{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/c775c20c-79c7-4b26-9123-fb527fa2064a/61d5b5d4e9d1ca0013be9551?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"605:The Importance of Youth Mentorship with Artis Stevens","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6112bcae0252fa86ccc8501a/show-cover.jpg?height=200","description":"<p>In today's episode of the As Told by Nomads Podcast, join me and Artis Stevens as we discuss what mentorship can mean to a child, to his or her future, and the communities he or she will eventually become a part of. The Juvenile Justice and Welfare System&nbsp; refers to a system dealing with children at risk and in conflict with the law.Tune in to Artis talk about what mentorship can create, the #1 mentorship myth that needs to be debunked, how Big Brothers Big Sisters of America differs from the JJWS, and so much more.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>To be a BIG</strong></p><p>For Artis, there are a lot of people who believe that to be a <em>big brother</em> or a <em>big sister</em>, you have to be all this and all that. Kids just want a role model that can be present, can listen, engage, and be authentic. That’s what kids, who’ve lost connection and opportunities in life, basically need from mentors.</p><p>To succeed in providing that kind of connection to a <em>little</em> (a mentee), you have to gain their trust first. One of the biggest factor that Tayo mentions is needed to successfully connect with a mentee, to which Artis agrees, is consistency. Once a <em>little</em> understands that you’re genuinely interested in their milestones, they open up to you more.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About Artis Stevens:</strong></p><p>A proven visionary leader and strategist, bringing more than 20 years of strategic marketing experience. A sought-after speaker on revitalizing nonprofit brands, infusing brand culture, and converting marketing to engagement and profit.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Named American Marketing Association Foundation's (AMAF) 2018 National Nonprofit Marketer of the Year, the highest honor bestowed by the AMA/AMAF on nonprofit marketing professionals. Recognized for leadership in revitalizing 4-H's 100-year-old brand image.<strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>Outline of the episode:</strong></p><ul><li>[02:34]\tBecome a big brother or a big sister!</li><li>[04:04] <em>I was born into this work</em></li><li>[07:37]\tHow Big Brothers Big Sisters of America was founded</li><li>[09:06]\tKids are in poverty, emotional trauma, and social isolation</li><li>[11:13]\tMentoring the youth is a lifetime process</li><li>[14:38]\tThe scale of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America</li><li>[17:01]\tPeople can get involved in <em>soooo </em>many ways</li><li>[18:22]\tArtis Stevens – I thought that was my way in</li><li>[20:18]\tOn fighting for diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and accessibility</li><li><em>[22:01] Before we leave the house everyday…</em></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources:</strong></p><p>Website: <a href=\"https://www.bbbs.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.bbbs.org/</a></p><p>LinkedIn:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/artis-stevens-b386195/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/artis-stevens-b386195/</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Tayo Rockson and the As Told By Nomads Podcast on:</strong></p><p>Personal Website: <a href=\"https://tayorockson.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://tayorockson.com</a></p><p>UYD Management: <a href=\"https://uydmanagement.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://uydmanagement.com/</a></p><p>UYD Collective: <a href=\"https://tayorockson.com/uyd-collective\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://tayorockson.com/uyd-collective</a></p><p>Linkedin: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayorockson/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayorockson</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Podcast: <a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/as-told-by-nomads/id910739730\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast</a></p><p>Twitter: <a href=\"https://twitter.com/TayoRockson\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://twitter.com/TayoRockson</a></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Tayo Rockson"}