The Fearless Artist Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Michelle Lynne chats with arts innovator David Taylor about building digital visibility, empowering musicians and arts orgs, and embracing experimentation. He shares success stories, mindset shifts, and strategies for thriving in a changing industry.

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David Taylor - https://www.david-taylor.org/

David Taylor Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidtaylor_uk/

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The Fearless Mastermind Website - https://www.thefearlessartistmastermind.com/

The Fearless Mastermind Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefearlessartistmastermind/

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Intro/Outro music by Michelle Lynne •

Episode produced by phMediaStudio, LLC

In this episode, marketing expert Dustin Boyer explains how classical musicians can bridge the gap between virtuosity and branding. He discusses "message mining" fan comments, using Meta ads to build email lists, and why live-streaming is the ultimate tool for humanizing the "mysterious" artist.

✨ Connect with Dustin Boyer:

Instagram – @dustintheindustryplant

Website - https://www.industryplantmusic.com/

✨ Explore The Fearless Mastermind:

Website – thefearlessartistmastermind.com

Instagram – @thefearlessartistmastermind

🎵 Intro, Outro music by Michelle Lynne

📌 Episode produced by phMediaStudio, LLC

In this episode of the Fearless Artist Podcast, Michelle Lynne and Brian Witkowski dismantle the "starving artist" myth. Witkowski, founder of The Lucrative Artist, argues that poverty is subconsciously normalized in music education, leaving talented performers broke and burnt out.

Contrasting Schubert’s struggles with Rossini’s prosperity, Brian encourages artists to adopt a "boutique" business mindset. Key insights include a practical formula for calculating hourly rates, the importance of fundraising like a politician, and the necessity of saying no to misaligned, low-paying gigs. Brian also offers a unique perspective on the AI era, asserting that human artists provide the essential "source code" for the future.

The conversation centers on entrepreneurial architecture: building business models that sell themselves so artists can thrive without compromising their integrity. The episode concludes with a powerful reminder to use gratitude as a professional orientation to build confidence and reduce friction.

✨ Connect with Brian Witkowski:

Instagram – Brian Witkowski

Substack - https://thelucrativeartist.substack.com/

Website - https://thelucrativevoice.com/

✨ Explore The Fearless Mastermind:

Website – thefearlessartistmastermind.com

Instagram – @thefearlessartistmastermind

🎵 Intro, Outro music by Michelle Lynne

📌 Episode produced by phMediaStudio, LLC

In this solo episode of The Fearless Artist Podcast, Michelle Lynne recaps “Vision and Vibes,” a Fast Forward membership workshop focused on starting the year with more sustainability and less pressure. She shares that her own year began without a surge of energy, prompting her to slow down, trust the natural ebb and flow of artistic life, and get intentional about where her limited time and energy should go.

Michelle explains that many goals fail not because musicians lack discipline, but because goals aren’t connected to core values, meaning, and real-life capacity. When goals feel unclear, they become heavy and overwhelming, leading to scattered schedules, constant “busyness,” comparison, and discouragement. Instead of pushing harder or adding more productivity tools, she encourages listeners to choose better—building intentionally rather than trying to do everything at once.

She also highlights the supportive community inside Fast Forward (now over 60 members), including coaching calls, Slack discussion, goal tracking, and coworking focus sessions. The episode offers reflection prompts and a simple planning framework: review what energized or drained you last year, create measurable “I am” goals, work backwards with buffer time, protect your highest-energy “Green Zone” hours, and keep promises with a weekly review ritual. Michelle’s key message: action creates clarity, and sustainable success comes from focus, kindness, and aligned priorities.

