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Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 616: Having a Business Mentor.

This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 616. I’m your host, Dr. Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development in beautiful Los Angeles, California.

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This episode is called “Having a Business Mentor.” A “mentor” is a person who gives you advice. It’s a conversation between Alex and Kenya. Let’s get started.

Alex: Where are you going?

Kenya: I’m going to meet my business mentor.

Alex: Your business mentor? What do you do with a business mentor?

Kenya: Well, my mentor is like an advisor. We meet regularly and I get her feedback and guidance with my ideas on starting a business.

Alex: Oh, so you’re her protégé?

Kenya: No, I’m not. I simply go to her with my ideas and she helps me hash them out. She’s a successful