Balanced Artist
143 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsThe Balanced Artist Podcast bridges the gap between career artist and 9 to 5’ers.
We help reveal the inner artist to those closeted creatives who chose the safe route.
We help career artists add structure and consistency to their chaotic calling.
Hosted by award winning Musician, Comedian &TEDx Speaker, Rory Gardiner.
We marry creative expression with stability to amplify our everyday lives as “Balanced Artists”.
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Avoid praise addiction by caring less
September 08, 2021 16:00 - 5 minutes - 3.63 MBI heard something recently called “praise addiction”. We've been trained to seek out incentives like good grades, stickers, trophies. Impressing people with our achievements gives us a temporary feeling of happiness. However, the more we try to impress, the more frustrated we feel. Or can we use it as fuel? When people ask “what do you do”? Do you feel ashamed for not pursuing work that is intrinsically motivating? Let's discuss... ………………………………………… https://www.balancedartist.com https://...
How to "skip the line" to stand out
September 01, 2021 14:00 - 3 minutes - 2.61 MBI read a great book recently by @jameslstucher called “skip the line”. When I read it, it was like he was narrating the way I operate my creative life. It isn’t about hacks and shortcuts, but transforming the way you think, work, and live, letting go of the notion that you need 10,000 hours to master something. I’ve been skipping the line for years, but nobody has put it into words quite like this before. Let's discuss... ………………………………………… https://www.balancedartist.com https://www.faceb...
Be so good they can't ignore you
August 25, 2021 13:00 - 4 minutes - 3.46 MBSteve Martin has a quote “be so good they can’t ignore you”. Having a product that is undeniable and creates the type of attention that cannot be ignored. I heard a money quote “It’s not about becoming a millionaire. It’s becoming the person that you must become to be a millionaire”. So true. This is why so many lottery winners with no financial intelligence squander their winnings away in the first few years. What if instead of looking for the artistic lottery ticket, we became the creat...
Success is like being pregnant
August 18, 2021 16:00 - 3 minutes - 2.47 MBThey say success is like being pregnant. Everyone congratulates you, but they don’t know how many times you’ve been f**ked.. It takes a lot of pounding to get to the top. But what if you changed your perception of these hard times? You’ve heard people say “it’s not the destination, it’s the journey”. How many times have you been on your back, “practicing making baby’s” and thought, “wow this is terrible”. Not many... We may have to kiss a few frogs along the way to be truly successful. Bu...
Is your career like a boring marriage?
August 11, 2021 13:00 - 5 minutes - 3.77 MBOne of the biggest issues with the traditional marriage model right now is that it measures success by longevity, rather than growth. A relationship that has ended after 5 years of romance, growth, connection & intimacy isn’t considered as successful as a 20 year commitment to bickering over which parking spot is the best at Walmart. A lot of the time we treat our careers the same way. No growth or passion, but it’s comfortable. Song writers trying to pedal their original music is a much l...
You're not good enough or not exposed enough
August 04, 2021 15:00 - 4 minutes - 3.17 MBWhen you’re not the rock star you want to be, there can only be 2 main reasons. You’re not good enough, or you’re not exposed enough. You may be sitting on a gold mine of music, but not enough people have heard it. You may have all the opportunities in the world, but when you get your chance at bat, you strike out. It doesn’t mean “give up”, it just means recalibrate. Let's discuss... ………………………………………… https://www.balancedartist.com https://www.facebook.com/BalancedArtist https://www.i...
Lottery mentality vs Action mentality
July 28, 2021 15:00 - 7 minutes - 5.15 MBMost people become rich because of the actions they’ve taken to build their wealth, and not from putting all their hope into a lotto ticket. A lot of us treat our artistic career the same way. Going through the motions, hoping that we get discovered by a record label, agent or management company that is going to introduce us to a fairy tale world where everything is done for us, and we sip champagne with Leo on a yacht in Cabo. But instead of waiting to win the creative lottery, what if ...
Lottery mentality vs Action mentality
July 28, 2021 15:00 - 7 minutes - 5.15 MBMost people become rich because of the actions they’ve taken to build their wealth, and not from putting all their hope into a lotto ticket. A lot of us treat our artistic career the same way. Going through the motions, hoping that we get discovered by a record label, agent or management company that is going to introduce us to a fairy tale world where everything is done for us, and we sip champagne with Leo on a yacht in Cabo. But instead of waiting to win the creative lottery, what if ...
