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Ahmed Best: Overcoming Adversity in Star Wars | Moana Nui Podcast | BlerDCon
Ahmed Best, famed for his role as Jar Jar Binks in the Star Wars universe, delves into his personal journey of growth and resilience. Best shares his experiences transitioning from voicing Jar Jar Binks to embodying a Jedi Master, drawing on his martial arts background to highlight themes of discipline and balance. He candidly discusses the cyberbullying he faced after the release of The Phantom Menace in 1999, offering valuable lessons on overcoming public criticism.
00:00 Introduction and Greetings
01:56 Interview with Ahmed: Star Wars Journey
03:51 The Philosophy of the Jedi
05:58 Balancing the Force: Light Side vs Dark Side
07:07 Exploring the Concept of Balance
07:17 Martial Arts Philosophy and Yin Yang
08:28 Hawaiian Culture and Balance
08:49 Navigating Social Media and Cyberbullying
10:13 The Importance of Community and Healing
11:04 Concluding Remarks and Gratitude
Who's your favorite Star Wars character? Let us know in the comments!
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Ahmed Best, famed for his role as Jar Jar Binks in the Star Wars universe, delves into his personal journey of growth and resilience. Best shares his experiences transitioning from voicing Jar Jar Binks to embodying a Jedi Master, drawing on his martial arts background to highlight themes of discipline and balance. He candidly discusses the cyberbullying he faced after the release of The Phantom Menace in 1999, offering valuable lessons on overcoming public criticism.
00:00 Introduction and Greetings
01:56 Interview with Ahmed: Star Wars Journey
03:51 The Philosophy of the Jedi
05:58 Balancing the Force: Light Side vs Dark Side
07:07 Exploring the Concept of Balance
07:17 Martial Arts Philosophy and Yin Yang
08:28 Hawaiian Culture and Balance
08:49 Navigating Social Media and Cyberbullying
10:13 The Importance of Community and Healing
11:04 Concluding Remarks and Gratitude
Who's your favorite Star Wars character? Let us know in the comments!
Follow the Moana Nui Podcast:
http://www.moananuipodcast.com
•Moana Nui Podcast on YouTube
/ moananuipodcast
/ moananuipodcast
#MoanaNuiPodcast #BlerDCon #BlerDCon2024 #GuestInterviews #ConventionInterviews #AhmedBest #Actor #Musician #Comedian #VoiceActor #Producer #Director #Dancer #StarWars #JarJarBinks #JediMaster #KelleranBeq #TheMandalorian #BookHimForYourCon #Podcast #Interview #Jedi #CyberBullying #MartialArts #Balance #HawaiiansInMedia #WomenInMedia
Learn About Hawaii | Life in Hawaii | Hawaii Life | Native Hawaiians | Hawaiian Health | Moʻolelo | 808 Life | Hawaii Media
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