Her Honor event: Judge Judy reveals the most valuable piece of advice she's ever received in her career.

At the recent Her Honor luncheon, Judge Judy Sheindlin shared some advice with high school students as they prepare for their future careers.

According to Sheindlin, once a woman excels in her profession or career, she typically performs better. She shared this insight with her mentees at the Larchmont Shore Club on Friday, following a humorous anecdote about the distinctions between men and women.

The Her Honor Mentoring program, which has been running for 17 years, is funded by a renowned TV judge and was created by her daughter Nicole Sheindlin. The program pairs high school students with professionals from various industries who offer practical work experience, counsel, and advice on navigating the workplace.

Weekly meetings in the mentoring program, administered by Volunteer New York!, focus on education, careers, and financial literacy.

Sheindlin urged attendees on Friday to avoid being overly reliant on others because she has only encountered "unhappy" women who are overly dependent on others. She commended Her Honor for empowering young women by exposing them to successful women who are content and fulfilled in their own lives, rather than relying on their partners or children for happiness.

Sheindlin stated that when her daughter initially proposed the idea, they decided it would be aimed at high school seniors who were "underserved" and simply required an "extra boost." According to Sheindlin, many of the program's participants lacked someone to assist them with homework, were unsure how to dress for job interviews, and struggled with other career skills. These young women were paired with experts in various fields for a year.

It is crucial to teach young women about their financial value in business and to impart skills such as banking and investing, as stated by Sheindlin.

"She told Planet Chronicle Digital that the program gave kids who work hard in school, who want to go to college, and who want to be successful in whatever they do an extra little 'we care as a community, we care about your success.' This was the origin of the program."

Karen Cheeks Lomax, a six-time mentor and owner of Brownie & Co., praised the Her Honor mission as "extraordinary" because it inspires young minds and provides access to different parts of their communities. She later spoke to attendees about the symbiotic relationship she's enjoyed with her mentees through the program.

"Lomax encouraged attendees to "pay it forward" by introducing her former mentee Nia Jordon Fears and acknowledging that there are still things she can learn from her."

Mikhaila Gordon, an aspiring computer engineer, was mentored by Fears, who has a background in electrical engineering and physics, at the Denzel Washington School of the Arts.

"Hearing that Nia was following the same career path as me was a profound and somewhat surreal experience for Gordon, who said at the luncheon, "It felt like looking into a future version of myself, a reflection of my aspirations and dreams through her accomplishments.""

She added, "Her Honor has inspired me to contribute positively and be a catalyst for change in my own small way."

Sheindlin, before becoming Judge Judy, said that the best piece of advice she received before starting her career came from her dad.

"She chuckled at his warning, "Don't mess up," even though she believed he didn't say "screw up." Nonetheless, she always kept in mind that there were two options: the quicker path or the one that might lead to more trouble in the end."

"She advised women to discover their natural talents and turn them into a profitable career, while also pursuing any necessary steps to achieve their desired vocation or profession. She stated that she had observed that women were only unhappy when they were entirely reliant on others for their livelihood, based on her experience spanning over eight decades."

Sheindlin, known for her 25 years on the bench as "Judge Judy," is now presiding over cases on "Judy Justice," with new episodes set to air weekdays on Amazon Freevee and Prime Video later this summer.

This report was contributed to by Josh Comins, Diego-Christopher Lopez, and Laura Carrione from Planet Chronicle Digital.