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Starting OutSO #111 Rory Gardiner - A Fast-Metabolism Garth BrooksMy guest this week on episode 111 of Starting Out is the very first guest I have ever had who has opened for Keith Urban - it’s comedian and country music star Rory Gardiner! Rory has been nominated for a Canadian Country Music Award. He’s been featured on Funny or Die AND Ted Talk, and even in his 40s somehow has had over 50 million views on TikTok. Rory is headlining Yuk Yuks in Ottawa June 9/10, and is the host of his own podcast called “Balanced Artist”, and his albums “Be You” and “Modern Day Problems” can be found on iTunes or Spot...2023-04-2650 min
Balanced ArtistNew Podcast Alert! Celebrity Self HelpWe can all benefit from personal development, but what about the people who find it boring and one dimensional? Why not disguise it under a pop culture mask? If self-help is the medicine, then “Celebrity Self Help Podcast” is the spoon full of sugar to help it go down.We dive into the lives, backgrounds and careers of your favorite celebrities to uncover the secret sauce that got them to where they are today. As active practitioners, Heather and Rory are both pursuing creative careers and documenting the process, so instead of hypothetical self-help, we bring...2022-12-0702 min
Just Chill with Oliver GeorgeJust Chill with Oliver George #85 - Rory GardinerJoin Oliver as he chills with multitalented marvel Rory Gardiner for the season 3 finale episode! Armed with great comedic timing, killer musical chops and an insatiable drive to perform, Rory's accomplishments within the entertainment industry are copious! With deep roots in country music, Rory is a CCMA nominated artist who has shared the stage with great acts like Keith Urban! He has also channeled his musical skills into both comedy and children's albums, as well as having his original songs and comedy sketches featured numerous times on television.
After being acquaintances for some time now, Rory and...2022-10-181h 09Balanced ArtistHow to be funny & Condition yourself for Humor w/ Heather ParadyI was grateful to be asked by my friend Heather Parady to be a guest on her podcast "create community". She asked me to help her be funnier. I told her she's already funny, but needs to optimize the tools she already has in her comedy tool belt. Here is my discussion with Heather, and the intro is a brain dump of some things that we didn't discuss in the episode, but I though were important around this topic.We discuss tools like:Identifying your point of view and dealing with rejectionMind Mapping to find creative id...2022-09-2136 minBalanced ArtistBuilding a Fanbase in the Digital ageThe way people consume entertainment now is completely different that 20 years ago. People don’t listen to full albums anymore, they listen to singles. Stand up comedy is even making a shift. Instead of sitting through an hour long Netflix special, people just watch chopped up bits on social media. Nobody likes change, but the good news is that this gives independent artists a shot to compete with the artists who previously had all the opportunities. The folks signed to record labels or comedy deals with HBO. By using a platform like TikTok or Instagram Reels, your sho...2022-09-1408 minBalanced ArtistEntertainment is Art in the pursuit of JoyWhat are you trying to do with your creative career? How do you know when you’ve made it? Is there goal you’re trying to reach? An annual income you’re trying to meet? Take the entertainment industry for example, because that is my industry. Achieving a level where you can do it full time is a good goal, but once you get there, then what? Then there’s rewards and accolades you want to achieve. Charts you want to climb, venues you want to play. Your fan base is never big enough. You’re playing venues you...2022-09-0706 min
HP Podcast Backlog 2How to be Funnier in Your Content (Rory Gardiner)How can I be funnier? That's what I asked my friend, comedian, and musician Rory Gardiner. But it's not just about being funnier, it's about acknowledging the craft of our creative work, making space to sharpen our tools, and having reverence for THE practice.Because yeah, we love our creative work, but if we want to make a living at it, if we want to build communities around it, get eyeballs on our movies, scripts, art, whatever, we have to work at it.ACCESS FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/034A...2022-09-0630 minBalanced ArtistWant to level up? Be in the right roomYou’ve heard the expression that your income is related to the 5 people you spend the most time with. Or your environment is directly correlated to who you hang with and where you spend most of your time. Your creative career is similar. If you spend 100% of the time the same circles you’ve always been a part of, how are you supposed to be introduced to new ideas, perspectives you never thought possible?Let's discuss..