Creative Passion to Business Mindset

In this episode of Kin and Capital, hosts Mike, Chris, Christian, and Alexis open up about the realities of turning creative passion into a sustainable business. The brothers reflect on their weekly wins and challenges, discuss what happens when inspiration dries up, and talk through the mindset shift required when your art stops being “just for fun” and starts needing to feed your family. The conversation explores accountability, client expectations, learning the business side of creativity, and how remote work and online platforms have changed opportunity for good.

Key Discussion Points

[00:00:38 – 00:04:10]: Weekly Life & Work Updates

[00:04:10 – 00:12:00]: Turning Creativity Into a Business

[00:17:21 – 00:19:23]: Opportunity Has Changed

[00:21:04 – 00:23:35]: Handling Feedback, Portfolios & Marketable Skills

[00:47:23 – 00:48:39]: Finding Inspiration Again

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Host Bios

Mike: Cybersecurity professional and new LLC owner focused on business growth.

Chris: IT leader sharing insights on networking, leadership, and career advancement.

Christian: Sales enthusiast emphasizing consistency, value, and personal development.

Alexis: Creative in graphic design, photography, and videography, discussing passion-driven work and internships.

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Kin & Capital is a podcast hosted by brothers Mike, Chris, Christian, and Alexis, focusing on personal growth, entrepreneurship, and family dynamics. Through candid conversations, they share their experiences in building relationships, overcoming career challenges, and pursuing business ventures. The podcast delves into real-life stories of failures and successes, offering insights into resilience, confidence, and goal-setting in fields like sales, media, and cybersecurity. Each episode includes a progress check on their goals, encouraging listeners to take small, consistent steps toward their own aspirations.

Intended Audience: Young adults, aspiring entrepreneurs, and anyone seeking motivation to navigate personal and professional challenges—especially listeners who want practical, no-nonsense tactics without a traditional path like a college degree. If you like authentic brotherly banter and actionable career/game-plan talk, you’re home.