E83. Young People, Deep Connections - with Mohandas D., High School Student & EFC Youth Host

“Why do I want this? Why do I react like that? Why do I do this? I think that’s something that more people need to be asking themselves. I think that people need to explore themselves a bit more, understand why they do what they do.” - Mohandas D. Ever Forward Club’s Ashanti Branch is joined by Mohandas D. This week’s episode will feel a little bit different. Mohandas is a High School student, and he will soon be hosting conversations on behalf of the Ever Forward Club - on the EFC’s social media and podcast platforms. But before you get to know Mohandas as a host, we’d like for you to learn about his mask, his friendships, and how he carries himself in the hallways and classrooms of Latitude High. Enjoy the show! (0:20) Ashanti’s introduction. (4:00) Mohandas and Ashanti reflect on their first meeting. Then, Mohandas introduces himself and shares some of his hobbies and interests. (7:30) Ashanti and Mohandas make their masks together. Ashanti guides him through the process. (16:50) Ashanti shares the front of his mask - serious, caring, funny. (18:20) Mohandas shares the front of his mask - confidence, work ethic, friendliness. (20:50) Ashanti shares the back of his mask - overthinking, fear of failure, childhood trauma. (23:20) Mohandas shares the back of his mask - lonely, unsure, hard on myself - and how the front and back of his masks are at war with each other. (28:20) Mohandas and Ashanti discuss how Mohandas’s generation of youth relates to one another and how much his friends really know about him. (34:50) Ashanti and Mohandas look forward and anticipate what it will be like for Mohandas to host other youth on his show. (41:50) Mohandas reflects on the experience of making a mask. --- Connect with Mohandas D.: Instagram: instagram.com/moduewa --- Create your own mask anonymously at millionmask.org If you are interested in being on the Face to Face podcast, email us 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 --- Send in a voice message: anchor.fm/branch-speaks/message --- 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