…………………………………………https://www.balancedartist.comhttps://www.facebook.com/BalancedArtisthttps://www.instagram.com/rorygardinermusichttps://www.instagram.com/balancedartist 2022-08-3106 minBalanced ArtistMusic Licensing & Why Woman don't Support each other - Nicki Kris and Natalie JeanHere is part 2, where we are joined by 2 of my favorite indie artists, Nicki Kris & Natalie Jean. We discuss why woman often don’t support other woman, and tips for licensing your music. We also dive in to how to be more aggressive with your email follow ups, and if TikTok is needed for artists today.Natalie & Nicki are co-founders of Sisters In Music (SIM) an organization that promotes and encourages educational opportunities, collaborative musical works and performances among women to raise awareness and funding for various female focused charities.Connect with Natalie:https://ww...2022-08-2427 minBalanced ArtistCreating music in multiple genres & making a social impact - Nicki Kris and Natalie JeanIn this episode we are joined by 2 of my favorite indie artists, Nicki Kris & Natalie Jean. We discuss whether to niche down into a micro genre, or try spreading ourselves across multi platforms. Creating for entertainment vs making a social impact, and balancing a busy personal life & day job with your creative career. Nicki Kris is a female singer / songwriter based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Her music has captured an international audience since the soul stylings of her debut to the Americana flavor of her follow-up EP. She’s launched several electronic-influenced singles leading up to her awa...2022-08-1736 minBalanced ArtistWhen can I quit my 9 to 5?Some believe that you need to go all in on "plan A". Some want to play it safe with a "plan B". As Balanced Artists, we like to live somewhere in the middle(B+ ?!). This allows us to execute plan A from a place of creativity, rather than a place of desperation. Let’s discuss….…………………………………………https://www.balancedartist.comhttps://www.facebook.com/BalancedArtisthttps://www.instagram.com/rorygardinermusichttps://www.instagram.com/balancedartist 2022-08-1005 minBalanced ArtistPrimary Greatness vs Secondary GreatnessI read a book recently called Primary Greatness by Stephen Covey, which encouraged this episode’s discussion about how we put long term success at the mercy of short-term success. We focus more on public image and popularity(secondary greatness), rather than contribution or service(primary greatness). Short term greatness without primary greatness doesn’t really work. Let’s discuss……………………………………………https://www.balancedartist.comhttps://www.facebook.com/BalancedArtisthttps://www.instagram.com/rorygardinermusichttps://www.instagram.com/balancedartist 2022-08-0304 minBalanced ArtistChase Energy, Define your life & Find Joy in the ProcessAn asymptote is a straight line that constantly approaches a given curve but does not meet at any infinite distance. In other words, Asymptote is a line that moves towards infinity. Do you see this in your own creative career? You’re chasing one thing, you reach the top of the hill, only to realize there’s another mountain hiding behind it. There really is no finish line, so how do we know when we’ve made it? That is something that is different for everyone and based on their individual goals, intrinsic and extrinsic motivat...2022-07-2706 minBalanced Artist80% of Success is Just Showing Up!I think a big part of success is just showing up. There are genius’s out there, like the Elon or Bezos who have these grand plans that span over generations to change the world. But when it comes to your career as a creative person, you don’t need to figure out how to keep your stock price on the rise after you’re gone. Consistency in your craft, and when things go off the rails, you figure it out, and get back on track for the long haul. Let's discuss...…………………………………………https://www.balancedartist.comhttps://www.facebook.com/Balance...2022-07-0606 minBalanced ArtistFriends are NOT FansWe all have that friend. Every single post is “come to my show”, “like my page”, “stream my music”. If you don’t have that friend, maybe you’re that friend. I use to be that friend....It’s something I’ve only come to realize in later years that when a real fan base is there, then friends and family actually want to come see what all the fuss is about. Let's discuss....…………………………………………https://www.balancedartist.comhttps://www.facebook.com/BalancedArtisthttps://www.instagram.com/rorygardinermusichttps://www.instagram.com/balancedartist 2022-06-2905 minBalanced ArtistLevel Up - As a Balanced Artist w/ Rory GardinerHere is a unique episode where I talk about myself - to another person. I was interviewed recently on the 'Level Up with Shaye' podcast, and thought we covered a lot of ground that I think could benefit the Balanced Artist community. Learn from the successes, learn from the failures and see how you can apply them into your own creative journey. Listen to Level Up with Shaye here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/level-up-with-shay/id1511863721https://www.levelupwithshay.com…………………………………………https://www.balancedartist.comhttps://www.facebook.com/BalancedArtisthttps://www.instagram.com/rorygardinermus...2022-06-2243 minBalanced ArtistDon't Fear the Poisonous MushroomsI heard an awesome expression the other day. “you can walk around the forest in fear of poisonous mushrooms, but sooner or later you’ll starve”. We talked a lot about fear and self-doubt throughout these episodes, but never imaged we’d starve as a result! Let's discuss...…………………………………………https://www.balancedartist.comhttps://www.facebook.com/BalancedArtisthttps://www.instagram.com/rorygardinermusichttps://www.instagram.com/balancedartist 2022-06-1507 min
