In this episode we speak to two young freelance journalists about the value of finding a mentor. Jessica Morris, who is studying for her NCTJ Diploma and MA in Journalism, talks about how having a great mentor has advanced her career. Asyia Iftikhar, founder of the Young Journalist Community, discusses how to build a great relationship with your mentor.   The Guests Jessica Morris https://twitter.com/_jess_morris (@_Jess_Morris) http://jessmorrisportfolio.com/ (jessmorrisportfolio.com)  Asyia Iftikhar http://asyiaiftikhar/ (@asyiaiftikhar) Resources Freelancing for Journalists Journalism Work Experience Initiative https://www.tickettailor.com/events/freelancingforjournalists/476449/ Young Journalist Community Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/groups/330881737884535/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/330881737884535/) Young Journalist Community mentor scheme  https://www.facebook.com/groups/330881737884535/mentorship_application (https://www.facebook.com/groups/330881737884535/mentorship_application) NCTJ diversity fund JDF  https://www.nctj.com/Journalism-Diversity-Fund (https://www.nctj.com/Journalism-Diversity-Fund) The Freelance Parent newsletter http://cathufton.com/the-freelance-parent/ (http://cathufton.com/the-freelance-parent/) And Jess’s guest newsletter for The Freelance Parent https://cathufton.substack.com/p/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-student-parent (https://cathufton.substack.com/p/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-student-parent) Women in Journalism mentor scheme for women who have been in the industry for 2-5yrs https://womeninjournalism.co.uk/mentoring/ (https://womeninjournalism.co.uk/mentoring/) John Schofield mentoring for early career journalists  https://johnschofieldtrust.org.uk/face-to-face-mentoring-for-early-career-journalists/ (https://johnschofieldtrust.org.uk/face-to-face-mentoring-for-early-career-journalists/) Journo Resources information about a range of mentoring schemes https://www.journoresources.org.uk/journalism-mentoring-journalist-mentor/ (https://www.journoresources.org.uk/journalism-mentoring-journalist-mentor/) The Second Source mentorship scheme  http://www.thesecondsource.co.uk/the-second-source-mentorship-scheme/ (http://www.thesecondsource.co.uk/the-second-source-mentorship-scheme/) The University of Sheffield mentor scheme https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/careers/new/student/explore/mentor (https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/careers/new/student/explore/mentor) Freelancing for Journalists is sponsored by The ResponseSource https://www.responsesource.com/ (Journalist Enquiry Service) which connects you, the journalist, with PRs and organisations to secure expert comment, case studies and information for independent editorial, free of charge. ResponseSource puts you in touch with experts and PR contacts across all sectors, saving you hours of research and helping you meet your deadlines.