EPISODE · Feb 14, 2024 · 41 MIN
180. Ruben Rojas, Artist - on Love and Valentine’s Day
from unMASKing with Male Educators: Creating Emotionally Safe Classrooms & Schools for Male Students · host Ashanti Branch - Taking Off The Mask
“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. --- (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. --- Connect with Ruben Rojas: Website: http://rubenrojas.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rubenrojas/ Social, Podcast, and More!: https://linktr.ee/rubenrojas --- Create your own mask anonymously at millionmask.org Email us questions and comments at [email protected] --- Connect with Ashanti Branch: Instagram: instagram.com/branchspeaks Facebook: facebook.com/BranchSpeaks Twitter: twitter.com/BranchSpeaks LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ashantibranch Website: branchspeaks.com --- Support the podcast and the work of the Ever Forward Club: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/branch-speaks/support
What this episode covers
“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. --- (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. --- Connect with Ruben Rojas: Website: http://rubenrojas.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rubenrojas/ Social, Podcast, and More!: https://linktr.ee/rubenrojas --- Create your own mask anonymously at millionmask.org Email us questions and comments at [email protected] --- Connect with Ashanti Branch: Instagram: instagram.com/branchspeaks Facebook: facebook.com/BranchSpeaks Twitter: twitter.com/BranchSpeaks LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ashantibranch Website: branchspeaks.com --- Support the podcast and the work of the Ever Forward Club: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/branch-speaks/support
NOW PLAYING
180. Ruben Rojas, Artist - on Love and Valentine’s Day
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
No similar episodes found.
Similar Podcasts
No similar podcasts found.