183. Does it hurt more to leave somebody or to be left? - TOTM Face to Face #21 - with Wenceslao and Ryan Louie

Author: Ashanti Branch - Taking Off The Mask
Published: Wed 06 Mar 2024
Episode Link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/branch-speaks/episodes/183--Does-it-hurt-more-to-leave-somebody-or-to-be-left----TOTM-Face-to-Face-21---with-Wenceslao-and-Ryan-Louie-e2gm9l8

Join Wenceslao, the Ever Forward Club’s Youth Host, in an insightful conversation with filmmaker and educator Ryan Louie. Together, they explore the profound lessons learned from love, relationships, and the transformative impact of the Ever Forward Club. The discussion touches on fearlessness, self-knowledge, and the pursuit of authenticity, offering a unique perspective on personal growth and filmmaking.

(0:00) Introduction

(5:30) Wenceslao’s front - funny, engaging, responsible. And his back - shy, soft.

(8:50) Ryan’s front - easy-going, agreeable, fun-loving. And his back - desire to impress, opinionated, friendship.

(10:30) Reflecting on Love, Relationships, and Big Brothers/Sisters

(13:05) Ryan and Wenceslao play Ever Forward’s Adventure Card Game.

(25:13) Contemplating Relationships and Divorce

(27:20) Ryan's Filmmaking Journey

(31:40) Personal Growth Through Filmmaking

(39:30) Aspirations for the Future and College Plans

(40:00) Lessons Learned from Podcasting

(43:35) A Poetic Conclusion - on The Soul's Hidden Path

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