The Mentorship Blueprint
Welcome to The Mentorship Blueprint, where we empower mentors with the tools, strategies, and inspiration to ignite the potential of our youth. If you're driven by the desire to make a meaningful difference in young lives, you've come to the right place. Tune in as we delve into the intricacies of mentorship, focusing on the transformative power it holds for our next generation.
The Mentorship Blueprint
The Power of Boundaries in Mentoring
In this episode of The Mentorship Blueprint, host Mark is joined by longtime mentor Cherry to explore a topic that’s vital—but often overlooked—in mentoring: setting boundaries. Cherry has mentored three youth through New Pathways and brings honest, powerful reflections on what it takes to hold boundaries with mentees, families, and even with herself.
Through real stories and hard-earned wisdom, Cherry shares how boundaries can be uncomfortable, but ultimately essential for trust, growth, and sustainability in mentoring relationships. From navigating family expectations to helping mentees set limits of their own, this conversation offers practical insights for any mentor who's ever wondered where the line is—and how to hold it with care.
Whether you're new to mentoring or have years of experience, this episode will leave you feeling grounded, encouraged, and more equipped to model self-respect through boundary-setting.