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How to Find a Mentor When You Are a First-Generation Professional
What happens when you're navigating a white-collar career without a family blueprint? In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the unique challenges first-generation professionals face when seeking mentors. They unpack a 2023 Pew Research study showing that first-gen college graduates earn $67,000 median household income versus $100,000 for their peers with college-educated parents. The hosts discuss why first-gen professionals often undervalue networking, how to overcome imposter syndrome when approaching senior leaders, and a specific framework called the 'three-circle ask' —…
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