196. A Bird in a Cage - TOTM Face to Face #23 - with Wenceslao and Lucian

In this episode of "Face to Face," Wenceslao, a high school sophomore, welcomes Lucian, a 7th grader who has been part of the Ever Forward Club since the 4th grade. Lucian shares his experiences and personal growth through the club, emphasizing the importance of expressing feelings and building trust within the group. “When you don't speak or speak up, the thought is like a bird in a cage; you have it in there, but you’re just not willing to let it fly. Let it out.” --- (0:00) Welcome (14:00) Lucian introduces himself (15:26) Lucian’s Mask (15:40) Wenceslao’s Mask (17:07) Playing the Adventure Card Game (20:26) A poem from the Prophet (23:06) QnA about Lucian's experience with the Black Boys Circle (30:54) Closing --- Create your own mask anonymously at https://millionmask.org/  Email us questions and comments at [email protected]  --- Connect with Ashanti Branch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/branchspeaks/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BranchSpeaks Twitter: https://twitter.com/BranchSpeaks LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashantibranch/ Website: https://www.branchspeaks.com/ --- Support the podcast and the work of the Ever Forward Club: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/branch-speaks/support  --- Connect with Ever Forward Club: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everforwardclub Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/everforwardclub Twitter: https://twitter.com/everforwardclub LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-ever-forward-club/