The Mythologist’s Mentorship:
Crafting Your Story Arc
Unlock your creative potential by shaping a mythological offering with tailored mentorship.
Receive knowledge, guidance, and practical tools to bring your creative vision to life interwoven with the wisdom of myths.
This 10-session mentorship is tailored for those ready to create a meaningful offering—whether it’s a framework, a book, an art series, or a program—rooted in the timeless wisdom of myths. With personalized, one-on-one support, we’ll delve into the core themes that resonate most with you, uncover the stories that align with your journey, and extract the wisdom that can inspire and shape your work. This is your chance to step into your mythological self and manifest your unique creation through the power of myth.
Joseph Campbell introduced the monomyth, Maureen Murdock the Heroine’s Journey, Sharon Blackie the Eco Heroine’s Journey, and Clarissa Pinkola Estés offers a rich tapestry of stories that reflect her core values. But what would your collection of stories be? This mentorship is designed to guide you in mapping, discovering, designing, and structuring your unique repertoire of stories, helping you convey meaning and purpose in a way that is deeply personal and aligned with your creative vision.
Who Is This Program For?
This program is designed for women creators seeking a supportive container to develop and bring their work to life. Whether you’re an artist, writer, or practitioner, if you’re drawn to the transformative power of mythology and stories, this mentorship offers the foundation, structure, and guidance you need to integrate these timeless narratives into your creative practice.
It’s for women who:
• Want to connect their creative journey with mythic themes.
• Wish to bring myths and stories to the centre of their work.
• Seek support, accountability, and a clear structure for their projects.
• Are passionate about bringing meaningful stories and symbolism into their work.
This program is ideal for:
• Facilitators: Design workshops or programs centred on women’s creative expression, growth, community, or healing, incorporating the depth and resonance of mythology.
• Therapists and Psychologists: Professionals who wish to create a mythical framework of stories to support their clients’ self-discovery or healing journey.
• Writers: Crafting novels, memoirs, essays, workbooks, or other written works inspired by mythic themes.
• Artists: Creating visual pieces that explore the intersection of myth, women’s stories, and symbolism.
If you’re ready to weave ancient wisdom into your creations and share it with the world, this program will help you turn your vision into a meaningful and impactful reality.
Program Highlights
This one-on-one mentorship is designed to guide you in:
• Weaving Compelling Themes: Map out story arcs and thematic threads that showcase your unique perspective and voice.
• Find The Myths That Speak to You: Together we will explore timeless stories that mirror your journey (or the themes you are interested in) and create your unique collection of stories.
• Harnessing Archetypes and Symbols: Decode the symbols within each of your selected tales so you can better understand them and deepen your offerings.
• Bringing Ancient Wisdom to Life: Adapt the enduring truths of mythology into vibrant, contemporary narratives that resonate deeply with your audience.
• Building a Creative Blueprint: Develop practical structures and actionable plans to transform your vision into a tangible, impactful creation.
This mentorship goes beyond guidance, it is a journey into the heart of stories, connecting your work with the timeless essence of myth to bring forth something truly authentic. It is a sacred journey to becoming a mythologist.
Private and Flexible Program
This mentorship is tailored to your unique journey and creative needs. Each session is personalized to support your vision, pace, and goals. Whether refining core themes, overcoming creative challenges, or seeking clarity on your project’s structure, the program evolves around your aspirations.
Flexibility is key. Sessions can focus on areas where you need guidance, allowing space for exploration and growth in alignment with your creative process. Whether crafting a book, developing an art series, or designing a women-centered program, the mentorship provides the structure, tools, and insight you need while honoring your individuality.
This program is a collaborative, intuitive partnership to help bring your vision to life with alignment, inspiration, and empowerment.
Program Overview
Session 1: Setting the Foundation
Begin your journey by reflecting on your personal experiences and goals. Together, we’ll clarify the vision for your creative project—be it a book, art series, or program—laying the groundwork for an inspired and aligned process.
