Brave Healer Productions Releases New Book Aimed at Creating Virtuous Mentors (and Mentees)

BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Brave Healer Productions is proud to announce the release of Mentorship Mastery: A Holistic Guide for Virtuous Leaders, a timely book for new and experienced mentors who want to foster deeper transformations based on virtues. The book's lead author is Julie Campbell, CEO of the Severn Leadership Group (SLG), whose holistic approach to mentorship has already transformed thousands of lives.

Contained within the book's pages are the strategies and personal stories of 24 SLG mentors. Campbell says, "Their authentic stories of setbacks, failure, firm foundations, self-awareness, faith, recovery, resilience, and success embody the LITER virtues of love, integrity, truth, excellence, and relationships. They walk the talk of a virtuous leader as they walk alongside those they mentor."

Among the topics they address are cultivating courage, character and transformation; navigating trying times; deepening relationships by being vulnerable; being a guide on the side; inspiring extraordinary performance, and appreciating the differences between coaching and mentoring. 

In addition to Campbell, the author-mentors are Rear Admiral Paul Becker, Kristen Dombrowski, Bruce Engelhardt, Judy Farrell, David J. Foster, Mark C. Germano, Kristin A. Goodrich, Captain Chuck Hollingsworth, Dr. Mike Jefferson, AliceAnne Loftus, Loralei Matisse, James R McNeal, Commander James B. Montgomery, Kathy Nado, Colin Pascal, Rob Shepherd, Renee Sherwood, Ray L. Steinmetz, Caitriona Taylor, Marina Touw, Donald W. Vinci, Kristen Whitley, and Jerome Zazzera.

In the foreword, SLG founder Sig Berg writes that their work "honors mentors who show up, stay present, and walk beside others through their most vulnerable moments. They don't seek the spotlight. They plant seeds—quietly, faithfully, and often unseen."

Praise for Mentorship Mastery

"Our society desperately needs virtuous leaders, and they don't just happen by accident. They are shaped and molded, both through experience and by deliberate mentorship. This powerful leadership book contains the thoughtful writings of proven virtuous leaders who have both been mentored and who provide mentorship. It is a must-read for leaders who strive for lasting impact, one relationship at a time."— John "Dragon" Teichert, USAF brigadier general (ret.)

"In your hands is the blueprint for how mentoring can transform the world. Whether you're a manager, a colleague, a parent, or a friend, Mentorship Mastery shows you how to holistically help the people and organizations that are under your care. Best, these insights come from the women and men who've learned to walk the talk of virtuous leaders, who understand what works and why." — Thomas LeBien, founding partner, Moon & Company

"A fantastic resource for both new and experienced mentors. This is a well-conceived combination of powerful vignettes and recipes for successful mentorships. A wide range of contributing authors reflect the breadth and depth of the current workforce, and their input highlights flexibility and improvisation in mentoring styles. A must-read for both those contemplating mentorship as well as those with experience in this symbiotic field." — Bret Pasiuk, MD, FASN, chief of the medical staff, St. Agnes Hospital

About Julie Campbell

Julie Campbell is president and CEO of the Severn Leadership Group (SLG), which takes a holistic approach to mentorship based on love, truth, excellence, integrity, and relationships. She spent 20 years in various leadership positions for the U.S. Navy in space systems, electronic warfare, and communications. After that, she devoted 15 years to leadership in the defense, information technology, and nonprofit industries.

Connect with her at www.severnleadership.org;
www.linkedin.com/company/severnleadershipgroup;
www.facebook.com/severnleadershipgroup;
www.instagram.com/slgorg; and
www.youtube.com/@severnleadershipgroup8168.

A full list of services offered by Brave Healer Productions can be found at https://lauradifranco.com. 

Contact: Laura Di Franco, (703) 915-3653; [email protected]

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