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Why do so many children lose their authentic selves and what can parents do to protect them?In this powerful episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, Donna Moala sits down with Alexander Kopelman, social entrepreneur, advocate, whole-being coach, and author of For Real: Helping Children Remain Their Authentic Selves in a Limiting World, to explore how modern parenting can either nurture or unintentionally suppress a child's true identity.As the founding President and CEO of the Children's Arts Guild, Alexander helped build a nonprofit dedicated to helping children discover, express, and develop their authentic selves through creativity, connection, and personal growth.Together, Donna and Alexander unpack why children often disconnect from who they truly are, how shame and generational patterns quietly shape our parenting, and why raising emotionally secure children starts with our own self-awareness. They also discuss practical ways parents can respond instead of react, support children through difficult emotions, and create an environment where kids feel safe to be fully themselves.In this episode, you will learn:* Why children lose their authentic self* How generational patterns influence parenting* The hidden impact of shame on child development* Why your child's behaviour may be reflecting your own triggers* How to build emotional safety and stronger parent-child connection* Practical ways to raise confident, emotionally resilient childrenWhether you're parenting a toddler, teenager, or somewhere in between, this conversation offers practical insights to help you foster connection, emotional wellbeing, and authenticity in your family.Follow Alexander Kopelman:LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-kopelman-701547Website: http://authenticityworks.orgFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/childrensartsguildInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/childrensartsguildBuy the book: https://forrealbook.org/I would appreciate it greatly if you could please LIKE and FOLLOW this podcast and if you are not following me over on instagram, head over there for all of my top tips and advice around sleep and parenting @parentingcollective.au.  I also offer a free 15 minute phone chat to run through all your questions CLICK here to book your FREE 15 minute chatMuch Love

Northfield Arts Guild Executive Director Michael Johnson, Pauline Jennings, and interim Performing Arts Manager Johanna Drentlaw discuss current and upcoming events at the Guild. 

Northfield Arts Guild Executive Director Michael Johnson discusses upcoming events at the Guild, including their 4th of July light show and backyard barbecue, Shakespeare in the Park coming up in July, and more. 

Northfield Arts Guild Executive Director Michael Johnson and Performing Arts Manager Pauline Jennings discuss upcoming events at the Guild, including the current run of The Unsinkable Molly Brown, the Shakespeare in the Park production of Much Ado About Nothing in July, the current exhibition in the Up Gallery titled Esperanza en Accion, the High School Honors Art Show, and more. 

Northfield Arts Guild Executive Director Michael Johnson and Performing Arts Manager Pauline Jennings discuss upcoming events at the Guild, including their annual fundraiser on April 30th, the upcoming production of The Unsinkable Molly Brown, current and upcoming art shows, summer camps, the capital campaign, and more. 

In this conversation, Ashanti sits down with Alexander Kopelman, founding president and CEO of the Children's Arts Guild, to explore authenticity, identity, creativity, and what it means to help children thrive as whole human beings. Together, they reflect on the masks adults wear, the stories we carry from childhood, and how our own fears, wounds, and expectations can shape the way we show up for young people. Alexander shares his journey as a refugee from the Soviet Union, the origins of the Children's Arts Guild, and the heart behind his book, For Real: Helping Children Remain Their Authentic Selves in a Limiting World.How identity gets shaped by what others assume about usWhy creativity can open doors to honesty, vulnerability, and emotional safetyHow the Children's Arts Guild began through work with boys and creative expressionA powerful moment from a kickball game that opened a conversation about crying and griefWhy adults in a child's ecosystem matter just as much as the child-focused program itselfWhy children need to be allowed to fully be the age they areHow post-pandemic expectations may still be out of step with where children really are00:02 Welcome to UnMASKing with Male Educators00:35 Meet Alexander Kopelman01:41 Alexander introduces the Children's Arts Guild and For Real02:09 Coming to the U.S. as a refugee and rebuilding identity03:13 Assumptions, religion, and being seen from the outside05:25 Choice, identity, and the masks we wear14:39 Creative mortification and the fear of drawing17:34 How Alexander's work with boys and adults began21:25 Kickball, crying, and the moment things shifted23:15 Why working with adults became essential25:09 Authenticity as a framework for educators and parents27:12 What games can reveal about fairness, emotion, and behavior29:17 Why adults need inner work and practice too31:45 Men's work, circles, and learning to trust the process35:31 Realizing there were no men in his life37:04 New Warrior training and recognizing inner voices40:20 Parenting, anxiety, and reacting from fear41:35 What For Real offers adults43:34 Letting children be the age they are44:19 Post-pandemic development and shifting expectations46:41 A final reminder for parents and educators47:28 How to connect with Alexander48:34 Closing invitationResources & Links MentionedChildren's Arts GuildFor Real: Helping Children Remain Their Authentic Selves in a Limiting WorldAuthenticity Works — Alexander's websitemillionmask.org — share your mask anonymouslyMankind ProjectGirls Inc.Connect with Alexander KopelmanWebsite: authenticityworks.orgBook website: forrealbook.orgJoin/Contribute to our Young Men's Conference: https://everforwardclub.orgJoin our Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/efc-young-mens-advocates-2345Submit Questions, Reflections, or Episode Ideas, Email us: totmpod100@gmail.comCreate your mask anonymously: https://millionmask.org/Connect with Ashanti BranchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/branchspeaks/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BranchSpeaksX: https://x.com/BranchSpeaksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashantibranch/Website: https://www.branchspeaks.com/Support the Podcast & Ever Forward ClubHelp us continue creating spaces for young men to be seen, heard, and supported:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/branch-speaks/supportConnect with Ever Forward ClubInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/everforwardclubFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/everforwardclubX: https://x.com/everforwardclubLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-ever-forward-club/#UnMASKingWithMaleEducators #AlexanderKopelman #Authenticity #CreativeExpression #EmotionalSafety #WholeChild #MaleEducators #Parenting #ChildDevelopment #Healing