Session 2 and 3: Diving into Mythic Themes
Map your key themes, including core values, challenges, initiations, and more. In this session, we will work together to define the foundational pillars of your work, uncovering the core elements that will guide and shape your creative journey.
Session 4 and 5: Translating Theme into Mythic Context
We now embark on a journey through the world of myths and stories. As your mentor, I will suggest various stories that align with your selected themes, and together we will explore them until we find the perfect story for each of your pillars. I will also provide materials and resources to support your research, allowing you to deepen your understanding and connection to these myths if you wish to dive further.
Session 6: Crafting Your Story Arc
We now weave together the mythological themes with your pillars, arranging them coherently to form a solid foundation that will serve as a framework for your creative vision.
Session 7 and 8: Exploring Mythological Symbolism
Unlock the rich language of symbols and archetypes within each of your stories to deepen your connection with them. In this session, you will learn how to harness these timeless motifs to enhance and enrich your creative vision, allowing them to resonate on a deeper, more transformative level.
Session 9: Building Your Structure
In this session, we will focus on building a clear, step-by-step structure for your offering, turning your creative ideas into a solid, actionable plan. Whether you’re working on a mythic framework, a book, an art series, or a program, we will break down your vision into manageable components, creating a roadmap that guides you from concept to execution. Together, we’ll define key milestones, establish timelines, and identify the necessary resources, ensuring your work is aligned, focused, and ready for development. This session is designed to bring clarity and structure, transforming abstract ideas into tangible steps that you can confidently take on your creative journey.
Session 10: Final Gathering to Align
In this final session, we bring everything together in a holistic and harmonious way. We’ll revisit your original vision, reflect on the journey, and ensure your project feels complete and aligned with your intentions. This is a moment to celebrate your achievements, discuss next steps for sharing your work with the world, and anchor your creation in a meaningful and transformative way. Together, we’ll solidify the foundation for your project’s continued growth and impact.
Ongoing Creative Support Between Sessions
Between sessions, you’ll receive ongoing support to ensure you stay aligned with your creative goals. This includes check-ins, additional resources, and personalized feedback to keep your project moving forward. Whether you need encouragement, clarification, or inspiration, Maria will be there to offer guidance, ensuring that you remain connected to your vision and progress steadily. This support is designed to complement your mentorship, fostering a continuous flow of creativity and insight as you bring your work to life.
Discover Your Mentorship Path
Schedule a 30-minute call with Maria to share your intentions, explore your vision, and discuss how this mentorship can best support your journey. During this call, you’ll have the opportunity to connect, ask questions, and see how the structure of the mentorship can be fully customized to align with your creative goals and personal needs. This is a space to ensure that this partnership is the right fit for you and your aspirations.
Mentor
Maria Souza
Mythologist, Author and Educator
Maria Souza is a Comparative Mythologist, Poet, Historian, and Educator, with a deep commitment to exploring the rich tapestry of myths and their relevance in contemporary life. She holds a postgraduate degree in Comparative Mythology, a Master’s in Ecology and Spirituality, and an Advanced Training Certificate in Applied Mythology from Pacifica Graduate Institute.
Maria is the author of the mythopoetic book Wild Daughters and is a member of the Joseph Campbell Foundation Myth Maker Network. She is the host of the podcast Women and Mythology, in which she shares and interprets myths and fairy tales. Maria has been delivering programs on mythology since 2016. She has researched and studied mythology under the world-renowned mythologist Dr. Martin Shaw. She has taught programs for over a decade in different countries and settings.
Private Mentorship
Program Fee
Duration: 10 online sessions (1.5 hours each) to be scheduled according to mentees availability and workflow
Format: One-on-one mentorship tailored to your project
Ongoing Support: Extra resources, exercises, and worksheets included
Investment: $3,125 USD
Includes Certificate of Completion
Become a Mentee
Please apply through the contact form below or by writing to maria@womenandmythology.com expressing your interest and book a first call.