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March 9, 2025 • 18 mins

🎙️ Mentoring 101: How to Find, Leverage, and Become a Great Mentor

What if the key to your next career breakthrough isn’t another certification or promotion—but the right mentor? In this episode of Gravity Assist, we’re diving deep into mentorship—what it is, how to find the right mentor without the awkwardness, and how to be a mentee who actually benefits from the relationship.

Host Jennifer Wright, an award-winning aerospace leader, shares practical strategies to help you:

âś… Identify the right mentor (without feeling weird about asking)

✅ Make the most of mentorship—so you see real career impact

✅ Avoid common mentorship pitfalls (like expecting a mentor to “fix” your career)

âś… Step into leadership by becoming a mentor yourself

Plus, stick around for a step-by-step guide on reaching out to a mentor, complete with a message template! Whether you’re looking to advance in STEM or mentor the next generation of leaders, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.

Listen now and take charge of your career with mentorship! 🎧

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  • Host Name: Jennifer Wright
  • About the Host: Jennifer Wright is an award-winning aerospace leader with 30+ years in systems engineering, spacecraft operations, and business development. I’ve navigated the challenges of a male-dominated industry, and now I help ambitious women like you overcome career roadblocks, build influential networks, and step into leadership with clarity and confidence. If you’re ready to break barriers, advocate for yourself, and accelerate your career, let’s chart your path to success—without burnout. Your leadership journey starts now.
  • Podcast Website: Gravity Assist Podcast

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