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Mentoring the Next

Mentoring the Next

By Suzannah Bowden

Mentoring the Next is an initiative to amplify the need for mentoring through conversations with industry professionals who share their journey of how they got here and how they plan to pay it forward. The mission is to provide awareness, educate the public, and build community.
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Episode 2 - Mentoring the Next with Joshua Harris

Mentoring the NextSep 08, 2021

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Episode 14 - Mentoring the Next with Andy McFayden

Episode 14 - Mentoring the Next with Andy McFayden

In this episode, Andy McFayden tells his story, explains his passion for Dress For Success, and shares who have mentored him along the way! You do not want to miss this. Listen now.

Mar 11, 202243:48
Episode 13 - Mentoring the Next with Ti'Juana Hardwell

Episode 13 - Mentoring the Next with Ti'Juana Hardwell

On today's episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Ti'Juana Hardwell, the owner of Mamarazzi Communications. She has a passion for being a resource, creating safe spaces, and reaching back to help our young people! Listen to the full episode now!

Mar 04, 202225:20
Episode 12 - Mentoring the Next with Alejo Cabral

Episode 12 - Mentoring the Next with Alejo Cabral

He is the doorstop holding doors to opportunity wide open! He proved his football coach wrong with integrity, gives an adorable shoutout to his wife for being absolutely fabulous, and shares a bunch of great resources for mentorship in Wichita, Kansas. He is the one and only, Alejo Cabral!

Listen to get the FULL scoop!

Feb 26, 202234:12
Episode 11 - Mentoring the Next with Lacey Cruse

Episode 11 - Mentoring the Next with Lacey Cruse

A mom, a singer, and an inspiring leader with a passion for creating access for women to run for office. She is a force! Check out the latest episode with Lacey Cruse.

Feb 12, 202231:21
Episode 10 - Mentoring the Next with Joseph Shepard

Episode 10 - Mentoring the Next with Joseph Shepard

A transplant from Oceanside, California who accidentally fell in love with Wichita State University and he is even one of my go to mentors when I am looking for direction. He shares his thanks to the mentors that have shown radical empathy, inspired him to believe in himself, and see his true potential. Listen now to hear my full conversation with Joseph Shepard.

Feb 04, 202240:46
Episode 9 - Mentoring the Next with Lisa Paine

Episode 9 - Mentoring the Next with Lisa Paine

All her life she wanted to bring her love for theater and music to those who couldn't have the same opportunity as her. With the encouragement from her family and a few mentors she is now the Founder and Board President of Juniper Arts Academy, a local nonprofit bringing access to quality fine arts to young people in the foster care and juvenile justice system. Get to know Lisa Paine and her kind heart through this episode.

Jan 31, 202232:28
Episode 8 - Mentoring the Next with Annika Wooton

Episode 8 - Mentoring the Next with Annika Wooton

She is in love with the arts, has taken every opportunity possible to explore her interests, and now helps open doors for young professionals in Kansas. Annika Wooton shares how the one thing all her mentors have in common is that they treated her like a human. Listen for more.
Jan 22, 202222:54
Episode 7 - Mentoring the Next with Panya Amphone

Episode 7 - Mentoring the Next with Panya Amphone

An orchestra and choir teacher with a passion for authenticity in the classroom, Panya, wants to be the the teacher with the tools to provide a safe and transparent space for his students. Listen now to hear about mentoring opportunities for educators in Wichita, Kansas, and the midwest as a whole!

Jan 15, 202229:17
Episode 6 - Mentoring the Next with Keyocsha Brown

Episode 6 - Mentoring the Next with Keyocsha Brown

She is the ultimate hustler! As an entrepreneur in Wichita, KS and a Mentor at Rise Up For Youth, Keyocsha Brown has a passion for making over women of all ages and helping them shine from the inside out. She has such an inspiring story and a list of dynamic mentors that shaped her into the woman and mentor she is today. Listen up to get the full scoop!

Jan 08, 202222:07
Episode 5 - Mentoring The Next with Marquetta Atkins

Episode 5 - Mentoring The Next with Marquetta Atkins

Born and raised in Wichita, Kansas, Marquetta Atkins is a community educator who brings her passion for working with youth and her creative energy to the table as a mentor and facilitator while embracing all of the beautiful parts of her city. For years she has dedicated herself to ensuring that young people are equipped with the tools for a better future. Tune in to hear her story!

Oct 22, 202128:49
Episode 4 - Mentoring the Next with Tajahnae Stocker

Episode 4 - Mentoring the Next with Tajahnae Stocker

She is a full on Wichitan, a Graduate of Southeast high school, and a Graduate of Wichita State University! As a Thriving Advocate for Kansas Appleseed, Tajahnaé Stocker works with communities to identify and act on hunger policy issues facing Kansans. As an organizer in the food justice movement in Wichita before joining Kansas Appleseed–including with the ICT Community Fridge–Tajahnaé’s work is rooted in racial and economic justice for all and believes food is a right, period. 

Oct 08, 202128:36
Episode 3 - Mentoring the Next with Vanessa Rials

Episode 3 - Mentoring the Next with Vanessa Rials

Mentoring the Next podcast is an initiative to amplify the need for mentoring through conversations with industry professionals who share their journey of how they got here and how they plan to pay it forward. The mission is to provide awareness, educate the public, and build community.

On this episode you will hear from the Director of Multicultural Engagement and Campus life at Newman University, Vanessa Rials. At a young age, Vanessa wanted to lead the country, advise others, and make world a better place. Today she is mentoring and guiding youth directly and indirectly with her passions and skill sets. She provides safe environments for students with different backgrounds to come together and learn from each other. Vanessa is changing the world as we know it. Listen now to get the full story.

Sep 25, 202125:07
Episode 2 - Mentoring the Next with Joshua Harris

Episode 2 - Mentoring the Next with Joshua Harris

Mentoring the Next is an initiative to amplify the need for mentoring through conversations with industry professionals who share their journey of how they got here and how they plan to pay it forward. The mission is to provide awareness, educate the public, and build community.

On this episode you will hear from the Hair and Makeup Supervisor on the National Broadway Tour of Hairspray, Joshua Harris. It all began with a dream, a love for designing wigs, and a kick in the pants from the mentor of all mentors. Now, he is leaving for his second National Broadway tour! Listen now to get the full story. 

Sep 08, 202125:16
Episode 1 - Mentoring the Next with Sierra Bonn

Episode 1 - Mentoring the Next with Sierra Bonn

Mentoring the Next is an initiative to amplify the need for mentoring through conversations with industry professionals who share their journey of how they got here and how they plan to pay it forward. The mission is to provide awareness, educate the public, and build community.

On this episode you will hear from the founder of Let's Go Full STEAM Ahead, Sierra Marie Bonn. It all started with Mr. Mahoney in the 3rd grade exposing a little redhead who had her sights on being a princess, to Lego Robotics. Now, as a first generation college graduate, Sierra Bonn is the princess in a lab coat with the goal of empowering the next generation of innovators and providing students, like her, with the access, resources, and tools to be a successful member of society.

Aug 20, 202123:12