Mentors Matter!

The Seeds You Sow

Today's culture can be extremely fast paced and at times even isolating. People are so quick to emphasize the need to put themselves first, it's difficult for them to establish balance and prioritize the needs of their community as well. In this episode we highlight the importance of giving back to our community through the role of being an active Mentor. There is power when we are able to connect, thrive, and provide ongoing leadership and support to another who is in need of that guidance. We have two articles for you check out: "The Importance of Communities, Mentors in Youth's Lives" posted by Black Enterprise and "Mentoring is Desperately Needed In The Black Community" posted by the HuffPost. We discussed what prevents people from giving back and connecting to their community as a role as a Mentor. We also highlighted the benefits and need to provide guidance and support to our community by defining key values of what an effective Mentor demonstrates. Through this episode we hope it encourages people to think about who were the individuals in their lives, who took the time to offer support and guidance. We also hope it motivates people to tack action and establish a leadership role in another young person's life who may be in need of wisdom, love, and support.