Ziah Miller on Turning Childhood Struggles into Creative Success

Ziah Miller on Turning Childhood Struggles into Creative Success

In this episode of Set Lusting Bruce, Jesse Jackson sits down with Ziah Miller, a software engineer turned bestselling author and video game designer. Ziah shares his compelling journey from a challenging childhood, including being homeschooled as a doomsday prepper and periods of homelessness, to becoming a successful creative professional. The discussion touches on the impact of Bruce Springsteen's music, the importance of investing in oneself, and the surprises of living in Vietnam. Don't miss this inspirational conversation about perseverance, creativity, and the transformative power of music and storytelling. 00:00 Introduction and Patreon Shoutouts 01:44 Welcome to Set Lusting Bruce 02:01 Meet Ziah Miller 02:50 Ziah's Early Life and Musical Influences 03:48 Homelessness and High School Challenges 04:08 Journey into Filmmaking and Music Integration 04:25 From Commercials to Video Games 07:59 Adapting to New Environments 12:21 Becoming a Software Engineer 19:39 The Path to Becoming a Bestselling Author 22:46 Maggie Turncoat's Magical Coat 23:05 The Journey of Becoming an Author 23:25 Challenges in the Publishing Industry 25:34 The Role of Music in Writing 27:06 Life in Vietnam 31:44 Future Creative Aspirations 36:13 The Mary Question and Final Thoughts https://www.forgottenbastions.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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