LightMinded Arts Podcast

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 stories without crossing the line. It’s a candid, inspiring look at writing boldly while keeping your art clean, heartfelt, and true.
Find more about Jazmin Lister at: https://www.jazminlister.com/
 

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 insights from bestselling authors, filmmakers, entrepreneurs, and working creatives who’ve lived through the same traps. We talk micro‑focus, finishing projects, building an audience that actually listens, validating fast, and creating even when life throws limitations your way.
If you’re tired of waiting for perfect conditions, tired of hiding behind “someday,” and ready to build a creative life that actually works, this episode is your reset button.

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 is “from his tribe,” and how micro‑focus keeps his art alive.
If you’ve ever struggled with time, identity, or the pressure to make perfect work, this episode will feel like a breath of air.
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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 and self-honesty. Whether you are a writer, filmmaker, or painter, you'll learn why treating your craft like a business, embracing humility, and building deep roots will keep you standing—no matter which way the entrepreneurial winds blow.

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: over-production. Rory reveals why he doesn't edit anything and exposes how your obsession with "polish" is actually a sophisticated tool for procrastination driven by deep insecurity.
 
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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 moment sparked his mission to help others break free from the "prison of public perception."
If you're ready to stop letting your talent evaporate into everyday stagnation, this conversation delivers a brutal, practical blueprint for financial and creative survival.
 
Connect with David, The Clarity Guy at: https://theclaritybrand.ai/
Also, see what I've got going on on my site at: www.LightMindedArts.com

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 that were never meant to fit inside the box.
A conversation about identity, art, and the quiet rebellion of choosing yourself.
Learn more about Jared at One Brilliant Arc: https://www.obaconnect.com/
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