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Have you ever wished your passion project or side hustle could become your full-time gig \u2049\ufe0f

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Jamila Trimuel did, and though it took years of planning, she eventually transformed her personal and professional life. Today Trimuel is the founder and CEO of Chicago-based Ladies of Virtue, a nonprofit that\u2019s worked with thousands of girls of color on confidence-building, leadership, job-readiness skills, and combating the marginalization young women of color often face.

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Listen to Trimuel speak candidly about why mentorship matters, and what it took to pivot from a stable job in healthcare administration to embrace a complete career reinvention. She speaks authentically about her motivations, fears, and wins \u2014 and guides listeners through the journey of starting a nonprofit and slowly scaling to where it is today.

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Trimuel\u2019s long-term plan is to expand the organization nationwide. Through Ladies of Virtue, Trimuel is instilling confidence and empowering young women of color to succeed in whatever they choose to do. On this episode of SheVentures, learn more about Ladies of Virtue volunteer and mentoring opportunities.

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If you would like to donate, please go to \u27a1\ufe0f lovchicago.org. \u2b05\ufe0f

Timestamps

3:16 Trimuel recalls how she realized the importance of positive role models.
15:53 How did she deal with life\u2019s challenges?
17:07 Real talk about coping with miscarriage
20:56 How Trimuel started Ladies of Virtue
31:59 Get ready for master tips for networking and relationship building.
35:59 Utilizing corporate sponsorships for mentoring opportunities
43:27 Trimuel addresses harmful misconceptions about marginalized women of color.
48:57 Why it\u2019s essential to meet women where they are
49:44 How Trimuel helps build confidence in young women
51:14 Steps to mentor proactively from a woman who has done it for more than a decade
52:58 Small acts of mentoring
56:00 Volunteer and mentoring opportunities with a virtual alternative\xa0