When CEOs Sit With Teens: Building Bridges, Not Just Resumes | The Difference We Make

The Difference We Make: Stories of People Changing Lives · Oct 18, 2026 · 11m · transcript

In this episode of The Difference We Make, host Ashling Scallon explores the transformative power of genuine human connection between corporate leaders and teenagers. Moving beyond traditional mentorship models that often feel transactional or performative, this story highlights a Detroit community center initiative where CEOs sat down with high school seniors to engage in radical attention and mutual learning. The episode argues that true social impact happens not in boardrooms or galas, but in quiet, awkward spaces where two people from different worlds attempt to find a common language. It…