In this heartfelt episode, Julio, Director of Level Up, reflects on his own journey grieving the loss of a parent. Together, Mark and Julio explore how mentors can hold space for grief—how to show up with presence, validate a wide range of emot...

In this episode, Mark is joined by Anahi from New Pathways for a conversation on how mentors can support youth when they’re feeling stuck. You’ll explore how to help teens notice when something’s off, discern what kind of support they may need,...

In this episode, Mark is joined by Melissa from New Pathways to explore how active listening can transform communication and connection. Using the EARS framework—Eye Contact, Acknowledge the Speaker, Reflect Feelings, and Summarize in Your Own ...

In this episode, Mark is joined by Lindsay from New Pathways to talk about why it’s so valuable to branch outside your usual social circles. You’ll hear how stepping beyond familiar groups can build empathy, broaden perspectives, and open doors...

In this episode, Mark and guest Pashion explore how mentors can help youth build the capacity to forgive—others, themselves, and even ask for forgiveness when needed. They talk about how forgiveness supports healing, emotional growth, and stron...