“Life is impermanent. And that doesn’t mean that we’re not important or what we contribute to life is not important. The institutions we create are not going to live forever. But the energy, the way we live - this will live on forever.” - Alfredo Mathew III

Ever Forward Club’s Ashanti Branch is joined by Alfredo Mathew III. Alfredo is the co-founder of ESO Ventures, an entrepreneurial support organization focused on providing the confidence, competence, and capital for any Black and Brown person to become an entrepreneur. With over 20 years of experience in New York City and California public schools, Alfredo has followed in his father's footsteps, but found a path within his family's journey that allowed him to be his best self. We hope you enjoy this episode and learn more about how family heritage and legacy have shaped Alfredo's mask.

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(2:00) Ashanti’s introduction.

(6:30) Alfredo introduces himself and his heritage, and shares the best thing he’s ever written in his entire life. Then, he and Ashanti discuss fathers, the idea of a father, and how these things played a role in their lives.

(19:00) Alfredo and Ashanti look back on how they met and their teaching careers.

(32:20) Ashanti shares the front of his mask - serious, caring, dedicated.

(39:00) Alfredo shares the front of his mask - hustler, dreamer, competent.

(42:20) Ashanti shares the back of his mask - fear of failure, sadness, not enough.

(48:00) Alfredo shares the back of his mask - undervalued, fear of failure, chip on my shoulder.

(55:00) Alfredo shares how you can reach him, and talks more about ESO Ventures.

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Connect with Alfredo Mathew III:

Website: https://www.alfredomathew.com/

LinkedIn: ​​linkedin.com/in/alfredomathew

Email: [email protected]

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Join our Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/efc-young-mens-advocates-2345 

Email us questions and comments at [email protected] 

Create your own mask anonymously at https://millionmask.org/ 

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Connect with Ashanti Branch:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/branchspeaks/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BranchSpeaks

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BranchSpeaks

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashantibranch/

Website: https://www.branchspeaks.com/

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