Rory Gardiner

Balanced Artist

Arts EN ↓ 129 episodes

The Balanced Artist Podcast bridges the gap between career artist and 9 to 5’ers. We help reveal the inner artist to those closeted creatives who chose the safe route. We help career artists add structure and consistency to their chaotic calling. Hosted by award winning Musician, Comedian &TEDx Speaker, Rory Gardiner.  We marry creative expression with stability to amplify our everyday lives as “Balanced Artists”.

Author

Rory Gardiner

Category

Arts

Podcast website

www.balancedartist.com

Latest episode

Feb 28, 2024

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Episodes

How do you know when you've "made it"? 30.06.2021

What does it mean when you’ve “made it”?  You push for so long to create opportunities for your creative career. Create your best work, and try to get it in front of as many people as possible. That process never really ends, but there is a tipping point where the “push” turns to “pull”. Instead of incessantly knocking on doors, it’s your door bell that gets rung. To a point where you want to temp...

Your Opportunity will present itself when you are Ready 23.06.2021

I heard someone recently say that you can’t attract the type of partner you want until you become the type of person that will attract them. Essentially, when you become the romantic partner you’re capable of becoming, the romantic partner you’re worthy of will appear.  I thought it was powerful, and I often think about that with our art. If you try to take short cuts, you’re going to get short cu...

Create your own Opportunities - Comedian/Musician/Film Maker Henry Phillips 16.06.2021

You’ve seen him on ‘Comedy Central‘, ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’, shows like Silicon Valley. His semi-biographical cult comedy film “Punching the Clown” received the Audience award at Slamdance film festival ’09, and the sequel ‘Punching Henry’ is now airing on the Showtime network. His YouTube channel, featuring the tutorial cooking series “Henry’s Kitchen”, has garnered over 3 million views. Phillips co...

Trust your Intuition & Go with your gut - with Celebrity Psychic-Medium Patti Negri 02.06.2021

Patti Negri is a Psychic-Medium best known for her recurring role on the Travel Channel’s #1 show GHOST ADVENTURES. She is the international best-selling author of OLD WORLD MAGICK FOR THE MODERN WORLD. Her body of work includes appearances on such shows as MASTER CHEF, BEVERLY HILLS PAWN and Jeff Lewis’ FLIPPING OUT.  She has graced numerous magazine covers, contributed to over 20 books and condu...

Say Yes to everything, then figure it out later - Janet Robin 27.05.2021

Her band Precious Metal was signed to Chameleon/Capitol Records, Precious Metal released several albums, wrote with Heart, Poison and Cheap Trick. Janet was picked by Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham, in support of his 1992 solo album. Her original songs placed in TV and films such as “One Life to Live,” “All my Children,” “Felicity,” and has also started a side project featuring 4 amazi...

How to "un-typecast" yourself, by creating original content - Lauren Compton 19.05.2021

Actress , comedian & content creator who has been in multiple TV and film roles, but now focusing on creating her own original comedy content. Blowing up TikTok's most viral trend with over 10 billion impressions worldwide with the wipe it down challenge, recreated millions of times by celebrities such as Will Smith, Bruce Willis & Jason Derulo.  In this Episode:  -Building a personal...

Embrace your silly side - with Juno Nominated Comedian Shirley Gnome 05.05.2021

Juno Award Nominated Musical Comedian Shirley Gnome writes songs that tackle sexual foibles, existential crises, with a giddy levity that catapults us into an absurd world of her own creation.  She is signed with Canada's largest independent music label (604 Records. Her album’s Taking It Up The Notch & Decoxification debuted at #1 on the iTunes comedy charts in Canada.  In this episode: ...

Carve your own lane - with Comedian JR DeGuzman 28.04.2021

Comedian JR De Guzman has entertained all over the world. Combining music and comedy, serenading the audience into laughter with songs, jokes, and stories. Winner of 2016 Stand-up NBC & named "New Face" at Just for Laughs 2017, you can catch his quarter hour Netflix special on "The Comedy Lineup." You can also see him on Comedy Central's Kevin Hart Presents: Hart of th...

