The Genius of Mentoring

With Michael Meade, Malidoma Some, Luis Rodriguez, Jack Kornfield and Orland Bishop

Listen in on an extraordinary dialogue that takes shape amongst five diverse teachers who do hands-on work with "youth at-risk." Join mythologist and storyteller, Michael Meade, West African shaman and author, Malidoma Some, poet and community activist, Luis Rodriguez, Buddhist teacher and psychologist, Jack Kornfield, and human rights activist and innovator, Orland Bishop, in an inspired and informative conversation.

Beginning with the appearance of Mentor as a character in the Odyssey, we take an impromptu journey across several seas and many lands. The path of discovery includes personal stories, mythic tales; life-saving moments and the kind of revelations that arise from taking the genuine risks of mentoring. Themes include: the origins of mentoring, the awakening the genius, the essential voice of youth, the necessity of trouble, the dream of life and "the soul's cargo of gifts."

This recording benefits teachers and mentors, parents and counselors, artists and social activists and anyone who values youth and desires meaningful community.

Downloadable audio (54 minutes)