Many professionals start their careers with mentorship from those around them, influencing their development at critical moments. In this episode, Dr. Brandon Erby shares how mentorship guided his journey from his community in Michigan to academic pursuits across the eastern United States, and how these experiences strengthened his resolve to serve as a bridge for others in similar paths.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How informal mentorship shapes identity development and boosts decision-making confidence
• The broad yet manageable scope of mentorship
• Ways individuals can purposefully act as connectors for others