Summary: On this week's Working Mother Radio we're talking about the personal rewards of mentoring. Also, hear about BAMBOOEE's Washable Bamboo Towels, and get some interesting and funny advice from Daddy Derek! Segment 1: Mentoring To kick off this episode of Working Mother Radio, Bettina talks about topics in this month's Working Mother magazine. Also, Lela Nargi and Bettina discuss the personal rewards of mentoring. Segment 2: "Under Your Wing" Lela Nargi talks about her article in this month's Working Mother magazine "Under Your Wing." She shares key steps you can take as an informal mentor, to help someone new at work feel more comfortable. Segment 3: The Un-Paper Towel For every roll sold a tree is planted! Co-Founder of BAMBOOEE, Irene Krasniansky tells us about Washable Bamboo Towels. Each eco-friendly towel can be washed up to one-hundred times! Segment 4: "Shark Tank" Irene Krasniansky shares the story of how her and her husband ended up on the show "Shark Tank." Irene and Bettina also talk about balancing family life with a busy, growing business. Segment 5: "Daddy Derek" Derek James balances a full-time job in the television news while also managing his two little ones every afternoon. He recently put his five-year old in kindergarden, which inspired his article "Off to Kindergarden? Not so Fast." Derek shares some interesting, inspiring, and funny advice with us! Check out daddyderek.com. Segment 6: Kindergarten Time? Bettina and Derek discuss the importance of listening to your child's teacher if issues arise. They also talk about pre-kindergarten evaluations, which assess what the child is ready for academically as well as emotionally.
