Throughout my career, mentors have helped me establish a solid foundation in various technologies and best practices. Having mentors during my coding bootcamp and apprenticeship, I naturally transitioned into mentoring co-ops at work and a friend in my spare time. I found that mentoring was a mutually beneficial learning experience. Becoming a code mentor can enhance my skills and allow me to share my practical experience and insights with emerging developers. The process of breaking down complex topics into understandable pieces and witnessing someone's 'aha' moment is truly rewarding.