Ask A Mentor Monday | Featuring Nicol Maulabaks

This week, we’re honored to spotlight Nicol Maulabaks, a seasoned educator, mentor, and department coordinator based in the Netherlands. With nearly a decade of experience in (vocational) education, Nicol brings a no-nonsense, grounded approach to mentorship , one that blends heart, structure, and deep personal growth.

Through her work at Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam and previous roles as mentoring coordinator and English teacher, Nicol has supported countless students and colleagues alike. Her approach? Lead with empathy. Grow through self-awareness. And never stop becoming.

Ask A Mentor Monday | Featuring Pavlina Novakova

What does it mean to master the art of communication? Not just as a skill, but as a strategy for life and leadership.

This week, we continue our Ask a Mentor Monday series with Pavlina Novakova, a FÉ mentor whose career has woven through the worlds of fashion, automotive, and higher education. From corporate offices at Mercedes-Benz to classrooms at Erasmus University, her journey reflects a lifelong commitment to strategic storytelling, cultural fluency, and values-driven growth.

July Feature | Mentorship in Action

At FÉ, we believe mentorship is more than a title or a one-size-fits-all format. It’s about presence, real connection, and perspective. In this interview, our founder, Stephany Goncalves, reflects on her own path, breaks down popular myths, and offers a more human definition of what mentorship can look like — in action.