LightMinded Arts Podcast

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At LightMinded Arts, we discuss the art of being a self-published writer, and an independent filmmaker. Creating art, especially in a time where barriers to entry are low, and with AI, anyone can create content that makes it harder for us all to get noticed, it's important to see how other artists are making it work in their lives. If you want to be a writer or filmmaker, you'll want to follow us here, as we learn from experience, what works and what doesn't in this rapidly changing world. 

  1. 5d ago

    LightMinded Arts #33 - Writers Don't Make Money? He Made Hundreds of Thousands Proving Them Wrong - Kern Carter

    When writer and filmmaker Kern Carter stopped believing the starving‑artist myth, everything changed. In this conversation, he opens up about becoming a father at eighteen, dropping out of high school, and rebuilding his life through words. From ghostwriting to book deals and film distribution, Kern shares how financial stability became the key to creative freedom—and why commitment, not suffering, defines a real artist.

    50 min

  2. May 29

    LightMinded Arts #32 — Following Your Passion Might Not Pay The Bills (with Daniel Rodgers)

    Most creatives grow up hearing the same promise: “Follow your passion and the money will come.” Daniel Rodgers believed it too — until poverty, debt, and real‑world pressure forced him to abandon art and chase a degree that simply paid the bills. In this conversation, Daniel opens up about the moment his creative dreams collided with financial reality, how growing up in deep poverty shaped every decision he made, and why so many artists stay trapped in the “struggling creative” identity far longer than they need to. He shares the story of his son’s premature birth, the NICU nights that changed his entire relationship with time, and the long road that led him to write Escape the Clock — a book built to help creatives reclaim their lives before burnout or fate makes the decision for them. We talk about: The lie that keeps artists broke Why passion alone isn’t enough How ignorance gets preyed upon in the financial world The wake‑up call every creative eventually faces What it actually takes to build a creative life that pays And why time — not money — is the real currency of an artist If you’re a creative trying to build a life where your art and your income can finally coexist, this episode is a must‑listen. Visit Daniels website at: https://escapetheclock.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=6956f7a21d45911b18d28561c&id=c86361031d

    1h 12m

  3. May 22

    LightMinded Arts #31 – Creativity, Regret, And Roots with Joseph Bolton

    Author and retired space‑operations officer Joseph Bolton shares how loss, ancestry, and rediscovery turned his life into art. From grief to legacy, he reveals the moment creatives realize their story didn’t start with them — and how that truth can transform your work forever. 🎙 Hosted by Brent Lindstrom — LightMinded Arts: helping creators build a creative life that pays. Learn more about Joseph at: https://oldgrandmotherstree.com/ https://www.lightmindedarts.com/

    51 min

  4. May 15

    LightMinded Arts #30 - When the Creative Dream Starts to Break, w/ Justin Younts

    Actor and podcaster Justin Younts joins Brent for a grounded, vulnerable conversation about what really happens when the creative dream stops feeling magical and starts feeling heavy. Justin opens up about the years he spent trying to “earn” his suffering, the auditions no one watched, the teachers who left him more confused than confident, and the slow unraveling that happens when you start believing you’re invisible. They talk about burnout, identity, the pressure to prove yourself, and the strange relief that comes when you finally admit you can’t do it alone. Justin shares how podcasting, meditation, and finding real creative community helped him rebuild his confidence and stay in the game. If you’ve ever felt stuck, unseen, or worn down by the work you love, this episode will feel like a deep breath. It’s a reminder that you’re not alone, and that the creative life doesn’t have to break you to shape you. To learn more about Justin, check out his podcast at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dmf-with-justin-younts/id1519589071

    1h 6m

  5. May 8

    LightMinded Arts #29 - The Job That Couldn’t Save Him - Jeff Kikel

    Jeff Kikel spent decades chasing stability, until a brutal performance review forced him to face the truth: a job would never make him free. In this conversation, we talk about the seven failed businesses, the near‑collapse that followed, and the strange $500 rule that changed everything. It’s a story about losing safety, finding purpose, and learning how to make money the way artists make art — by creating it. Learn more about Jeff and his Freedom Day method here: http://www.freedomdaymethod.com/ And as always, if you want to support this chanel, just visit my website at: https://www.lightmindedarts.com/ and find one of my books that you might like. Reads and Reviews are my favorite forms of payment!

    50 min

  6. May 1

    LightMinded Arts #28 - When the Dream Stops Working w/ R.A. Consell

    Author and engineering instructor Ryan Consell sits down with me to talk about the messy, nonlinear path of a creative life. We get into the year that nearly broke him, why “follow your dreams” can quietly ruin artists, and how stability can actually bring creativity back from the dead. This is a conversation about identity, burnout, rebuilding, and the strange ways our lives shape the stories we tell. Check out Ryan, AKA R.A. Consell and his books at: https://stealingfromwizards.com/ Also, if you like this and content like it, support me by buying my books and leaving a review. https://www.lightmindedarts.com/

    48 min

  7. Apr 24

    LightMinded Arts #27 - Financial Fallbacks: Even The Pros Have Them: With James Rollins

    Bestselling author James Rollins opens up about the part of the creative journey most artists never talk about—the fear, the financial uncertainty, and the quiet safety nets that keep us going. From his years as a veterinarian to the moment he finally stepped away from a stable career, Rollins shares the real story behind building a creative life that lasts. If you’ve ever wondered how to chase your dream without wrecking your stability, this conversation is a rare look at the emotional and financial fallbacks that even successful artists rely on. I asked Jim some big questions he never gets asked, questions that creatives and especially authors can really benefit from. Don't forget to check out the latest books by James Rollins at: https://jamesrollins.com/ If you like the content I'm bringing you, and you want to see more, please also visit my website and support me by buying and reviewing my books: https://www.lightmindedarts.com/ Good luck on your own creative journey!

    1 hr

  8. Apr 17

    LightMinded Arts #26 - Reinvention, Risk, and the Lie Creatives Believe w/Sabine Hutchison

    What happens when your instincts tell you to leap… and everyone else thinks you’ve lost your mind? In this episode, Sabine Hutchison — CEO, author of Beyond the Ladder, and founder of The Ripple Network — shares the wild, winding path that took her from hazardous‑waste labs to touring with David Copperfield to building a global company in Germany. We talk about the moments that define a creative career: • trusting your gut when logic says “don’t” • reinventing yourself when the world expects you to stay put • navigating rejection, isolation, and starting over • why creatives fail when they try to do everything alone • the difference between mentors and sponsors — and why it matters   If you'd like to learn more about Sabine Hutchison, check out her website here: https://sabinehutchison.com/career-book/

    49 min
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At LightMinded Arts, we discuss the art of being a self-published writer, and an independent filmmaker. Creating art, especially in a time where barriers to entry are low, and with AI, anyone can create content that makes it harder for us all to get noticed, it's important to see how other artists are making it work in their lives. If you want to be a writer or filmmaker, you'll want to follow us here, as we learn from experience, what works and what doesn't in this rapidly changing world. 

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  • Creator
    brentxp
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Clean
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