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  • How to Find a Mentor Through Industry Conferences

    How to Find a Mentor Through Industry Conferences
    2026/06/07
    Episode 37 of The Career Mentor Podcast: Lucas and Luna explore how to find a mentor by attending industry conferences. They break down a specific strategy used by a mid-career marketing professional who landed three mentors at a single conference by pre-researching speakers, crafting a 'curiosity question' instead of asking for mentorship outright, and following up with a personalized LinkedIn message referencing a specific slide from the talk. Lucas shares data from a 2025 survey by the Conference Board showing that 67% of professionals who attended at least two conferences per year reported having at least one active mentor, compared to 34% among non-attendees. They discuss how to choose the right conference, how to approach speakers without being pushy, and how to turn a 30-second hallway conversation into a lasting mentor relationship. The episode also includes practical advice for introverts and remote workers who find conferences overwhelming. Tune in for actionable steps to turn conference networking into genuine mentorship. #Mentorship #Conferences #Networking #CareerAdvice #ProfessionalDevelopment #MentorFinding #IndustryEvents #IntrovertNetworking #RemoteWork #LucasAndLuna #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #CareerMentorPodcast #ConferenceStrategy #SpeakerApproach #LinkedInFollowUp #CuriosityQuestion #MentorRelationship Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    8 分
  • How to Find a Mentor Through Volunteer Work

    How to Find a Mentor Through Volunteer Work
    2026/06/07
    In this episode of The Career Mentor Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore a surprisingly effective yet overlooked path to mentorship: volunteering. Lucas shares how his friend Mira landed a senior marketing mentor by joining the board of a local nonprofit. He explains why volunteer settings strip away corporate hierarchy, allowing authentic connections to form. Luna chimes in with a study from the Harvard Business Review showing that 89% of professionals who volunteered on nonprofit boards gained a mentor within a year. They discuss how to choose the right organization—one where your mentor-to-be is already involved—and how to approach the relationship naturally, without asking directly for mentorship. The conversation covers practical steps: identifying causes aligned with your career goals, volunteering for roles that showcase your skills, and letting the mentoring relationship develop organically over time. They also touch on the importance of giving back without ulterior motives, because authenticity is key. If you've struggled to find a mentor through traditional networking, this episode offers a fresh strategy rooted in shared purpose and community. Plus, a brief note on how listener support keeps this show ad-free. #VolunteerMentorship #NonprofitNetworking #CareerGrowth #MentoringThroughService #BoardService #AuthenticConnections #CareerStrategy #ProfessionalDevelopment #CommunityLeadership #MentorSearch #NetworkingTips #CareerAdvice #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #TheCareerMentorPodcast #Mentorship #Sponsorship #Careers Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    6 分
  • How to Find a Mentor When You Are Over 50

    How to Find a Mentor When You Are Over 50
    2026/06/06
    Age discrimination is real, but so is the value of experience. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how professionals over 50 can find mentors who respect their expertise while helping them navigate late-career transitions, second acts, or encore careers. They break down the research showing that older workers are 40% less likely to be offered mentorship, and share practical strategies: reverse mentoring with younger colleagues, tapping alumni networks for peer mentorship, and targeting organizations with formal age-inclusion programs. Lucas cites the example of a former Fortune 500 VP who, at 54, used a professional association's mentorship platform to land a board seat. Luna pushes back on the idea that mentoring is only for the young, and together they offer a blueprint for staying relevant without pretending to be someone you're not. #CareerMentor #Over50 #AgeInclusion #ReverseMentoring #SecondAct #EncoreCareer #LifelongLearning #ExecutiveMentorship #BoardSeat #CareerTransition #AgeDiversity #ProfessionalGrowth #Networking #AlumniMentorship #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #CareerAdvice #MentoringMatters Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    7 分
  • How to Find a Mentor When You Are Self-Employed

    How to Find a Mentor When You Are Self-Employed
    2026/06/06
    Episode 34 of The Career Mentor Podcast tackles the unique challenge of finding mentorship when you're self-employed, freelance, or running your own business. Lucas and Luna explore why traditional corporate mentor programs don't work for independent professionals and discuss three concrete strategies: leveraging industry-specific communities, approaching peer mentors in adjacent fields, and creating structured 'mastermind' groups. They use the example of a freelance graphic designer who built a mentor network through a professional association and a peer accountability group. The hosts also touch on how to compensate mentors without a corporate budget, including skill swaps and revenue shares. This episode offers actionable advice for solo professionals who feel isolated in their career growth. #SelfEmployed #Freelancer #Mentorship #CareerAdvice #Entrepreneurship #SoloProfessional #PeerMentor #MastermindGroup #ProfessionalAssociation #SkillSwap #IndependentWorker #CareerGrowth #Networking #BusinessPodcast #FexingoBusiness #CareerMentorPodcast #LucasAndLuna #MentorSearch Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    7 分
  • How to Find a Mentor as a New Manager

