LightMinded Arts Podcast

In this episode, I'm introducing you to a side series we'll do on occation, where we bring on guests and dictate an entire short story in one sitting. It's the kickoff to the release of my latest book: Drafting Out Loud: A Creative's Guide To Dictation. Available now, anywhere books are sold: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/drafting-out-loud-brent-lindstrom/1151565061?ean=9781943239221 And check...

After much editing and rewriting, here is the radio drama version of my first ever attempt at dictating a story. If you want to suffer through the terrible attempt I had at dictating this, check out my last episode. Dictating this helped me realize I needed to work on my dictation skills, which worked, and led me to write and document my program for doing this effectively. Check out: Drafting Out...

This is rough guys. I'm putting out there for you my very first attempt at dictating a story. At the same time, I'm accidentally calling Rod Serling, Rod Sterling. Woops. Anyhow, this is a precurser to my official release of "Drafting Out Loud" A Creators Guide To Dictation. Listen, I did terrible at this my first go. You can hear that here. I still salvaged it and turned it into a radio styled dr...

Author Daniel C. Rodgers joins Brent Lindstrom on Light‑Minded Arts to explore AI’s impact on creativity, autonomy, and financial freedom. From his award‑winning novel Killswitch to real‑world investing and filmmaking, this episode dives into how to thrive—not just survive—in the age of AI. Find out more by visiting his website at: https://escapetheclock.com/

Actor, director, playwright, filmmaker, and now novelist—Seth Panitch has built a career by never waiting for permission. In this episode, we talk about how teaching at the University of Alabama became the unexpected catalyst for his creative explosion, why financial stability fuels rather than kills artistry, and what it really takes to launch a debut novel in today’s publishing world. From Shake...

Brent Lindstrom pulls back the curtain on his journey from ambitious screenwriter to first‑time filmmaker, sharing how a million‑dollar dream turned into a $100K reality. In this solo episode, he breaks down the economics of indie film, the art of the “mockbuster,” and the creative hustle behind his upcoming cyberpunk fairy‑tale project Sleeping Cyborg. It’s a brutally honest look at filmmaking, s...

After two foot surgeries, months of recovery, and a creative identity crisis, Brent Lindstrom redefines what it means to be an independent artist. In this solo episode, he opens up about chasing the wrong goals, pivoting from YouTube burnout to filmmaking, learning the art of dictation, and building a film studio from the ground up. It’s a brutally honest look at the messy, unpredictable path of t...

Utah fantasy author Shawnna Lea joins host Brent Lindstrom for a lively conversation about writing magic into everyday life. From raising goats and rabbits to practicing medieval sword forms, Shawnna shares how her real‑world adventures shape her high‑fantasy tales. Together they explore the courage it takes to publish, the joy of creating worlds from folklore, and the art of staying inspired betw...

What does writing look like when life is loud? Brent talks with authors Tom Farley and Rio L. Barney about balancing creativity with parenting, careers, exhaustion, and the never‑ending pressure to market your work. They break down the realities of finding headspace, the struggle of interruptions, the trap of feeling like a “writer who doesn’t write,” and why face‑to‑face events outperform every s...

Before I can make my first feature film, A Good Man, I need the script to survive its first audience. Enter: the table read. I talk through how I set it up, why I paid an acting school to participate, what the actors marked up, and how their reactions reshaped my next rewrite. If you’re building a film from scratch, this is the episode about the moment your story finally meets the world.

In this episode of Light‑Minded Arts, host Brent Lindstrom sits down with author Jasmin Lister — a self‑described “spice‑free” sci‑fi and fantasy romance writer — to explore how she balances imagination, family life, and fearless storytelling. Jasmin opens up about her journey from traditional publishing to indie freedom, her love of dictation while hiking the desert, and how she crafts meaningful...

A full year of interviews distilled into a few honest truth: most artists aren’t struggling because of their art—they’re struggling because of their habits. In this season recap, I break down the three patterns that keep creatives stuck and the three shifts that pull you out: executing relentlessly, advocating for your work, and finally stopping the endless cycle of over‑preparing. You’ll hear ins...

We covered a lot this season — creativity, discipline, money, burnout, confidence, storytelling, reinvention. Part 1 of this two‑episode recap breaks down some of the biggest takeaways from every guest and every conversation. What worked. What surprised me. What I’m carrying into Season Two. If you want the distilled version of everything the Lab taught me, this is it.

Jay Corso works two jobs, builds a sci‑fi pulp universe called RoboPulp, and creates in the small windows most people overlook. In this conversation, we talk about identity, the quiet double life of the working artist, and how AI can amplify intention instead of replacing it. Jay shares how he writes in ten‑minute bursts during breaks, why he protects his creative identity until he knows someone i...

Does great art really require chaos, addiction, and financial ruin? In this episode, Brent sits down with author and life coach Daryl Dittmer to bust the myth of the clouded genius and explore what it actually takes to thrive as a creative entrepreneur. Daryl shares his powerful journey from a blue-collar farmhand battling severe addiction to finding the ultimate creative freedom through clarity a...

Are you spending hours slicing every single "um" and "ah" out of your audio tracks? Are you refusing to launch your creative project until you have the perfect gear, a custom studio setup, or an official LLC? In this episode, host Brent Lindstrom sits down with professional podcaster and coach Rory Paquette (who actively runs 10 thriving shows) to dismantle the biggest trap in the creator economy:...

Are you a talented creative trapped in survival mode, despite working yourself to the bone? In this episode, host Brent Lindstrom sits down with clarity coach David Prosper to dismantle the single most dangerous myth in creative culture: the lie of "following your passion." David shares the deeply raw story of the four words his mother spoke on her deathbed—"I wish I did enough"—and how that momen...

When filmmaker and storyteller Jared Moses sits down with Brent Lindstrom, the conversation turns raw. Jared opens up about growing up boxed in by labels—race, mental health, expectation—and how he turned that confinement into a creative movement. Together they explore what it means to build community instead of chasing an audience, to turn rejection into purpose, and to make space for stories tha...

Artist Julian Raven opens up about the moment every creative fears: the day you realize the art world isn’t coming to rescue you. From selling two massive paintings for $25,000 to months of silence, rejection, and financial pressure, Julian shares the raw truth of trying to survive as an artist without losing your soul. We talk identity, failure, stubbornness, and the terrifying decision to bet on...

Bestselling author and artist Ruth Douthitt shares the moment she realized talent alone wouldn’t sustain a creative career. From early rejections to burnout, rebuilding her audience, and learning the business side of art, Ruth opens up about what it really takes to survive as a working creative. A grounded, honest conversation for anyone trying to turn their passion into something lasting. Visit R...

What happens when the path you thought was holy turns out to be too small for the person you’re becoming? In this conversation, musician and author Allen C. Paul opens up about the moment God pulled him out of full‑time ministry and into a creative life he never expected. We talk about calling, career, guilt, the fear of disappointing people, and the strange freedom that shows up when you stop try...

When Bart Merrell’s lifelong dream of joining the FBI collapsed overnight, he faced the kind of identity death every creative fears. But instead of breaking, he rebuilt — turning loss into freedom and failure into fuel. In this episode, Brent Lindstrom dives into Bart’s wild journey from pig farms and bungee towers to amputations and side hustles, uncovering how the worst moment of his life became...

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...

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 d...

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...