Level Up! with ShayPlaying the Long Game with Rory GardinerIn this week’s episode, I’m so excited to introduce you to Rory Gardiner, a comedian, musician, singer-songwriter, and content creator. He is a 2018 Country Music Awards Nominated artist, has appeared on multiple CMT nationally broadcasted reality shows, shared the stage with a number of great country acts like Keith Urban, and has music featured in commercials, one including stars Kevin Nealon, Chris Bosh and Arnold Palmer. He has fused his music background with stand up comedy and has made a number of television appearances for brands like Under Armor, or shows like The Handmaid's Tale. He has over...2022-06-1347 minBalanced ArtistHow artists can create passive income with AirBNB - Michael ElefanteMichael Elefante became financially independent in his 20's by acquiring properties and renting on Airbnb. He quit his job, and lived the van life with his wife for a year, while building his brand. Now living in South Carolina, with baby on the way, they are financially free.Michael built a teaching brand around this niche, reaching over 750,000 followers on TikTok.Independent Artists need to think more about passive income, so that they can focus primarily on their art and not about where their next paycheque is coming from.A great episode to get the h...2022-06-0848 minBalanced ArtistHow George Clooney changed his approach for creative successWhat if instead of approaching our craft from a self-serving perspective, we switch to a solution based mind set? At the end of the day, we do what we do for us. The creative outlet is good for our anxiety, or the affirmations from the crowd is good for our ego. But what if your art solved problems for others?Let's discuss how George Clooney flipped a switch for success.…………………………………………https://www.balancedartist.comhttps://www.facebook.com/BalancedArtisthttps://www.instagram.com/rorygardinermusichttps://www.instagram.com/balancedartist 2022-04-2703 minBalanced ArtistDo you just want to feel important?Are you doing what you love, or doing what our culture tells you what will make you important? Over the years I have seen so many people take a stab at the world of performing arts, and when they don’t immediately succeed, they fall off the face of the earth. What did you think was going to happen? Release your first project, and it would immediately become revered and admired by the rest of the planet, and you’d be whisked off to your kingdom to have the royal treatment for the rest of eternity? Let...2022-04-2005 minBalanced ArtistMy Spouse doesn't support my Art - Unsupportive PartnersAre you being held back by your unsupportive partner. Does your husband, wife, boyfriend, girlfriend not share the save vision as you? Maybe they were more supportive in the beginning because it was only a pipe dream, but now that the wheels are in motion, and things are happening, instead of being in the passenger seat next time you, they feel like they’ve been moved into the backseat. Maybe they like the way things are, and they don’t want anything to jeopardize the harmony that you’ve created in your life. Let's di...2022-04-1306 minBalanced ArtistUnleash your creative alter egoOur ego is full of limiting beliefs that are holding us back. We may not have the confidence to push past them yet, but with the help of our alter ego, there is nothing that can hold us back. Without Batman, Bruce Wayne would just another rich dude. Clarke Kent would just be some dork without Super Man. Without Sasha Fierce, Beyoncé would just be Beyoncé. That’s a bad example. Beyoncé is awesome no matter what. Let’s discover your origin story...…………………………………………https://www.balancedartist.comhttps://www.facebook.com/BalancedArtisthttps://www.instagram.com/rorygardiner...2022-04-0607 minBalanced ArtistBand Drama - Too many cooks in the creative kitchenWhat happens when there are too many cooks in the kitchen? Everyone has their own way of doing things that they assume is the right way, and eventually nothing gets done. That’s why restaurants only hire one head chef, so that tasks can be delegated to the rest of the team and there is some sort of order and leadership in the organization. The same sort of chaos happens in the arts. The most common scenario would be bands. Everyone has an opinion, and everyone should get an opinion. But at the end of the day, the...2022-03-3008 minBalanced ArtistWhen should I Quit my Day Job?The age old question. When can I quite my day job to become a full time artist.The age old answer. It depends....It’s different for everybody because we all have different lifestyles. Let's discuss...