“The delicate balance of mentoring someone is not creating them in your own image,

but giving them the opportunity to create themselves.”

— Steven Spielberg

Top Five Life Lessons College Students Learn from Mentors

In the dynamic landscape of college life, students encounter many challenges and opportunities that shape their journey toward personal and academic growth. Among the tools students employ to navigate this terrain, having a mentor emerges as a pivotal asset. Through...

Interview with Mentor & Friend Dr. Gabbin and Tina Fox, TERN Mentoring

Learn more about Dr. Gabbin here. In this Zoomcast, Tina Fox interviews Dr. Alexander Gavin, a professor at James Madison University, about his journey and his thoughts on making a difference for the greater population. Dr. Gavin discusses his belief...

Shaping the Future: How Mentorship Empowers Women to Thrive in STEM Careers

The realm of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) has long been a landscape predominantly navigated by men. However, as the winds of change usher in an era of inclusivity, women are staking their claim more than ever before. At...

Zoomcast 50 Mentees at 50 | Randall Belknap and Tina Fox Interview

Hear from Tina Fox, Creator and CEO of TERN Mentoring, and Randall Belknap, Regional Vice President of Checkmarx.

Five Ways HR Leaders Utilize Mentorship Programs in Their Talent Strategy

Human Resource (HR) leaders recognize the immense benefits of mentorship not just for individual employee growth but also for organizational development.

5 Ways Mentorship Can Help with Mental Health

Mentorship can be a significant tool in supporting and improving mental health. Here are the top five ways mentorship can benefit mental well-being.

TERN Mentor and Mentee Interview Tommy Chambers and Colby Schneider Zoomcast

Hear from Tommy Chambers, CEO of Chambers Theory, LLC and Colby Schneider, Civil Engineer, VHB, as they share insights with Tina Fox on their mentorship experience.

Top Five Ways Mentorship Can Assist College Students

Mentorship can play a crucial role in supporting college students’ personal and academic growth.

Podcast: The Pod of DC | Voice of DC Productions & Rick Bernstein

Drawing on years of hosting live events, fundraisers, and delivering voiceovers for global brands, Rick interviews fascinating people he has met along the way whose personal journeys entertain and inspire.

Insights on Finding Internships

Finding an internship can be a strategic process that involves proper planning and preparation. Here are some steps you might find helpful: Identifying your interests and setting clear career goals is a critical first step in the search for internships....

Zoomcast on Networking | Jen Dalton and Tina Fox

Welcome to the latest Zoomcast with Tina Fox, TERN Mentoring and Jen Dalton, BrandMirror. The discussion centers around networking and best practices for anyone in their career.

Tina Fox | Duke Venture Accelerator Entrepreneurs

JMU alumni and successful entrepreneur Tina Fox spoke with the Dukes Venture Accelerator Entrepreneurs in June. She shared the good the bad and the ugly of her entrepreneurial journey. She took time to offer each student advice and mentorship. Learn more...

Financial Wellness | Zoomcast with Tina Fox and Dr. Cathy Snyder

The goal of this Zoomcast, here at TERN Mentoring, is really to partner you with this knowledge. And where are these topics coming from? Well, we’ve got a pool of mentors, and we’ve got pools of mentees. And at TERN Mentoring, we listen to what it is that our audience is most asking for.  Today’s topic is going to be Financial Wellness.

Am I Qualified to be a Mentor?

Simply by asking, you’ve demonstrated humility and curiosity, a couple of key cornerstones in mentoring.

10 Reasons to Join the TERN Mentoring Journey

Mentorship is not a new concept, however, tapping into a great mentoring relationship requires more than connecting two people. In order to make it great, ensuring mutual meaning and benefit to both the parties involved requires effort, understanding, and flow.

Announcing the Launch of TERN Mentoring

Kicking Off 2022 with a Word of the Year & the Launch of TERN Mentoring

What is the meaning of TERN?

We’ve been asked what is the meaning of TERN? Ask anyone who has had to name a child and they will tell you how they agonized over it. TERN is no different. It’s my business baby. Lots of names came...