David Barbier, Jr., 2018 Nyah Fellow, 2019 Peer Facilitator, and Syracuse University graduate, sits down with Leigh-Ann for an emotional conversation to answer the question “who am I when no one is around?” and discuss the power of love. Also, find out why he considers himself both a dreamer and a doer, how he’s building his personal board of directors, and more!

“I wish kids growing up knew what love felt like. As I learned to love other people, I've become aware that I was loved growing up, which is why I have the capacity to show love. I wish people felt love.” - David Barbier, Jr.

They also discuss:

His superpowers of imagination and connection

The importance of quality time and understanding how you want + need to be loved 

Navigating his parents’ divorce and spending a lot of time alone 

His identity evolution, tossing out hypermasculinity, and embracing emotions

His Nyah Project experiences, including embarrassing moments in Ghana, visiting a slave castle as a person with African ancestry, and mentorship

His personal definitions of freedom and leadership

Having positive role models, especially when transitioning to the professional world

His admiration of and positive relationship with his father

The need for kids to feel love and have opportunities that expand their worldview 

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