A Former Director of the National Folklore Board, Nana Adjoa Adobea Khartey, has en­couraged students to look for local mentors within their communities to help achieve their dreams. Emphasising the importance of accessibility and personal connec­tion in mentorship, she said "It's okay to admire a high-profile per­son you see on TV every day, but it is also important to have a local mentor in your communities." "They may not be rich, but you can see they are growing in their fields of business and knowledge. When the opportunity comes, don't hesitate to meet your high-profile mentors, but don't ignore the ones in your communi­ties," she added. Mrs Khartey was speaking at the inaugural edition of the Bold­NBrilliant Conference in Accra on Friday, organised by the Josephine Worlanyo Adatsi Initiative in collaboration with the Communi­cation Department of Pentecost University to celebrate and em­power the collective strength and resilience of women and young girls. It gathered women from various disciplines along with students from different all girls senior high schools, and aimed to foster a new generation of empowered women leaders, equipping them with the skills, confidence, and need­ed support to make meaningful contributions to society.