05/22/2026
Yesterday I received an email from Winning Futures asking for help recruit Career Mentors for the upcoming school year, and it immediately brought me back to my time as a student at Warren Mott High School.
My mentor was Amy Whitehead, a business banker at the time, wife, and mother of two boys. Along with several incredible teachers, she encouraged me to think beyond what I believed was possible for my future.
She became a reference for my first job and was one of many people who invested their time, knowledge, and encouragement into a young student who was still trying to figure out her path.
Looking back now as a business owner, I realize how much those relationships mattered.
Sometimes the opportunities that shape our lives begin with someone simply willing to show up, share their experience, and believe in us before we fully believe in ourselves.
Thank you to Winning Futures, Amy, and the educators who helped me dream bigger than I knew how to dream on my own. đź’™