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The Story Behind Ever Forward and The Boys’ Club of New York

What does it take to build a space where young people feel safe enough to be themselves? In this episode of Pod Talk, Henry brings together two leaders who have built them from the ground up: Ashanti Branch, founder of The Ever Forward Club, and Stephen Tosh, Executive Director & CEO of The Boys’ Club of New York. Across this conversation, Ashanti and Stephen trace the origin stories of the spaces they’ve built—the challenges they faced, the moments that shaped their approaches, and the reasons these environments matter so profoundly. This is a story about belonging, the power of consistency, and what it takes to create places young people can truly call their own. Ashanti Branch is a leading voice in youth mental health and education reform, with over 20 years of experience helping schools become safer, more connected communities. As the Founder and Executive Director of The Ever Forward Club, he supports marginalized students through mentorship and teacher development focused on social-emotional learning. A 2023 recipient of the U.S. Surgeon General’s Medallion -the highest civilian honor from the Surgeon General - Ashanti is also a Fulbright Fellow, 4x TEDx speaker, and nationally recognized keynote presenter. His work as an “emotional locksmith” has been featured at SXSW, on CNN’s This Is Life with Lisa Ling, The Kelly Clarkson Show, and in the award-winning documentary The Mask You Live In, which premiered at Sundance. Through workshops, media, and storytelling, Ashanti continues to champion healing and connection for young people and the adults who support them. Stephen Tosh is the Executive Director and CEO of The Boys’ Club of New York (BCNY). Since joining BCNY in 2010, he led the organization through major milestones including the launch of BCNY’s sleep-away camp in Harriman State Park and the first Bronx Boys’ Club. Previously, Stephen served as the Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Club of Albany, the Director of Staff-Secure Detention for the New York City Department of Juvenile Justice, and Director of Community Care at the New York City Youth Bureau. Stephen is a former adjunct instructor at New York University’s Sociology Department and taught at the Manhattan Children’s Psychiatric Center and has a MA/ABD in Sociology from New York University and B.A. from Dartmouth College. ‪@BoysClubNY‬ ‪@everforwardclub‬