Caleb Robertson is an accomplished filmmaker and author from York, PA. In this episode, Caleb & Austin wrestle with seasons of struggle and lack and work to decipher where in their stories lies the HOPE that we all desire. Hope is an important through line that connects humanity, so representing it well comes with immense weight.
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Chapters:
00:00:00 - Caleb's Introduction and Background
00:04:00 - Early T-Shirt Business and Career Shift
00:05:00 - Agency Job and Creative Struggles
00:06:00 - Entrepreneurial Roots and the Desire for Freedom
00:07:00 - Self-Created Prison and the Desire for Freedom
00:09:00 - Death to Self and Moving Beyond Personal Limits
00:10:00 - The Starving Artist Myth and Feast or Famine Reality
00:11:00 - Financial Highs and Debt Payoff
00:12:00 - Recurring Cycles of Financial Instability
00:14:00 - Current Financial Situation and Anxiety
00:15:00 - The Body Remembers and Overcoming Negative Cycles
00:16:00 - Trusting Again and Creative Output
00:17:00 - Focusing on Creative Supply and Overcoming Incompletion
00:18:00 - The Fear of Being a YouTuber
00:20:00 - YouTube as a Form of Self-Processing
00:21:00 - Reflecting on Life's Trajectory and Purpose
00:23:00 - Considering Comedy and Stage Presence
00:24:00 - Why YouTube? Authenticity & Connection
00:30:00 - The Podcast as a Space for Deeper Conversations
00:37:00 - The Podcast as a Sandbox for Authentic Expression
00:41:00 - Podcast Launch and Funding
00:46:00 - Sharing the Hard Parts of the Story
00:47:00 - Truth Always Comes Out
00:50:00 - Transparency and Vulnerability
00:52:00 - The Importance of a Job and Artistic Expression
00:55:00 - Creativity and Work
00:56:00 - Advice for Aspiring Full-Time Creatives
01:03:00 - Advice for College Students and Content Creation
01:06:00 - The Importance of Hope
01:09:00 - The Tension of What's Next
01:10:00 - Coping Mechanisms and Hiding