Tulane Interview on Mentorship and Collaboration
- Sorrell Brown
- Jan 21
- 2 min read
Tulane University recently reached out to document a story centered on mentorship, alumni connections, and how relationships formed years ago can evolve into real professional collaboration.
That outreach led to a filmed interview between Michael Bosio, the lead architect on one of our recent projects and a Tulane alumnus, and myself, also a Tulane graduate and founder of Rellestate Renovations. The conversation focused less on a single project and more on the relationship behind the work — how mentorship that began at Tulane carried forward into practice.
Why Tulane Covered the Interview
Tulane’s interest wasn’t about finishes or project scale. It was about lineage.
The work brought together multiple generations of Tulane influence — from academic mentorship to professional collaboration — and Tulane saw value in documenting how those connections continue to shape work in New Orleans today.
The interview reflects that perspective. It’s a straightforward conversation about mentorship, trust, and how professional roles evolve over time.
Interview Clips Shared by Tulane
Tulane shared two short clips from the interview on Instagram, highlighting key moments from the conversation.
These excerpts focus on mentorship, collaboration, and the long-term impact of relationships formed at Tulane.
You can view those clips here:
The Full Extended Interview
While the Instagram clips capture select moments, the full conversation goes deeper into how mentorship influences leadership, how collaboration changes over time, and what it means to carry lessons learned in an academic setting into real-world work.
The extended interview is available here on our youtube:
Why the Interview Matters
Construction and design are often viewed as transactional. This interview highlights a different reality — that long-term relationships, shared standards, and trust built over time play a major role in how projects come together.
Tulane’s decision to spotlight this conversation reinforces the idea that mentorship doesn’t end at graduation. It continues to shape how people work, lead, and collaborate years later.
Appreciation
I appreciate Tulane University for recognizing this story and taking the time to document it thoughtfully. Being asked to reflect on this work — and to do so alongside a mentor — was meaningful and grounded in the values that continue to guide how we operate at Rellestate.
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