Dear Ryan, You're a talented songwriter, musician, and educator. I love exploring the unique energy of Berkeley and college-town life, the importance of community for creative work, and how place shapes artistic expression. Articulated beautifully!
You discuss the duality of emotion using the "two wolves" metaphor, explaining how music helps you navigate joy, fear, anger, and longing. You describe songwriting as a space where opposing emotions coexist and where vulnerability and humility become sources of strength. I enjoy discussing your two musical projects —Lavender Blush and Devoted Fans—highlighting particular songs.
One of my favourite parts of the episode is listening to you speak about your work as an educator: teaching interpersonal communication, public speaking and how you try to model courage and vulnerability inside your classroom. I know you make strong connections with your students because you believe in the whole student. Keep putting yourself out there in the world of teaching and music. You can tap into universal themes of love, humility, courage, and creativity through the art of making music and conversation. Your work continues to make a difference! Follow Devoted Fans: https://devotedfans.bandcamp.com/album/devoted-fans
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