When it comes to volleyball, Karch Kiraly’s name is synonymous with the sport. And it’s no wonder—a self-proclaimed lifelong learner, Karch has actually had three careers in the industry: player (the most winningest ever), analyst and now coach of the gold medal winning U.S. women’s national volleyball team.

But his commitment to volleyball goes much farther than just the elite levels. He’s dedicated to increasing opportunities for all young athletes, especially those who may not be able to afford to play without the help of organizations like Starlings Volleyball, USA and First Point Volleyball Foundation.

You’ll hear why this purpose is so important to Karch in our latest episode of About Time, a podcast focused on women’s sports. A champion of women’s volleyball, Karch said it best: “It is absolutely right that girls and women should have wonderful, and as many, opportunities as boys and men in sports.”

Volleyball has seen explosive growth over recent years, and that impressive progress can’t be narrowed down to just one factor (though the impact of leaders like Karch has certainly been tremendous). As he said, “It’s a combination of things, and thousands and thousands of people have been working behind the scenes for decades to help get [volleyball] to this wave of growth.” We think it’s about time.

The value of having a mentor is not about getting a job. It’s not having someone who agrees with you all the time. It’s about encouragement, pushing you toward success, and learning from those who have been there. Like LaChina Robinson, founder of Rising Media Stars, a mentorship organization that provides resources to women of color who are interested in sports media.

As a college basketball phenom turned women’s basketball broadcaster, LaChina finds time to be a mentor to her organization’s up and coming sports media stars because she believes in the transforming power of mentorship—especially for young women. In episode nine of About Time, you’ll hear LaChina’s journey first hand, and her best advice for both mentors and mentees.

You might even walk away thinking of her as your own mentor. Because as LaChina explains, having a mentor you never meet is possible in today’s digital world. Mentors are everywhere—in podcasts like this one, on TV or in books. And the more the better. “We need to see black women in more places in our world in general, to see them as leaders, as capable, as knowledgeable,” said Robinson. It’s about time.

Grounded in family values and dedicated to making the most of her education while also making a difference in the world, Jackson’s story is a must-listen for anyone who’s looking to understand the modern student-athlete. From what gives her “fire and fuel,” to how she’s helping young girls stay in sports, you’ll hear how she’s pushed boundaries—and maybe even gain inspiration to pursue your own passions.