Business Mentorship; Panel Discussion Keepin’ It Real - Mentorship and Breaking Barriers To Success

Business Mentorship; Panel Discussion Keepin’ It Real - Mentorship and Breaking Barriers To Success   Episode #200   Welcome to this special edition of Keepin’ It Real, panel discussions with entrepreneurs who have shared their stories in our guest blog and join us to discuss topics trending in business…  Our guests are innovators, collaborators and small business owners who have successfully made the transition from corporate leader to business owner.   They contribute through mentee/mentor relationships as part of their commitment to giving back to their communities.    Today, we’re going to discuss the importance of mentorship for business innovation as incubators for success.      To help us explore the topic, I’d like to introduce you to our expert panel: Tricia Ryan, Food Biz Mentoring, Emily Wilcox, Emily June Wilcox Coaching  Shelley Goldstein, Remarkable Speaking  Rad Lakhani, Consciousness with Rad,  Tara McEwen, McEwen Media, Laurel Crossley, Little Wellness Company     Mia Jerritt, Mia Jerritt Consulting   What we discussed: 1) What is your definition of mentorship? 2) Describe the difference between a role model and mentor? 3) What leadership skills to you think are important as a mentor? 4) What expectations would you have for mentees? 5) Share one experience where you were a mentee and what did you learn from the experience? 6) If there was someone in our viewing and listening audience who may be looking for a mentor? What advice would you have for finding a connection 7) How important do you feel mentorship is for the future of our communities?      I’d like to thank Tricia, Emily, Tara, Rad, Shelley, Laurel and Mia for sharing their stories and point of view with our viewing and listening audience.  I'd like to acknowledge the other formal mentors in the SYS Marketing Grant who were unable to join us:  Anthea Mumby - Dream Team Consulting, Angela Santi - Angela Santi Consulting, Dr Birgitte Tan - Author of Seeking Peace   We appreciate your contributions as business owners and wish you continued success as you lead by example as both role models and mentors in our communities.   Connect with our panel guests: Tricia Ryan, Food Biz Mentoring  Emily June Wilcox,  Emily June Wilcox Coaching Shelley Goldstein, Remarkable Speaking Rad Lakhani, Consciousness with Rad Tara McEwen,  McEwen Media Laurel Crossley, Little Wellness Company Mia Jerritt, Mia Jerritt Consulting   I’m Trish Tonaj, author, artist and founder and host for the series and if your interested in sharing your business story, visit our website at shareyourstories.online   Thank you for joining us and we look forward to meeting you next time with another episode of Keepin’ It Real