Even Rock Stars want a stable Job
July 21, 2021 11:00 - 7 minutes - 5.42 MBIs there a reason that Oscar winners gravitate from shooting movies in remote locations for 6-8 months, to a series regular on a TV show filmed 20 minutes from home? Or why Celine, Brittany, Garth, Aerosmith, Shania, etc had a residency in Vegas, playing the same venue 5 days a week, every week. "Oh, you mean “a JOB”!? Even the people we look up to in our industries crave that comfortable feeling of routine & security. Let's discuss.... ………………………………………… https://www.balancedartist.com h...
Squeezing Creative work into a busy schedule
July 14, 2021 13:00 - 4 minutes - 3.25 MBIt's hard to find total equilibrium. You put energy into your family, and your work suffers. You put energy into your art, and everything else feels neglected, to a point where you feel guilty for doing something creative. When you finally have time to create something, you're rushing through it. Squeezing it in, instead of being present and finding a flow. Isn’t this true for parents. Mom guilt and dad guilt. You have this thing burning inside of you that you need to get down on paper or r...
You only wish you could be a "sell out"
July 07, 2021 12:00 - 4 minutes - 3.45 MBI hate it when people say “you’ve sold out”. Followed by “I’d never sell out”. Really? Have you ever had the opportunity to sell out? What even is a “sell out”? The betrayal of one’s artistic principals, in exchange for monetary compensation? Who defines one’s artistic principals? I wanted to be a country star, but instead I’ve made most of my music income though song licensing. Does that make me a sell out because I’ve lost focus on the original goal, or did I make a pivot to capitalize...
How do you know when you've "made it"?
June 30, 2021 15:00 - 6 minutes - 4.24 MBWhat does it mean when you’ve “made it”? You push for so long to create opportunities for your creative career. Create your best work, and try to get it in front of as many people as possible. That process never really ends, but there is a tipping point where the “push” turns to “pull”. Instead of incessantly knocking on doors, it’s your door bell that gets rung. To a point where you want to temporarily turn the lights out and pretend like there is nobody home. Let's discuss... ………………………...
Your Opportunity will present itself when you are Ready
June 23, 2021 15:00 - 5 minutes - 3.6 MBI heard someone recently say that you can’t attract the type of partner you want until you become the type of person that will attract them. Essentially, when you become the romantic partner you’re capable of becoming, the romantic partner you’re worthy of will appear. I thought it was powerful, and I often think about that with our art. If you try to take short cuts, you’re going to get short cut results. They say it takes several years to create an overnight success. It takes time to dis...
Create your own Opportunities - Comedian/Musician/Film Maker Henry Phillips
June 16, 2021 15:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBYou’ve seen him on ‘Comedy Central‘, ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’, shows like Silicon Valley. His semi-biographical cult comedy film “Punching the Clown” received the Audience award at Slamdance film festival ’09, and the sequel ‘Punching Henry’ is now airing on the Showtime network. His YouTube channel, featuring the tutorial cooking series “Henry’s Kitchen”, has garnered over 3 million views. Phillips continues to tour comedy venues as a musician/comedian. In this episode: -How to bootstrap your ...
Trust your Intuition & Go with your gut - with Celebrity Psychic-Medium Patti Negri
June 02, 2021 13:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBPatti Negri is a Psychic-Medium best known for her recurring role on the Travel Channel’s #1 show GHOST ADVENTURES. She is the international best-selling author of OLD WORLD MAGICK FOR THE MODERN WORLD. Her body of work includes appearances on such shows as MASTER CHEF, BEVERLY HILLS PAWN and Jeff Lewis’ FLIPPING OUT. She has graced numerous magazine covers, contributed to over 20 books and conducted seances on radio, film, and TV working with such legends as Jon Voight, Josh Duhamel, Chevy...
Say Yes to everything, then figure it out later - Janet Robin
May 27, 2021 03:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBHer band Precious Metal was signed to Chameleon/Capitol Records, Precious Metal released several albums, wrote with Heart, Poison and Cheap Trick. Janet was picked by Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham, in support of his 1992 solo album. Her original songs placed in TV and films such as “One Life to Live,” “All my Children,” “Felicity,” and has also started a side project featuring 4 amazing guitar players- "The String Revolution, who single “Red Drops” reached the Top 10 Spotify I...
How to "un-typecast" yourself, by creating original content - Lauren Compton
May 19, 2021 12:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBActress , comedian & content creator who has been in multiple TV and film roles, but now focusing on creating her own original comedy content. Blowing up TikTok's most viral trend with over 10 billion impressions worldwide with the wipe it down challenge, recreated millions of times by celebrities such as Will Smith, Bruce Willis & Jason Derulo. In this Episode: -Building a personal brand from your authentic self, not who people think you should be -“un-typecast” yourself, by creating ...
