<p>Almost all of us have a mentor who shaped our path—a teacher, a family member, or even someone miles away. In the finale of season four, we explore what happens when creatives step into that role and give back to the next generation. From sharing skills to offering encouragement, we discover how mentoring can be just as transformative—and sometimes even more fulfilling—than creating our own work.</p><p><strong>INTRO & ACT ONE: </strong>“Passing the Mic” with <strong>Dumisani “Dumi RIGHT” Ndlovu</strong>, a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/dumiright/?hl=en"><strong>performance artist</strong></a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://corcoran.gwu.edu/dumi-right"><strong>educator</strong></a> working in Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. </p><p><strong>ACT TWO</strong>: “Stepping Stones” with<strong> Julie Opiel</strong>, the Director of Education and Community Engagement at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bodytraffic.com/"><strong>BodyTraffic</strong></a> in Los Angeles, California.</p><p><strong>ACT THREE</strong>: “Freedom to Lead" with <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.alexketley.com/news-updates"><strong>Alex Ketley and Bill Clark</strong></a>, two performance artists and educators collaborating in Vacaville, California. </p><p>You can find a full transcript and more on APAP’s website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://apap365.org/podcast/">https://apap365.org/podcast/</a> </p><p>Are you a performing arts worker with a story to tell? Submit it here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bit.ly/AWLpodsubmit">https://bit.ly/AWLpodsubmit</a></p>
