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Fostering Emotional Wellness with Ashley Williams: Empowering Youth Through Emotional Intelligence

The Truth In This Art: Stories That Matter
The Truth In This Art: Stories That Matter
Episode • Jul 18, 2022 • 36m

Embark on a journey of discovery with 'The Truth in This Art' podcast, as Rob Lee leads the conversation with Ashley Williams, an esteemed educator, school leader, and emotional intelligence expert, who brings her extensive decade-long experience in education to the forefront. Renowned for her expertise in crafting and implementing socio-emotional and mindfulness curriculums across diverse educational platforms, Ashley's commitment to fostering emotional well-being is underscored by her role as the Founder & CEO of Clymb, an innovative emotional wellness software tailored for the youth. Her passion for mindfulness resonates through her dedicated practice, solidifying her as a transformative figure in the realm of education and emotional intelligence.

About Clymb

Empower youth to improve their emotional health and find greater peace, focus, and success in and out of the classroom with Clymb—an interactive emotional wellness software designed just for them. Each young person receives a personalized plan based on the state of their emotional health according to Clymb’s research-backed assessments.

In this podcast:

  • Dive into the realm of emotional intelligence as Ashley Williams delves into how it's a teachable skill that lays the cornerstone for self-discovery and personal evolution.
  • Explore the alarming state of mental and emotional health among young individuals, as Ashley Williams uncovers the staggering statistics and discusses proactive measures to address the crisis.
  • Discover the empowering potential of Clymb as Ashley Williams elaborates on how the platform equips young people with an array of coping techniques and resources to navigate intricate emotional terrain and foster lasting emotional wellness.


Don't miss this incredible episode as Ashley discusses her journey as an entrepreneur and the importance of emotional intelligence in young people. She shares her personal experience with mindfulness and how it transformed her life. Ashley explains how Clymb provides resources and coping techniques for young people to navigate challenging emotional experiences. She also highlights the mental health crisis among American youth and the need for proactive approaches to address it.

This interview is brought to you in part by the support of Innovation Works Baltimore.

Innovation Works Baltimore is an innovative, collaborative resource network that connects neighborhoods, entrepreneurs, social innovation assets, and investors to build sustainable neighborhood economies in Baltimore.


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Host: Rob Lee
Music: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis.
Production:

  • Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel Alexis
  • Edited by Daniel Alexis
  • Show Notes courtesy of Rob Lee and Transistor

Photos:

  • Rob Lee photos by Vicente Martin for The Truth In This Art and Contrarian Aquarian Media.
  • Guest photos courtesy of the guest, unless otherwise noted.

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