…………………………………………https://www.balancedartist.comhttps://www.facebook.com/BalancedArtisthttps://www.instagram.com/rorygardinermusichttps://www.instagram.com/balancedartist 2022-03-2306 minBalanced ArtistDouble Down on your NegativeHave you ever been given unsolicited advice about your creativity. It can come from two places. One, it could be genuine. You may have a flaw that you can’t see, but is crystal clear to a 3rd party onlooker who has the experience to see it and help you overcome it.But a lot of the time, advice from others could be coming from a defensive place. What you do well could shine a light on inadequacies in their own creative path, and feel the need to stomp on yours to feel better about themselves. 2022-03-1605 minBalanced ArtistWorld Traveler vs Family ManI get the impression Rock Stars don’t have the flexibility in their schedules that you might assume. Some creative careers allow flexibility in your schedule. You can do it from home and maintain some balance with your family and community. But some careers, especially in the performing arts require a lot of travel, and being away from the place and people that keep you grounded. When I’m home for too long, I think I really need to get on the road, but when I’m on the road, there is only one place I’d rath...2022-03-0904 minBalanced ArtistWhat is your identity?Are you happy? Not like "fake Instagram happy", but truly satisfied with your identity. My happiness is derived from everything the public doesn’t see. Family & personal life. But there was a time when all my perceived happiness was a reaction from stimulation from the external world. Tiktok, Instagram, live performance. I was totally addicted to my environment, and dependent on external cues to reinforce my addiction. Happiness is supposed to come from within, but our priority is how we want everyone to see us. Who is hiding behind the image we are projecting? We crea...2022-03-0204 minBalanced ArtistYou're not ready - You can't change your circumstances, so change your beliefsYou’ve heard the expression “everything happens for a reason”. Because when one door closes another opens. Or a window. You just need to see it and be willing to walk in that direction. Have you ever been pushing for one particular thing, it doesn’t happen, you’re disappointed. But then you find a better thing, and think wow I am so glad that first thing didn’t happen now. Think about your relationships. You may be with the love of your life right now, but if you’re being honest with yourself, you may have thought...2022-02-2305 minBalanced ArtistCash Flow Quadrant for Artists - Building wealth as a creativeOne of my favorite books of all time is Rich Dad Poor Dad. Reading this one in my 20’s, which was a big contributing factor to investing in real estate at a young age, and will eventually be my retirement(since artists don't generally have pensions..)The author of the book, Robert Kiosaki talks about a cash flow formula he uses. On the left side of the quadrant is an E and an S, which stand for employee and self employed. On the right side is a B and an I, which stand for Business and Investor. Th...2022-02-1609 minBalanced ArtistIs "making it" really all it's cracked up to be?Do you really want to make it? Is that your goal? What does making it mean? It might look different for everybody. For some it may be financial success. Cool cars, big house. For some, success may be large audiences or millions of eyeballs on your work. Is that really what you want? Or is it what your ego is telling you, you need? In this episode we talk about some of the past guests we've had on and how notoriety affected them. Let's dive in.…………………………………………https://www.balancedartist.comhttps://www.facebook.com/BalancedArtisthttps://www.ins...2022-02-0904 minBalanced ArtistDon't find your passion, Discover it.People always say “find your passion”, pursue your passion. But what if you don’t have a passion? Passion isn’t found, it is created. When we're laying on our death beds, we regret not having the courage to live a life true to ourselves. Instead, we lived the lives others expected of us. That can be scary, but that’s where the balance comes in. Instead of beating yourself up at your day job, feeling guilty that you’re not pursuing your art full time, can juggle both until the creativity catches fire. Let's discu...2022-02-0205 minBalanced ArtistYour Day Job is Financing your PassionInstead of looking at your day job as a distraction, think of it as an asset. Think of it like a record label, funding your life, so that you can focus on the art. If you’re trying too hard to monetize your art, it will stifle the authenticity. You’ll start creating widgets as a commodity, rather than something from your soul. Let's discuss...