Mentorship [Free first conversation]

You do not have to figure it out alone

Whether you are finding your feet in China, planning your career, or working through a difficult decision, the right conversation can help you see your next step.

Find your mentor

Who you can talk to

Our mentors

People with experience, perspective, and a willingness to help others grow.

Kofi Adjei Baiden

Brand Strategist & Designer

Mentor(From Ghana · English)

Kofi Baiden is a brand strategist and designer with more than seven years of experience in branding, visual communication and digital design. He founded Sofalounge to give internationals in China a place to connect, express themselves, collaborate and find new opportunities.

Aleksandra

PR Lead at Sofalounge and IELTS tutor

Mentor(From Bulgaria · English, Bulgarian, Russian, Mandarin)

Aleksandra is originally from Bulgaria and leads public relations at Sofalounge, after helping run the community's operations and its growth into new cities across China.

Allen

Lawyer in Shanghai and solicitor in Queensland, Australia

Legal expert(From China · English, Mandarin)

He holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Sydney and practises law in two countries. In China he is a practising lawyer with Shanghai Dehehantong Law Firm, and in Australia he is a solicitor with Lexnode Legal in Queensland.

How it works [3 steps]

The first conversation is free

You tell us what you need, we connect you with the right person, and you have a proper conversation about it. If you want to keep working together afterwards, you agree the details with them directly. There's never any pressure to.

Want to share your experience? Become a mentor.

1
Find your person
Choose someone whose experience fits your needs.
2
Tell us what you need
Share your question and what you hope to achieve.
3
Start a conversation
Get practical guidance and explore your next steps.