✨ Explore The Fearless Mastermind:

Website – thefearlessartistmastermind.com

Instagram – @thefearlessartistmastermind

🎵 Intro, Outro music by Michelle Lynne

📌 Episode produced by phMediaStudio, LLC

In this episode of The Fearless Artist podcast, host Michelle Lynne explores the critical issue of burnout among freelance musicians. She discusses the challenges musicians face, from managing chaotic schedules to handling performance stress and the demands of running a business. Michelle shares personal experiences with burnout, recounting a difficult period earlier in the year when her intense schedule left her exhausted. She highlights the importance of energy management over time management, offering practical strategies like simplifying tasks, creating rhythms for productivity, and eliminating energy drains. Michelle also emphasizes the value of coaching and delegating tasks to maintain a balanced life. Additionally, she shares insights from her own journey, including the difficult decision to leave a conservatory job to focus on other fulfilling opportunities. Ultimately, Michelle encourages musicians to create a sustainable lifestyle, invest in self-care, and pursue their passion without sacrificing well-being.

✨ Explore The Fearless Mastermind:

Website – thefearlessartistmastermind.com

Instagram – @thefearlessartistmastermind

🎵 Intro, Outro music by Michelle Lynne

📌 Episode produced by phMediaStudio, LLC

Michelle Lynne chats with London Philharmonic Choir associate chorus director Tori Longdon on building World Choir, unearthing rare repertoire, and leading with joy + high standards. She urges artists to stop waiting for permission, build trust, and reset with a deep-breath practice.

✨ Connect with Tori Longdon:

Instagram –@ToriLongdon

Website - https://www.torilongdon.com

✨ Explore The Fearless Mastermind:

Website – thefearlessartistmastermind.com

Instagram – @thefearlessartistmastermind

🎵 Intro, Outro music by Michelle Lynne

📌 Episode produced by phMediaStudio, LLC

Pianist Michelle Lynne joins Nick Akdag on the Wise Musician podcast to discuss her new crossover album, One Step at a Time. Blending classical mastery with raw songwriting, Michelle shares her journey of overcoming perfectionism, the power of vulnerability, and how she turned personal healing into a message of hope.

✨ Connect with Nick Akdag:

Instagram –@Wise_Musician

✨ Explore The Fearless Mastermind:

Website – thefearlessartistmastermind.com

Instagram – @thefearlessartistmastermind

🎵 Intro, Outro music by Michelle Lynne

📌 Episode produced by phMediaStudio, LLC

In this episode, marketing expert Dustin Boyer explains how classical musicians can bridge the gap between virtuosity and branding. He discusses "message mining" fan comments, using Meta ads to build email lists, and why live-streaming is the ultimate tool for humanizing the "mysterious" artist.

✨ Connect with Dustin Boyer:

Instagram – @dustintheindustryplant

Website - https://www.industryplantmusic.com/

✨ Explore The Fearless Mastermind:

Website – thefearlessartistmastermind.com

Instagram – @thefearlessartistmastermind

🎵 Intro, Outro music by Michelle Lynne

📌 Episode produced by phMediaStudio, LLC

In this solo episode, Michelle Lynne guides musicians through a 2025 reflection to combat the "what's next" pressure. She shares prompts on managing energy, redefining identity, and choosing courage over comfort, encouraging listeners to slow down and celebrate wins before tackling 2026.

✨ Explore The Fearless Mastermind:

Website – thefearlessartistmastermind.com

Instagram – @thefearlessartistmastermind

🎵 Intro, Outro music by Michelle Lynne

📌 Episode produced by phMediaStudio, LLC

Guest host Robert Bosworth interviews Michelle Lynn about her new album, One Step at a Time. They discuss overcoming perfectionism, the unique mix of pop and classical tracks, and her experience performing at the Eiffel Tower. Michelle also shares goals for 2026 and her vocal journey.

One Step at a Time - Listen Everywhere

✨ Connect with Robert Bosworth:

Instagram – @robert.bosworth.music

✨ Explore The Fearless Mastermind:

Website – thefearlessartistmastermind.com

Instagram – @thefearlessartistmastermind

🎵 Intro, Outro music by Michelle Lynne

📌 Episode produced by phMediaStudio, LLC