Science of Mentorship | Shawn Blanchard | TEDxMuskegon

Mentorship is a science that has not been clearly defined. Through Shawn's heart felt experience and research he has found kernals of truth that define mentorship and displays the application of his findings. From this engaging talk and diagrams you will walk away with the what, why, when, and how the Science of Mentorship works.
Mentorship specialist, author, speaker and mathematician, Shawn started his life as a crack baby. Growing up his main motivations were sex, money, cars, girls, and clothes. His mentors were his two older brothers - one murdered in a drug transaction - the other serving life in a Federal Prison for allegedly being one of Detroit’s most notorious drug lords. After losing his brothers to violence and prison, Shawn found another path that lead him to an education and opportunity. Fast forward and Blanchard was appointed to the city of Detroit’s Mayoral Cabinet as the Director of Youth Services. Throughout his tenure he successfully launched a citywide elementary soccer league and provided nearly 5,600 jobs, heading the Grow Detroit’s Young Talent youth employment initiative. Blanchard is the CEO and Founder of Shawn Blanchard Productions and the Style Advisor and Co-Owner of SnapSuits.
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[@therealqqqnb]

Starting my journey at 32 after realizing that I’ve always been a mentor to my peers and family. I’ve always wanted better for myself and those around me. Wish me good discipline and growth 🙏🏽

[@E2LL2E]

Thank you for being an amazing Mentor to many Shawn! I love your approach and the delivery of your talk!

[@candiscompass3620]

WOW Shawn; I know so many people, young, old and everything in between that could learn soo much from you. I live in New Orleans, a city that is much like Detroit in reference to the “urban community”... People need HOPE, and you are such a great example of what success beyond your life circumstances looks like. Keep up the great work!! I am sooo proud of you!! 💕

[@IamtheVictoryQueen]

Wow thanks for sharing your story! 1st time hearing it! Love the breakdown of mentorship.

[@MsShakeywife04]

This is amazing, Cousin!!! I'm so very proud of you!

[@drchalquist]

Thanks for posting this. I like the lifelong emphasis on mentorship and being mentored. When I teach I often think: how great that I get to pass along what I've learned from my own teachers going all the way back.

[@werstrongertogether]

Wow. That was a great talk and very helpful to me as a mentor. The personal story was incredibly powerful and really helped to drive home the great content. Well done!

[@1MsLizW]

2/6/2023 8/20 pm What was if any training did you have before becoming a mentor?

[@atifadeshamukhya4668]

Amazed, fulfilled by this!

[@mwihakiwaithiru6506]

Wonderful speech Shawn Blanchard. Thanks for sharing such intimate stories too.

[@theomahalepa4187]

Great and inspirational. Loved it. Keep on doing good bro

[@taistreet-actress152]

Mentors have been very instrumental in my life, and the honor of mentoring others is clearly defined through your talk. A friend of the family in Detroit shared your book at her book club and recently recommended you as one to watch and follow. I was inspired by your story and the Science of Mentorship. Much success to you!

[@shawnblanchard7500]

Tai Street - Actress You know first hand how impactful and important mentors are. Thank you for the good words. If you know any undergraduate college students or high school seniors let them know about the More Mentors Scholarship! You can find more information about the social media scholarship at www.iamshanwnblanchard.com.

[@taistreet-actress152]

Shawn Blanchard- Done! I would love to have you come speak at my alma mater Fayetteville State University.

[@shawnblanchard7500]

Hello Tai, We can make that happen! Please connect with my team at [e-mail]. We are looking forward to hear from you:)

[@clarenceirving8673]

Tai Street - Actress

[@clarenceirving8673]

Tai Street - Actress

[@brendamartinez6955]

Thank you.

[@mahoganycoy1517]

Great video! Most definitely will share

[@shawnblanchard7500]

Mahogany Coy Thank you! Please share this important information!

[@salimmooney618]

This is awesome Shawn

[@samanthaj4230]

throwing the ball analogy is at 7:45

[@ambreaszabon8303]

thankyouuuuu

[@NovaHawk14]

A hero

[@cynthiahawkins2389]

This is wonderful. I am 70, now a retired ESL teacher. I plan to expand my mentoring, as I have done before....BTW it is spelled "KERNEL"..

[@FabulousbeautiesnlMakeup]

Great movie

[@gwulysses8998]

Continue to cause growth in the wealth of character building; it will change the way society is social. I salute you. "My whole life is 100, I came from zero. I saved my own life and became my own hero." - Ger'Al

[@cafelearningbyjaveria2473]

Awesome!

[@Sameh333]

I like your work bro

[@PublicSpeekingKidsClub]

Wow .. you are best

[@thelightwitness9961]

good talk

[@goldenwords963]

thanks for motivation

[@michaelangelocaruso]

Great talk, Shawn!

[@mslfuller]

What a beautiful tribute. #Stag1st

[@shawnblanchard7500]

LaShonda Fuller , you know Mrs. Champion well! Thank you for the good words! #Stags

[@alexanderbrowniemanjames513]

🙏🏾

[@mwanginack1336]

When unable to know IF he's a mentor...what do you do??

[@urbnctrl]

What do you mean exactly?

[@reshadmeetsworld3692]

Picking a mentor is half the battle…

[@alexandervoronov6659]

Ок🎉

[@corinnegreyling8382]

Try practical solutions / recommendations.

[@JoshuaFiorillo]

You get just as much benefit out of being a mentor as you do from being the mentee!

[@daniel2milan]

Why does he sounds like Will Smith...

[@markanthonio2089]

toàn cây hài ko ta ơi

[@qellen128]

This guy sounds like Plainpotatoes