In a recent LinkedIn post, Devi Sahny shares a powerful story about the impact of mentorship and reaching beyond perceived limitations. Sahny details how she facilitated a unique connection for a student named Luca, demonstrating a proactive approach to inspiring young individuals.
Sahny’s post highlights a specific instance where she reached out to the Head of Global Partnerships at WWE to arrange a call for Luca, her 20-year-old student. Luca, who was born with Down Syndrome and views it as a superpower, had expressed a desire to connect with someone from the iconic wrestling organization.
“I DMed the Head of Partnerships of billion-dollar WWE franchise to speak to my 20-year-old student, Luca 😮”
Sahny, who has been mentoring Luca for years with her colleague Ana Isabel Galván, describes him as an individual with an extraordinary range of strengths. She emphasizes the importance of exposing students to diverse individuals and opportunities, a practice she calls the “Ascend Now method.” This method involves inviting guests from various professional backgrounds to meet Luca during their sessions.
The Power of Connecting Students with Their Idols
The initiative to connect Luca with WWE stemmed from his specific interest. Sahny recounts her own vague familiarity with WWE through childhood memories of her brother. Despite this, she proactively reached out to Jesse Tomares, the Head of Global Partnerships at WWE, who also has a connection to Georgetown University.
According to Sahny, Tomares responded positively and arranged a call with Luca within a week. This swift action underscores the potential for impactful connections when individuals are willing to extend a helping hand.
“Mentorship is not only about preparing students for realistic opportunities. Sometimes, it means helping them reach for the impossible. The unrealistic.”
Beyond Realistic Opportunities: Inspiring the ‘Impossible’
Sahny argues that effective mentorship goes beyond merely preparing students for conventional career paths. It involves fostering ambition and encouraging them to pursue seemingly unattainable goals. The conversation between Tomares and Luca, as Sahny notes, served as a significant source of inspiration and motivation for the student.
Sahny reflects on the profound impact of such interactions, suggesting that this single conversation might resonate with Luca more deeply than traditional lessons.
“That conversation may stay with Luca longer than any lesson I could teach him. 💙”
The narrative serves as a broader commentary on the value of kindness and human connection in professional and personal development. Sahny expresses gratitude not only to Jesse Tomares but also to all strangers who readily offer their time and support.
A Call for More Human Connection
In her concluding remarks, Devi Sahny issues a call to action, prompting her audience to acknowledge and thank the strangers who have positively impacted their lives. This highlights her belief in the ripple effect of goodwill and the importance of fostering a supportive community.
As Sahny points out, the willingness of individuals like Jesse Tomares to engage with Luca exemplifies the power of simple acts of kindness and humanity.
“So thank you to Jesse, and thank you to every single stranger who says yes – just to help, just to be kind, just to be human.”
The core message conveyed by Sahny is that mentorship, at its best, can empower individuals to aim higher and believe in their potential to achieve extraordinary things, often through unexpected connections and the generosity of others.
📝 About This Content
This article is based on insights shared by Devi Sahny on LinkedIn.
📅 Originally posted on August 31, 2026 | View original post on LinkedIn →