LightMinded Arts Podcast

Actor, director, playwright, filmmaker, and now novelist—Seth Panitch has built a career by never waiting for permission. In this episode, we talk about how teaching at the University of Alabama became the unexpected catalyst for his creative explosion, why financial stability fuels rather than kills artistry, and what it really takes to launch a debut novel in today’s publishing world. From Shakespeare festivals to Havana film sets to his cross‑country book tour for Antique, Seth shares how curiosity and persistence keep him moving forward when others stop.

Find out more about him at: https://www.instagram.com/sethpanitchauthor/

Also, don't forget to check out my upcoming self help guide on dictation styled writing, coming Nov. 2, 2026. Find it at: www.LightMindedArts.com

Brent Lindstrom pulls back the curtain on his journey from ambitious screenwriter to first‑time filmmaker, sharing how a million‑dollar dream turned into a $100K reality. In this solo episode, he breaks down the economics of indie film, the art of the “mockbuster,” and the creative hustle behind his upcoming cyberpunk fairy‑tale project Sleeping Cyborg. It’s a brutally honest look at filmmaking, storytelling, and the courage to start small while thinking big.

After two foot surgeries, months of recovery, and a creative identity crisis, Brent Lindstrom redefines what it means to be an independent artist. In this solo episode, he opens up about chasing the wrong goals, pivoting from YouTube burnout to filmmaking, learning the art of dictation, and building a film studio from the ground up. It’s a brutally honest look at the messy, unpredictable path of turning passion into production—and finding clarity in the chaos.

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Utah fantasy author Shawnna Lea joins host Brent Lindstrom for a lively conversation about writing magic into everyday life. From raising goats and rabbits to practicing medieval sword forms, Shawnna shares how her real‑world adventures shape her high‑fantasy tales. Together they explore the courage it takes to publish, the joy of creating worlds from folklore, and the art of staying inspired between chores and chapters. A warm, funny, and deeply human look at what it means to live creatively — one story at a time.

Learn more about Shawnna at: https://www.shawnnalea.com/fantasy

What does writing look like when life is loud? Brent talks with authors Tom Farley and Rio L. Barney about balancing creativity with parenting, careers, exhaustion, and the never‑ending pressure to market your work.

Learn more about Tom and Rio at:

Tom Barney: https://www.myguardianninja.com/

Rio L. Barney: https://riolbarney.ampbk.com/

Before I can make my first feature film, A Good Man, I need the script to survive its first audience. Enter: the table read. I talk through how I set it up, why I paid an acting school to participate, what the actors marked up, and how their reactions reshaped my next rewrite. If you’re building a film from scratch, this is the episode about the moment your story finally meets the world.

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.

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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