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July 11, 2025 • 32 mins

Season 4, Episode 20: Finding Purpose and Hidden Mentors with Debbie Heiser

In this episode, Leslie Kane talks with Deborah Heiser, an applied developmental psychologist and founder of The Mentor Project. Together they explore how courage, mentorship and generativity shape our lives and legacies.

Highlights:

- How The Mentor Project connects world-class mentors with eager mentees

- Why generativity and giving back matter so much in midlife and beyond

- Hidden mentors and the unexpected ways we influence others

- Practical wisdom for anyone ready to launch something new or give back in bigger ways

Debbie is also the author of The Mentorship Edge: Creating Maximum Impact through Lateral and Hierarchical Mentoring. Order your copy here: https://amzn.to/40g5f3H

Want More Clarity, Confidence, and Simplicity in Your Business? Each month, Leslie hosts live workshops designed for solopreneurs who want to cut through the chaos, focus on what matters, and take aligned action. With over 30 years of experience mentoring women, Leslie brings inspiration, strategy, and support through the Why Not Today? Movement.

You are just one brave step away from changing everything.

Have a story of courage? Apply to be a guest at www.whynottodaymovement.com/podcasts. Ready to grow with courage and connection? Listen now and then share this episode with a friend who needs it..

Contact Debbie -

www.mentorproject.org

Deborahheiser@gmail.com

- Instagram - www.instagram.com/Deborah_heisertmp

- LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-heiser-phd/

Explore the Why Not Today? Movement: www.whynottodaymovement.com

Connect with Leslie at leslie@whynottodaymovement.com

- Facebook - www.facebook.com/groups/womentakingactiongroup

- Instagram - www.instagram.com/whynottodaymovement

- LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-kane-3825222

- YouTube - www.youtube.com/@whynottodaymovement

📢 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode to inspire others to take their own Why Not Today? moment!

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