110: brandon hightower, leaving tech to pursue a music career

brandon hightower is a multidisciplinary artist, musician, and dynamic performer igniting his spiritual awakening through music. his work explores themes of identity, ancient spirituality, and collective healing - blending rock and soul inspired by artists like james brown, prince, and d’angelo. brandon and his band, brandon hightower and the message, deliver an electrifying live show that demands you move your body and free your mind. and a little tidbit — brandon wrote our intro music. please enjoy my time with my friend, brandon hightower.00:00 intro00:44 episode start04:57 defining an artist09:56 from tech disillusionment to pursuing a music career13:52 the connection between depression and art21:38 how brandon finds deeper fulfillment23:40 carla’s silent retreat experiences30:46 carla on code switching & brandon “goes there” on fear & authenticity41:45 going back into tech as an artist / musician45:07 brandon’s upbringing50:41 brandon’s hope for the worldbrandon on ig - https://www.instagram.com/_bhigh_brandon's music - https://linktr.ee/_bhigh_let’s go there instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠let’s go there youtube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!