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How the Mentorship Gap Limits Women Career Growth
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the mentorship gap that holds many women back from advancing in their careers. They discuss research showing that women are often over-mentored but under-sponsored, and examine why informal networks and sponsorship matter more than formal mentorship programs. The hosts share data from a 2025 Lean In and McKinsey study revealing that women ask for mentorship at higher rates than men but receive less actionable sponsorship. They also highlight the story of a mid-career woman who broke through after finding a sponsor who advocated for her promotion. Tune…
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