The Soundings Trade Only Group’s Women in the Industry 1+1 mentoring program finished its most successful season, completing more than 150 one-on-one virtual sessions to foster professional connections and leadership development across the boating industry.
“The 1+1 mentoring program is about creating connections that strengthen careers and our industry as a whole,” Michele Goldsmith, vice president and general manager of the Soundings Trade Only Group, said in a statement. “One of the strongest messages we heard from the industry was that mentorship is valuable at every stage of a career. This year’s expanded program reflects that feedback and creates more opportunities for professionals to learn from one another, gain perspective and knowledge, and develop meaningful industry relationships.”
Goldsmith added that this year’s mentor lineup represents the program’s broadest cross-section of industry leaders, “bringing together professionals from a diverse range of sectors, specialties and leadership roles across the recreational marine industry.”
The program opened June 17 with a virtual event featuring the panel discussion Building the Next Generation of Leaders. The conversation brought together such leaders as Carly Hysell, associate director of global public relations and communications at Garmin; Caroline Carnahan, CEO and co-founder of the Springfield Marine Group; and Victoria Low, CEO of the Magenta Project. Each shared career insights, leadership perspectives and the importance of mentorship in shaping the future of the industry.
A recording of the complimentary event is available here.
More information about the Women in the Industry series and videos of past events are available here.
