LightMinded Arts Podcast

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 own life. This is an engaging creative who we can all learn the power of mindset from.

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 just starting out or refining your craft, John's insights will inspire you to write with purpose and passion. Explore more at johndedakis.com.

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 of business and art.

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 of authenticity, and how to navigate the tricky waters of marketability versus genuine expression. Ceylan shares her journey from a self-published teen author to an editor in chief, and we discuss the power of story in connecting with others on a human level. If you're an artist feeling lost or overwhelmed, this conversation is for you! Join us as we explore the beauty of storytelling and the importance of finding your voice in a world that often tries to silence it. Let's break down barriers and create a community where every story matters. Don't miss out on this inspiring discussion that could change the way you view your own creative journey! Learn more about One Brilliant Arc, and how they can help you get your story told at: https://www.obaconnect.com/