Embrace your silly side - with Juno Nominated Comedian Shirley Gnomes
May 05, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MBJuno Award Nominated Musical Comedian Shirley Gnome writes songs that tackle sexual foibles, existential crises, with a giddy levity that catapults us into an absurd world of her own creation. She is signed with Canada's largest independent music label (604 Records. Her album’s Taking It Up The Notch & Decoxification debuted at #1 on the iTunes comedy charts in Canada. In this episode: -The benefits of a record label vs being an independent artist -How to create a unique project and ...
Embrace your silly side - with Juno Nominated Comedian Shirley Gnome
May 05, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MBJuno Award Nominated Musical Comedian Shirley Gnome writes songs that tackle sexual foibles, existential crises, with a giddy levity that catapults us into an absurd world of her own creation. She is signed with Canada's largest independent music label (604 Records. Her album’s Taking It Up The Notch & Decoxification debuted at #1 on the iTunes comedy charts in Canada. In this episode: -The benefits of a record label vs being an independent artist -How to create a unique project and ...
Carve your own lane - with Comedian JR DeGuzman
April 28, 2021 13:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBComedian JR De Guzman has entertained all over the world. Combining music and comedy, serenading the audience into laughter with songs, jokes, and stories. Winner of 2016 Stand-up NBC & named "New Face" at Just for Laughs 2017, you can catch his quarter hour Netflix special on "The Comedy Lineup." You can also see him on Comedy Central's Kevin Hart Presents: Hart of the City. Check out his debut album on Sirius XM Radio's Laugh's USA which debuted #1 on iTunes and Billboard. In this Episod...
How to be a Profitable Musician - With Entrepreneur/Musician Bree Noble
April 21, 2021 16:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBBree Noble is an entrepreneur, musician and host of the profitable musician podcast. She founded Women of Substance Radio, an online radio station that promotes quality female artists in all genres. -Niching your audience to a single market -If you’re not a household name, then market yourself as a product/experience -How to organize a mini tour and bulk your dates -How to still sell CD’s in a streaming world by bulking your merch -How to get true fans, by creating relationships ...
How to be a Selfish Mom - with TEDx speaker Liz Carlile
April 14, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBLiz Carlile is a holistic wellness coach and cheerleader for the importance of non-negotiable self-care for mothers. As a certified Health Coach she is the host of the Motherhood Unstressed Podcast, which routinely breaks the Top 50 charts on Apple Podcasts. She is a TEDx speaker, appeared on the cover of Best Self magazine, and has her own line of CBD supplements is in stores nationwide. In this Episode: -How to be a "selfish mom" & take time back for yourself -The difference between dad...
How to be a Selfish Mom - with TEDx speaker Liz Carlile
April 14, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBLiz Carlile is a holistic wellness coach and cheerleader for the importance of non-negotiable self-care for mothers. As a certified Health Coach she is the host of the Motherhood Unstressed Podcast, which routinely breaks the Top 50 charts on Apple Podcasts. She is a TEDx speaker, appeared on the cover of Best Self magazine, and has her own line of CBD supplements is in stores nationwide. In this Episode: -How to be a "selfish mom" & take time back for yourself -The difference between dad...
Fusing Music & Comedy - with Stand Up Comedian J Chris Newberg
April 07, 2021 15:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBJ Chris Newberg is a stand up comedian who incorporates music into his act. He has appeared on the Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live & Comedy Central. He has toured with Dane Cook and written songs for American Idol. His jokes have been used on Saturday Night Live, Late Night With David Letterman, Chelsea Lately and The Conan O’Brien show. In this episode: -How to get rejected from the Tonight Show for 11 straight years. -Auditioning for Americas Got Talent is easy(when you don’t need it)...
Don't provide a Service. Give them an Experience - With Chef to the Stars - Ryan Rondeno
March 31, 2021 14:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBPersonal Chef to the Stars Ryan Rondeno, is a true master of his trade and is ready to shake up the restaurant industry by bringing elegant dishes, bold flavor, and simple technique to the home-front. He’s shared his award-winning culinary creations with some of the most iconic names in the industry, Will Smith, Diddy, Xhibit, Common & Tyrese. In this episode: -Don’t provide a product/service. Provide an experience. -How to create multiple streams of income with your cooking talent. -...
When in doubt, do it all! - With Singer/Dancer/Actress Shevyn Roberts
March 24, 2021 13:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBShevyn Roberts is an American singer, actress and dancer. She’s opened for Justin Bieber and has acted in shows like Days of our Lives. She’s won multiple music awards and six National Solo Dance Championships with the American Dance/Drill Team School, and named one of Music Connection Magazine’s Hot 100 Unsigned Artists & Bands of the Year. In this episode: -Create an impact in smaller markets before shooting for the big fish. -Working with Garth Brooks & Jay Leno. -Navigating how f...
