153. Where Schools Are, and Where Schools Need to Be - Three Year Anniversary Special

“I became trained to feel that I always need to be doing something. To get loved. To get respect. To be appreciated. When I look back, it wasn’t healthy. But it was the reality.” - Ashanti Branch

In this solo episode of Taking Off The Mask, Ashanti Branch looks at the past, present, and future - of schools, of himself, and of the Ever Forward Club as it approaches its 20th anniversary.

(0:00) Ashanti introduces the episode and the concept behind this podcast.

(5:15) Ashanti reflects on where the Ever Forward Club and this podcast “have been”.

(8:45) Ashanti breaks down where the Ever Forward Club and this podcast is “right now”, the upcoming Global Champions Program, and what he sees in the world of education currently.

(14:45) Ashanti tells a story from a memorable workshop.

(18:45) Ashanti shares where the Ever Forward Club is “going next” as it approaches its 20th anniversary.

(23:55) We share a clip from Ashanti’s appearance on Julie Calderon’s podcast - The Contemplative Corazón.

Listen to Julie Calderon’s Podcast, The Contemplative Corazón: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-contemplative-coraz%C3%B3n/id1615279864

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