Dr. Rick Mask shares a personal journey of transformation through exploration and cultivation of human relationships, aka through building social capital. Recalling the empowering impact of people throughout his life, who believed in him and led him to where he is now, he shows how all of us can intentionally build social relationships which are beneficial to us and to our communities. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx Dr. Rick Mask is a learner, teacher, and advocate. Rick works as a Senior Associate Dean at Southern New Hampshire University supporting International Programs. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx