MENTORSHIP Department
#FirecrackerMentorshipDept
Supporting women and non-binary folks in the arts coming together to listen and learn.
Who we are!
The Mentorship Team creates helpful content, virtual events with experienced Mentors, meet and greets, panel events, one-on-one mentoring opportunities and more for those wanting to further their current creative career or expand into other branches of the arts. Headed by Veronica Martin.
Is this for me?
Are you a woman or non-binary artist? Then, YES! All you need is a willingness to share so someone else’s path is made easier. Learning and sharing knowledge is not age limited. You might want to know what to watch for as you navigate representation and casting, or how to set up a social media profile, how others have transitioned from actor to director or director to actor. Regardless of your age or experience, chances are there’s something you want to learn or might want to pass on...or both!
Where to join us!
Watch this space, the Firecracker Department social media and our newsletter (link to come) for announcements and info! If you have a fantastic idea - let us know!
Veronica Martin
Department Head
Veronica is an Actioneer, leads the #FirecrackerMentorshipDept, and facilitates the yearly #FirecrackerArtistsWay programme. She has been a core member since October, 2018. Veronica is a recovering HR Director and runs a business/personal/creativity coaching and human resources consulting company in the Greater Toronto area, with clients in Canada and the US.
Veronica has a BA in French Language and Literature which she doesn’t use on a daily basis. She has taught creative fibre arts classes on land and at sea focusing on quilting and mixed media for many years.
Kathleen Harquail
Kathleen (she/her) is an experienced policy advisor, workplace consultant and change maker. As an independent film producer, Kathleen focuses on queer stories and projects led by women and non-binary folks. Kathleen has a degree in Hispanic Studies, a diploma in screenwriting, and is a graduate of WIFT’s Media Business Essentials program. Kathleen lives in Toronto with her anxiety and sense of humo(u)r.
IG: @atkharquail Twitter: @hashtagharquail
Sarah Potter
Sarah was born and raised in Syracuse, NY. Professionally she works in social media management, sponsorships and digital media. Her passion is helping folks find their online voice and how to contribute to engaging conversations and stories. In her free time she enjoys playing with her dogs, candle lit dinners and long walks on the beach.
IG + Twitter: @Ssass34
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