Are you making an impact? with Grammy winner - Ricky Kej
March 17, 2021 15:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBGrammy® Award Winning Composer and Environmentalist. US Billboard #1 artist, GQ Hero 2020. He has performed at prestigious venues in over 30 countries, including the UN Headquarters in New York and Geneva. He serves as the UNESCO MGIEP “Global Ambassador for Kindness”, UNCCD “Land Ambassador”, UNICEF “Celebrity Supporter” & Ambassador for “Earth Day Network”. His vast repertoire of work includes 16 studio albums released internationally, over 3500 commercials and 4 feature films, includin...
Do you want it bad enough? From Boxer to Actor - Ben Milliken
March 10, 2021 14:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBBorn in Manchester, England, and raised in Australia, where he aspired to be a competitive boxer, but moved to Los Angeles where he quickly began landing acting roles in multiple film and television projects, including Universal's "Blue Crush 2". Most recently, "The Mighty Oak" & season 5 of Amazon's hit show "Bosch". In this episode: -How preparation leads to confidence, and being present in your performance. -How Morgan Freeman has an incredible ability to take power naps between tak...
Do you want it bad enough? From Boxer to Actor - Ben Milliken
March 10, 2021 14:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBBorn in Manchester, England, and raised in Australia, where he aspired to be a competitive boxer, but moved to Los Angeles where he quickly began landing acting roles in multiple film and television projects, including Universal's "Blue Crush 2". Most recently, "The Mighty Oak" & season 5 of Amazon's hit show "Bosch". In this episode: -How preparation leads to confidence, and being present in your performance. -How Morgan Freeman has an incredible ability to take power naps between tak...
Gold Digging, Cheating Spouses & Surveillance with Private Investigator - Andy Kay
March 03, 2021 16:00 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MBWant to marry an old rich person for their money? Cheat on your spouse, or lose a tail in a casual car chase? Here are some things to avoid…. Andy Kay is the owner and founder of Kay and Associates Investigations in Los Angeles, CA. Since then, Kay has become the go-to investigator for Hollywood elites and Fortune 500 companies. They’ve done child custody cases, asset protection, and over the past 28 year, they’ve watched the infidelity tactics evolve with technology and the rapidly cha...
Embrace your inner Bad-Ass with Actress - Cheyenne Hernandez
February 24, 2021 18:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBThis Latina/Native American icon from El Paso, Texas enlisted in the Army at only 16-years old. She was discharged after an injured in a military vehicle accident in the Mojave Desert. Just when her life trajectory fell off course, she met her acting coach who asked her to audition for the film “The Tax Collector,” (Shia LaBeouf) where she landed a leading role as the villain, performing her own stunts. In this episode we learn: - How to pursue something despite what family and friends...
Does your Marriage Suck? - Casey & Meygan to the Rescue! - Marriage 365
February 17, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBReady to get your marriage back on track? Casey Caston & Meygan Caston from Marriage 365 want their children to be raised in a world where healthy and connected couples are the norm. They achieve this by giving people the confidence and awareness they need to do relationships well. In this episode: -We discover the key to a successful marriage. -Instead of bad mouthing your spouse to your friends or a therapist, maybe work on yourself first. -How waiting until the kids leave for co...
Multitask like a Fearless Model/Actress/Comic/Mom - Eugenia Kuzmina
February 13, 2021 14:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBRussian-American actress, comedian and model. Her modeling career took off when she appeared on the cover of Glamour, and walked the runway for multiple designers including Yves Saint Laurent and Alexander McQueen. She then transitioned into acting and has appeared in such films to include: Bad Moms, Dirty Grandpa & Fury. In this episode: -How pursuit is more important than the accomplishments. -How she managed to fit having kids in the middle of her modeling career. -How Modellin...
Grammy Winner Lucy Kalantari - Don’t put Boundaries on your Imagination
February 09, 2021 17:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBLucy Kalantari is a GRAMMY® Award winning songwriter, composer and producer based in Brooklyn, New York, making jazz age inspired music for families. Her songs are on steady rotation on SiriusXM Kids Place Live and other family radio programs around the country. Her latest album, All the Sounds won a GRAMMY for Best Children’s Album in the 61st GRAMMY® Awards. In this episode: -How splitting drills with fun - leads to optimal learning when picking up an instrument -How you don’t know ...
