Real goals, built one step at a time.
How it works
Four steps from first message to a mentor in your corner.
Tell us about you
A short assessment about your goals and what has gotten in the way. About five minutes.
Free intro call
We review it personally and call you, often the same day.
Meet your mentor
We match you with a mentor whose experience fits your goals.
Start your plan
30 or 60 minute sessions on a weekly or monthly plan, in person or by video.
Mentoring by video, wherever you are.
The same mentor, the same plan and the same accountability, from home, work or the road.
- Same-day intro callsSubmit the assessment and talk with our team the same day
- Sessions that fit your schedule30 or 60 minutes, booked around your week
- Your mentor between sessionsText and phone check-ins keep you moving
- Mix it upStart by video and meet in Los Angeles later, or the other way around
Plans
Two simple ways to work with a mentor.
Weekly
Billed week to week
- One session every week, 30 or 60 minutes
- By video anywhere in the US, or in person in Los Angeles
- Text and phone contact between sessions
- A written plan with goals you track together
- Switch mentors if the fit is not right
Monthly
One rate for the month
- Sessions every week of the month, 30 or 60 minutes
- By video anywhere in the US, or in person in Los Angeles
- Text and phone contact between sessions
- A written plan with monthly progress reviews
- Switch mentors if the fit is not right
Rates are reviewed on your free intro call, so you know exactly what you are choosing before you start.
Who we work with
High School Students
Organization, motivation and independence, with parents in the loop.
College Students
Time management, study habits and life on campus, anywhere in the US.
The First Year of College
From the summer before through a strong first semester.
Young Adults
Work, school, money and momentum for anyone who feels stuck.
Professionals
Accountability and a thinking partner for big goals and transitions.
Families
Support for a loved one, without becoming the one who nags.
What we work on
Career and Education
Job searches, interviews, career changes and going back to school.
Money and Life Skills
Budgets, bills, credit and running your week.
Health and Fitness
Exercise, food, sleep and a routine you keep.
Relationships and Family
Communication, trust and boundaries.
Accountability and Recovery
Structure and follow-through, including support for people in recovery.
About
Most people know where they want to go. A mentor helps you actually get there.
Blackburn Mentoring offers one-on-one mentoring and life coaching. We pair you with one dedicated mentor who learns your goals, turns them into a plan you can follow week to week, and stays with you while you do the work. Sessions happen by video wherever you live in the US, or in person in Los Angeles, and your mentor is reachable between them. The focus is simple: steady, practical progress in the parts of life that matter most to you.
Mentors are hands-on and direct. They help with the real tasks, like a job search, a budget, a training plan or a hard conversation, and they hold you to what you said you would do. When a therapist or family is part of the picture, your mentor works alongside them with your permission. About Blackburn Mentoring
Founders
Robert and Nathan began mentoring together in Los Angeles in 2014, working one-on-one with people who wanted to rebuild structure, purpose and momentum in their lives. Twelve years later they are still doing the work side by side, building the approach, training the mentors and staying close to every client.
Blackburn Mentoring is what they learned along the way: one dedicated person, a clear plan and steady follow-through make the biggest difference.
Questions
What is Blackburn Mentoring?
Blackburn Mentoring provides one-on-one mentoring and life coaching by video across the United States and in person in Los Angeles. Mentors help people build practical skills and structure in work, school, money, health and relationships, with regular sessions and daily accountability.
Who is mentoring for?
Anyone who wants structure, direction and someone in their corner: people changing careers or going back to school, young adults building independence, people in recovery and anyone working through a big life transition.
How often do clients meet with a mentor?
Most clients meet with their mentor weekly or several times a week, in person or by video, with text and phone contact in between.
Is a mentor the same as a therapist?
A mentor is not a therapist. Mentors focus on practical action in daily life and work alongside a therapist or other professionals when a client has them.
Do you offer virtual mentoring?
Yes. Virtual mentoring by video works the same way as in-person mentoring, with regular sessions and contact in between, for clients outside Los Angeles or with busy schedules.
How do I get started?
Fill out a short assessment. Our team reviews it personally and reaches out to schedule a free intro call.
Start with a short assessment.
Same-day intro calls. By video anywhere in the US, or in person in Los Angeles. Call (888) 305 5422.