BranchSpeaks
@branchspeaks.bsky.social
Educator. Speaker. Emotional Locksmith. Founder of @EverForwardClub & #MillionMaskMovement. Transforming youth mental health & education. 2023 US Surgeon General’s Medallion Recipient. 🌍
At my talk at @Google, I asked the young men I mentor to stand up.
They joined @EverForwardClub for different reasons, but found focus, confidence, support, and a safe place to be themselves.
This isn’t about speeches. It’s about showing up.
#Brotherhood
They joined @EverForwardClub for different reasons, but found focus, confidence, support, and a safe place to be themselves.
This isn’t about speeches. It’s about showing up.
#Brotherhood
Ashanti Branch on Instagram: "At my talk at @Google, I invited the young men I mentor to stand up and share. Middle schoolers. High schoolers. Graduates. They joined @EverForwardClub for different reasons. What they found was growth—focus,...
10 likes, 0 comments - branchspeaks on February 5, 2026: "At my talk at @Google, I invited the young men I mentor to stand up and share. Middle schoolers. High schoolers. Graduates. They joined @EverForwardClub for different reasons. What they found was growth—focus, maturity, accountability, and ...
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February 12, 2026 at 3:04 PM
At my talk at @Google, I asked the young men I mentor to stand up.
They joined @EverForwardClub for different reasons, but found focus, confidence, support, and a safe place to be themselves.
This isn’t about speeches. It’s about showing up.
#Brotherhood
They joined @EverForwardClub for different reasons, but found focus, confidence, support, and a safe place to be themselves.
This isn’t about speeches. It’s about showing up.
#Brotherhood
I had to be honest with myself. I let fear lead for too long.
I waited for permission, an invitation, someone else to fix what I could already feel. But if you see the problem—if it stays on your heart—that is the invitation.
I waited for permission, an invitation, someone else to fix what I could already feel. But if you see the problem—if it stays on your heart—that is the invitation.
Ashanti Branch on Instagram: "I had to be honest with myself. I let fear lead for too long. I kept waiting for permission, for an invitation, for someone else to fix what I could already see and feel. But if you see the problem… If it stays on...
18 likes, 5 comments - branchspeaks on February 4, 2026: "I had to be honest with myself. I let fear lead for too long. I kept waiting for permission, for an invitation, for someone else to fix what I could already see and feel. But if you see the problem… If it stays on your heart… That is the ...
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February 11, 2026 at 3:04 PM
I had to be honest with myself. I let fear lead for too long.
I waited for permission, an invitation, someone else to fix what I could already feel. But if you see the problem—if it stays on your heart—that is the invitation.
I waited for permission, an invitation, someone else to fix what I could already feel. But if you see the problem—if it stays on your heart—that is the invitation.
The class clown: always laughing, always funny.
At the @everforwardclub Global Young Men’s Conference, participants explored #TakeOffTheMask.
Front: “funny.”
Back: sadness, stress, fear, anger.
Reminder: #ThereIsMoreToThem.
At the @everforwardclub Global Young Men’s Conference, participants explored #TakeOffTheMask.
Front: “funny.”
Back: sadness, stress, fear, anger.
Reminder: #ThereIsMoreToThem.
Ashanti Branch on Instagram: "The class clown. Always funny. Always laughing. At the Global Young Men’s Conference organized by @everforwardclub, young men participated in the #MillionMaskMovement and, with that experience, learned to...
16 likes, 2 comments - branchspeaks on February 3, 2026: "The class clown. Always funny. Always laughing. At the Global Young Men’s Conference organized by @everforwardclub, young men participated in the #MillionMaskMovement and, with that experience, learned to #TakeOffTheMask. Front Of The Mask:...
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February 10, 2026 at 3:04 PM
The class clown: always laughing, always funny.
At the @everforwardclub Global Young Men’s Conference, participants explored #TakeOffTheMask.
Front: “funny.”
Back: sadness, stress, fear, anger.
Reminder: #ThereIsMoreToThem.
At the @everforwardclub Global Young Men’s Conference, participants explored #TakeOffTheMask.
Front: “funny.”
Back: sadness, stress, fear, anger.
Reminder: #ThereIsMoreToThem.
#PositiveMasculinityMonday Episode 14
Lessons from The Forge (2024) on growing into manhood with purpose, discipline & brotherhood.
