188. The Code-Switching Alchemist - with Wesley Spence, Entrepreneur, Barber, Clothing Designer

Taking Off The Mask

English - April 09, 2024 23:17 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MB
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In this episode of Taking off the Mask, host Ashanti Branch welcomes Wesley Spence. Wesley is a 19-year-old entrepreneur, barber, and owner/operator of a clothing brand called iconicc22. Is comparison truly the thief of joy? Wesley and Ashanti delve into topics such as self-awareness, personal growth, and the journey to becoming the best version of oneself while finding common ground as entrepreneurs and fans of the book “The Alchemist.”

(0:00) Intro

(9:40) Front of Ashanti’s Mask. What he lets people see

(12:40) Front of Wesley’s Mask. What he lets people see.

(18:00) Back of Ashanti’s Mask. What he doesn’t let people see.

(21:30) Back of Wesley’s Mask. What he doesn’t let people see.

(23:20) Comparison being the thief of joy, while building a business

(24:30) Talking about the book “The Alchemist”

(29:05) Stoicism and how Wesley embraces it

(33:54) What’s happening with young men in Wesley’s community?

(46:00) Wrapping up and Wesley’s message to young people

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