Balanced Breakdown - Crystal Shawanda(Recap)
February 04, 2021 21:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBBalanced Breakdown is a short wrap up of the discussion with our most recent guest, where we pick apart some of the tidbits we can apply to our creative lifestyles as Balanced Artists. Crystal Shawanda is a Canadian singer/songwriter, JUNO winner, CCMA winner, now living in Nashville. Coming from a Native family, she grew up on a reserve in Northern Ontario. She hit the country music scene with a #1 smash “you can let go”. She then followed her heart(and raspy voice), and made a pivo...
Crystal Shawanda - How to pivot mid career when you feel stifled in your creative journey
February 03, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBCrystal Shawanda is a Canadian singer/songwriter, JUNO winner, CCMA winner, now living in Nashville. Coming from a Native family, she grew up on a reserve in Northern Ontario. She hit the country music scene with a #1 smash “you can let go”. She then followed her heart(and raspy voice), and made a pivot into the blues world. A genre that feels more authentic to who she is as an artist. In this episode: -Is fame really what you expect it to be? Or is it a numbing and isolating experien...
Crystal Shawanda - How to pivot mid career when you feel stifled in your creative journey
February 03, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBCrystal Shawanda is a Canadian singer/songwriter, JUNO winner, CCMA winner, now living in Nashville. Coming from a Native family, she grew up on a reserve in Northern Ontario. She hit the country music scene with a #1 smash “you can let go”. She then followed her heart(and raspy voice), and made a pivot into the blues world. A genre that feels more authentic to who she is as an artist. In this episode: -Is fame really what you expect it to be? Or is it a numbing and isolating experien...
Balanced Breakdown - Carlos PenaVega(Recap)
January 28, 2021 15:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBBalanced Breakdown is a short wrap up of the discussion with our most recent guest, where we pick apart some of the tidbits we can apply to our creative lifestyles as Balanced Artists. Carlos is an American actor and singer. He starred on the Nickelodeon series Big Time Rush and was a member of the band Big Time Rush. He’s been on a number of TV shows, including ER, and Dancing with the Stars. He started a YouTube channel with his wife Alexa where you can get a glimpse into their family...
Carlos PenaVega - Don't Wait for Opportunities, Create them!
January 27, 2021 18:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBCarlos is an American actor and singer. He starred on the Nickelodeon series Big Time Rush and was a member of the band Big Time Rush. He’s been on a number of TV shows, including ER, and Dancing with the Stars. He started a YouTube channel with his wife Alexa where you can get a glimpse into their family life. Most recently they both star in the movie The Mighty Oak. In this episode: -How to stay married even while competing against each other on Dancing with the stars. -How to find...
Balanced Breakdown - Robert Mack(Recap)
January 21, 2021 11:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBBalanced Breakdown is a short wrap up of the discussion with our most recent guest, where we pick apart some of the tidbits we can apply to our creative lifestyles as Balanced Artists. Robert Mack is an ivy-league-educated Positive Psychology Expert, Celebrity Happiness Coach, Executive Coach, and Author. A creative career can come with many emotional hurdles. From big wins, to an abundant amount of rejection. If we have a healthy baseline level of happiness, it will help us continue ...
Balanced Breakdown - Brian Vanderark(Recap)
January 15, 2021 18:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBBalanced Breakdown is a short wrap up of the discussion with our most recent guest, where we pick apart some of the tidbits we can apply to our creative lifestyles as Balanced Artists. Brian Vander Ark is the lead singer and songwriter for The Verve Pipe. Their biggest hit "The Freshmen" hit #1! His solo career includes four studio albums. One of which he recorded a series of songs with Jeff Daniels. It’s hard to picture Harry from dumb and dumber singing, but here it is. In 2007, h...
Rags to Rockstar - with Verve Pipe singer Brian Vanderark
January 14, 2021 19:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBBrian Vanderark is the lead singer and songwriter for The Verve Pipe. His solo career includes four studio albums. One of which he recorded a series of songs with Jeff Daniels. It’s hard to picture Harry from dumb and dumber singing, but here it is. In 2007, he created the Lawn Chairs and Living Rooms House Concert Series, and has played over 800 shows in the homes of his fans. Brian is also a speaker, telling his story to financial institutions, schools, and non-profits. Balance...
Trailer - What is a Balanced Artist?
January 13, 2021 17:00 - 3 minutes - 2.46 MBHave you asked yourself why do you want be an artist? Because you want to monetize the thing that you love? Do you even want to monetize it? If you got into the creative arts specifically for fortune, you’re probably doing it wrong, because there are way easier ways to make money. Or maybe the fame or attention you’re after? That craving for attention may be resolved with a long overdue hug from your parents, or just release a sex tape. A balanced artist can achieve all this stuff witho...