Respect to @forgemovie, @thekendrickbrothers & @affirmfilms for a story that sparks real conversations for young men.
Lessons from The Forge (2024) on growing into manhood with purpose, discipline & brotherhood.
Respect to @forgemovie, @thekendrickbrothers & @affirmfilms for a story that sparks real conversations for young men.
Ashanti Branch on Instagram: "#PositiveMasculinityMonday Episode 14 This week, we are pulling key lessons from the film The Forge (2024) and reflecting on what it means to grow into manhood with purpose, discipline, and brotherhood. Respect to...
10 likes, 0 comments - branchspeaks on February 2, 2026: "#PositiveMasculinityMonday Episode 14 This week, we are pulling key lessons from the film The Forge (2024) and reflecting on what it means to grow into manhood with purpose, discipline, and brotherhood. Respect to @forgemovie, @thekendrickbro...
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February 9, 2026 at 3:05 PM
#PositiveMasculinityMonday Episode 14
Lessons from The Forge (2024) on growing into manhood with purpose, discipline & brotherhood.
Respect to @forgemovie, @thekendrickbrothers & @affirmfilms for a story that sparks real conversations for young men.
Lessons from The Forge (2024) on growing into manhood with purpose, discipline & brotherhood.
Respect to @forgemovie, @thekendrickbrothers & @affirmfilms for a story that sparks real conversations for young men.
Schools are full of emotional landmines 🤯💣—unresolved issues buried under “acceptable” emotions.
Without the right tools 🧰 or support, they pile up until one spark causes a crashout. Awareness is the first step.
Without the right tools 🧰 or support, they pile up until one spark causes a crashout. Awareness is the first step.
Ashanti Branch on Instagram: "Diary of A Confused Educator – Clips Ep. 8 As you will see, schools are full of complex issues and incidents. Many times, they are filled with Emotional Landmines 🤯💣 💥 , What is an Emotional Landmine? An abnor
77 likes, 2 comments - branchspeaks on February 1, 2026: "Diary of A Confused Educator – Clips Ep. 8 As you will see, schools are full of complex issues and incidents. Many times, they are filled with Emotional Landmines 🤯💣 💥 , What is an Emotional Landmine? An abnormal response to a situ...
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February 8, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Schools are full of emotional landmines 🤯💣—unresolved issues buried under “acceptable” emotions.
Without the right tools 🧰 or support, they pile up until one spark causes a crashout. Awareness is the first step.
Without the right tools 🧰 or support, they pile up until one spark causes a crashout. Awareness is the first step.
You may see a young man hustling for success.
I see him growing, learning resilience, and carrying responsibility with courage.
Care about young men? Join Advocates for Young Men in Skool.
I see him growing, learning resilience, and carrying responsibility with courage.
Care about young men? Join Advocates for Young Men in Skool.
Ashanti Branch on Instagram: "You may see a young man hustling, restless, and chasing success. But I see a young man growing, learning resilience, and carrying responsibility with courage. Which of these statements resonates with you the most? If...
6 likes, 1 comments - branchspeaks on January 31, 2026: "You may see a young man hustling, restless, and chasing success. But I see a young man growing, learning resilience, and carrying responsibility with courage. Which of these statements resonates with you the most? If you care about a young man...
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February 7, 2026 at 3:03 PM
You may see a young man hustling for success.
I see him growing, learning resilience, and carrying responsibility with courage.
Care about young men? Join Advocates for Young Men in Skool.
I see him growing, learning resilience, and carrying responsibility with courage.
Care about young men? Join Advocates for Young Men in Skool.
Did you like math growing up?
Maybe it wasn’t talent, but having no one make it fun or challenging.
I learned problem-solving helping my mom grade papers and losing board games.
That’s how confidence is built. Caring adults matter!
Maybe it wasn’t talent, but having no one make it fun or challenging.
I learned problem-solving helping my mom grade papers and losing board games.
That’s how confidence is built. Caring adults matter!
Ashanti Branch on Instagram: "Did you Like Math Growing Up? If NOT, what if it had nothing to do with talent, but because no one challenged you to learn it in a fun and exciting way? I grew up helping my mom grade papers and losing board games...
