Who is Monday Girl best for?
Monday Girl is the leading first-of-its-kind digital networking platform for 300K+ mid to senior level Millennial and Gen Z women across North America. Our platform is designed for advanced professionals who typically have at least five years of career experience.
We have members and mentors from an array of leading companies including Google, Sephora, Deloitte, Pinterest, and so many more. Through our platform, tons of women have leveled up their professional network, transformed their careers and been connected with their dream jobs!
Is Monday Girl for early career graduates or advanced professionals?
We’re not for new graduates or those in the early stage of their career. The intent behind our community is to build genuine relationships that are reciprocal. The Monday Girl platform was created to connect women who are navigating similar challenges to one another, so members can experience mutual benefit and provide mutual value.
Still, we’re always doing our best to help as many people as possible. So, if you recently graduated and would like to get a head start on navigating your career, be sure to sign up for our free Monday Girl newsletter in the meantime to get career advice, content recommendations, and more, delivered straight to your inbox weekly.
You can also check out our linked resources in our FAQ here under “What if I don’t get accepted or don’t qualify for a membership?” Even if you’re not currently eligible, we hope you’ll come back and apply when you’re ready!
Wanna learn more? We were profiled by Forbes! You can check it out here.
Sound like you might be a fit? Here’s the scoop on who qualifies for a membership:
You have 3-5+ years of professional experience with a demonstrated trajectory toward leadership roles
You have a proven track record of personal accomplishments, such as industry awards, publications, or community involvement
You are an emerging leader who have demonstrated exceptional achievements in your respective field
You express a genuine interest in networking with other members, offering mentorship, and participating in group events and activities
You showcase a passion for and the ability to share value with the community
Demonstrate a commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, both in their professional and personal lives
You maintain a LinkedIn profile for identity verification purposes. This is to ensure trust and safety within our community, allowing our members to know who they are interacting with, and validating the authenticity of their professional achievements. *Exceptions may apply for those who do not maintain a LinkedIn profile; please inform us by email if this is the case.
You identify as a woman, transgender, non-binary, and/or non-gender conforming.
Learn more about our full membership criteria here.
I think I’m a good fit! What’s in it for me?
Monday Girl has an endless array of perks like…
Office Hours
Your rolodex of industry insiders just got an upgrade! Browse our roster of 80+ senior leaders across a range of industries from companies like Microsoft, Adidas, Meta, TikTok, Instacart, Google, Deloitte, Shopify and many more. We also change up our roster every quarter so you'll see new faces throughout the year!
You can attend regular Office Hours sessions as part of your membership. These are peer group mentorship sessions where you can ask questions, get industry insights, and learn from top tier professionals to level up your career alongside other members in your industry.
Virtual & IRL Programming
Your social calendar is about to get booked up and busy! Attend monthly virtual workshops on topics like leadership, negotiating a salary, and so much more. You’ll also receive exclusive invitations to networking mixers in cities like Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, San Francisco, New York City, Chicago, and Calgary.
Resource Library
We’ve created a new kind of library archive. Peruse our digital stacks full of 75+ hours of video content including conversations with industry leaders, workshops, digital downloads, and templates catered to help you navigate hunting for jobs.
Private Slack Channel
A professional version of the group chat! Find and connect with our highly vetted community of members and mentors across industries for advice around the clock. This is a space where you can ask questions, share resources, and find job opportunities shared by other members!
Here’s what our members have to say…
“An amazing journey”
“Joining Monday Girl has been an amazing journey which enriched my professional life! MG includes an annual membership packed with incredible benefits, which allowed me to experience empowerment and invaluable connections! Joining Monday Girl isn't just about membership, it's about joining a community that fosters growth and endless possibilities.” - Alexia Kitoko
“Mentorship is key”
“You can't lead without being led. Mentorship is key to success, and I'm excited to grow with this supportive community.” - Diana Zheng
“A networking and career game-changer”
“I joined Monday Girl and it has been a networking and career game-changer. I would highly recommend it (especially for fellow introverts)!” - Michaela Tomic
“Amazed by the connections”
“I’ve been amazed by the connections I’ve created through this community of empowering women and mentors from companies like Shopify, lululemon, Microsoft, and more.” - Rachel Cohen
“One of the best decisions”
“Joining Monday Girl was one of the best decisions I’ve made in my career. Don’t miss your chance to apply to join!” - Brandy Kindred
To sum it up, Monday Girl is a great fit for you if you can relate to the following:
You are navigating a career pivot or transition, or are looking to switch jobs
You are looking to build your network and make new professional connections with women in a multitude of careers
You are a freelancer or business owner that could use support
You are moving to a new city and want to get leads for new jobs, make new friends in a range of careers and industries, or settle into your new city
You are feeling stuck or uninspired in your current role
You are hunting for jobs, were recently laid off, or are returning to the workforce after maternity leave
Think it’s a match?
Want a peek behind the curtain? Here’s a conversation about what inspired founders, Rachel Wong and Istiana Bestari to build Monday Girl.
Monday Girl Co-Founders, Rachel Wong and Istiana Bestari
Rachel: When trying to navigate our careers, even as we climbed the ladder, we didn’t know who to turn to when things got tough. Let’s be honest, for many of us who are in our late 20s and early 30s, that middle stage of our careers can feel pretty lonely. It’s kind of like you’re the middle child. If you’re at the top, like in the C-Suite, for example, there’s no shortage of support, whether that’s company-provided training or access to expensive executive coaching.
Istiana: Plus, when you’re just starting out, the reality is that most of the leaders at your company will likely offer mentorship or at least a coffee chat…which brings us back to the middle of our careers. Suddenly, you’re trying to navigate huge leaps or decide you finally want to pursue a new industry and you feel like you have nowhere to turn.
Rachel: Or you just got promoted to a senior level position and you’re trying to manage other people managers for the first time. Obviously, without looking like you’ve never done it before.
Istiana: On top of that, we can’t forget the topic of family planning or caretaking, and how that might impact your big career aspirations. Let’s be honest, we all love our friends and family, but sometimes their career advice isn’t always the best.
Rachel: Of course, we’re Monday Girls, so we’re resourceful…but the more we Googled for the answers, the more overwhelmed we felt. It made me realize that most of the resources available online about career development were, quite honestly, ugly. Usually they were listicles that were gray and had ten tips, with tip number seven being “to assert your confidence”, whatever that means.
Istiana: So when I connected with Rachel, we came up with a vision to create a beautiful and safe space, specifically designed for the modern career woman.
Want to be part of the mission to elevate your career and other next-gen women leaders?