Northfield Arts Guild Executive Director Michael Johnson and Performing Arts Manager Pauline Jennings discuss upcoming events at the Guild, including The Book Club Play opening this week, the 411 Concert Series performance next month featuring Connie Evingson, the All-School Art Show continuing through March 28th, this Saturday's fundraiser for Northfield Supporting Neighbors, the annual Guild fundraiser on April 30th, and more. 

Northfield Arts Guild Executive Director Michael Johnson and Performing Arts Manager Pauline Jennings discuss upcoming events at the Guild, including the next installment of the 411 Concert Series featuring Erin Schwab, the upcoming production of Little Wars, current galleries on display, and much more. 

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Ashlee Cowles returns to the digital pub table. She's both an Arts Guild member and one half of the AD Rhine writing duo. Their latest novel, Daughters of Bronze, concludes their retelling of the Trojan War from the viewpoint of four Trojan women. Cowles discusses the ways she grounded the novel in history, and how she was able to find hope—even in the doom of Troy.

Northfield Arts Guild Executive Director Michael Johnson and Performing Arts Manager Pauline Jennings discuss upcoming events at the Guild, including last weekend's opening of Winnie-the-Pooh, the first in the 411 concert series happening on January 4th, the Fine Craft Collective, classes starting in the new year, and more. 

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Friday, December 12th, 2025:Arts Guild's Production of Winnie the Pooh Opens TonightRobin's Egg Set to Close on December 22nd; Bread People Set to Move into Location in February Rice County Officers welcome drop in DWIs as enforcement campaign launches

Northfield Arts Guild Performing Arts Manager Pauline Jennings and Purple Door Youth Theater Founder and Director Rachel Haider discuss events at the Guild such as the Fine Craft Collective, upcoming classes, and the Purple Door Youth Theater's production of Winnie-the-Pooh. Performances of Winnie-the-Pooh begin December 12th and run through December 21st.

Northfield Arts Guild Executive Director Michael Johnson and Performing Arts Manager Pauline Jennings talk current and upcoming events at the Guild, including their Halloween show World's Greatest Zombie, this Sunday's performance from Victor Zupanc and Kevin Kling, Tim Lloyd's Retrospective show, the upcoming Fine Craft Collective, and more. 

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Pauline Jennings, the Performing Arts Manager at the Northfield Arts Guild to visit about all the upcoming happenings, shows, and events and of course we will celebrate creating and stories. https://northfieldartsguild.org

Northfield Arts Guild Executive Director Michael Johnson and Performing Arts Manager Pauline Jennings talk current and upcoming events at the NAG, including Forbidden Broadway, new murals in town, the current Jim Bonhoff exhibit, and more.

Northfield Arts Guild Executive Director Michael Johnson and Performing Arts Manager Pauline Jennings talk current and upcoming events at the NAG, including Forbidden Broadway, new murals in town, the current Jim Bonhoff exhibit, and more.

Northfield Arts Guild Executive Director Michael Johnson talks upcoming events, performances, and more at the NAG.

Northfield Arts Guild Performing Arts Manager Pauline Jennings talks upcoming events at the NAG, including the current Rocky Casillas exhibition, Flora & Ulysses, applications for mural opportunities in Northfield, and much more.

Northfield Arts Guild Performing Arts Manager Pauline Jennings talks upcoming events at the NAG, including the current Rocky Casillas exhibition, Flora & Ulysses, applications for mural opportunities in Northfield, and much more.

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Friday, July 11th, 2025:Northfield Public Broadcasting misses out on state funding, looks ahead to new opportunitiesShows Open Tonight at the Arts Guild & Paradise Center For the ArtsAnd a look at local sports.  

Northfield Arts Guild Executive Director Michael Johnson discusses all of the upcoming events, camps, and exhibitions at the Northfield Arts Guild.

Michael Johnson, Executive Director, and Pauline Jennings, Performing Arts Manager of the Northfield Arts Guild, discuss current and coming events at the Northfield Arts Guild, including the final upcoming weekend of Shakespeare in Love at the Arts Guild Theater and the Northfield High School Honors Art Show in the Guild’s main gallery.

Michael Johnson, Executive Director, and Pauline Jennings, Performing Arts Manager of the Northfield Arts Guild, talk about upcoming performances and events.

