unMASKing with Male Educators: Creating Emotionally Safe Classrooms & Schools for Male Students
Ashanti Branch - Taking Off The MaskOnly 23% of K-12 educators in America are male, a gender gap that has serious ramifications for male students - who often face DISPROPORTIONATE disciplinary action. This podcast is for male educators who want to embody a necessary change in schools, via healthy social-emotional outcomes. Come away with actionable lesson plans, relatable stories, and a renewed purpose. The US Surgeon General says t... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 299 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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What happens when the people everyone relies on for hope, encouragement, and positivity are struggling to carry everyone else's burdens?
In this powerful conversation, Ashanti Branch sits down with educator, author, and speaker Chase Mielke to explo... more
What happens when a certified educator, trauma-informed healing-centered facilitator, and community organizer starts asking deeper questions about masculinity, emotional safety, and the world our boys are growing up in?
In this powerful episode of u... more
In this episode of unMASKing with Male Educators, Ashanti Branch sits down with Nigel Williams, a longtime friend from Oakland, retired probation professional, high school basketball coach, father, entrepreneur, and founder of Future Rich.
Nigel ref... more
In this episode of unMASKing with Male Educators, Ashanti Branch sits down with Jay Wamsted, a 20-year educator, father, writer, and author of The Lockdown Artist.
Jay reflects on the masks he wears as a teacher, being in control, joyful, hopeful, a... more
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- Ashanti: a brilliant leader for a vital project!
It’s one thing—and an important thing—to be a brilliant and dedicated male educator. It’s another thing entirely to take up the mantle of helping men join and thrive in this profession. Challenging as that is, no one could be better for this job than Ashanti. His podcast is provocative, wide-ranging, helpful, entertaining, and couldn’t be more important.
Apple Podcasts5jusowells
United States4 months ago - Changing the world! Ashanti is world class
This man kicked off a journey for me 10 years ago that has led to thousands of transformations for boys and men within my non profit and professional work. His legacy extends through the lives of millions at this point.
Apple Podcasts5BCGoldcoastUnited States4 months ago - Essential Listening: Progressive, Practical, and Inspiring Conversations
The Unmasking podcast is one of my favorite education podcasts out there! The topics are consistently progressive, reflective, and incredibly practical for today’s educators. Ashanti does a fantastic job creating meaningful conversations with a diverse lineup of guests who offer real, applicable strategies that I can bring into my own practice. It’s an invaluable resource for anyone looking to grow personally and professionally in the field of education.
Apple Podcasts5Modern MasculinityUnited States2 years ago - A breath of fresh air for anyone looking to explore what it means to be a man today.
Ashanti fosters a safe space for men to have real conversations about the things that matter: challenges, heartbreak, dreams, and everything in between. Through insightful interviews, the podcast dives deep into topics like modern masculinity, vulnerability, self-love, and developing a strong mindset. It's a must-listen for any guy looking to go beyond the mask and live a more authentic life.
Apple Podcasts5JRoselandUnited States2 years ago - Imagining what could be…
One of your lady listeners chiming in here! Thank you for bringing authentic conversations among men and giving them space to be true and real. Thank you for giving the world a glimpse of what CAN be if we all took off our masks more often. I’m imagining the power of community. I’m imagining the love of connections. I’m imagining the eradication of fear and therefore oppression! Can you see it? I believe it’s possible and the work of Taking Off The Mask is bringing it to the surface. Deepest Gr... more
Apple Podcasts5PAtoAZtoALBUnited States2 years ago
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This program centers on creating emotionally safe classrooms for male students and supporting male educators through mentorship, leadership, and social-emotional strategies. Across episodes, conversations span culturally responsive teaching, authentic leadership, trauma-informed approaches, breathwork and mindfulness, and practical tools for mentorship and wellbeing. The show stands out for blending personal storytelling with action-oriented guidance, featuring educators, principals, researchers, and practitioners who champion healthier dynamics in schools and communities. It's likely to appeal to male educators seeking community and tangible tactics, as well as sponsors and partners focused on education equity, mental health, and youth dev... more
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1. Nigel Williams
2. Jay Wamsted
3. Baruti Kafele
4. Clyde Cole
5. Bishop Kevin Foreman
6. Alexander Kopelman
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