How to Find a Mentor (Without Begging for Their Time)

Are you leaving success on the table because you don't have the right mentors? In this powerful episode, Lish Speaks breaks down why mentorship is the secret weapon most entrepreneurs are completely missing—and how to find mentors who will actually transform your life and business. Whether you're navigating career transitions, building your brand, or just trying to level up, this conversation will change how you think about guidance, growth, and getting to the bag. IN THIS EPISODE: • The Two Types of Mentors You Need - Why your mentors don't all have to know you personally (and how books, podcasts, and content can mentor you into success) • Stop Looking for Clones - The biggest mistake people make when searching for mentors, and why someone outside your industry might be exactly who you need • The Humility & Hunger Formula - The only two things you need to bring to any mentorship relationship if you want it to actually work • Real Talk on Productive Procrastination - How Lish caught herself choosing laundry over creating content, and what successful people do differently with their time • Who's Mentoring Lish - She reveals her virtual mentors (Kevin Fredericks, Tori & Sarah Jakes Roberts) and IRL mentors, plus exactly what she learns from each of them FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE: - Why you need to imitate people's CHARACTER, not just their outcomes - The importance of holistic mentorship (someone who cares about your whole life, not just your business) - How to mentor yourself using the stories and content of successful people - The question every entrepreneur needs to ask: "Who am I pouring into?" - Why this generation needs to value learning from elders more than ever What I'm Stepping In: New Balance 550 x Aime Leon Dore collab (navy & white) - the perfect blend of classic, comfortable, and not trying too hard. "Without counsel, plans go awry, but in a multitude of counselors, they are established." - Proverbs 15:22 If this episode spoke to you, drop a comment below and let me know: Who is one mentor (virtual or IRL) that has changed your life? Let's build community and share the wealth! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and hit that notification bell so you never miss an episode of I'll Just Let Myself In—the podcast where we don't wait for permission slips, we walk through our God-given doors. Listen on SiriusXM Radio Channel 140 - Mondays at 8pm EST on Holy Culture Radio