From Idea to Published in 13 Days w/ Brian Bogert (E130)

Creativity can emerge from our most vulnerable moments. When we choose to face emotion rather than suppress it, we often uncover new ways to heal, connect, and create.

In this powerful solo episode, Brian Bogert shares the emotional story behind his first children’s book, The Cat Who Watched the Wind. Written in just 13 days, the book began as a way to process the near loss of his family’s cat, Fury. What followed was an unexpected journey of grief, love, legacy, and synchronicity.

Brian walks through how the book came to life, the surprising role artificial intelligence played in the illustration process, and the meaningful timing of its release. This story is both personal and universal, and it offers a touching reminder of how presence and creativity can transform pain into purpose.

Brian also provides, for the first ever, A live reading of The Cat Who Watched the Wind.

Grab your copy of The Cat Who Watched the Wind here: https://www.amazon.com/Cat-Who-Watched-Wind/dp/B0FLWSFRHV 

Timestamps:

[00:00] Intro

[01:30] Inspiration behind the book

[03:57] Facing the fear of losing a beloved pet

[05:24] Writing through grief and emotion

[07:48] Unexpected synchronicity with a guest author

[09:16] Leveraging AI with intentionality

[10:42] Learning to format and publish a children's book

[11:38] Publishing on an anniversary

[13:03] The cat’s recovery and honoring his legacy

[25:00] Final thoughts on processing, preparing, and creating

Key Takeaways:  

• "I allowed myself to write. I allowed myself to cry. I allowed myself to process and prepare."

• "The point of the book was not to grieve our cat. The point of the book was to process and prepare for the time that our cat would no longer be with us."

• "The release of crying is so powerful... it’s almost like I wish I could cry, but tears just don’t materialize. In this case, they just flowed."

• "You know how to listen to the quiet and how to hear what the world is really saying."

• "I teach artificial intelligence through the lens of awareness and intentionality…without those, AI doesn’t work for us."

• "The best thing you can do for someone you love is to remember those moments and to share them."

• "Anything that you allow, that you're passionate about, that you connect to, can be possible."

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Follow Brian Bogert…

Website: https://brianbogert.com/

Podcast: https://www.flippingthelid.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BogertBrian

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bogertbrian/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-brian-bogert-companies/

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