EDO Breakthrough

E07 – Mentorship in Economic Development, with Sandy Castor

Sandy Dubay, CEcD Season 1 Episode 7

Sandy Castor shares her perspective on how transportation and economic development work together, professional development opportunities, and the power of mentorship. We also discuss “soft” skills, saying yes more, and her accidental path to economic development.

Key Takeaways:

  • Why access to transportation *is* economic development
  • The difference between mentors, advisors, and sponsors
  • How “soft skills” are not soft

About the Guest:

Sandy Castor is an Economic Development professional. You can connect with her on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/sandyscastor).

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