Mawi’s Asgedom journey from Ethiopian refugee to Harvard graduate and pioneering social entrepreneur has inspired millions.

By applying SEL (Social Emotional Learning) skills to set goals, build relationships, and grow academically, Mawi overcame the odds, as told in his bestselling book Of Beetles and Angels. Mawi’s ability to inspire led Oprah Winfrey to call her interview with him one of her top twenty moments in twenty years.

Since delivering the commencement speech to his graduating class at Harvard, Mawi has spoken to over one million people about the transformational power of SEL.

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