An artist, a future barber, and a teacher. Can one person do it all?
In this episode, Mashiro joins hosts Marcina Langrine and Matthew John to discuss his high school experiences, accomplishments, and new passions. A leader who strives to learn, but also finds opportunities to give back to his community. Mashiro discusses his new passion and explores ways to refine his craft as a barber. In essence, each role can be seen as an artistic endeavor, requiring skill, creativity, and a dedication to sharing knowledge and inspiration with others.
About Our Guest
Mashiro Yamane is a recent graduate from Springdale High School. He was born and raised in Arkansas. Mashiro was the president of the Springdale High School Islander Club from 2024 to 2025 and was an active member of the club throughout high school. During his time as Islander Club president, Mashiro organized numerous cultural and educational activities, often in collaboration with the Marshallese Educational Initiative. He was a member of the National Honor Society, the Spanish Honor Society, and the Ambassador program, and participated in Junior Leadership. Mashiro was also a member of the track team during his junior year and was on the basketball team as a sophomore. He is currently working on his barbershop license. He plans to attend Northwest Arkansas Community College to earn his associate's degree, after which he will further his education at the University of Arkansas to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Education.
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IG handle : @mxshiro
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Season 1, Episode 6 was recorded at MEI on May 28, 2025. Marcina Langrine and Matthew John co-hosted, and Marino Morris co-produced and edited this episode. Jessica Schwartz did post-production. The audio-synced transcript is available HERE
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