r/mentors

I recently started my life coaching business and I’m realizing how much guidance matters when you’re building something meaningful from the ground up.

I’m looking for a mentor or even just someone with experience in coaching, personal development, or entrepreneurship who wouldn’t mind sharing some wisdom or perspective along the way.

I’m really passionate about helping people begin their healing and self growth journeys, and I want to grow this business with intention and authenticity.

If anyone has advice, experiences, or insight about finding the right mentor, I’d truly love to hear it.

Do we choose our mentors by reaching out to people we admire, asking questions, and building relationships intentionally?

Or do mentors choose us over time by noticing potential, investing in us naturally, and guiding us when the timing is right?

I’ve had moments where I looked for mentorship and nothing really clicked, but I’ve also had people unexpectedly guide me without me asking. It makes me wonder if the best mentor relationships are pursued or discovered organically.

For those who’ve had meaningful mentors, how did it happen for you? Did you seek them out, or did the relationship develop naturally?

Hi everyone,

My name is Jean-Pierre, I’m 22, and I recently launched a compliance-focused SaaS that helps small businesses identify potential regulatory risks.

The product is live and getting early traction, but I’m struggling with improving conversions and clearly communicating value to the right audience.

What I’m learning is that while most SMEs understand compliance is important, many still rely on outdated or expensive approaches, and don’t act until it becomes a real problem. My challenge is helping them see the value earlier in a way that builds trust.

I’m still early in my journey and trying to improve in areas like marketing, positioning, sales, and customer trust.

I’d really appreciate guidance from someone with experience in B2B SaaS, compliance, or selling to SMEs.

If you also happen to be someone who values Christian principles in business and leadership, that would be a bonus, as that’s the foundation I try to operate from.

Any advice or mentorship would genuinely mean a lot.

Hi, I’m looking for someone who can help me with personal growth, consistency, and reinvesting / rebranding myself and my life.
I feel like I have a lot of potential, but I struggle with actually turning it into something tangible. I tend to negotiate with myself a lot, talk myself out of action, and I’m not very consistent. Because of that, most days end up feeling like I’m not really moving in the direction I want to go.

What I’m looking for is a mentor who knows how to help me get from point a to b, can offer advice and help me stay grounded and consistent.
I want them to be like a reset button to help reset each day without carrying yesterday’s mindset or mistakes into today, and actually help me follow through on what I plan instead of staying stuck in planning and thinking.

I already have a general idea of what I want in life, I just need help turning that into something real and sustainable. Ideally, someone who can help me stay accountable, refocus me when I drift, and keep me aligned with my goals.

I’m open to mapping things out properly with the right person and building a system that actually works for me long-term.

¡Hola a todos! Busco la perspectiva de mentores, emprendedores o cualquiera que haya pasado por una encrucijada vital y profesional similar, especialmente lidiando con negocios familiares.

Mi contexto: Tengo 28 años, soy diseñador de producto y estoy a un mes de terminar mi máster. Hace un tiempo tomé la decisión de irme de mi ciudad natal para mudarme con mi prometida y nuestro gato a otra ciudad, donde soy mucho más feliz y quiero establecer mi vida. Durante los últimos 6 años he trabajado en la empresa familiar, y actualmente sigo con ellos en formato teletrabajo, por lo que dependo de ellos económicamente.

Se me da muy bien crear sistemas, organizar y ejecutar utilizando nuevas herramientas de IA y diseño. Este último año he creado varios proyectos propios, incluyendo una plataforma online y un producto físico.

El problema es que soy muy bueno haciendo, pero me cuesta horrores vender. Los proyectos se estancan porque no les dedico el tiempo comercial necesario y es un campo que me genera fricción. Siento que me disperso entre tantas ideas y me cuesta enfocarme en las que realmente pueden generarme dinero de forma independiente.

La "Jaula Dorada" y el drama familiar: Mi objetivo es crecer financieramente y tener libertad de tiempo para mi futura familia, pero tengo un muro enorme delante: mi familia espera que vuelva.

Su mentalidad es muy tradicional y protectora. Les gusta tener el control absoluto, no creen en el teletrabajo y nos ven más como empleados que como hijos. Irme a estudiar fuera ya fue un drama tremendo porque, según ellos, "aquí lo tenía todo". Y ya cuestionaron incluso mi relación por saber cuales eran las intenciones de ella y que queríamos o como si ella nos alejara cosa que no era así porque yo quería estudiar y crecer a nivel profesional siendo que nada mas salir de la carrera llego el COVID y ya directamente empecé a trabajar con ellos sin expandirme en otros proyectos o trabajos.

Quisiera seguir colaborando con ellos, pero desde una posición de asesor o partner externo (quizás abriendo una nueva línea de negocio). El problema es que se acerca el momento de la verdad y estoy agobiado. Sé que si les presento un plan de colaboración a distancia, chocaré contra un muro de desconfianza porque pierden el control sobre mí. Me aterra la confrontación y sé que, si rechazan la idea, usarán el chantaje emocional: "¿Qué vas a hacer tú solo? ¿De qué vas a vivir sin nuestra ayuda?".

