Mentorship in the Black Community
- Author
- Monique Simmons
- Published
- Thu 24 Feb 2022
- Episode Link
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Mentorship In The Black Community
You do not have to navigate through life alone. You need mentorship to guide you through your decisions in life.
Mentorship is a big part of the community, and we have to begin by being the change we want to see in our community. With the high number of suicidal rates, you could do so many things to impact the community positively. How do you reach out or connect to people? There is always something you can do to help!
In today’s episode, I share with you just that. From the qualities of a good mentor, ways you can mentor someone, your role as a mentee and the impact of mentorship in the black community. This episode has everything you need on mentorship, not just as a mentee but as a mentor as well!
Key Highlights
[02:23] Importance of mentorship
[03:57] What can we do as a community to begin to be the change we want to see?
[06:44] Dr Kia Monique Jones Biography
[09:26] About Kia’s organization-For Brown Girls
[11:52] Definition of a mentor
[12:32] Dr Kia’s mentors
[15:37] Traditional/Informal ways people can mentor
[22:02] Why do people hear the word mentor, and are intimidated?
[25:24] The role and responsibilities of mentees in the process of mentorship
[32:24] Qualities and characteristics you look for in a mentor
[34:46] Does the black community offer enough resources when it comes to mentorship
[42:49] Impact of mentorship on the black community
[44:19] What to do if you need guidance and accountability, but you fear to reach out to that person you have mind
[46:00] What to do if you feel you need to mentor someone, but you are overwhelmed
Notable Quotes
We have to begin to be the change we want to see.
The way to build your circle is by putting yourself out there and not being afraid to be uncomfortable.
Genuine relationships are based on like-minded people who have similar interests in whatever they like to do.
Children are beautiful relationships, and being married is beautiful, but those are additions to you as an individual.
You will never know until you try.
People won’t know what you need until you open your mouth and ask.
If you put the best foot forward and approach people with the utmost respect, you will have someone to help you.
If you feel you’re too busy to be a mentor, maybe this is not the adequate time to be a mentor.
Resources
Book: Open Letter to a Girl that Never Settles
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