10 likes, 0 comments - branchspeaks on January 30, 2026: "Did you Like Math Growing Up? If NOT, what if it had nothing to do with talent, but because no one challenged you to learn it in a fun and exciting way? I grew up helping my mom grade papers and losing board games because she refused to let m...
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February 6, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Did you like math growing up?
Maybe it wasn’t talent, but having no one make it fun or challenging.
I learned problem-solving helping my mom grade papers and losing board games.
That’s how confidence is built. Caring adults matter!
Maybe it wasn’t talent, but having no one make it fun or challenging.
I learned problem-solving helping my mom grade papers and losing board games.
That’s how confidence is built. Caring adults matter!
Filmed at @Google HQ—before #100kMasks and the #MillionMaskMovement.
Front: happy. confident.
Back: fear. insecurity. imposter.
Nearly a decade later, the truth remains: we carry more than people can see.
Front: happy. confident.
Back: fear. insecurity. imposter.
Nearly a decade later, the truth remains: we carry more than people can see.
Ashanti Branch on Instagram: "What were you doing in 2016? This clip was filmed at @Google headquarters in 2016. Before the #100kMasks Challenge and the #MillionMaskMovement Front Of The Mask: happy. smart. confident. nice. Back Of The Mask fear....
6 likes, 0 comments - branchspeaks on January 29, 2026: "What were you doing in 2016? This clip was filmed at @Google headquarters in 2016. Before the #100kMasks Challenge and the #MillionMaskMovement Front Of The Mask: happy. smart. confident. nice. Back Of The Mask fear. insecurity. imposter. unqu...
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February 5, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Filmed at @Google HQ—before #100kMasks and the #MillionMaskMovement.
Front: happy. confident.
Back: fear. insecurity. imposter.
Nearly a decade later, the truth remains: we carry more than people can see.
Front: happy. confident.
Back: fear. insecurity. imposter.
Nearly a decade later, the truth remains: we carry more than people can see.
It started with a letter, not a speech. @ayodele_har78 reads “Dear Black Men,” reminding us Black men aren’t defined by wealth or strength—they’re cherished simply for being. A grounding moment from @EverForwardClub. 🌟
Ashanti Branch on Instagram: "This moment didn’t start with a speech. It started with a letter. The “Dear Black Men” letter was inspired by the work of the Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective (beamorg), created to name the unseen...
18 likes, 5 comments - branchspeaks on January 28, 2026: "This moment didn’t start with a speech. It started with a letter. The “Dear Black Men” letter was inspired by the work of the Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective (beamorg), created to name the unseen pressure Black men carry to...
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February 4, 2026 at 3:03 PM
It started with a letter, not a speech. @ayodele_har78 reads “Dear Black Men,” reminding us Black men aren’t defined by wealth or strength—they’re cherished simply for being. A grounding moment from @EverForwardClub. 🌟
At the Global Young Men’s Conference by @EverForwardClub, many wrote “Happy” on the front of their masks—but half revealed Sad, Tired, or Anger on the back.
There’s more to people than meets the eye.
Sometimes the best move? Ask, listen, and create space.
There’s more to people than meets the eye.
Sometimes the best move? Ask, listen, and create space.
Ashanti Branch on Instagram: "At the Global Young Men’s Conference, organized by the @EverForwardClub, young men participated in the #MillionMaskMovement The top words shared on the Front of their masks: Happy. Funny. Kind. Friendly. Good. But...
6 likes, 0 comments - branchspeaks on January 27, 2026: "At the Global Young Men’s Conference, organized by the @EverForwardClub, young men participated in the #MillionMaskMovement The top words shared on the Front of their masks: Happy. Funny. Kind. Friendly. Good. But almost half… who wrote ...
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February 3, 2026 at 3:04 PM
At the Global Young Men’s Conference by @EverForwardClub, many wrote “Happy” on the front of their masks—but half revealed Sad, Tired, or Anger on the back.
There’s more to people than meets the eye.
Sometimes the best move? Ask, listen, and create space.
There’s more to people than meets the eye.
Sometimes the best move? Ask, listen, and create space.
Episode 13 of #PositiveMasculinityMonday: Young men using their voices for good—motivating, inspiring, and spreading positivity online.
In a world where social media divides, they’re showing it can uplift and connect.
In a world where social media divides, they’re showing it can uplift and connect.
