Who's in your corner? The power of a mentor
Now or Never

Who's in your corner? The power of a mentor

B1IntermediateOctober 1, 202654 min
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  • Relationships & psychology

What does it take to come through overwhelming odds, discover your passion, and get to the top of your game? Today on Now or Never the answer is: the right mentor. Meet three people taking stock of how far they’ve come, turning to the person who helped get them there and saying thank you. As a kid in Winnipeg’s inner city, Dale Turcotte III had to grow up fast. His biological dad was in jail. His parents struggled with addiction. And he often...

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This is Now or Never and it is Saturday night in Chilliwack, BC and the Valley Huskers of the Canadian Junior Football League are just about to take the field, including their new captain, an 18-year-old rookie from Winnipeg, Dale Turcotte III.

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