How Mentorship Helped Me Grow (and Get Promoted)

When I look back on the biggest inflection points in my career—from becoming a senior engineer to stepping into leadership—there’s one consistent thread that shows up every time: mentorship.

It’s not just about having someone to vent to or ask questions—it’s about having someone in your corner who believes in you, challenges you, and helps you stretch beyond what you thought was possible. 🚀

That’s why I teamed up with Formation to write about the real impact mentorship has had on my career—how it’s helped me grow and get promoted—and how you can use it as a lever in your own journey too.

💡 Whether you’re trying to level up from mid to senior, aiming for Staff or EM, or just trying to get clarity on your growth—this one’s for you.

📖 Read the full post on Formation’s blog‍

Huge thanks to Nicole Rose Balsamo and Brittany King for supporting this piece and for being champions of mentorship in tech. 💛