Mis preguntas para vosotros:

1. ¿Cómo hacéis para limpiar la cabeza de ideas y enfocaros implacablemente en el proyecto principal que os va a dar dinero?
2. Siendo un perfil creativo/técnico, ¿cómo rompisteis la barrera de las ventas? ¿Me forzo a aprender o busco un socio comercial?
3. ¿Cómo habéis gestionado negociaciones con familiares que usan el control y la culpa? Sabiendo que no creen en el teletrabajo, ¿tiene sentido intentar convencerles con un "plan de negocio", o es mejor asumir que tendré que cortar por lo sano y prepararme para lo peor?

Cualquier framework mental, experiencia similar o libro que podáis recomendar me será de gran ayuda. ¡Gracias!

Looking for a mentor!! Someone to guide me and give advice regarding business, credit real estate and money management. Thank you!

Hi everyone,
I’m a 30 year old woman from Italy, and I’m looking for honest career advice from people who have built something meaningful in creative, business, innovation, or mission-driven industries.

My background is in Fashion Design, product development, technical sheets, luxury retail, and more recently digital content creation. Over the last few years I’ve been intentionally moving toward sustainable fashion, circular economy, textile innovation, upcycling, and community-driven projects.

I’m not someone who sits still. In the past 3 years I’ve been:
• applying for jobs in fashion, communication, showroom, and sustainability-related roles;
• applying to international programs and Erasmus+ exchanges;
• attending industry conferences and networking events (often pushing through social anxiety to do it);
• building my LinkedIn, portfolio, and international CV;
• saying yes to workshops, collaborations, and learning opportunities.

The strange part is this:
Online applications rarely lead anywhere. Most of my recent opportunities have come from in-person networking, direct conversations, and unexpected connections.

In the last few days alone, I’ve been invited to follow-up conversations with professionals in social innovation and sustainability… so something seems to be moving. But nothing stable yet.

My challenge is focus.

I’m interested in multiple paths that seem connected, but I’m afraid I’m diluting my energy:
• Sustainable Fashion / Product Development
• Fashion Communication / Content Creation
• Community Building / Events
• Potentially UX Research or Human-centered innovation

I also feel pressure around age. At 30, I sometimes wonder whether I’m still “building” or simply “starting too late.”

If you were mentoring someone like me, what would you tell me to focus on during the next 6–12 months?

Should I:

1. Double down on one niche?
2. Go fully international and stop waiting for my local market?
3. Build my own project while freelancing?
4. Accept a stable unrelated job while building credibility on the side?

I’m open to honest feedback even hard truths.

Thank you.

Can someone help? I need a mentor… I don’t have anyone to guide me as I am the eldest and is commonly known to be tough, but I’m not. Someone help me. I want to change my life.

44 years old, knowledgeable, problem solver, knowledge in many fields (polymath), looking for new friends.

interests : Gaming, Soundtrack Music, Philosophy, cooking, dogs, AI work.

Ba in management and marketing from BGU, honest direct and funny, haha or weird, your call.

Prefer audio conversations rather than typing.

I have noticed that many people feel lost when starting freelancing Or trying to understand how remote work and online hiring actually work in practice.

At the same time. I have also seen many people struggle to find reliable remote workers, even after spending a lot of time to searching through profiles and applications.

So i would like to offer free guidance and mentorship based on real experience to help people avoid common mistakes, better understand remote hiring and move in a more practical direction.

Feel free to share your situation.

Genuinely extremly lost, Im looking for someone to give guidance, I made a post in another sub and they said to come here and post. Im into entrepreneurship and self development but I honestly suck ass at both and could really use some help, thank you

I am a self taught marketer, 6 years of work experience in the field and currently Head of Marketing at a fintech company. This is my first time in a leadership position of this caliber and in this industry.

I can’t seem to find a mentor to help me in my journey and I could honestly use one.

Hello, I say into the void...

I (35f) am a mom of two sons who are finally old enough that they don't need me every second of the day. They are actually extremely capable and responsible so I feel incredibly blessed. I am glad I was able to and did make time to teach them and be there for them even if it took priority over a career. 

That's not to say I haven't worked. I have had many different types of jobs, including rental property management and front desk administration. I was able to go back to school after the birth of my first son and graduated a few months after the birth of my youngest son with an associates degree in business management. 

Anyway, I have always been interested in real estate, specifically in owning rental properties. I have educated myself on the different kinds of programs such as BRRRR and I have created many business plans as well as managing my own small side cleaning/errand business. I have also been trying to budget and plan to get my real estate license in SC or GA as I live on the border. But what I really want is a mentor. Someone who is in business and real estate and would be willing to help me navigate the dos and don'ts, help me get prepared to actuallyake my dream come true.

