MentorChat is our podcast dedicated to all things mentoring! Join TMP staffers Sophia and Ashley for some spirited discussion around mentoring and the difference it can make in our lives. Real-life tips, introspective questions, special guests...there's something for everyone!
This year is TMP's 30th Anniversary! And we're ready to celebrate mentoring at our Magic of Mentoring on October 21st. To kick off the celebration, we had the opportunity to speak with Greg Spencer of Spencer MacCleary & Associates and Board Chairman of The POISE Foundation! Mr. Spencer is this year’s Thieman Award Honoree, and TMP will be presenting this award to him at The Magic of Mentoring. Join us to hear about his work and about the powerful impact of meaningful relationships.
More about Greg Spencer - https://spencermaccleary.com/leadershipteam/ (https://spencermaccleary.com/leadershipteam/)
POISE Foundation - https://poisefoundation.org/
Get your tickets for the Magic of Mentoring! - https://mentoringpittsburgh.org/news_posts/magic-of-mentoring-2025 (https://mentoringpittsburgh.org/news_posts/magic-of-mentoring-2025)
The Power of Relationships: How and Why American Adults Step Up to Mentor the Nation’s Youth - https://www.mentoring.org/resource/the-power-of-relationships/ (https://www.mentoring.org/resource/the-power-of-relationships/)
19 Sept 2025
S7: E4 A Conversation with Al Valentine from 100 Black Men of Western PA
100 Black Men, Inc. began in New York in 1963 and was instituted in Western PA in 1987. The specific focus of the 100 Black Men of Western PA, Inc. is mentoring, and the organization is dedicated to improving the quality of life of the African American community and educational opportunities for at-risk African American youth in the Greater Pittsburgh Area. In this episode, we talk with Al Valentine, President of 100 Black Men of Western PA, about their work. Listen in to hear all about the ways they uplift and support youth and the incredible impact that they’ve had in the community!
100 Black Men Of Western PA - https://pgh100bm.org/ (https://pgh100bm.org/)
Get your tickets for the Magic of Mentoring! - https://mentoringpittsburgh.org/news_posts/magic-of-mentoring-2025 (https://mentoringpittsburgh.org/news_posts/magic-of-mentoring-2025)
5 Sept 2025
S7: E3 A Conversation with Karen Dreyer from APOST
Many of us have memories of after school club meetings, sports practices, tutoring sessions, and maybe even building robots! This out-of-school-time activities can be a huge part of young people's lives and help them build skills and discover new interests and opportunities. APOST (Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School-Time) is a convener, connector and collaborator with out-of-school time (OST) providers. They strive to strengthen and advocate for high-quality OST experieinces that support youth development. Listen in to this episode as we talk with Karen Dreyer from APOST about the value of OST experiences and their essential role in our schools and community!
APOST - https://www.afterschoolpgh.org/ (https://APOST-https://www.afterschoolpgh.org/)
The Latest Research on the Impact of Afterschool and Summer Programs (2024) - https://afterschoolalliance.org/documents/The-Latest-Research-on-the-Impact-of-Afterschool-and-Summer-Programs-2024.pdf (https://afterschoolalliance.org/documents/The-Latest-Research-on-the-Impact-of-Afterschool-and-Summer-Programs-2024.pdf)
The Value of Out-of-School Time Programs (2017) - https://wallacefoundation.org/report/value-out-school-time-programs (https://wallacefoundation.org/report/value-out-school-time-programs)
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