…………………………………………https://www.balancedartist.comhttps://www.facebook.com/BalancedArtisthttps://www.instagram.com/rorygardinermusichttps://www.instagram.com/balancedartist 2022-01-2603 minBalanced ArtistDunning Kruger Effect vs Paralysis by AnalysisThere are people out there who don’t think they have a thing to offer this world. They assume they have no talent, skills, or reason for showing up in this creative game of life. Then there is this other group at the opposite end of the spectrum who have a cognitive bias called Dunning Kruger effect.They assume they can do just about anything better than the skill set they currently possess. You may think this sort of psycho is annoying. But I think having this bias is great asset to creative work. Let's di...2022-01-1907 min
The Messenger Movement with Tamra AndressHumor Connects Us All with Rory GardinerI love laughter! Do you? Laughing is a universal love language. It’s like when fresh snow is falling on the ground, it’s like when you see a newborn baby. I mean to me, laughter is a sense of magic because it comes from a place that is so pure and that’s what Rory Gardiner evokes in people every single day.He’s a comedian, he’s an artist, a musician, and he’s also an incredible speaker and just a voice of reason. I love how God has just continued to evolve and open doors to him in th...2022-01-1450 minBalanced ArtistElevate Your Happiness with Positive Psychology Expert Robert MackRobert 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 to put our best work out into the world without getting derailed.Roberts work has been endorsed by Oprah, Vanessa Williams, and many others, and he has been a regularly featured guest expert on Good Morning America, The Today Show, Access Hollywood, E! Networks, OWN, and in magazines like...2022-01-1254 minBalanced ArtistTop 5 Productivity Hacks for Artists in 2022Want to become more productive in 2022? Here are the top 5 productivity hacks for artists in 2022:1) Set a daily goal2) Remove distractions3) Work in short bursts4) Stop multitasking5) If it’s not a “hell yes”, it’s a “no”…………………………………………https://www.balancedartist.comhttps://www.facebook.com/BalancedArtisthttps://www.instagram.com/rorygardinermusichttps://www.instagram.com/balancedartist 2022-01-0512 minBalanced ArtistHow to be somebodies, and not somebody's - Former Ms Canada Tourism Holly CarrollHolly Carroll is former miss Canada Tourism, now taking over the real estate game, by capitalizing on a vacation property niche. She does "Finding the Beauty within" workshops, empowering young woman to “somebodies”, not “somebody’s”. Self-care and self-respect, encouraging woman to pursue their dream career by eliminate feelings of inadequacy. We discuss:-Eliminating feelings of inadequacy-Importance of daily affirmations-Releasing old patterns, by adopting new habits-How to recognize negative patterns & how to avoid them-Finding a niche in your fieldConnect with Holly:https://www.instagram.co...2021-12-2939 minBalanced ArtistHow much is enough?What is considered "enough" as an artist? If you’re a painter, do you need your art displayed as you walk into the front door of the louvre? If you’re a performing artists, and you’re currently in the bar scene, maybe you want to upgrade to theaters, then arenas. So what you’re telling yourself is that you will not be satisfied with your career until you’re headlining a stadium!?Let's discuss....…………………………………………https://www.balancedartist.comhttps://www.facebook.com/BalancedArtisthttps://www.instagram.com/rorygardinermusichttps://www.instagram.com/balancedartist 2021-12-2205 minBalanced ArtistWhat's the worst that can happen? - Opera Singer Hazel SmithIn this episode, we talk to independent artist Hazel Smith about overcoming mental blocks. How you react when you hear "no". What's the worst that can happen? So why not try?Connect with Hazel:https://www.instagram.com/itsmehazelsmith…………………………………………https://www.balancedartist.comhttps://www.facebook.com/BalancedArtisthttps://www.instagram.com/rorygardinermusichttps://www.instagram.com/balancedartist 2021-12-1549 minBalanced ArtistConsistency gets results - Happy 50th Episode!If you show up, put in the work and do your best, it's gotta pay off eventually...right?!Consistency is what delivers results. Some days are going to deliver better than others, but one sure way to miss completely is not to show up at all. Let's discuss....…………………………………………https://www.balancedartist.comhttps://www.facebook.com/BalancedArtisthttps://www.instagram.com/rorygardinermusichttps://www.instagram.com/balancedartist 2021-12-0809 minBalanced ArtistMake 10 attempts - before throwing in the towelWant to get what you want? Try at least 10 times. You’ll either get what you want, or you’ll get something you never thought possible. Regardless, you’ve set it in motion, and now you’re in pursuit. Let's dive in...