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“They have to see that if I don't say anything …that my actions prove to be true,” says Scott L Steward

August 12, 2024 • Larvetta Loftin • Season 8 • Episode 89

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Episode 89:

Guest Name: Scott Steward

Guest Business: Genius Lab, Inc.

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In this episode of Black Businesses Matter, we speak with Scott Steward, the CEO and Founder of Genius Lab Inc., a leading figure in education and entrepreneurship from Chicago’s South Side. With over 15 years of teaching experience in Chicago Public Schools and a deep academic background, Scott has dedicated his life to empowering youth in business and technology through his work at Genius Lab Inc.

Scott takes us on a journey through his upbringing, sharing the powerful moment he first experienced the thrill of public speaking at just six years old. He reflects on how that early experience still represents his most authentic self today. In this conversation, Scott delves into the concept of mentorship, sharing his thoughts on what mentorship truly means and the complexities of placing someone on a pedestal, using his father as an example of his first mentor.

He also explores the different ways mentors influence our lives and stresses the importance of aligning words with actions. Scott not only discusses his role as a mentor but also shares his experience as a mentee, highlighting an aspiring mentor he admires and the steps he’s taken to build that relationship.
Additionally, Scott shines a light on his own mentee, discussing the depth of their relationship and how mentor-mentee dynamics often evolve over time.

If you’re interested in the significance of mentorship and the power of aligning your words with your actions, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!

IN THIS EPISODE, I TALK ABOUT…

What was Scott’s childhood like
What is the first thing that comes to mind when he thinks of Mentorship?
Who was Scott's first mentor?
Who is his aspiring mentor?
Scotts Mentee
What brings Scott joy?
BBM Brag Moment
Why do Black Businesses matter?

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