How to be a Profitable Musician - With Entrepreneur/Musician Bree Noble 21.04.2021

Bree Noble is an entrepreneur, musician and host of the profitable musician podcast. She founded Women of Substance Radio, an online radio station that promotes quality female artists in all genres.   -Niching your audience to a single market   -If you’re not a household name, then market yourself as a product/experience  -How to organize a mini tour and bulk your dates  -How to still sell CD’s in...

How to be a Selfish Mom - with TEDx speaker Liz Carlile 14.04.2021

Liz Carlile is a holistic wellness coach and cheerleader for the importance of non-negotiable self-care for mothers. As a certified Health Coach she is the host of the Motherhood Unstressed Podcast, which routinely breaks the Top 50 charts on Apple Podcasts. She is a TEDx speaker, appeared on the cover of Best Self magazine, and has her own line of CBD supplements is in stores nationwide. In this...

Fusing Music & Comedy - with Stand Up Comedian J Chris Newberg 07.04.2021

J Chris Newberg is a stand up comedian who incorporates music into his act. He has appeared on the Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live & Comedy Central. He has toured with Dane Cook and written songs for American Idol. His jokes have been used on Saturday Night Live, Late Night With David Letterman, Chelsea Lately and The Conan O’Brien show.  In this episode: -How to get rejected from the Tonight...

Don't provide a Service. Give them an Experience - With Chef to the Stars - Ryan Rondeno 31.03.2021

Personal Chef to the Stars Ryan Rondeno, is a true master of his trade and is ready to shake up the restaurant industry by bringing elegant dishes, bold flavor, and simple technique to the home-front. He’s shared his award-winning culinary creations with some of the most iconic names in the industry, Will Smith, Diddy, Xhibit, Common & Tyrese.  In this episode: -Don’t provide a product/service...

When in doubt, do it all! - With Singer/Dancer/Actress Shevyn Roberts 24.03.2021

Shevyn Roberts is an American singer, actress and dancer. She’s opened for Justin Bieber and has acted in shows like Days of our Lives. She’s won multiple music awards and six National Solo Dance Championships with the American Dance/Drill Team School, and named one of Music Connection Magazine’s Hot 100 Unsigned Artists & Bands of the Year.  In this episode:  -Create an impact in smaller mark...

Are you making an impact? with Grammy winner - Ricky Kej 17.03.2021

Grammy® Award Winning Composer and Environmentalist. US Billboard #1 artist, GQ Hero 2020. He has performed at prestigious venues in over 30 countries, including the UN Headquarters in New York and Geneva. He serves as the UNESCO MGIEP “Global Ambassador for Kindness”, UNCCD “Land Ambassador”,  UNICEF “Celebrity Supporter” & Ambassador for “Earth Day Network”.  His vast repertoire of work incl...

Do you want it bad enough? From Boxer to Actor - Ben Milliken 10.03.2021

Born in Manchester, England, and raised in Australia, where he aspired to be a competitive boxer, but moved to Los Angeles where he quickly began landing acting roles in multiple film and television projects, including Universal's "Blue Crush 2". Most recently, "The Mighty Oak" & season 5 of Amazon's hit show "Bosch". In this episode:  -How preparation l...

Gold Digging, Cheating Spouses & Surveillance with Private Investigator - Andy Kay 03.03.2021

Want to marry an old rich person for their money? Cheat on your spouse, or lose a tail in a casual car chase? Here are some things to avoid….  Andy Kay is the owner and founder of Kay and Associates Investigations in Los Angeles, CA. Since then, Kay has become the go-to investigator for Hollywood elites and Fortune 500 companies.   They’ve done child custody cases, asset protection, and over the p...