…………………………………………https://www.balancedartist.comhttps://www.facebook.com/BalancedArtisthttps://www.instagram.com/rorygardinermusichttps://www.instagram.com/balancedartist 2021-12-0108 minBalanced ArtistFind a Niche & Create a Brand - with Kids Entertainer - TwinkleDescribed as "Lady Gaga for Kids", today we talk to Twinkle. Growing up as performing artist & actor, she's been seen in classic shows like "My two Dads", "Blossom", "Boy Meets World", & Broadway shows like "Jesus Christ Superstar". In her girl band days, she opened for acts like Backstreet Boys & Britney Spears.She reached a point where she decided to make a career change and pivoted into a niche genre, and create music for children. Now as a full time kids performer, she creates english & spanish pop music for children of all ages, giving kids quality music they deserve.2021-11-241h 38Balanced ArtistNever too late! Releasing your first album after 40 - Lewis Hill(Musician/Producer)Often we wait for the perfect moment to start something, then put it off, then forget about it. Then 10 years go by and you're a completely different person. Although it is never too late to start something, you have missed the opportunity to time stamp your art in that particular era of your life. Todays guest, Musician & Producer, Lewis Hill released his first album after the age of 40, and now wonders why he didn't do it 20 years earlier!In this episode: -Better to be someone who releases art, rather than someone who "says" they're go...2021-11-1738 minBalanced ArtistFu@# it! I'm just gonna do it already! - Taking the first stepA discussion with up and coming artist Regina Bianca about overcoming self doubt, and the hurdles that come with getting started. Having the confidence to step out of your comfort zone, and pursue something that your friends or family may not be fully on board with.In this episode: When your parents ruin your Rock Star plans by forcing you to get educatedWhen not fulfilling your true calling causes literal physical illness.How to kick Bryan Adams out of your band.Start the day doing something for you, b...2021-11-1151 minBalanced ArtistDoes what you do matter? Overcoming Imposter Syndrome & Discover your Purpose.Have you ever asked the question(s) "Does what I do matter?" "Is there a purpose to this?" "Is what I am doing offering value to the world?" Those thoughts usually enter your brain just before a big change occurs. Something unexpected will happen on your current journey, or you're about to pivot down a new road of creative discovery.In this episode I share a little about my own journey from Software guy to Musician to Comedian to TEDx Speaker. …………………………………………https://www.balancedartist.comhttps://www.facebook.com/BalancedArtisthttps://www.instagram.com/rorygardinermusichttps://www...2021-11-0312 minBalanced ArtistWhen You Don't Fit In - Stand Out!You’ve heard the expression “The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence”. But today we are looking at 10000 backyards. Comparison is distorting our perceptions of what is good enough to share with the rest of the planet. If you don’t sound as good as Lady Gaga, then what is the point in even getting out of bed, right? Wrong! Let's discuss...…………………………………………https://www.balancedartist.comhttps://www.facebook.com/BalancedArtisthttps://www.instagram.com/rorygardinermusichttps://www.instagram.com/balancedartist 2021-10-2702 minBalanced ArtistMake Money off the bi-product of your CreativityThere is a lot of smoke in mirrors in the entertainment industry, where your perception will lead you to believe one thing, but the reality is something completely different.Are all artist making a living from their art, or the bi-product of their art? Let's discuss...…………………………………………https://www.balancedartist.comhttps://www.facebook.com/BalancedArtisthttps://www.instagram.com/rorygardinermusichttps://www.instagram.com/balancedartist 2021-10-2004 minBalanced ArtistQuality will Find its AudienceYou know that group of people who won’t start something because they don’t think they can compete with the "big dogs"?Then there is the next group of people(or dogs) that are currently operating in that small to mid-level pool, who think they have what it takes to run with the wolves. Whether you do or don’t have what it takes, it’s great that you’re confident enough to even consider it. Let's discuss...…………………………………………https://www.balancedartist.comhttps://www.facebook.com/BalancedArtisthttps://www.instagram.com/rorygardinermusichttps://www.inst2021-10-1303 minBalanced ArtistHow to be Funny - Adding Humor to your PresentationHumor is a skill. Writing something that is funny is one skill, but delivering it in a funny way is another skill. I had been doing music for 15 years before getting into stand up. People assumed it was a smooth transition because I am so use to the stage. Not at all. It’s a completely different skill. That’s like saying you’re good at basketball, you must be amazing at soccer cuz you love to play with balls. Let's discuss...