EP16: You Need a Mentor: How Mentorship Can Shape Success
When you’re starting a new business, there are a lot of great resources out there that can help you as you take the journey, but nothing is better than having someone you can call on to ask about the realities of launching and running a business–someone who’s been where you are and survived! There’s no shame in asking questions–starting a new thing is bound to lead you into areas you’ve never been. That’s why finding a mentor is so valuable—they can guide you, support you, and share valuable wisdom with you. A good mentor is someone who has already walked through those first days of starting a business, and their lived experience can be invaluable in helping you make smart decisions and avoid common pitfalls.
Toa Green had a life-changing encounter with her mentor, Chef Ouita Michel, early on in her entrepreneurial journey and it forever changed the way Toa operated her business and worked as a leader. If you’re inspired in starting your business, but lacking the clarity and vision for exactly how to get there, mentorship can help put you in the right path–both mentally and tactically.
In this episode, Toa will discuss:
The transformative value of mentorship in enriching you personally and professionally
Tactics for pinpointing the right mentor for you
How having a mentor can reduce the stress and unknowns of starting a business so you feel less alone in the process
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Resources Mentioned From the Episode
Quotable Moments From the Episode
“I think the moment that I was able to let go of my desire to look like I had it all together to everybody around me, the moment I was able to be vulnerable and to ask for help was the moment that transformed me as a person and also transformed our business.” - Toa Green
“No matter where you are in your entrepreneurial journey or career journey, you need a mentor." - Toa Green
"Stop trying to look like you know ‘all the things’.” - Toa Green
“If you can let go of your ego and this desire to look perfect or to look like you've got it all together, it will free you and it will open your world up in ways that you can't even imagine.” - Toa Green
“Build a diverse portfolio of people who are in your life, that is your village, that maybe plays different roles and can support you in those different pieces of your life.” - Toa Green
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