Leading the Conversation About Next-Generation Mentoring

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.
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How do you keep a friendship alive across decades, distance, and all of life’s changes? In this candid conversation, host Tina Fox sits down with her longtime friend Amy Foy (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-foy-msn-cpnp-pc-pmhs-4b8a7522a/) —a nurse practitioner, mom of three, and fellow JMU sorority sister—to explore the real work behind lasting relationships. From their early-90s college “origin story” to the financial struggles, marriages, kids, and career shifts that followed, Tina and Amy share the elements that have kept them connected: shared values, genuine curiosity, and the difference between active listening and simply talking. Amy breaks down her three C’s - commitment, communication, and community - which have shaped their 20-year Girls Weekend tradition and sustained their bond. If you’re seeking a lifer friend, wondering about red flags, or trying to build deeper connections in a tech-driven world, this episode offers grounded, practical wisdom from a friendship that has truly stood the test of time.

Chapters:
[00:00] Intro
[02:40] Origin Story & Initial Connection (College)
[13:56] Post-Graduation: Maintaining Distance & New Milestones
[18:06] The Work Of Friendship & Consistency
[22:00] Seasons Of Life & Friendship Depth (The Three Cs)
[30:13] The Tradition Of The Girls Weekend
[41:54] Technology, Mental Health, & Social Engagement

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College senior years may be the busiest and most challenging, but you can always bring it to the next level by going beyond books and the usual curriculum. Optimize your experience and tap into your full potential by getting access to the right college mentorship experience. Tina Fox is joined by two seniors of the Texas Tech University-Rawls College of Business: Jaiden Thomas (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaiden-thomas-ab3256265/), who is double-majoring in Architecture and Business Administration, and Ryan Briggs (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-briggs-81ba25296/), an Information Technology Major and Sport Management Minor. Sharing their experiences and insights, they reveal what it is like to be a senior in college today, as well as the importance of finding mentors aligned with their goals and passions. Jaiden and Ryan also explore the benefits of getting involved in school organizations, how they navigate the uncertainties of young adulthood, and what it takes to lead an intentional and heart-driven college life.

Chapters:
[00:00] - Introduction
[01:51] - What Could Sneak Up On You During Senior Year
[03:20] - Jaiden And Ryan: Beyond Their Majors And Minors
[07:20] - Jaiden And Ryan’s Extracurricular Activities And School Organizations
[13:28] - Becoming More Confident By Embracing Vulnerability
[17:08] - Getting The Right Mentorship From The Right Mentor
[18:28] - What Jaiden And Ryan Are Hopeful For In Their Twenties
[22:45] - Getting Out Of The Snow Globe Of Lubbock, Texas
[30:50] - Keeping Genuine Relationships After College
[36:22] - Answering Lighting Round Questions
[41:15] - Episode Wrap-up And Closing Words

If you are a university student, make sure to spend time on network building. It may be overwhelming and challenging, but its payoff is certainly worth it. In this live discussion, sales and entrepreneurship veterans Rick Bernstein and Tina Fox share the most valuable lessons they have learned in their own career journeys with College of Business students of their alma mater, James Madison University. They discuss how to leverage your network in advancing your professional life, from finding the right mentors to befriending the right colleagues. Rick and Tina also explain why mastering your own identity map can be your most valuable asset and what is the best question to ask someone instead of “What do you do?” This is a must-listen on building confidence, taking initiative, and mastering the art of failing forward in college and beyond.

Chapters:
[00:00] Intro
[1:55] Spending Time At The University To Build Your Network
[12:40] Creating And Mastering Your Very Own Identity Map
[18:53] Working With Like-Minded Individuals
[26:18] Taking The Right Initiative And Asking The Right Questions
[32:19] The Right Attitude And Mindset When Working In Sales
[46:26] Gathering Feedback To Continuously Improve Yourself
[55:16] Treating The Practice Like The Real Thing
[1:00:43] Episode Wrap-up And Closing Words

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