…………………………………………https://www.balancedartist.comhttps://www.facebook.com/BalancedArtisthttps://www.instagram.com/rorygardinermusicht...2021-10-0604 minBalanced ArtistNo Audience? Embrace the gift of InvisibilityWhat would you do with the gift of invisibility? What would you pursue if you knew you wouldn’t be judged by failure?Would it encourage you try more things, or take more chances?Let's discuss...…………………………………………https://www.balancedartist.comhttps://www.facebook.com/BalancedArtisthttps://www.instagram.com/rorygardinermusichttps://www.instagram.com/balancedartist 2021-09-2903 minBalanced ArtistBeing Driven by your bruised EgoAre you overcompensating as an adult for things that happened when you were younger? Or try to succeed in spite of people who doubt you?A lot of self-doubt stems from how you grew up, inadequacy, or a major failure(s) that have paralyzed you from stepping out of your comfort zone. Should you try to find peace with your bruised ego, or lean into it and let if fuel you? Let's discuss...…………………………………………https://www.balancedartist.comhttps://www.facebook.com/BalancedArtisthttps://www.instagram.com/rorygardinermusichttps://www.instagram.com/balancedartist 2021-09-2202 minBalanced ArtistStop Chasing and become an AttracterWe always talk about one day. One day I’ll be successful, and then I’ll be happy. One day, I am going to get in shape, clean myself up and find a smokin’ hot partner to grow old with. Why would you wait for a one day to live a healthy lifestyle, or put off “happiness” to a later date? I think we need to detach ourselves from a destination mindset. Let's discuss...…………………………………………https://www.balancedartist.comhttps://www.facebook.com/BalancedArtisthttps://www.instagram.com/rorygardinermusichttps://www.instagram.com/balancedartist 2021-09-1502 minBalanced ArtistAvoid praise addiction by caring lessI 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.comhttps://www.facebook.com/BalancedArtisthttps://www.instagram.com/rorygardinermusichttps://www.instagram.com/balancedartist 2021-09-0805 minBalanced ArtistHow to "skip the line" to stand outI 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.comhttps://www.facebook.com/BalancedArtisthttps://www.instagram.com/rorygardinermusichttps://www.ins2021-09-0103 minBalanced ArtistBe so good they can't ignore youSteve 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 creator that we know we’re capable of becomi...2021-08-2504 minBalanced ArtistSuccess is like being pregnantThey 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. But once you reach the de...2021-08-1803 minBalanced ArtistIs your career like a boring marriage?One 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 longer journey than the pub down the street, singing cover songs for a qui...2021-08-1105 minBalanced ArtistYou're not good enough or not exposed enoughWhen 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.instagram.com/rorygardinermusic https://www.instagram.com/balancedartist 2021-08-0404 minBalanced ArtistLottery mentality vs Action mentalityMost 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 we approached our...2021-07-2807 minBalanced ArtistEven Rock Stars want a stable JobIs 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 https://www.facebook.com/BalancedArtist https://www.instagram.com/rorygardinermusic https://www.instagram.com/balancedart2021-07-2107 minBalanced ArtistSqueezing Creative work into a busy scheduleIt'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 recording, but it’s also "witching hour", bath time...2021-07-1404 minBalanced ArtistYou only wish you could be a "sell out"I 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 on an opportunity that ga...2021-07-0704 minBalanced ArtistHow do you know when you've "made it"?What 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...…………………………………………https://www.balancedartist.com https://www.facebook.com/BalancedArtist...2021-06-3006 minBalanced ArtistYour Opportunity will present itself when you are ReadyI 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 discover your voice, and who you’re sp...2021-06-2305 minBalanced ArtistCreate your own Opportunities - Comedian/Musician/Film Maker Henry PhillipsYou’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 way into creating a studio film. -How diverse performers always get lumped into one category/genre. -Create your own opportuniti...2021-06-1643 minBalanced ArtistTrust your Intuition & Go with your gut - with Celebrity Psychic-Medium Patti NegriPatti 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 Chase and Sylvester Stallone. In this episode: -Stars have a different vibrational energy than “ev...2021-06-0236 minBalanced ArtistSay Yes to everything, then figure it out later - Janet RobinHer 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 Instrumental Charts. In this episode:-Say YES to everything, then figure it out later. -How Donald Trump b...2021-05-2750 min