The Success Ecosystem: Why Mentors, Sponsors & Communities Matter and How to Create Them

Whether you’re just starting out or decades into your career, mentorship and sponsorship are game-changers and it’s never too early (or too late) to get them right. In this lively, hands-on masterclass, Dr. Adejoké Babington-Ashaye breaks down the strategy behind building meaningful mentor and sponsor relationships that actually work.

Learn how to confidently approach potential mentors and sponsors, keep those connections alive, and create relationships that are mutually rewarding. With real-world tools, relatable examples, and a dose of humor, this session will help you ditch the awkwardness and start building “power pairs” that fuel long-term growth - at any career stage.

Expect to learn:

  • How to identify the right mentors and sponsors for your current goals.
  • The do’s and don’ts of reaching out and making a strong first impression.
  • Ways to build authentic, mutually beneficial relationships.
  • How to stay relevant, respectful, and resourceful as a mentee or protégé.
  • Why mentorship and sponsorship matter at every career stage - and how to evolve through them.


08 November 2025, 01:45 PM

01:45 PM - 02:45 PM

About The Speaker

Adejoke Babington-Ashaye

Dr Adejoke Babington-Ashaye

Founder, Konseye: The Mentorship Network

Adejoke Babington-Ashaye

Dr. Shingi Masanzu

Bronze Sponsor

TEN Habitat

Where Entrepreneurs Come To Grow

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United People Global

United People Global (UPG) is a community that encourages and enables people to make the world a better place.

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Scholar Bridge Society

Scholar Bridge Society (SBS) is a student-led nonprofit with 15+ chapters across Pakistan. We empower youth through scholarships, career readiness, exchanges, and outreach - bridging students to global opportunities and inspiring education, innovation, and leadership.

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Project Africa Now (PAN)

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AfREDia

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