About Us
Meet a Mentor bridges the gap between young talent and creative industry professionals.
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For mentees, it offers mentorship, skill-building, industry talks, networking, and exclusive job opportunities.
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For mentors, it's a chance to give back, share expertise, and shape the next generation of creative professionals.
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For employers, it provides access to culturally aware, innovative young professionals skilled in problem-solving, digital storytelling, and communication.
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We also design bootcamps and training programs, pairing top talent with leading organizations for live briefs, content creation, videography, and tailored recruitment.
Fran Plowright
Fran Plowright, founder and curator of Meet a Mentor, collaborates with industry leaders to design and deliver training programs for underrepresented young creatives seeking authentic, real-world learning experiences.
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With a background in media production and deep connections in the broadcast and creative industries, Fran is dedicated to nurturing new talent. She bridges the gap for emerging professionals, connecting like-minded creatives and opening doors to mentors, networks, and career opportunities.
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Fran also curates discussions for young people, offering a platform for dialogue on education, youth culture, diversity, opportunities, and identity in modern Britain.
Our Founder
Kimberley Nyamhondera
Kimberley Nyamhondera is the Meet a Mentor Website Manager and Communications Consultant. She helps oversee the program's operations and manages the website. As one of the first mentees of Meet a Mentor, Kimberley has worked closely with Fran since its inception.
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In her day job, Kimberley is part of a dynamic PR and Communications team at a leading publishing company. She has extensive experience managing PR campaigns for literary fiction and non-fiction, with a strong connection to London’s cultural scene. Notably, she has worked on titles across genres such as nature, science, smart-thinking, and memoir.