In this episode of The Mentorship Blueprint, we dive into the unique challenges and rewards of short-term mentoring. Mark is joined by Angel, a mentor who supported youth through Level Up Academy—a 10-week program with brief, twice-weekly sessions.

Together, they explore how to quickly build trust, keep mentees engaged, and support meaningful reflection and growth, even when time is limited. Angel shares honest insights on overcoming early obstacles, staying patient when breakthroughs don’t come right away, and finding small moments that prove just how powerful mentoring can be.

If you’re involved in a short-term mentoring program or ever wonder how to make a difference in a short amount of time, this episode is full of practical wisdom and heartfelt encouragement.

What does it mean to keep showing up for someone else when you’re barely holding it together yourself?

In this powerful episode of The Mentorship Blueprint, Mark sits down with Candy, a mentor who continued to walk alongside her mentee while fighting a personal battle with cancer. Together, they explore what it looks like to stay committed, vulnerable, and real during one of life’s most challenging seasons.

Candy opens up about how she chose to share her diagnosis, how her mentoring relationship evolved during treatment, and the moments that reminded her why showing up still mattered. This conversation is a moving reminder that mentors don’t have to be perfect—they just have to be present.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you can still be a source of strength for someone else while navigating your own struggles, this episode is for you.

In this episode of The Mentorship Blueprint, we explore what it means to keep showing up, especially when progress is unclear and the path forward feels uncertain. Mark is joined by Theo, a mentor who has walked alongside a young person navigating multiple periods of involvement in the juvenile justice system.

This honest and vulnerable conversation highlights the emotional weight of mentoring a youth impacted by detention. Theo shares how he has stayed present through court hearings, confinement, and moments of deep doubt, even when he wasn’t sure if he was making a difference.

Together, they reflect on what it means to be a steady presence, why the long game of mentorship matters, and how to stay connected even when outcomes are slow or hard to see. This episode is a powerful reminder that showing up again and again might be the most impactful thing a mentor can do.