January 20, 2026

Season 9. Episode 89: Ashanti Branch

By Adrian Ruiz

Episode 89 features Ashanti Branch—Founder and Executive Director of Ever Forward Club—in a conversation centered on healing, connection, and youth mental health. Now a nationally recognized leader, Ashanti is the creator of the award-winning #MillionMaskMovement, engaging over 75,000 participants worldwide to help young people explore and express their emotions. A 2023 U.S. Surgeon General’s Medallion recipient, Fulbright Fellow, and 4x TEDx speaker, his work as an “emotional locksmith” reminds us that emotional literacy saves lives. Check it out.

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