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René also shares heartfelt advice for aspiring creatives: “There’s no manual for this career, and that’s okay. Make stuff. Find your voice. Trust the process. The world will catch up.”
Whether you're a filmmaker, a storyteller, a YouTube creator, or someone looking to reinvent yourself in the creative field, this episode will give you the insight and encouragement you need to keep building, creating, and evolving.
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