Sean Waldron on Purpose, Creativity, and Becoming a Present Dad

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How do you hold onto your creative identity while trying to be the parent you want to be?

Sean Waldron has built a life around creativity from music to video production to brand storytelling. He has freelanced, gone in-house, flipped houses, and wrestled with the tension between purpose and practical responsibilities. Becoming a dad pushed him to rethink all of it.

Sean shares how to:

Blend creative skills with fatherhood in a way that builds connection
Separate who you are from what you do after layoffs, pivots, or burnout
Navigate the pull between purpose, mastery, and paying the bills
Pursue creative work without letting perfectionism take over
Find meaning in seasons of uncertainty
Recognize early signs that you are on the right path even without results
Carry ambition into parenthood without letting it overshadow your home life
Create simple moments of delight using the skills that light you up
Explore the stories you learned growing up and how they shape the dad you want to become

If you have ever felt torn between your creative passions, your responsibilities, and the desire to show up well for your kids, this conversation offers clarity, grounding, and a reminder that purpose is built one small moment at a time.

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