Ashanti Branch on Instagram: "Episode 13 of #PositiveMasculinityMonday "Young Men Using Their Voices for Good" This episode highlights young men choosing to use their platforms with purpose—motivating, inspiring, and spreading positivity through...
2 likes, 0 comments - branchspeaks on January 26, 2026: "Episode 13 of #PositiveMasculinityMonday "Young Men Using Their Voices for Good" This episode highlights young men choosing to use their platforms with purpose—motivating, inspiring, and spreading positivity through their words and actions. ...
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February 2, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Episode 13 of #PositiveMasculinityMonday: Young men using their voices for good—motivating, inspiring, and spreading positivity online.
In a world where social media divides, they’re showing it can uplift and connect.
In a world where social media divides, they’re showing it can uplift and connect.
Which moments feel reasonable and which cross the line?
Teaching means making hundreds of calls a day, some I still look back on in shock 😅
Teaching means making hundreds of calls a day, some I still look back on in shock 😅
Ashanti Branch on Instagram: "Diary of a Confused Educator – Clips | Ep. 7 Emotional Landmines- How far is too far? Which of these clips is reasonable and which clips goes over the top? Featured moments: 1️⃣ Coaching Behavior gets intense 2️
24 likes, 2 comments - branchspeaks on January 25, 2026: "Diary of a Confused Educator – Clips | Ep. 7 Emotional Landmines- How far is too far? Which of these clips is reasonable and which clips goes over the top? Featured moments: 1️⃣ Coaching Behavior gets intense 2️⃣ "There are conseque...
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February 1, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Which moments feel reasonable and which cross the line?
Teaching means making hundreds of calls a day, some I still look back on in shock 😅
Teaching means making hundreds of calls a day, some I still look back on in shock 😅
Life comes down to choices: healthy or sick, better or worse, speak up or stay quiet, alone or with support.
Young men face these daily—adults care, but often lack the tools to show up.
Young men face these daily—adults care, but often lack the tools to show up.
Ashanti Branch on Instagram: "Life really comes down to two choices, again and again. @bowtiecomedy Healthy or sick. Better or worse. Speak up or stay quiet. Do it alone or do it with support. Young men are making these choices every day. Too...
34 likes, 2 comments - branchspeaks on January 24, 2026: "Life really comes down to two choices, again and again. @bowtiecomedy Healthy or sick. Better or worse. Speak up or stay quiet. Do it alone or do it with support. Young men are making these choices every day. Too often, the adults around them...
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January 31, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Life comes down to choices: healthy or sick, better or worse, speak up or stay quiet, alone or with support.
Young men face these daily—adults care, but often lack the tools to show up.
Young men face these daily—adults care, but often lack the tools to show up.
Young men, who do you talk to when everything isn’t okay?
Real brotherhood means support, honesty, and growth. A space to talk about pressure, fear, wins, and struggles without judgment.
If you don’t have that yet, this is your invitation.
Real brotherhood means support, honesty, and growth. A space to talk about pressure, fear, wins, and struggles without judgment.
If you don’t have that yet, this is your invitation.
Ashanti Branch on Instagram: "Young Men, who do you talk to when everything isn’t okay? Men, who do you talk to when everything isn’t okay? It’s life-changing to know you have other men around you who actually care about you being your best. Me
14 likes, 0 comments - branchspeaks on January 23, 2026: "Young Men, who do you talk to when everything isn’t okay? Men, who do you talk to when everything isn’t okay? It’s life-changing to know you have other men around you who actually care about you being your best. Men who don’t downplay...
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January 30, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Young men, who do you talk to when everything isn’t okay?
Real brotherhood means support, honesty, and growth. A space to talk about pressure, fear, wins, and struggles without judgment.
If you don’t have that yet, this is your invitation.
Real brotherhood means support, honesty, and growth. A space to talk about pressure, fear, wins, and struggles without judgment.
If you don’t have that yet, this is your invitation.
Years after my 2007 @the_fulbright_program fellowship in India, I saw Bharat mimic my morning routine in class.
I was blown away and grateful. He just finished grad school!
Moments like this remind me why education, mentorship & connection matter.
I was blown away and grateful. He just finished grad school!
Moments like this remind me why education, mentorship & connection matter.
