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YANG Special: Open Mic Sessions
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Our Young Auto Care Network Group (under 40s in the Auto Care industry) gather at Auto Care Connect in Phoenix to discuss how mentorship, community building, and self-awareness shape career development in today's rapidly evolving marketplace.
• Traditional mentorship is evolving – valuable guidance can come from peers facing similar challenges, not just industry veterans
• YANG's mentorship program creates circles of support with both peer and experienced mentors
• Career paths are no longer linear – professionals must adapt to rapidly changing industry landscapes
• Finding and nurturing your strengths may lead to unexpected but fulfilling career directions
• Building collaborative communities goes beyond networking – it creates deeper relationships around shared goals
• Technology and innovation drive industry change – finding people with similar interests helps navigate new tools like AI
• Leaving your mark means identifying problems you're passionate about solving, not just climbing a predetermined ladder
• Women in Auto Care provides crucial support networks to help industry professionals discover their potential
• Attending in-person events remains critical for building meaningful relationships that virtual connections can't replace
• Your unique path doesn't need to mirror anyone else's – find your own way to contribute and grow
Session Chapters:
(00:00:00) Mentorship That Matters – Matt Fowler & Jose Perez
(00:18:35) Building Collaborative Communities – Tanya Hunt & Michael Reynolds
(00:31:51) Crushing Your Career Goals – Alexandria Gaston & Brandon Crenshaw
(00:48:37) Leaving Your Mark – Lauren McCollough & Joe DeLorme
(01:07:35) Owning your Strengths & Shaping Your Journey - Autumn Lamb & Brooke Peckham
(01:24:32) Finding Your People – Clifton Gurley & Jamie Francis
Applications for YANG's Mentorship Program will open again in the fall. The program meets quarterly for about an hour each session, connecting you with peers and experienced mentors.
To learn more about YANG and it's FREE membership, visit: autocare.org/yang
To learn more about the Auto Care Association visit autocare.org.
To learn more about our show and suggest future topics and guests, visit autocare.org/podcast
Chapters
1. Mentorship That Matters – Matt Fowler & Jose Perez (00:00:00)
2. Building Collaborative Communities – Tanya Hunt & Michael Reynolds (00:19:06)
3. Crushing Your Career Goals – Alexandria Gaston & Brandon Crenshaw (00:33:28)
4. Leaving Your Mark – Lauren McCullough & Joseph DeLorme (00:50:14)
5. Owning Your Strengths & Shaping Your Journey - Autumn Lamb & Brooke Peckham (01:09:12)
6. Finding Your People – Clifton Gurley & Jamie Francis (01:26:09)
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