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My Mom was my very first mentor.
As I was growing up, I observed her and realized that all people could serve as role models. When asked, my mother offered to volunteer or take the initiative when it was appropriate. She worked as the 911 operator at the Devonshire Division Police Department in the 1970s before we had 911. She gained knowledge of resources and shared them with people of all walks of life. She was tenacious, driven, and approachable at all times. I have gained so much knowledge throughout my life from her. She continues to serve as my guide to this day as I consider how she would handle any difficult circumstance.
I didn’t go out to find my other Mentors, they found me.
Julie Wilson, the Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce’s events coordinator, was my second mentor. She managed a team of us (Ambassadors) who helped new members join the Chamber. She was knowledgeable about small companies. Julie set the example for care and character, and we enjoyed ourselves at every step. She taught me how I like to work. Acceptance, safety, and the freedom to be who you are.
My next Mentor showed up at the Maui Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce. She is Teri Gorman and was the chamber president. She didn’t see me coming. I watched how she treated people. She was approachable, smart, funny, and determined. I love the people she surrounded herself with and the casual vibe she conveyed. I did ask her if I could approach her with questions or scenarios about small business goals, endeavors, and the like. She graciously allowed me many conversations with her when opportunities came my way. I couldn’t be more proud to have made that relationship. I would follow her anywhere.
My next mentor is Linda Puppolo, Executive Director at the Pacific Cancer Foundation. I met Linda during an enormously difficult time in 2020 when Covid hit our Island. Linda was the Director of Workforce Development for Maui County. Talk about grit! She embodied the patience of an angel and fierce determination to help all of us who needed guidance at that time. She kept a cool head through this most challenging time and came up with several ways to help assist job seekers, employers, and employees needing unemployment while creating inroads to services and resources for everyone. She is now a very dear friend and still a mentor.
My Pop just passed away and I was telling Linda about him and what he meant to me. I said that I had him to bounce ideas off of, ask for advice and tell the best and worst stories to. She said, “He was your mentor”. I had to stop and think about it, and she was right. : )
Remember, people, are watching how you serve, share, and carry on with your business.
I love being in business today. I hope you surround yourself with like-minded people because you deserve it.
If you need a mentor you can go to https://www.score.org/find-mentor
