https://www.alaskastartups.com/blog/2019/10/24/the-womens-power-league-of-alaska-being-the-best-part-of-the-solution?fbclid=IwAR2IaiiakbfhjMi6KO2Z8rvt-ALOC1KJ4wED_KXfZc7m4jvqqsRiRvpfEd8   Ever since Kim Waller moved back to Anchorage in 2018, it’s been full-steam ahead. In January of this year, Waller launched the Women’s Power League of Alaska, a network strengthening the state through the empowerment of women. Two months after founding the League, WPLAK unveiled their 20-Something Mentorship Program, which pairs aspiring professionals ages 21 to 29 with a solid professional in their field. Mentoring  Waller began the mentorship program to support the generation of women coming up behind her. “I have felt that sometimes when it comes to mentorship that we don’t really see the diverseness of women that is on par with the community,” Waller said. “That was something that was key and probably the thing that I’m most proud of was the diversity.” The eight-month program pairs a mentee and mentor in their perspective fields while taking into consideration where in the state they are located. That way, the duo can meet once a month to discuss their ongoing project. From creating a new logo to commercializing a kitchen, mentorship has opened new doors for the women involved. “There are a lot of excellent opportunities for mentorship for young people in the state of Alaska,” […]

Onstage tonight at The Writer's Block Bookstore & Cafe talking mentorship in honor of Women’s Entrepreneurship Week 2019! Excellent to see UAA: University of Alaska Anchorage Chancellor Cathy Sandeen, Gretchen Wieman Fauske Kallander & Associates LLC and more. We’re all ready for the incredible crop of existing & future leaders to be together in one room on November 4th! #49SWF #RisingUnited

‘Your voice is valuable, speak up’: The power of mentorship" Women engaged in mentorship programs experience greater confidence, make more networking connections and receive increased guidance when navigating their careers. When Kim Waller walks into a room, people notice. She exudes charisma, and once she starts starts speaking, especially about issues she cares about, it’s easy to see why she recently received a Gracie award for her radio show Power on the Block. But appearances don’t always match how we feel, especially during our teenage and young adult years. “When I was a young woman, most people would have said I was outgoing and confident,” says Waller, founder of the Women’s Power League of Alaska, or WPLAK. “But the truth is, I had low self-esteem and low self-confidence. Fortunately, there were people around me — my mentors — who saw I needed direction, and they stepped up and helped me. Looking back, my life could have taken a very different path if I hadn’t had them helping me.” Years later, Waller is returning the favor. She moved back to Anchorage in 2018 after a career in media for MTV Networks and iHeartMedia in New York City to launch WPLAK, which includes a mentorship program […]