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes from the Northfield Arts Guild production of Shakespeare in Love director Rachel Haider and cast members Will Martin (William Shakespeare), Sara Cronk (Viola DeLesseps), Andy Artley (Lord Wessex), and Brendon Etter (Richard Burbage). SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE – A STAR-CROSSED COMEDY BASED ON THE ACADEMY AWARD-WINNING BEST PICTUREDIRECTOR: RACHEL HAIDER Part mis-identity hilarity and part love story, this […]

Michael Johnson, Executive Director, and Pauline Jennings, Performing Arts Manager of the Northfield Arts Guild, talk about upcoming performances and events.

 Michael Johnson, Executive Director, and Pauline Jennings, Performing Arts Manager of the Northfield Arts Guild, talk about upcoming performances and events. 

Michael Johnson, Executive Director, and Pauline Jennings, Performing Arts Manager of the Northfield Arts Guild, talk about upcoming performances and events.

 Michael Johnson, Executive Director, and Pauline Jennings, Performing Arts Manager of the Northfield Arts Guild, talk about upcoming performances and events. 

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Friday, March 7th, 2025: Northfield FFA Chapter Sees Success & Several Awards In Its First YearArts Guild Hosts Auditions for  Shakespeare In Love

The news from Northfield, Minnesota on Thursday, February 20th, 2025: District Staff Give Positive Review of the Local Charter SchoolsNorthfield Arts Guild Looking for Emerging Artists in New Studio Space

Michael Johnson, Executive Director, and Pauline Jennings, Performing Arts Manager of the Northfield Arts Guild, talk about upcoming performances and events.

 Michael Johnson, Executive Director, and Pauline Jennings, Performing Arts Manager of the Northfield Arts Guild, talk about upcoming performances and events. 

The news from Northfield, MN on Monday, February 3rd, 2025: Ohio-Based Firm Announces Acquisition of Carlson Capital ManagementArts Guild Reaches Agreement To Rent A New Building For Studio WorkspacesPrairie Creek Receives Award for All School Book Club

The news from Northfield, MN on Tuesday, January 28th, 2025: The Vision & Values of the Comprehensive Plan Legally Blonde is the Next Show at the Northfield Arts Guild, Purple Door Theater, Offers Opportunity for Youth To Learn About The TheaterNorthfield VFW Recognizes Students in the Patriots Pen & Voice of Democracy Competition

Michael Johnson, Executive Director, and Pauline Jennings, Performing Arts Manager of the Northfield Arts Guild, talk about upcoming performances and events.

 Michael Johnson, Executive Director, and Pauline Jennings, Performing Arts Manager of the Northfield Arts Guild, talk about upcoming performances and events. 

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Pauline Jennings, Troy Barkmeier, and Marie Gery from the Northfield Arts Guild Holiday Show. This event is two shows in one- Holiday Music and then the one act comedy Christmas Thieves. Northfield Arts Guild Holiday Show – Two Shows in One! December 6 – 15, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays […]

Michael Johnson, Executive Director of the Northfield Arts Guild, talks about upcoming performances and events.

 Michael Johnson, Executive Director of the Northfield Arts Guild, talks about upcoming performances and events. 

Michael Johnson, Executive Director, and Pauline Jennings, Performing Arts Manager of the Northfield Arts Guild, talk about upcoming performances and events.

 Michael Johnson, Executive Director, and Pauline Jennings, Performing Arts Manager of the Northfield Arts Guild, talk about upcoming performances and events. 

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Pauline Jennings, Performing Arts Manager at the Northfield Arts Guild to highlight the 411 Music Concert Series: The Singer's Voice. This fabulous four-part series is hosted by pianist Dan Chouinard and features a new singer for each of the concerts: Prudence Johnson, T Mychael Rambo, Thomasina Petrus, and Charmin Michelle. […]

Tuesday was the deadline to file as a candidate for the Northfield School Board, and with seven people registered, the ballot for this fall is now set.   Three of the incumbent board members are now running for re-election. Board Chair Claudia Gonzalez-George, Vice Chair Corey Butler, and Board Clerk Amy Goerwitz all filed before the […]

Performing Arts Manager of the Northfield Arts Guild Pauline Jennings talks about upcoming events including Barb Piper’s new CD release and the production of The Merry Wives of Windsor.

The governing board of the Rice County Family Services Collaborative, a partnership between Rice County's Public Health, Social Services and Community Corrections departments and Faribault and Northfield Public schools, the Cannon Valley Special Education Cooperative and Three Rivers Community Action, announced yesterday that it has awarded $447,000 to several Rice County organizations, providing them with […]

Pauline Schuster Jennings discusses Northfield Arts Guild upcoming summer events

After four years of the COVID-19 pandemic, Halifax's Theatre Arts Guild is planning to celebrate a return to normalcy — and offset some of the operating shortfall — by hosting its first Spring Festival at its home base: Jollimore's Pond Theatre. Host Jeff Douglas visited co-producers Cheryl Theriault and Louise Renault at The Pond last week.

Michael Johnson and Pauline Jennings of the Northfield Arts Guild provide information about upcoming events and performances.