During childhood, our parents, or the people who raise us, are usually the driving force of education and growth. As we age and become independent (aka start thinking we know everything) there are fewer people who truly influence us. Mentors however, when allowed, can be these incredible driving forces of growth, no matter our age or need for change. I’ve been lucky to have two mentors so far in my career, neither of which were women. That’s not saying I haven’t had inspirational women around me. I absolutely have. These women are always trailblazers, fearless (even when they’re not feeling it on the inside) and have integrity in everything they…