A lot of advice says “find a mentor,” but nobody really explains how that happens in real life.

I don’t want it to feel forced or transactional.

For those who’ve had mentors, did the relationship develop naturally over time or did you actively seek it out?

I’m looking for a mentor in Europe while I’m trying to rebuild my life and work toward my goals.

I’m married, so I’m not looking for anything romantic or inappropriate. What I’m looking for is a stable mentor, older guidance figure, or father figure type of connection. Someone grounded, intellectually present, and emotionally mature.

My family traumatized me, and I was diagnosed with CPTSD. I eventually had to cut off contact with them because staying connected was damaging to me. Logically, I know that distance was necessary. Emotionally, there is still a part of me that grieves not having a safe family connection.

I’m trying to build a better life. I want to become more disciplined, study seriously, become more stable, and move toward my future goals. But while doing that, I often feel painfully alone. It feels like I’m climbing without a family behind me.

One thing I deeply crave is intellectual familial connection. I want someone I can talk to about chemistry, science, immunology, pathology, learning, life structure, and personal growth. I want the feeling of being guided by someone who can meet me mentally, not just emotionally. Someone I can look up to, ask questions, and have meaningful conversations with.

Ideally, I would like to find a mentor within Europe because the time zone would make communication easier and more realistic. I am not looking for someone to replace therapy or rescue me. I am looking for a healthy connection with boundaries, perspective, accountability, and meaningful intellectual conversation. I'm already on therapy btw.

I’m not looking for judgment or pressure to reconnect with family. I’m looking for someone who understands trauma, loneliness, personal growth, and the need for safe guidance while trying to build a better life.

How do you succeed as a solopreneur, even if you have no team and only a few hours a day? Here's the stuff I honestly wish i knew earlier as a beginner 6 month entrepreneur.

(I understand I have a loong road ahead of me)

1. Consistency beats perfection everytime. As a beginner entrepreneur, I would procrastinate and hesitate trying to make a perfect... video, offer

or product, but the more I publish and get feedback, the better I get and that's the fastest way to grow better as an entrepreneur.

2. Of course! Every failure is a lesson. The more you fail, the more you get to understand the market and the more you understand the market the better you adapt and win. See it as market insights. Failure is imperative to success, treat it as a trail run to learn and become better.

3. And most importantly: Your business is a direct reflection of you. Every spectrum in your business can be traced to how much work you put in and how much work you put in is a direct link to your behavior. Your behavior shouldn't be run by how you feel, it should be lead by whether or not your making progress and if not - improve your strategy and work harder, instead of relying on motivation.

4. Rest is critical. A lot of people never get to this stage, but you can work for so long to the point where reality no longer feels real and you'll basically hit burnout - even if you got enough sleep (psychological burnout)

Work can be addictive and it's usually seen as a good thing and honestly work addiction is a good thing if you know when to stop.

Though as I said it's really rare to find someone that get's this amount of burn out of work addiction. My mentor Charlie Morgan ( not to brag, but a multi-millionaire, ill talk more abt him at the end) has experienced this type of burnout.

He worked for 6 months straight and had nothing, literally nothing but work. (except for the essentials of course like food+water) From morning to night it's work and work only... for 6 months straight and he got taken to the hospital for serious mental health issues. Then had to take a required 5 or 6 month break

Discipline taken to the extreme can lead to forced rest aka laziness. BUT some delusional people will take this of side and say "oh no ive been working hard and I should take a 1 week off, but they've only worked for a 2 / 3weeks.

Honestly as long as your struggling staying consistent, see what 'true' burnout feels like. Then you can say "I need a break" and Im not talking about sleep deprivation from working. That's just not managing your time right and honestly it's easy to say "I'll work until 3AM" than sleeping at 8pm and waking up at 3Am. I know this sounds twisted, but a lot of entrepreneurs deep in the space can relate (speaking as a 6 month old beginner entrepreneur I know what pain is and I completely understand I still got a "conglomerate" more pain to indulge in. Im just scratching the surface)

Honestly since I've been in this journey there's one thing that has been the ultimate needle mover and Im honestly curious what could be yours? Have you been in business for 2 years or a beginner just like me?

For me... it was finding (this sounds corny and im not joking) a free program literally made by a multi-millionaire by the name of Charlie Morgan. It's like finding a diamond in mud.

Trust me im not trying to pitch you here 😅

But if your serious feel free to reach out and please im curious to hear your response!

I am doing something at the intersection of founder-led content and employee-generated content, on LinkedIn.

I'm planning to get my first two clients. I'm all locked in my room for the next 15 days.

But i keep procrastinating on things. I am very clear about what I have to provide as a service or what steps I have to take for that but I keep procrastinating.

That is the reason I'm looking for a partner. At the same time I want to learn.

In the exchange for that I would really love to help you any way I can.

Let's connect!