In this inspiring episode, hosts Linda Misegadis and Cyndi Manuel talk with Micheal Abebe, founder of 3AM Media, about the heart of mentorship and how authentic relationships can change lives. Micheal shares his journey from leading a diversity and inclusion nonprofit to mentoring others through life’s challenges — and how living simply, with purpose and empathy, can lead to deeper fulfillment. Together, they explore how HR professionals and leaders can foster authentic mentoring relationships in today’s hybrid workplace. 💡 Key Takeaways ✅ How to create meaningful mentorships built on empathy and curiosity✅ Why mentoring is vital to organizational culture and engagement✅ The difference between mentoring and coaching✅ Simple living and redefining success with purpose ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – Introduction & Core Values: Leaving Things Better Than You Found Them01:35 – Welcome & Show Intro02:16 – Introducing Guest Micheal Abebe & 3AM Media05:00 – The Journey to Mentorship and Finding Purpose06:50 – From Nonprofit Burnout to One-on-One Mentorship09:00 – How Kindness and Empathy Transform Conversations13:00 – The True Definition of Mentorship vs. Coaching17:00 – The Role of Mentoring in Organizational Culture21:00 – How to Find the Right Mentor (and Be a Great Mentee)25:00 – How HR Can Support Mentoring Programs Authentically29:00 – Mentorship in a Remote World32:00 – Helping Others Through Challenges: Stories from the Field37:00 – Living Simply and Finding Purpose Beyond Material Success43:00 – The Creation of 3AM Media and the Power of Creativity45:00 – Closing Thoughts & Where to Connect with Micheal46:45 – Outro & Credits 🔗 Connect with Micheal LinkedIn: Micheal Abebe 3AM Media: 3AM Media on LinkedIn 🎙️ Follow The Her Resources Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HerResourcesPodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/her-resources-podcast/?viewAsMember=true Website: herresourcespodcast.com Email: info@herresourcespodcast.com Instagram: herresourcespodcast TikTok: @her.resources.pod Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hrpodcast