Artis Stevens – The Power of Mentorship with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | The Daily Show
“Mentorship is simple, it’s accessible, it’s connecting.” President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, Artis Stevens, sits down with Josh Johnson to discuss the power of mentorship. They talk about overcoming the barriers of time and perfection by being present, building social infrastructure to change communities, and the correlation between mentorship and educational, financial, and social success. #DailyShow #BigBrotherBigSister #Mentorship
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@Laurenisfreeeeeky
February 12, 2026 at 2:57 pm
I'm a Big Sister! Love getting to pour into our next generation.
@monicafelstead3260
February 12, 2026 at 2:57 pm
Thank you for this reminder! I've been struggling through exhaustion but I want to be part of this program. I think estrogen is finally fixing the exhaustion, so joining this program will be one of my first goals!
@bcb7443
February 12, 2026 at 2:57 pm
Big Brothers and Big Sisters is a GREAT organization!
Josh, THANKS for showcasing them!!
@MimiPvegas
February 12, 2026 at 2:57 pm
This guest is awesome!!
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@lindajoturner3817
February 12, 2026 at 2:57 pm
Artis–great job! Proud to know you thru 4-H and to see you leading the way with BBBS!
@zezezep
February 12, 2026 at 2:57 pm
Josh would be the best mentor for 12 to 25 year olds.
@zezezep
February 12, 2026 at 2:57 pm
He is a passionate powerhouse
@JaxNoodle
February 12, 2026 at 2:57 pm
It’s soo refreshing to hear from a guest who is not selling us a book or a film/show to watch. There are kids undergoing serious trauma right now. We will need an army of mentors to support them for generations to come. I mentor as a consequence of my own experience; however, I believe Mr. Stevens’ call for mentorship is way better than mine though.
@Me-Only-Not-You
February 12, 2026 at 2:57 pm
That is beautiful.
@alro11
February 12, 2026 at 2:57 pm
Importantinterview👏🏼 thank you💚
@joshhead4539
February 12, 2026 at 2:57 pm
I’ve personally benefited from the big brother program. Everything he said is true.
@glorioskey
February 12, 2026 at 2:57 pm
Can we clone him?
@hepcatliz
February 12, 2026 at 2:57 pm
Thank you for your work Mr Stevens, great guest choice Josh!
@ManyfiresWoman
February 12, 2026 at 2:57 pm
This gentleman is a perfect spokesman for this organization. Incredible passion and dedication!
@BellaCentralLdn
February 12, 2026 at 2:57 pm
🎯🎯🎯…so important!
@GlendaForde-h9z
February 12, 2026 at 2:57 pm
♥️💎⭐…🙏🏾👏🏾👌🏾
@bobkat1911
February 12, 2026 at 2:57 pm
Please stop pushing college for everyone. Trade schools are a great and equal alternative. We're in dire need of welders, electricians, HVac repair people, plumbers, masons, carpenters, and construction workers.
@aroundmyla
February 12, 2026 at 2:57 pm
The Company I am with Neora has been a sponsor of this great Organization for 14 years. So proud to be connected to such an amazing program🎉🎉
@Squeej-z3d
February 12, 2026 at 2:57 pm
The more we encourage young people to develop their minds (reading, learning, creating) the less we will have to face situations like the ones we find ourselves in today. There is a reason the right encourages young men to get into boxing and mma (they want them to have head trauma and the result of that is a person both dumb and violent).
@AWM-r8e
February 12, 2026 at 2:57 pm
SOMETIMES the stepdad is awful, a mentor would be a saving grace
@damianscheuffele2617
February 12, 2026 at 2:57 pm
When I first went to college I was introduced to this big brother/big sister program. As someone who had volunteered to be a counselor at church camp from the first year I was old enough to, this program immediately caught my eye. First couple of months were so much fun, I met my little and began to hangout and get to know them. After the first semester I was very agree to find out that I was no longer aloud to return to the program and couldn't even say goodbye. When I asked why, I was told it was because I didn't have reliable transportation. It is true that I didn't have a car but I did have family and multiple friends that agreed to drive me or let me barrow their car whenever I needed it. In the six months I had been involved in the program I hadn't missed a single visit yet suddenly my reliability was called into question. I still continued to volunteer my summers at our church camp but I think the anger of this situation never quite left me. I remember one of my first visits my little told me that I was just going to disappear like his previous mentors did. I told him I wouldn't do that. My anger is less about what happened to me and more about how it impacted my little. This was 15 years ago now so things maybe different. Though I still carry that anger with me I hope the program has improved and I still believe in their cause even if I disagree with the way things were handled in the past.
@ray.shoesmith
February 12, 2026 at 2:57 pm
You could send Jordan to any country in the world rn and get the same answers. Well, except one or two…
@Canny-Octopus
February 12, 2026 at 2:57 pm
"You don't have to be perfect, you just have to be present."
@DanielWasserott
February 12, 2026 at 2:57 pm
Ya I am for the organization but this interview felt weird.
@larrywilson6900
February 12, 2026 at 2:57 pm
I co-founded Texas first 24/7 crisis center in 1970. A lot of what we did was mentorship. We didn't call it that. We just looked at is helping them grow into healthy adults. Inlet drug crisis center in houston. Just Google that name and my name
@JonathanRodd
February 12, 2026 at 2:57 pm
this felt less like an interview and more like a scripted product pitch. But it was for a quality product so it doesnt matter lol
@thisisevan1
February 12, 2026 at 2:57 pm
Take a drink of alcohol every time Artis Stevens ends a sentence with "right?" and you will be dead by the end of this video.
@voitball
February 12, 2026 at 2:57 pm
SHOUT OUT BIG MAC MY MENTOR!!!
@seancarney801
February 12, 2026 at 2:57 pm
I loved this. I was in the Big Brother program as a kid and I have the fondest memories of that time. I want to live in the world he describes here.
@brianjones6500
February 12, 2026 at 2:57 pm
I was raised free range where the most important moment was knowing that if the street lights turned on; you better get home because if your late for dinner you might go to bed hungry.
@brianjones6500
February 12, 2026 at 2:57 pm
Dance regularly at your local dance hall or bring a dog to your local dog park. Get to know everyone on a Monday – Friday and socialize with your girlfriend on Saturday and Sunday. People will notice.
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