Ashanti Branch on Instagram: "Several years after I left India for my @the_fulbright_program fellowship in 2007. I was asked if I had seen the video of Bharat imitating me—my morning routine in class. I was blown away, overjoyed, and grateful to...
44 likes, 0 comments - branchspeaks on January 22, 2026: "Several years after I left India for my @the_fulbright_program fellowship in 2007. I was asked if I had seen the video of Bharat imitating me—my morning routine in class. I was blown away, overjoyed, and grateful to see that I had left an i...
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January 29, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Years after my 2007 @the_fulbright_program fellowship in India, I saw Bharat mimic my morning routine in class.
I was blown away and grateful. He just finished grad school!
Moments like this remind me why education, mentorship & connection matter.
I was blown away and grateful. He just finished grad school!
Moments like this remind me why education, mentorship & connection matter.
Real talk to young men: if you don’t tell your story, someone else will.
People label you without listening.
When you stay quiet, the world fills in the blanks.
Speak.
Create.
Say what you believe.
Your voice matters.
People label you without listening.
When you stay quiet, the world fills in the blanks.
Speak.
Create.
Say what you believe.
Your voice matters.
Ashanti Branch on Instagram: "Real talk to Young Men: if you don’t tell your story, somebody else will tell it for you. Young Men, People are studying you, labeling you, sometimes guessing what you think—but often times they’re not actually...
16 likes, 1 comments - branchspeaks on January 21, 2026: "Real talk to Young Men: if you don’t tell your story, somebody else will tell it for you. Young Men, People are studying you, labeling you, sometimes guessing what you think—but often times they’re not actually listening to you. When yo...
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January 28, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Real talk to young men: if you don’t tell your story, someone else will.
People label you without listening.
When you stay quiet, the world fills in the blanks.
Speak.
Create.
Say what you believe.
Your voice matters.
People label you without listening.
When you stay quiet, the world fills in the blanks.
Speak.
Create.
Say what you believe.
Your voice matters.
Pt. 2 — I sat down with @heyitsjesswills of @liveinthebaytv to talk about @everforwardclub and the heart behind the #MillionMaskMovement.
What began with 8 young men is now a global reminder: safe spaces to be real matter.
What began with 8 young men is now a global reminder: safe spaces to be real matter.
Ashanti Branch on Instagram: "Pt. 2 - I sat down with @heyitsjesswills of @liveinthebaytv to talk about @everforwardclub and the heart behind the #MillionMaskMovement. What started with 8 young men as a simple activity in the documentary “The...
40 likes, 3 comments - branchspeaks on January 20, 2026: "Pt. 2 - I sat down with @heyitsjesswills of @liveinthebaytv to talk about @everforwardclub and the heart behind the #MillionMaskMovement. What started with 8 young men as a simple activity in the documentary “The Mask You Live In” by @mis...
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January 27, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Pt. 2 — I sat down with @heyitsjesswills of @liveinthebaytv to talk about @everforwardclub and the heart behind the #MillionMaskMovement.
What began with 8 young men is now a global reminder: safe spaces to be real matter.
What began with 8 young men is now a global reminder: safe spaces to be real matter.
Positive Masculinity Monday | Episode 12
Quiet moments shape boys into men. Love leads. Presence matters. Connection becomes the lesson from fathers and sons to culture, music, and memory.
Quiet moments shape boys into men. Love leads. Presence matters. Connection becomes the lesson from fathers and sons to culture, music, and memory.
Ashanti Branch on Instagram: "Positive Masculinity Monday | Episode 12 This episode highlights the quiet moments that shape boys into men—where love leads, presence matters, and connection becomes the lesson. 1️⃣ Connection Over Punishment —.
13 likes, 0 comments - branchspeaks on January 19, 2026: "Positive Masculinity Monday | Episode 12 This episode highlights the quiet moments that shape boys into men—where love leads, presence matters, and connection becomes the lesson. 1️⃣ Connection Over Punishment — choosing the joy of re...
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January 26, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Positive Masculinity Monday | Episode 12
Quiet moments shape boys into men. Love leads. Presence matters. Connection becomes the lesson from fathers and sons to culture, music, and memory.
Quiet moments shape boys into men. Love leads. Presence matters. Connection becomes the lesson from fathers and sons to culture, music, and memory.
Our classrooms hold more than lessons. They hold pressure, risk, and real harm.
