How to Find a Mentor When You Are a First-Generation Professional

What happens when you're navigating a white-collar career without a family blueprint? In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the unique challenges first-generation professionals face when seeking mentors. They unpack a 2023 Pew Research study showing that first-gen college graduates earn $67,000 median household income versus $100,000 for their peers with college-educated parents. The hosts discuss why first-gen professionals often undervalue networking, how to overcome imposter syndrome when approaching senior leaders, and a specific framework called the 'three-circle ask' — a structured way to request mentorship that respects both parties' time. Lucas shares his own experience mentoring a first-gen analyst at Bloomberg, and Luna offers tips on leveraging employee resource groups. Tune in for actionable advice on building a career network from scratch. #FirstGenProfessional #Mentorship #CareerAdvice #Networking #ImposterSyndrome #EmployeeResourceGroups #CareerGrowth #PewResearch #Bloomberg #ThreeCircleAsk #ProfessionalDevelopment #DiversityAndInclusion #CareerStrategy #MentorFinding #FirstGenerationCollegeGrad #CorporateAmerica #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo