January is National Mentoring Month, and we’re kicking off Season 8 of the Empowering Women Podcast with a powerful conversation on what mentoring really means today.
Shannon is joined by Kathryn Spitznagle, author of Rock Star Millennials, leadership coach, speaker, and founder of Mentoring Women Millennials. Kathryn shares her journey from a “self-proclaimed lousy leader with a quick temper and a sharp tongue” to becoming a passionate mentor who believes developing people for life is the true work of leadership.
Together, they explore 360 mentoring, debunk myths about millennials, and unpack why connection, purpose, and freedom matter more than ever. Kathryn also shares why “at best, mentors are mirrors”—and how great mentors help others see what’s already inside them.
✨ Whether you’re a mentor, a mentee, or a leader navigating a multigenerational workplace, this episode will leave you inspired to invest in people and lead with intention.
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💬 Gems from Kathryn Spitnagle:
“Never confuse what we make with why we’re here… why we’re here is to develop people for life.”
“They (Millennials) are driven by purpose. They want to connect. They want you to know them. They want to know you.”
“At best, mentors are mirrors. We don’t create what isn’t already there.”
“Don’t judge. Find out. Go deeper.”
🔗 Episode Resources & Links:
📘 Rock Star Millennials: Developing the Next Generation of Leaders
🌐 Mentoring Women Millennials
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💼 Connect with Mentoring and Rockstar Millennials on social media: Facebook Instagram
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