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Burnout to Backpacking: Brandon’s Journey to Joy, Art & Impact | A.R.T. Episode 18
In this episode of A Regular Thing (A.R.T.), we sit down with Brandon to unpack what it means to choose joy, travel with purpose, and create without apology. From quitting his tech job to backpacking through Southeast Asia, Brandon’s story is a masterclass in trusting your gut, betting on your gifts, and letting the universe meet you halfway. Whether you're a creative, a traveler, or someone craving a life reset — this one’s for you.
⏱️ Chapters:
0:00 – Welcome Back: We’re Still Creating
1:25 – Can You “Cheat” on an Album?
2:28 – Life Happened, Not Drama
4:07 – We Got Robbed (Literally)
5:00 – The Bipping Story (Bay Area Car Break-In Culture)
7:00 – Adjusting to Loss Without Losing Momentum
10:25 – From DJing to Healing Spaces
13:12 – Identity Shifts and New Creative Chapters
15:44 – Transitioning From Artist to Author
19:35 – The Power of the Inner Child & Rebirth
24:51 – How Travel Transforms Your Self-Worth
29:15 – Leaving the Bay: The Push & Pull Factors
35:50 – Heartbreak Abroad: Making & Losing Connections
41:13 – How Backpacker Culture Builds Vulnerability
46:27 – Kodak’s Spontaneous Trip to Costa Rica
50:39 – Why It’s Okay to Travel Without a Plan
54:08 – The Photo Book Origin Story
58:23 – Getting Laid Off from Twitter & Choosing Sabbatical
1:04:47 – Preserving the Journey: From Instagram to Legacy
1:10:17 – Representation in Hostels & Cultural Visibility
1:13:29 – You Don’t Have to Do Life the “Programmed” Way
1:17:05 – Dodgeball with a Photographer’s Arm
1:21:36 – Gratitude, Brotherhood, and the Wrap-Up
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By aregularthingpodcastIn this episode of A Regular Thing (A.R.T.), we sit down with Brandon to unpack what it means to choose joy, travel with purpose, and create without apology. From quitting his tech job to backpacking through Southeast Asia, Brandon’s story is a masterclass in trusting your gut, betting on your gifts, and letting the universe meet you halfway. Whether you're a creative, a traveler, or someone craving a life reset — this one’s for you.
⏱️ Chapters:
0:00 – Welcome Back: We’re Still Creating
1:25 – Can You “Cheat” on an Album?
2:28 – Life Happened, Not Drama
4:07 – We Got Robbed (Literally)
5:00 – The Bipping Story (Bay Area Car Break-In Culture)
7:00 – Adjusting to Loss Without Losing Momentum
10:25 – From DJing to Healing Spaces
13:12 – Identity Shifts and New Creative Chapters
15:44 – Transitioning From Artist to Author
19:35 – The Power of the Inner Child & Rebirth
24:51 – How Travel Transforms Your Self-Worth
29:15 – Leaving the Bay: The Push & Pull Factors
35:50 – Heartbreak Abroad: Making & Losing Connections
41:13 – How Backpacker Culture Builds Vulnerability
46:27 – Kodak’s Spontaneous Trip to Costa Rica
50:39 – Why It’s Okay to Travel Without a Plan
54:08 – The Photo Book Origin Story
58:23 – Getting Laid Off from Twitter & Choosing Sabbatical
1:04:47 – Preserving the Journey: From Instagram to Legacy
1:10:17 – Representation in Hostels & Cultural Visibility
1:13:29 – You Don’t Have to Do Life the “Programmed” Way
1:17:05 – Dodgeball with a Photographer’s Arm
1:21:36 – Gratitude, Brotherhood, and the Wrap-Up
Subscribe for more raw, soulful, and creative convos every week. We do this for the art — and the artists.