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

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