S2: EP12: 'Flipping Your Duvet!'
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Today I have the pleasure chatting with Jack Parsons, UK\\u2019s Chief Youth Officer, The Youth Group.
\\nJack is an incredible young man. A young adult, passionate about other young adults. I had so much fun chatting with him. I left the interview feeling empowered and inspired. I hope you do too!
\\nJack had a tough childhood, growing up in an unstable home. His mum was an alcoholic and violent. He was also bullied at school.
\\nJack decided to make it his mission and passion to help young people. Not wanting any young person to grow up feeling lonely or unloved, like he did. He also wanted to change the \\u2018system\\u2019 to improve the odds for disadvantaged young people to be able to gain access to the same opportunities as any other person.
\\nJack started working with 10 unemployed youth, supporting them to find employment. 3 years later he has helped and changed the future of over 90,000 youth adults and has a global community of over 1.7 million people.
\\nAlongside running The Youth Group and leading on youth empowerment, employment and digital skills, Jack is an entrepreneur, public speaker, global ambassador for mental health awareness in the workplace and education.
\\nThe number one value which he prides himself, is his kindness which has helped get him where he is and what allows him to achieve his goals.
\\nThroughout, Jack shares lots of great advice and insights. The number one takeaway is - \\u2018You need a duvet flip. You need a reason to flip your duvet and get out of bed in the morning\\u2019.
\\nTune in now to hear Jack\\u2019s inspiring story.
\\nIf you would like career advice or mentoring check out
\\nhttps://www.theyouthgroup.com
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