Ep52 | Mentorship That Changes Lives: Micheal Abebe on Leadership, Empathy & Authentic Connections
Description
In this inspiring episode, hosts Linda Misegadis and Cyndi Manuel talk with Micheal Abebe, founder of 3AM Media, about the heart of mentorship and how authentic relationships can change lives.
Micheal shares his journey from leading a diversity and inclusion nonprofit to mentoring others through life’s challenges — and how living simply, with purpose and empathy, can lead to deeper fulfillment. Together, they explore how HR professionals and leaders can foster authentic mentoring relationships in today’s hybrid workplace.
💡 Key Takeaways
✅ How to create meaningful mentorships built on empathy and curiosity
✅ Why mentoring is vital to organizational culture and engagement
✅ The difference between mentoring and coaching
✅ Simple living and redefining success with purpose
⏱️ Chapters
00:00 – Introduction & Core Values: Leaving Things Better Than You Found Them
01:35 – Welcome & Show Intro
02:16 – Introducing Guest Micheal Abebe & 3AM Media
05:00 – The Journey to Mentorship and Finding Purpose
06:50 – From Nonprofit Burnout to One-on-One Mentorship
09:00 – How Kindness and Empathy Transform Conversations
13:00 – The True Definition of Mentorship vs. Coaching
17:00 – The Role of Mentoring in Organizational Culture
21:00 – How to Find the Right Mentor (and Be a Great Mentee)
25:00 – How HR Can Support Mentoring Programs Authentically
29:00 – Mentorship in a Remote World
32:00 – Helping Others Through Challenges: Stories from the Field
37:00 – Living Simply and Finding Purpose Beyond Material Success
43:00 – The Creation of 3AM Media and the Power of Creativity
45:00 – Closing Thoughts & Where to Connect with Micheal
46:45 – Outro & Credits
🔗 Connect with Micheal
LinkedIn: Micheal Abebe
3AM Media: 3AM Media on LinkedIn
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