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50 Fires: Money and Meaning with Carl Richards

Living a Creative Life with Filmmaker and Songwriter Scott Ballew

Jul 24, 2024
58:55

Scott Ballew is a filmmaker, singer, and songwriter who has taken a remarkable journey from directing adventure films for Yeti to releasing music as a solo artist starting in his late 30s. Carl explores Scott's upbringing in a modest household in Austin, Texas, where his family faced financial struggles but maintained a stable environment. Scott describes himself as a recovering Texas football star and drug addict, and now that he’s found sobriety, he reflects on the internal struggle of wanting a stable, conventional life while feeling compelled to pursue life as an artist. Scott's story highlights the importance of finding personal fulfillment beyond material achievements, even when it doesn't lead to immediate financial gain.


For more on Scott, visit: https://www.leisurerodeo.com

Music Credits: “Mutiny” by Scott Ballew and “Border Kid” (feat. Ryan Bingham) by Scott Ballew 


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Cover Art: Josh Passler - TheFinArtist.com

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