Episode 6 of DOaCE Clips names what parents and educators face daily: online threats, AI misuse, teacher burnout, emotional outbursts, and disruptive behavior.
Episode 6 of DOaCE Clips names what parents and educators face daily: online threats, AI misuse, teacher burnout, emotional outbursts, and disruptive behavior.
Ashanti Branch on Instagram: "Our classrooms are holding more than lessons. They are holding pressure, risk, and real harm. Diary of a Confused Educator Clips Episode 6 names the moments Parents and Educators are quietly navigating every day. 1️⃣
15 likes, 0 comments - branchspeaks on January 18, 2026: "Our classrooms are holding more than lessons. They are holding pressure, risk, and real harm. Diary of a Confused Educator Clips Episode 6 names the moments Parents and Educators are quietly navigating every day. 1️⃣ Parents, Pay Attentio...
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January 25, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Our classrooms hold more than lessons. They hold pressure, risk, and real harm.
Episode 6 of DOaCE Clips names what parents and educators face daily: online threats, AI misuse, teacher burnout, emotional outbursts, and disruptive behavior.
Episode 6 of DOaCE Clips names what parents and educators face daily: online threats, AI misuse, teacher burnout, emotional outbursts, and disruptive behavior.
I first shared this data in 2018 at the @ArtOfLiving ashram in Bangalore 🇮🇳
Today, we’ve analyzed 90,000+ masks from 100+ countries.
One pattern remains clear: when adults write “happy” on the front, 7 in 10 write “sad,” “afraid,” or “stressed” on the back.
Today, we’ve analyzed 90,000+ masks from 100+ countries.
One pattern remains clear: when adults write “happy” on the front, 7 in 10 write “sad,” “afraid,” or “stressed” on the back.
Ashanti Branch on Instagram: "I presented This Data in 2018 at the @ArtOfLiving ashram in Bangalore, India 🇮🇳 Today, we have a much larger dataset to analyze. Over 90,000 masks from more than 100 countries. Over the next few months As we relaun
12 likes, 1 comments - branchspeaks on January 16, 2026: "I presented This Data in 2018 at the @ArtOfLiving ashram in Bangalore, India 🇮🇳 Today, we have a much larger dataset to analyze. Over 90,000 masks from more than 100 countries. Over the next few months As we relaunch this tool to school...
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January 23, 2026 at 3:04 PM
I first shared this data in 2018 at the @ArtOfLiving ashram in Bangalore 🇮🇳
Today, we’ve analyzed 90,000+ masks from 100+ countries.
One pattern remains clear: when adults write “happy” on the front, 7 in 10 write “sad,” “afraid,” or “stressed” on the back.
Today, we’ve analyzed 90,000+ masks from 100+ countries.
One pattern remains clear: when adults write “happy” on the front, 7 in 10 write “sad,” “afraid,” or “stressed” on the back.
When someone asks, “How are you?”… do they really want to know?
In high‑stress schools, young people carry real weight with nowhere safe to answer honestly.
If we don’t create spaces where it’s okay to be heard, not fixed, we all lose.
In high‑stress schools, young people carry real weight with nowhere safe to answer honestly.
If we don’t create spaces where it’s okay to be heard, not fixed, we all lose.
Ashanti Branch on Instagram: "When someone asks, “How are you doing?”… do they actually want to know? Oftentimes, that #Question is used as a #Greeting. Has anyone begun really answering the question, and you were shocked? But young people,...
15 likes, 0 comments - branchspeaks on January 15, 2026: "When someone asks, “How are you doing?”… do they actually want to know? Oftentimes, that #Question is used as a #Greeting. Has anyone begun really answering the question, and you were shocked? But young people, especially in high-stress...
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January 22, 2026 at 3:04 PM
When someone asks, “How are you?”… do they really want to know?
In high‑stress schools, young people carry real weight with nowhere safe to answer honestly.
If we don’t create spaces where it’s okay to be heard, not fixed, we all lose.
In high‑stress schools, young people carry real weight with nowhere safe to answer honestly.
If we don’t create spaces where it’s okay to be heard, not fixed, we all lose.
Huge thanks to @heyitsjesswills & @liveinthebaytv for creating space to share the heart of @EverForwardClub.
