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 --- Create your own mask anonymously at millionmask.org Email us questions and comments at [email protected]  --- Connect with Ashanti Branch: Instagram: instagram.com/branchspeaks Facebook: facebook.com/BranchSpeaks Twitter: twitter.com/BranchSpeaks LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ashantibranch Website: branchspeaks.com --- Support the podcast and the work of the Ever Forward Club: anchor.fm/branch-speaks/support  --- Connect with Ever Forward Club: Instagram: instagram.com/everforward Facebook: facebook.com/everforwardclub Twitter: twitter.com/everforwardclub LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/the-ever-forward-club