180. Ruben Rojas, Artist - on Love and Valentine’s Day - (unMASKing with Male Educators: Creating Emotionally Safe Classrooms & Schools for Male Students) Podcast Details

Description

“Ultimately I’m just trying to simplify this human journey into, ‘We either operate out of love or we operate out of fear.’ … Love is a verb. It’s an active choice. And instead of reacting, let’s respond.” - Ruben Rojas

Ever Forward Club’s Ashanti Branch is joined by Ruben Rojas. Ruben traded in his suit for a paintbrush. He began transforming blank walls into unique, empowering messages. Today, the messages provided by these murals are uplifting communities and challenging the public to create new dialogues. As an artist, muralist, and designer, Ruben's mission is to inspire others to live through love.

Ruben's murals can be seen in cities across the country and worldwide from Paris to New York and Florida to Mississippi. His portfolio of work extends beyond murals. He is also a TED speaker, helping spread the message of art creating impact, a designer, and a corporate consultant. Ruben works with companies to help businesses give back, enhance workspaces, and raise awareness on important issues. Past campaigns include clients such as BMW, American Express, Google & the NFL.

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(0:00) Welcome!

(4:45) Ruben introduces himself and they discuss love and art.

(8:45) Ashanti and Ruben makes their masks.

(12:20) The front of Ashanti’s mask - funny, serious/hard-work, caring.

(16:20) The front of Ruben’s mask - showing up daily no matter what, confidence, leading with love, integrity, work in progress.

(17:20) The back of Ashanti’s mask - grief, health worries, get more efficient.

(22:00) The back of Ruben’s mask - emotional rollercoaster, am I doing enough, what am I being perceived as, chasing perfection, the healing process.

(24:45) Being the older sibling.

(29:30) Love is everywhere.

(35:30) Ruben’s message to the youth.

(38:00) How to connect with Ruben.