LightMinded Arts Podcast

I didn't plan on taking my old trunk novel out and re-releasing it under my own name. I had some major issues with it. But one day, I stumbled onto the fix for this novel, and I'm proud to say, that it is now a much better read, and so I happily share it with you in its new and improved state. Enjoy!

I go over the basics of debt with my wife, teaching her, sometimes to humorous effect, the good, the bad, and rediculous of taking out a loan. This episode incorporates some diagrams. If you'd like to see those, run over to my youtube channel and catch them there: https://youtu.be/2_NWOC-Byuo

Kira Klinger is a successful author and online shop owner. Her story, told in her books, is facinating. I'm not interested in fabric, but I found I couldn't put her book down. Learn what Kira has to say about finding gold in old estate auctions, and see how her creativity jump started her author career. You can also find her on https://www.etsy.com/shop/DodOddity Don't forget to check out LightMin...

Retired Air Force Colonel Christopher “Coyote” Choate joins Brent Lindstrom to share how military discipline, strategic planning, and dry humor shaped his journey from fighter jets to fiction. In this episode, we explore the making of Apollo Wept, the power of storytelling as cultural critique, and why showing up is half the battle — whether you’re flying a jet or writing a novel.

Ray Hartjen, has recently published his debut novel, Outflanked. He's also got a small handful of non-fiction books, but that's not all. He comes from a diverse background and even adds creating orriginal music to his repetour of skills. Having been diagnosed with cancer, he has learned the power of siezing the day to follow your dreams. Check out his inspiring story of how he uses story in his ow...

You've often heard that money is the root of all evil. But lets explore that and see why or why not, and how do we navigate the desire to be rich, while keeping ourselves in check. 

If you are a writer and don't want to go the traditional publishing route, nor do you feel fully comfortable with running solo on self-publishing, there is a middle ground: Author Service Companies. Michele Defilippo with 1106 Design is here to speak with you about how an author service company can help bridge the gap from terrible self-publishing to professional self publishing. 

Whether you want to own a business, be financially independent, or just live a purposefully driven life, self mastery is essencial. The problem is, we are our own worst enemies, and to get out of our way, we sometimes need to develope a plan that helps us do, what we've always wanted to do. Listen as I dive into a method for following your dreams, and not getting side-lined by your natural self.

Meet John DeDakis—veteran journalist, former CNN writer, and White House correspondent turned author and writing coach. With a six-book mystery series and decades of newsroom experience, John now helps aspiring writers transform personal stories into powerful fiction. In this episode, he shares how authenticity, grief, and life’s challenges can fuel creativity and deepen connection. Whether you're...

This is a polorizing topic for many people. I believe in God, and I feel that He has had a major influence on my art and my success. Also, I suscribe the the belief that as a creator himself, with us made after his own image, that we are thereby creators in our own sense, and that we should be fully invested in our creative natures. Enjoy my entreaty on how God can help us succeed in all aspects o...

I am on a journey to go from Hammer to Hollywood, and along the way, I want to learn tools that will help all of us not just be struggling artists, but to also become creative. In this video, I sit down with Ceylan Gunduz, a talented editor and content manager who is passionate about empowering marginalized voices through storytelling. We dive deep into the challenges artists face, the importance...

Rather than leaving my steady job in the construction world to become a "struggling artist", I've prepared for the last 10 years to be instead, a "working creative". This is my introductory podcast, letting you know who I am and what my goals are. I hope that on this journey, you as a creative will learn some valuable lessons on your own journey to being a financially fit artist. Though, these les...

Dick hu'Mar is the main character in my upcoming Novel: Hard Boiled Cabbage, the 1st book in the new GearLock Series, coming out March 2nd 2026.  Meet the man who lives in a pre-steampunk world, where brawn beats against brains every day of the week, where Noir is seamlessly blended with fantasy, and every alley you turn down, might just be your last. To learn more about this upcoming book, check...

As I leave my steady construction job, and become a full time self-published writer and independent filmmaker, how does my wife feel about this move? If you're interested in voiceover work, we'll be releasing he demos on YouTube, and we'll add those links here when that happens, till then, if you want to learn more about her voiceover, let us know in the contact page at www. LightMindedArts.com .