Embrace your inner Bad-Ass with Actress - Cheyenne Hernandez 24.02.2021

This Latina/Native American icon from El Paso, Texas enlisted in the Army at only 16-years old.  She was discharged after an injured in a military vehicle accident in the Mojave Desert. Just when her life trajectory fell off course, she met her acting coach who asked her to audition for the film “The Tax Collector,” (Shia LaBeouf) where she landed a leading role as the villain, performing her own...

Does your Marriage Suck? - Casey & Meygan to the Rescue! - Marriage 365 17.02.2021

Ready to get your marriage back on track? Casey Caston & Meygan Caston from Marriage 365 want their children to be raised in a world where healthy and connected couples are the norm. They achieve this by giving people the confidence and awareness they need to do relationships well.  In this episode:  -We discover the key to a successful marriage.    -Instead of bad mouthing your spouse to your...

Multitask like a Fearless Model/Actress/Comic/Mom - Eugenia Kuzmina 13.02.2021

Russian-American actress, comedian and model. Her modeling career took off when she appeared on the cover of Glamour, and walked the runway for multiple designers including Yves Saint Laurent and Alexander McQueen. She then transitioned into acting and has appeared in such films to include: Bad Moms, Dirty Grandpa & Fury.    In this episode:  -How pursuit is more important than the accomplishm...

Grammy Winner Lucy Kalantari - Don’t put Boundaries on your Imagination 09.02.2021

Lucy Kalantari is a GRAMMY® Award winning songwriter, composer and producer based in Brooklyn, New York, making jazz age inspired music for families. Her songs are on steady rotation on SiriusXM Kids Place Live and other family radio programs around the country. Her latest album, All the Sounds won a GRAMMY for Best Children’s Album in the 61st GRAMMY® Awards.   In this episode:  -How splitting dr...

Balanced Breakdown - Crystal Shawanda(Recap) 04.02.2021

Balanced Breakdown is a short wrap up of the discussion with our most recent guest, where we pick apart some of the tidbits we can apply to our creative lifestyles as Balanced Artists.     Crystal Shawanda is a Canadian singer/songwriter, JUNO winner, CCMA winner, now living in Nashville. Coming from a Native family, she grew up on a reserve in Northern Ontario. She hit the country music scene wit...

Crystal Shawanda - How to pivot mid career when you feel stifled in your creative journey 03.02.2021

Crystal Shawanda is a Canadian singer/songwriter, JUNO winner, CCMA winner, now living in Nashville. Coming from a Native family, she grew up on a reserve in Northern Ontario. She hit the country music scene with a  #1 smash “you can let go”.  She then followed her heart(and raspy voice), and made a pivot into the blues world. A genre that feels more authentic to who she is as an artist.  In this...

Balanced Breakdown - Carlos PenaVega(Recap) 28.01.2021

Balanced Breakdown is a short wrap up of the discussion with our most recent guest, where we pick apart some of the tidbits we can apply to our creative lifestyles as Balanced Artists.    Carlos is an American actor and singer. He starred on the Nickelodeon series Big Time Rush   and was a member of the band Big Time Rush . He’s been on a number of TV shows, including ER, and Dancing with the Star...

Carlos PenaVega - Don't Wait for Opportunities, Create them! 27.01.2021

Carlos is an American actor and singer. He starred on the Nickelodeon series Big Time Rush   and was a member of the band Big Time Rush . He’s been on a number of TV shows, including ER, and Dancing with the Stars. He started a YouTube channel with his wife Alexa where you can get a glimpse into their family life. Most recently they both star in the movie The Mighty Oak.  In this episode:  -How to...

Balanced Breakdown - Robert Mack(Recap) 21.01.2021

Balanced Breakdown is a short wrap up of the discussion with our most recent guest, where we pick apart some of the tidbits we can apply to our creative lifestyles as Balanced Artists.    Robert Mack is an ivy-league-educated Positive Psychology Expert, Celebrity Happiness Coach, Executive Coach, and Author.  A creative career can come with many emotional hurdles. From big wins, to an abundant amo...

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