    How to Find a Mentor as a New Manager
    2026/06/05
    Lucas and Luna tackle a common career transition: becoming a manager for the first time and suddenly needing a different kind of mentorship. They explore why new managers often feel isolated, how mentor relationships shift when you're no longer an individual contributor, and where to find leaders who can guide you through managing former peers, delegating effectively, and navigating organizational politics. The episode features concrete advice from a case study at a mid-size tech company, where a first-time manager found support through a peer mentoring circle and a senior sponsor outside her direct chain of command. Lucas and Luna discuss the distinction between mentoring on leadership skills versus sponsorship for visibility, and offer practical tips for seeking mentors who have been where you are. If you've recently stepped into a management role or are eyeing that promotion, this episode gives you a roadmap for building the right support system without looking lost or uncertain. #NewManager #FirstTimeManager #Mentorship #Sponsorship #CareerTransition #LeadershipDevelopment #ManagementAdvice #PeerMentoring #CareerGrowth #MentorNetwork #ExecutiveSponsor #WorkplacePolitics #DelegationSkills #ManagingFormerPeers #BusinessPodcast #CareerAdvice #FexingoBusiness #TheCareerMentorPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    9 分
  • How to Find a Mentor After a Career Setback

    How to Find a Mentor After a Career Setback
    2026/06/05
    In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore a specific, often overlooked career challenge: how to seek mentorship after a major professional setback — a layoff, a failed promotion, or a project that went badly. They anchor the discussion on the story of a mid-career marketing manager who, after being passed over for a director role, rebuilt her network using a structured 'mentorship sprint' approach. Lucas breaks down the psychological barriers that make people withdraw after failure, and offers a concrete four-step framework: process, audit, reach out, and re-engage. Luna shares a counterintuitive insight from organizational psychologist Dr. Tessa West's research on how to ask for career advice without seeming desperate. They discuss why the best time to find a mentor is often when you feel least qualified to ask, and how a good mentor can help you reframe a setback as data, not identity. The episode closes with a practical tip on turning a one-time advice conversation into an ongoing relationship. #CareerSetback #MentorshipAfterFailure #FindingMentors #CareerAdvice #ProfessionalResilience #MentorNetwork #LayoffRecovery #FailedPromotion #CareerPivot #TessaWest #OrganizationalPsychology #MentorshipSprint #NetworkBuilding #CareerDevelopment #BusinessPodcast #FexingoBusiness #TheCareerMentorPodcast #Careers Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    10 分
  • How to Find a Mentor When You Are a Manager Yourself

    How to Find a Mentor When You Are a Manager Yourself
    2026/06/04
    Episode 31 of The Career Mentor Podcast tackles a paradox: once you become a manager, your own need for mentorship doesn't disappear — but the dynamics change. Lucas and Luna explore why many new managers stop seeking guidance, and how to find mentors who understand your new context. They focus on the 'peer mentor' approach — connecting with other managers at similar levels outside your chain of command. The episode uses the example of a mid-level engineering manager at a fast-growing SaaS company who built a small advisory board of fellow managers from different industries. Lucas shares a specific framework: three types of mentors every manager needs — a 'sounding board', a 'functional expert', and a 'strategist'. Luna challenges the idea that vulnerability is weakness, and they discuss concrete first steps, like reaching out to former peers who have also moved into management. #MentorshipForManagers #PeerMentors #ManagementAdvice #CareerGrowth #NewManager #Leadership #ManagerMentorship #ReverseMentoring #MentorNetwork #CareerMentor #Fexingo #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #CareersPodcast #TheCareerMentorPodcast #ManagerSupport #MidCareer #ProfessionalDevelopment Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    7 分
  • How to Find a Mentor When You Feel Stuck in Your Role

    How to Find a Mentor When You Feel Stuck in Your Role
    2026/06/04
    Feeling stuck in your current role is frustrating, but the right mentor can help you break through. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how to identify and approach a mentor when you're not sure what's next — without seeming desperate or unfocused. They discuss the concept of 'micro-mentorships', share a real example of a marketing manager who turned a 15-minute coffee chat into a career pivot, and offer a practical framework for crafting an ask that respects the mentor's time while getting you clarity. Whether you're in a career rut or just unsure of your next move, this episode gives you a concrete strategy to start building the relationship that could unlock your path forward. #CareerAdvice #Mentorship #StuckInYourRole #CareerChange #MicroMentorship #ProfessionalGrowth #Networking #CareerPivot #MentorSearch #LucasAndLuna #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Careers #JobSatisfaction #CareerClarity #InformationalInterview #Sponsorship #MentorRelationship Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    9 分