Join Anne Libby, PhD, and David Howell, Associate Professor in the CU Dept of Orthopedics and Research Director for the Sports Medicine Center at Children’s Hospital Colorado, as they explore effective strategies for early career professionals to build meaningful mentor relationships, overcome imposter syndrome, and leverage networking to create unique career opportunities. Through practical advice and personal stories, they reveal how intentionality, trust, and stepping outside comfort zones can drive growth and innovation in academic and professional settings.