests to arrive will receive a special gift!

FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Socrates Sculpture Park

Socrateens Program

Socrateens is a year-long, experimental art-making program for teens ages 13-19 at Socrates Sculpture Park. Rooted in hands-on practice and artist-led learning, the program brings teens together weekly to explore contemporary art, creative process, and civic engagement in an outdoor, collaborative environment.