Join us for Wefobz Podcast S3E2 with Tawsh Lav — Samoan afakasi artist from American Samoa. Tawsh specializes in contemporary Pasefika artwork that bridges tradition and modern life, connecting the islands to the diaspora. She’s the creator of the Samoan Language Calendar (now in its 7th year), along with new Hawaiian and Filipino editions.
In this episode, Tawsh shares her personal journey: overcoming doubts about her Samoan identity and artistic abilities, building her creative path while facing AI in the arts, and running a Polynesian dance group with her husband. We also explore how Samoan culture shapes political views, the value of truth-seeking, media literacy, and breaking out of echo chambers.
An inspiring conversation about culture, creativity, and honest perspectives.
Guest: Tawsh Lav
IG: https://www.instagram.com/tawshlav
Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/tawshlav
00:00:00 - Start
00:01:06 - Chapter 2 Introductions
00:03:08 - Chapter 3 Identity
00:12:30 - Chapter 4 Upbringing
00:21:34 - Chapter 5 Art
00:25:43 - Chapter 6 Language Calendars
00:45:11 - Chapter 7 Navigating The Advent Of AI
00:55:08 - Chapter 8 Culture Influencing Views
01:07:46 - Chapter 9 Truth
01:14:49 - Chapter 10 Breaking Out Of Echo Chambers
01:18:00 - Chapter 11 What Others Should Realize
01:22:36 - Chapter 12 Closing
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