Welcome once again to The Million Dollar Relationships podcast! Today, we are discussing life, the power of art, and the importance of personal growth with Ruben Rojas. Ruben Rojas is a Santa Monica-based contemporary artist and designer known for his "Live Through Love" campaign and for co-founding the nonprofit company Beautify Earth. In 2017, Rojas was included in CBS Los Angeles' list of "Best Los Angeles Artists You Need To Know About," and later that year, the artist gave a TEDx talk about the regenerative power of outdoor art. In 2019, Rojas launched his apparel line, promoting the same messages of his murals through clothing. In 2020, Rojas' mask design was highlighted in the Los Angeles Times as being a fashionable way to stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In today’s episode, Kevin interviews Ruben, an artist who creates works around the theme of love over fear. Ruben shares his journey to becoming an artist and emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself. He believes in the power of relationships and hopes to inspire others to choose love. Ruben discusses the physical toll of painting murals but emphasizes how worth it is to create something meaningful. He shares his story from feeling lost to becoming a full-time artist and founder of the non-profit Beautiful Area and for-profit Beautify. Ruben credits Lewis Howes, Evan Meyer, and his wife for helping him pursue his passion. He shares upcoming dream projects, like an NFL season kickoff with art and sculptures.
Tune in now to hear more about Ruben’s journey toward growth!
[00:00 - 13:23] Love Over Fear: The Inspiring Message of Ruben Rojas
· Ruben is an artist who creates work around love and choosing love over fear
· He started out with street art murals, then moved on to canvas work, sculptures, and a podcast
· Ruben's inspiration comes from people and the conversations we have with ourselves and others
· He believes that if we put these conversations out into the world, they can help others find answers or interpretations they need
· Ruben emphasizes the power of relationships and choosing the lens of love to look at the world
[13:23 - 22:46] A Chance Encounter That Changed Ruben’s Life
· Lewis Howes introduced Ruben to a leadership workshop that helped him unpack himself and figure things out.
· Through the workshop, the speaker met Evan Meyer, who helped him create his first mural and kick off his career.
· One of the biggest takeaways from their partnership was the importance of speed of implementation and daily discipline in getting things done.
· Ruben talks about the importance of finding fulfillment in one's work and serving others in a way that feeds oneself.
[22:46 - 26:03] Closing Statements
· Follow Ruben on LinkedIn and Facebook. Also, be sure to check his webpage at https://www.rubenrojas.com
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“When you listen to your truth and your purpose and what it's coming from inside of you, the answers are always there.” – Ruben Rojas