059 | Strength in Authenticity with Rashad Young

When Rashad Young speaks, there's a lot to take in. He is open about the work in progress that he is, showing a wealth of authenticity. The host of the podcast, "Knowing Is Knowing", Rashad joined "For Our Edification" to discuss how he tries to live up to the (literal) meaning of his name and how he finds purpose in setbacks. Rashad also delved into how other Black men respond to his open vulnerability, where Black (Americans) struggle with a collective identity, and how he practices personal leadership.

About Rashad Young

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Rashad Young is a counselor, author, speaker and podcast host based in St. Louis. He dedicates his life to attempting to stimulate people's intellect and to fuel healthy conversations. Rashad is the author of the inspirational book Renew: Finding Yourself Again, the artist expression book Be Formless, and the poetry book Ville. Rashad earned his master's degree in counseling and applied psychology from Webster University and his bachelor's in education from the University of Missouri.

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