It's never too late to be the mentor you wish you had early in your career!

Recently, I’ve found myself reflecting a lot on my career—the choices I’ve made, the lessons I’ve learned, and the journey that brought me here.

And there’s one thought that keeps rising to the surface ...

I wish I had someone like me when I was starting out.

When I began my career, I had no mentor, no roadmap—just trial, error, and some very hard lessons along the way.

Looking back, I see the opportunities I missed, the mistakes I could have avoided, and the smarter choices I would have made if someone had been there to guide me.

If I’d had a mentor to help me navigate the business world, advocate for myself, and make strategic decisions, I know I would have been farther along, faster.

That’s why I’m passionate about mentoring young leaders today.

I know what it’s like to feel lost, to struggle through setbacks, and to wish someone had pulled me aside and said, “Here’s how you do this.”

So now, I am that person.

If I can help someone avoid the struggles I faced—if I can make their path just a little easier—then every hard-earned lesson was worth it.

Sadly, I know my experience is not unique, and so many others out there have also built it all on their own. 

Let's strive to make life a little easier for the next generation: What’s one piece of advice you wish someone had shared with you sooner?

Drop your wisdom in the comments! 👇