Why You Need a Mentor and How to Get One

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If you’ve always wondered how to find a mentor (or become one), this is your episode. Jake Parker, Lee White, and David Hohn share about their greatest mentors, how to cultivate a creative community, and how a life of service makes all of your goals possible.

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