Applications for the first WiM-BG Mentorship Programme are OPEN ๐ŸŒŸ


The Mentorship Programme โ€” Women in Marketing โ€“ Bulgaria
Applications are open for our first 12-week mentorship cycle โ€” apply as a mentee or mentor by 24 August. Free, sponsored by Majestic.

Women in Marketing โ€“ Bulgaria ยท Autumn 2026

The Mentorship Programme

A structured, 12-week cycle that pairs you one-to-one and moves you from a clear goal to visible, lasting progress โ€” backed by Business Psychology and Professional Coaching.

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ 12 weeks ยท 1 Sep โ€“ 30 Nov 2026  |  ๐Ÿ‘ฅ 10 pairs
๐Ÿ’› Free ยท sponsored by Majestic  |  ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฌ BG / EN

Apply now โ†’

One form for mentees & mentors ยท Applications close 24 August 2026

What it is

Twelve weeks. One focused pairing. Real momentum.

The Women in Marketing โ€“ Bulgaria Mentorship Programme runs over six two-week cycles across three phases. You'll be matched one-to-one and work steadily on a single goal or project that matters to you right now.

Every cycle blends evidence-based Business Psychology with reflective, question-led Professional Coaching โ€” so you get both the structure and the self-awareness to actually move.

How it runs

โฑ๏ธ  Regular 1:1 sessions โ€” a 30-minute session each week, or a 1-hour call every two weeks, at the pair's discretion, plus a short debrief.
๐ŸŽ“  Onboarding workshops โ€” separate kick-offs for mentors and mentees.
๐Ÿ“ž  Monthly cohort calls โ€” three group calls with both expert partners.
๐Ÿ’ฌ  Slack support โ€” dedicated channels and weekly office hours.
๐Ÿ“š  Weekly materials โ€” a short, ready-to-use tool each week, no prep required.
๐Ÿฅ‚  Closing dinner โ€” a celebration for all mentors, mentees & partners, fully covered by our sponsor.

The journey ยท three phases

Phase I ยท Weeks 1โ€“4

Discovery & Goal-Setting

Build the relationship, surface where you want to grow, and turn a loose ambition into one clear, structured goal or project.

 

Phase II ยท Weeks 5โ€“8

Action

Break the goal into a realistic roadmap, design a weekly rhythm that fits your energy, and work through the blockers. Mid-point recalibration built in.

 

Phase III ยท Weeks 9โ€“12

Systems, Reflection & Sustainability

Turn early wins into repeatable systems, grow your visibility, then consolidate what changed and plan what comes next.

Who it's for

๐ŸŒฑ Mentees

For community members who want focused progress on a goal or project. You don't need a perfect goal โ€” just a general direction or a project you'd like to tackle, shared in your application so we can match you well.

 

๐Ÿค Mentors

For experienced marketers who want to give back โ€” all the materials, frameworks, and facilitation are handled for you. You'll receive a certificate, a peer community of practice, recognition at the closing dinner, and above all the opportunity to support the growth of a professional who needs your expertise and guidance.

Open to Women in Marketing โ€“ Bulgaria community members. Pairs are matched on your goal and a mentor's expertise, language and working style โ€” never across a conflict of interest.

The team behind it

Both expert partners create the materials, lead the monthly cohort calls, and answer questions in Slack throughout.

Lazarina Stoy ยท Programme Administrator

Founder of Women in Marketing โ€“ Bulgaria; marketing consultant and trainer. Coordinates recruitment, pairing, and the weekly rhythm end to end.

Dr. Julika Novkova, PhD ยท Business Psychology

Business psychologist and executive coach (Juls' Psychology), 15+ years' experience. Brings the evidence-based lens โ€” diagnostics, goal-setting, resilience and measurement.

Vasya Vankova ยท Professional Coaching

ICF-certified coach (ACC) and co-founder of Courageous Coaches. Brings the reflective, question-led lens โ€” accountability, action planning, and the questions that unlock change.

This first cycle is made possible by Majestic โ€” whose sponsorship covers the closing dinner and both experts' fees, which is exactly why the programme is completely free for participants.

Visit majestic.com โ†’

Key dates

28 Jul โ€“ 24 Aug Applications open & promotion
24 โ€“ 30 Aug Selection & offers to applicants
1 Sep โ€“ 30 Nov The 12-week programme runs
Early December Closing celebration dinner

Ready to apply?

One short form for both mentees and mentors โ€” about 10 minutes.

Apply now โ†’

Applications close 24 August 2026

Good to know

Is there a cost?

No โ€” completely free for participants, including the closing dinner. Majestic covers the dinner and both experts' fees.

Who can apply?

Women in Marketing โ€“ Bulgaria community members, as a mentee or mentor. Not a member yet? Join the community first, then apply.

What's the time commitment?

A 30-minute session each week โ€” or a 1-hour call every two weeks โ€” for 12 weeks, plus a short debrief, three monthly cohort calls, and a kick-off workshop.

What language are the sessions in?

Bulgarian or English โ€” matched to each pair.

Full details & FAQ: womeninmarketing.bg/mentorship-program

Questions? team@womeninmarketing.bg

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