People of Purpose #103: Unmasking Potential: Empowering Through Education, Authenticity, and the #MillionMaskMovement

A brighter future requires empowering youth education. By providing young learners with the knowledge, skills, and resources they need, we equip them to tackle the challenges of an ever-evolving world. Ashanti Branch is a pioneering force in education reform and youth mental health. He is also a keynote speaker, a Fulbright Fellow, a 4x TEDx Speaker, and the creator of #MillionMaskMovement for anonymous self-reflection. Ashanti is the Founder and Executive Director of the Ever Forward Club (EFC), a non-profit organization committed to empowering marginalized students to graduate high school through emotional tools and mental health support. As EFC's Founder, Ashanti Branch tackles dropout rates, consulted by the US Surgeon General's office on youth mental health.  In the episode "Unmasking Potential: Empowering Through Education, Authenticity, and the #MillionMaskMovement", Ashanti imparts his journey of transforming education and sheds some light on the importance of emotional authenticity and mental health.   These are the other key 🔑 points you should look for in this episode: Transforming Education and Building Relationships Career Transition from Engineering to Teaching Impact of an absent father figure The Ever Forward Club and its Approach Emotional Authenticity and Mental Health through the Million Mask Movement   Get to know more about Ashanti Branch: ⬇️  Ashanti's Website Ashanti's Facebook Page Ashanti's Instagram Ashanti's Twitter Ashanti's TikTok   Get to know more about the Ever Forward Club and the Million Mask Movement: ⬇️ Ever Forward Club Website Million Mask Movement Website   References: Social Emotional Leadership Academy KIPP Bayview Academy   ➡️ Do you want to participate in an activity of self-reflection and deep connection? Be part of more than 65k+ participants. Check the #MillionMaskMovement details at https://www.millionmask.org/. Create a Mask. Join the Movement.   ➡️Do you want to join the growing community of People of Purpose? Follow and like our Facebook and Instagram pages to get inspired and connected with purpose-driven people like you!