From 2004 to the present, this work has consistently been about community—giving young men space to be genuine, connected, and fully themselves.
From 2004 to the present, this work has consistently been about community—giving young men space to be genuine, connected, and fully themselves.
Ashanti Branch on Instagram: "Huge thank you to @heyitsjesswills and @liveinthebaytv for creating space to share this story, the origin, the heart, and the ongoing work of @EverForwardClub. From lunchtime meetings at San Lorenzo High School in...
159 likes, 25 comments - branchspeaks on January 14, 2026: "Huge thank you to @heyitsjesswills and @liveinthebaytv for creating space to share this story, the origin, the heart, and the ongoing work of @EverForwardClub. From lunchtime meetings at San Lorenzo High School in 2004, to The Mask You Live...
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January 21, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Huge thanks to @heyitsjesswills & @liveinthebaytv for creating space to share the heart of @EverForwardClub.
From 2004 to the present, this work has consistently been about community—giving young men space to be genuine, connected, and fully themselves.
From 2004 to the present, this work has consistently been about community—giving young men space to be genuine, connected, and fully themselves.
We brought the #MillionMaskMovement to Winters, CA!
Students explored vulnerability, connection, and shared their stories—one school, one mask at a time.
Students explored vulnerability, connection, and shared their stories—one school, one mask at a time.
Ashanti Branch on Instagram: "We brought the #MillionMaskMovement workshop to Winters, California. Together, we explored the power of vulnerability, connection, and understanding. These young minds embraced the activity, shared their stories, and...
4 likes, 0 comments - branchspeaks on January 13, 2026: "We brought the #MillionMaskMovement workshop to Winters, California. Together, we explored the power of vulnerability, connection, and understanding. These young minds embraced the activity, shared their stories, and took a step closer to disc...
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January 20, 2026 at 3:04 PM
We brought the #MillionMaskMovement to Winters, CA!
Students explored vulnerability, connection, and shared their stories—one school, one mask at a time.
Students explored vulnerability, connection, and shared their stories—one school, one mask at a time.
Real change doesn’t happen overnight; it starts with intention, honesty, and courage.
Masculinity is responsibility, care, and choosing words that build, not break.
👉🏾 Join the Advocates for Young Men
Masculinity is responsibility, care, and choosing words that build, not break.
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Ashanti Branch on Instagram: "Positive Masculinity Monday | Episode 11 In today’s episode of Positive Masculinity Monday, we’re talking about how real change actually happens. Not overnight, but through small steps, intentional words, and the...
25 likes, 0 comments - branchspeaks on January 12, 2026: "Positive Masculinity Monday | Episode 11 In today’s episode of Positive Masculinity Monday, we’re talking about how real change actually happens. Not overnight, but through small steps, intentional words, and the courage to be honest abou...
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January 19, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Real change doesn’t happen overnight; it starts with intention, honesty, and courage.
Masculinity is responsibility, care, and choosing words that build, not break.
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Masculinity is responsibility, care, and choosing words that build, not break.
👉🏾 Join the Advocates for Young Men
Teaching is hard! How are your child’s teachers doing?
Do you know?
Do you care?
Teaching doesn’t end with the bell.
If you’re a teacher showing up despite the weight, you’re not failing.
You’re doing your best. 💛
Do you know?
Do you care?
Teaching doesn’t end with the bell.
If you’re a teacher showing up despite the weight, you’re not failing.
You’re doing your best. 💛
Ashanti Branch on Instagram: "Teaching is Hard! How many of your child’s teachers are planning to leave next year? How are your child’s teachers doing? Do you know? Do You Care? Do you ever think of asking? Teaching doesn’t end when the bell...
6 likes, 0 comments - branchspeaks on January 11, 2026: "Teaching is Hard! How many of your child’s teachers are planning to leave next year? How are your child’s teachers doing? Do you know? Do You Care? Do you ever think of asking? Teaching doesn’t end when the bell rings. Neither does the w...
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January 18, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Teaching is hard! How are your child’s teachers doing?
Do you know?
Do you care?
Teaching doesn’t end with the bell.
If you’re a teacher showing up despite the weight, you’re not failing.
You’re doing your best. 💛
Do you know?
Do you care?
Teaching doesn’t end with the bell.
If you’re a teacher showing up despite the weight, you’re not failing.
You’re doing your best. 💛