Loaded Bow Hits the Metro as a Mentor
This morning I woke up to a big spike in our number of visitors. It was a nice way to start the day, but I didn’t have a clue where the sudden interest was coming from. It turns out that LOADED BOW was featured in the Smart Cookies’ column in the Metro.
The Cookies are a force to be reckoned with. This group of 5 young friends formed a money group, pulled themselves out of debt and built an impressive list of assets in under 2 years. They were featured on Oprah, and have gone on to have their own television show, newspaper column, and book. They are breaking down the taboo of talking about money, and provide solid advice on how to take control of your finances.
So where does LOADED BOW figure into this? Well, besides the fact that the Smart Cookies’ tag line is: be smart. be rich. be fabulous. (kidding!), the latest Cookie column was focused on factors to think about when you are searching out a mentor. In addition to advising seeking out a traditional mentorship program and tapping into your network, they also suggested turning to blogs – in this case LOADED BOW – for information and inspiration. I agree.
I believe that mentorship relationships can exist on multiple levels and in multiple directions, and that we can – and should – turn to different people for different needs. I also feel that the value of peer mentoring is often overlooked and undervalued. By hopping online and searching for blogs that are relevant to your interests and industry, you can often find the advice that you are looking for. If you find a blogger that you really connect with, don’t hesitate to contact them and say as much, because virtual relationships frequently go “offline” and you never know what doors may be opened for you.
I was honoured to be able to interview Andrea and Robyn of the Smart Cookies earlier this year, and will stay tuned for the launch of their blog, because lord I could use more of their advice!
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