2/20/2023 0 Comments Ever forward club oakland![]() ![]() (59:40) Marcus shares the back of his mask - not enough, dad, tired - and ruminates on why negative criticism affects him much more than praise. (55:25) Ashanti shares the back of his mask - shame, doubt, what’s blocking my writing? Then, he looks back on his childhood and how he experienced internalized racism. (51:40) Ashanti shares the front of his mask - serious, dedicated, busy - and reflects on why one of the first things he shares with people is that he is “busy.” (47:40) Marcus shares the front of his mask - father (figure), style, love - and shares how his students once saved his job. (36:25) Ashanti and Marcus make their masks together and discuss how students may struggle with the mask activity. He shares information about his work with Mentor California (30:00) Marcus finally gets to introduce himself. Then they discuss how we can shift the roles, structures, and attitudes surrounding mentoring and teaching in our community. (17:20) Ashanti and Marcus discuss the art and complexity of mentoring. Then, he and Ashanti break down the language and intention behind a simple question, “How are you doing?” (4:20) Marcus shares that his car had gotten broken into recently. In this conversation, Marcus and Ashanti really hit the ground running Ashanti even forgets to let Marcus introduce himself for the first twenty minutes of the conversation! Forgetfulness aside, we are excited for you to get to know Marcus and gain an appreciation for his dedication and thoughtful perspective on himself and the world around him. As President and CEO of Mentor California, Marcus is filled with decades of experience in the field of education and buoyed by his life as a father, husband, and community advocate. StrotherĮver Forward Club’s Ashanti Branch is joined by Marcus L. And I’m going to surround myself in that.’” - Marcus L. And it’s like, why’d I let that be the thing? Why can’t that be the charm where I’m like, ‘Alright yeah it’s there, but I got all this positivity. But, when somebody comes down on you, it’s like a boulder that just sits on your shoulder. ![]() “The great positive stuff comes to you, and it’s like a nice little charm you can put in your pocket. If you are interested in being on the Face to Face podcast, email us at with Ashanti Branch: (22:10) Mohandas and Eli conclude their conversation with one more question card: “The image you have of yourself matches the image others have of you.”ĭonate to the podcast and the Ever Forward Club: anchor.fm/branch-speaks/supportĬreate your own mask anonymously at Eli looks back on his move from Oakland to San Luis Obispo. (16:40) “What is one of the hardest days of your life?” Mohandas describes a scary experience had while surfing. (13:35) “Who in your life do you want to get to know on a deeper level, and why?” Mohandas thinks about some of his classmates that he doesn’t know well, and Eli expresses a desire to learn more about his grandparents. Then, Eli goes into detail about an old habit he had whenever he went to the beach. (9:30) “Describe a time when you did something embarrassing.” Mohandas describes an accident he had when he has 4 years old at a playdate. (7:40) “What is something that you need to spend more time doing?” Eli shares how he needs to study more, and Mohandas shares how he wants to “feed his soul” more often. (6:30) Mohandas and Eli say hello, and Mohandas explains how they will be playing the EFC: Adventure Card Game. By playing the card game "Ever Forward Club: The Adventure", Mohandas and Julian have a chance to reminisce on their friendship and reflect on how they project themselves to the world. Eli is Mohandas’s friend since childhood, currently a 12th grader based in San Luis Obispo, CA. Mohandas is the Ever Forward Club’s Youth Host, whom you can get to know more about in episode 83. This TOTM Face to Face conversation is between Mohandas and Eli. ‘Cause I was leaving my home, I was leaving the home that I knew… It was a new place… And it was new people and I was leaving everyone that I knew and really loved, like you and Ishmael and Gabriel and… I was leaving you. “The hardest day - the one that comes to mind - is moving from Oakland to San Luis Obispo. ![]()
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