Exploring Life & Business with Augustine Turner of Mentors4minorities LLC

Today we’d like to introduce you to Augustine Turner.

Hi Augustine , so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
My story is rooted in faith, purpose, and a desire to create opportunities for others. I founded Mentors4Minorities because I wanted to help young people and families access practical support, encouragement, and guidance they could build on.

I started by doing the work directly: having conversations, building relationships, and going door to door to share our mission and generate support. Our care packages became an important part of that work, providing hygiene items and everyday essentials while opening the door to deeper conversations about what families needed.

Building the organization has taught me how to sell, lead, train others, and keep going through uncertainty. Much of our growth has come through personal outreach and earning people’s trust. Being close to the work has also helped me understand that meeting an immediate need matters, but so does helping someone take their next step.

Today, Mentors4Minorities brings together youth mentorship, family support, leadership development, digital safety, and violence prevention. Our mission is to teach, train, and motivate, with faith guiding how we serve.

The vision I keep coming back to is strengthening the root so communities don’t have to keep responding to the fruit. I want us to help families build a stronger foundation before challenges become crises.

I’m still growing as a founder and CEO, but my purpose is clear: build something sustainable that creates opportunities for others and equips people to move forward. My faith in God continues to guide that journey, one relationship and one step at a time.

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
It definitely has not been a smooth road. One of the biggest challenges has been carrying the vision while also handling the everyday work required to keep it moving. As a founder, I’ve had to wear many hats: serving families, generating sales, recruiting, training, and managing operations. Having a clear purpose doesn’t mean you automatically have the team or resources to bring every idea to life.

Building a dependable team has been another challenge. Finding people who connect with the mission and are willing to do the consistent work takes time. I’ve had seasons where I was the main person out in the field, which taught me both the value of perseverance and the importance of building systems so everything doesn’t depend on me.

I’ve also had to balance serving the community with building a sustainable business. We need revenue to provide resources, pay people, and continue showing up. Learning to communicate that value and earn trust has been an ongoing part of my growth.

Through it all, my faith has kept me grounded. I’ve learned to adjust my approach, ask for help, and take the next step even when I don’t have the whole picture. I’m still learning, but those challenges have made me more intentional about how I lead and what we’re building for the future.

Thanks – so what else should our readers know about Mentors4minorities LLC?
It definitely has not been a smooth road. One of the biggest challenges has been carrying the vision while also handling the everyday work required to keep it moving. As a founder, I’ve had to wear many hats: serving families, generating sales, recruiting, training, and managing operations. Having a clear purpose doesn’t mean you automatically have the team or resources to bring every idea to life.

Building a dependable team has been another challenge. Finding people who connect with the mission and are willing to do the consistent work takes time. I’ve had seasons where I was the main person out in the field, which taught me both the value of perseverance and the importance of building systems so everything doesn’t depend on me.

I’ve also had to balance serving the community with building a sustainable business. We need revenue to provide resources, pay people, and continue showing up. Learning to communicate that value and earn trust has been an ongoing part of my growth.

Through it all, my faith has kept me grounded. I’ve learned to adjust my approach, ask for help, and take the next step even when I don’t have the whole picture. I’m still learning, but those challenges have made me more intentional about how I lead and what we’re building for the future.

Where we are in life is often partly because of others. Who/what else deserves credit for how your story turned out?
First and foremost, I give credit to God. My faith has sustained me through uncertainty and continues to guide how I lead, serve, and make decisions.

My daughter, Harmony, also deserves credit. Being her mother gives me a personal connection to the work we do with young people and families. She motivates me to keep growing and to build something that creates opportunities for the next generation.

Third, I want to recognize Francis F. Forkpa Jr., my Administrative Assistant based in Liberia, West Africa. His administrative support helps me manage responsibilities behind the scenes so I can dedicate more time to serving families, building relationships, and growing Mentors4Minorities. I’m grateful for his contribution to our work across the distance.

I’m especially grateful to Ms. Myisha Armstrong, who stepped in as a fiscal agent and helped us receive a $30,000 grant. Her willingness to support our work and handle that responsibility with integrity meant a great deal to me. Having someone help you access an opportunity like that can make a meaningful difference for a growing organization.

Our team members, community partners, customers, and supporters deserve recognition, too. Every person who has purchased a care package, opened their door to hear our mission, made an introduction, or worked alongside me has contributed to our progress.

I’m also thankful for the young people and families who trust us. Their experiences and feedback help shape our work and remind me why it matters. I may be the founder, but the growth of Mentors4Minorities reflects the contributions of many people.

Pricing:

• Care packages are priced at $120 and provide hygiene items and everyday essentials while supporting our community work.
• Pricing for mentoring, workshops, and family support varies based on the services, program length, and group size.
• Schools, churches, and community organizations can contact us at mentors4minorities.com to discuss program options and receive a customized quote.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://mentors4minorities.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waymaker_movement
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092735924531