lollipop mentoring

Only 1.4% of managers, directors and senior officials in the UK are Black. Even less are Black women.

lollipop is a FREE mentoring initiative for professional Black women, matching them with senior leaders and business professionals.

14/10/2025

🎊Our next Lollipop Mentoring event is just ten days away🎊

We’re bringing people together to connect, learn and grow, and we’d love you to be part of it. Whether you’re looking for a mentor, want to become one, or simply want to be around good people doing good things, this is for you.

Tickets are limited and we always get a last-minute rush, so register now to secure your place (tickets linked in bio🎟️)

We’re building a community where everyone lifts as they climb. Join us.🍭

21/09/2025

WE’RE BACK! 🍭🎊

We’re thrilled to announce the return of our lollipop mentoring event on 23rd October 2025! 🗓️

Make sure to save the date in your diaries, this is set to be another fun, inspiring evening filled with refreshments, networking, a panel of amazing guests, dance, and so much more 🍭

Over the last few events, we’ve built an incredible community, and we’re passionate about continuing this journey together, growing, connecting, and supporting one another. 💛

SAVE THE DATE: 23.10.25

Stay tuned … more details coming soon!

19/09/2025

WE’RE BACK! 🍭🎊

We’re thrilled to announce the return of our lollipop mentoring event on 25th October 2025! 🗓️

Make sure to save the date in your diaries, this is set to be another fun, inspiring evening filled with refreshments, networking, a panel of amazing guests, dance, and so much more 🍭

Over the last few events, we’ve built an incredible community, and we’re passionate about continuing this journey together, growing, connecting, and supporting one another. 💛

SAVE THE DATE: 25.10.25

Stay tuned … more details coming soon!

15/06/2025

TOMORROW WE HEAD TO CANNES🌴🇫🇷

This is the reality of running a community driven organisation with minimal funding ... Over the past few years, we’ve created unforgettable memories and forged so many meaningful connections at Cannes, pushing for Black representation, visibility, and access.

This year, our founder, , will be showing up alone to represent lollipop 🍭 Because that’s what we do, we show up, no matter what!

If you’ve ever connected with lollipop, been impacted by our work, or just want to have a conversation, come say hi. Support us, and we’ll support you too.

We’re building something bigger, and when we can, we’ll bring more people along with us 🍭

See you at Cannes x

30/04/2025

We’re so proud to share that founder of lollipop mentoring, has been nominated for the ‘Positive Role Model Award for Race, Religion & Faith’ at the National Diversity Awards for the third year in a row!🏆

Maria continues to lead with heart & purpose, breaking barriers and opening doors for others🍭

If her work has ever inspired you, please take a moment to vote through the link in our bio to show your support!🫶🏽

19/02/2025

This is what a safe place looks like:

🍭learning from industry professionals who want to help
🍭a room full of laughter, insights & shared experiences
🍭black businesses supporting black businesses
🍭the best ice breaker activities
🍭lots of dancing
🍭meaningful goodie bags
🍭refreshments & catering
🍭speed mentoring & networking sessions

This is a safe place! Here at lollipop we prioritise providing a safe place for Black female professionals to thrive, be open and share experiences with one another. What happens at a lollipop event, stays at a lollipop event. The only thing that leaves is the love and the connections🫶🏽

Thank you again for a great evening!

05/02/2025

It’s happening! There’s officially just under one week left until our lollipop event kicks off⏳ and it’s going to be a VIBE🍭 we will be joined by our amazing panelist line up: Remel London, Maria St Louis, Lynne Jarrett, Kate Williams and Jordan Jarrett Bryan! Join us on 12th feb .. see you soon!

Tickets and more details are available in our bio (ticket sales end soon) 💫🍭

10/01/2025

THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF A MENTOR🫂

Mentorship is transformative and our mission is clear: To address the lack of representation and inequity faced by Black women in leadership roles📣

This year, we’re diving into our mantra: Action & Love—equipping you with the tools, mindset, and motivation to take bold steps toward your goals while fostering self-compassion and meaningful relationships.

Start 2025 with a purpose…

🎟️Tickets available in bio

07/01/2025

Happy New Year!!🎉

As most of us settle back into work and those January feels kick in, we’re here to make the start of your 2025 a little easier to get those goals going. Starting strong with the launch of our new mentoring cohort, we’re ready to show you how mentoring can be truly transformative. We want to grow together. Keep 12th February in your diaries. It’s going to be such a great night🥂

18/12/2024

🍭2024 HIGHLIGHTS🍭

Wow, what a year it’s been for lollipop mentoring! From the magic of Cannes Lions to our speed mentoring sessions, matching mentors and mentees, and teaming up with for an amazing event—2024 has been full of creating incredible connections🙌🏾🤍

A huge thank you to everyone who’s supported us, shown up, and helped grow this community. We couldn’t do it without you, and we’re so grateful for the love and energy you’ve brought to everything we’ve done🍭✨

2025 is already looking bright, starting with our New Year Launch Cohort event in February 12th (save the date) —we can’t wait to see what we’ll build together next year!

lollipop x

12/12/2024

Hey lollipop fam!!🍭 We hope you’re enjoying all the festivities that this type of year brings🎄

We have an exciting announcement 🥁 … a brand new event date: 🗓️ 12TH FEB 2025, mark your calendars for our biggest event yet!

As we step into the new year, this will be the perfect opportunity to join a fresh cohort, meet new professionals , and reconnect with familiar faces. It’s your chance to align with your 2025 goals and be part of something truly meaningful.

We can’t wait to see you there💫

Team lollipop x

18/11/2024

🚨 event announcement 🚨

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we’ll be moving the lollipop kick off event to January 2025. This new date will allow us to begin the year with a fresh start for our new cohort and kick off with renewed energy.

We are headed into a brand new year and there’s no better way to kick start 2025 than with a brand new mentoring cohort, connecting mentors and mentees to shape the year ahead. More details coming soon🍭

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http://www.lollipopmentoring.com/

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