The Nate Zeisler Show Mon, 25 May 2026 20:23:08 -0400 http://nathanielzeisler.com en-us © 2026 The Nate Zeisler Show yes a5b861d4-0ddd-54b3-af23-a82032acec0b Nate episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Work Life Balance, Financial Stability, Meaningful Work, Self Help, Career, Career Development, Innovation, Sustainable Career, Happiness, Strategy, Strategic Plan, Reflect, Your Path Nate https://storage.buzzsprout.com/6go0rhjrs8ou1yr34m8x4xqosav8?.jpg The Nate Zeisler Show http://nathanielzeisler.com How I Help Creatives Find Financial Stability How I Help Creatives Find Financial Stability The pursuit of stability brings up an interesting dichotomy: Search for a financially stable life and risk sacrificing your creative output; Search for a creatively stable life and risk sacrificing financial stability.

The challenge we all face is how to strike a balance between the two. In this episode, I explore a three-step process for finding stability as a creative.

Read about it here.

Grab the worksheet here. 

]]> The pursuit of stability brings up an interesting dichotomy: Search for a financially stable life and risk sacrificing your creative output; Search for a creatively stable life and risk sacrificing financial stability.

The challenge we all face is how to strike a balance between the two. In this episode, I explore a three-step process for finding stability as a creative.

Read about it here.

Grab the worksheet here. 

]]> Nate Buzzsprout-12177886 Fri, 03 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0800 733 2 1 full false NZS 0015: A Conversation With Sarah Whitney NZS 0015: A Conversation With Sarah Whitney This week, I had an opportunity to interview Sarah Whitney a successful violinist, entrepreneur and coach.

We had a wide-ranging conversation about her career, tips on launching an ensemble, successfully living as an artist in NYC and productivity.

Sarah is launching a FREE training series titled "Take the Driver's Seat - put your idea into motion".  (click here to sign up) https://mailchi.mp/0e8f405914a0/drive...​

If you can't attend live, replays will be emailed everyday to everyone who signs up.

Follow Sarah on these platforms:
Website: https://www.sarahwhitney.com​
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theproducti...​
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Blog: https://www.theproductivemusician.com​
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Nate Zeisler envisions a world where artists have a clear path to a sustainable career, where creative minds are empowered and inspired to rule the workforce, and where access to the arts is not just for the privileged few, but for all.

My weekly newsletter, 5 Tips For The Unrelenting 20-Something helps creators, artists and makers find work/life balance, financial stability, and meaningful work through a weekly list of curated tips.

The newsletter is completely free, easy to digest and specifically created for unrelenting twenty-somethings just like you!:

Subscribe here: http://www.nathanielzeisler.com/subsc...​

]]> This week, I had an opportunity to interview Sarah Whitney a successful violinist, entrepreneur and coach.

We had a wide-ranging conversation about her career, tips on launching an ensemble, successfully living as an artist in NYC and productivity.

Sarah is launching a FREE training series titled "Take the Driver's Seat - put your idea into motion".  (click here to sign up) https://mailchi.mp/0e8f405914a0/drive...​

If you can't attend live, replays will be emailed everyday to everyone who signs up.

Follow Sarah on these platforms:
Website: https://www.sarahwhitney.com​
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theproducti...​
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theproductiv...​
Blog: https://www.theproductivemusician.com​
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Nate Zeisler envisions a world where artists have a clear path to a sustainable career, where creative minds are empowered and inspired to rule the workforce, and where access to the arts is not just for the privileged few, but for all.

My weekly newsletter, 5 Tips For The Unrelenting 20-Something helps creators, artists and makers find work/life balance, financial stability, and meaningful work through a weekly list of curated tips.

The newsletter is completely free, easy to digest and specifically created for unrelenting twenty-somethings just like you!:

Subscribe here: http://www.nathanielzeisler.com/subsc...​

]]> Nate Buzzsprout-8040628 Sat, 27 Feb 2021 11:00:00 -0800 2317 1 14 full false NZS 0014: A Conversation With Jazmín Morales NZS 0014: A Conversation With Jazmín Morales I had an opportunity to interview Jazmín Morales, The Assistant Director of the Center for Innovation and Community Impact at the Colburn School in Downtown Los Angeles.

Fortissima is an artistic and leadership development program at the Colburn School for high school age young women from underrepresented minorities in classical music. Fortissima’s innovative leadership curriculum, paired with rigorous artistic development and one-on-one mentorship, is designed to inspire, equip, and empower young women from underrepresented minorities in classical music to pursue professional training and careers in the field.

In this interview, we discuss:

—The creation and launch of Fortissima.
—The moment Fortissima became a National Program.
—Elements that need to be in place for organizations to launch similar programs.

For find out more information and to apply, visit our website: https://www.colburnschool.edu/communi...​

You can find Jazmín on Instagram @jazminatalia

You can find Nate on Instagram @natezeisler

I also run a weekly newsletter called 5 Tips for the Unrelenting 20-Something. Check out the archive here: https://nathanielzeisler.com/newsletter/​

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]]> I had an opportunity to interview Jazmín Morales, The Assistant Director of the Center for Innovation and Community Impact at the Colburn School in Downtown Los Angeles.

Fortissima is an artistic and leadership development program at the Colburn School for high school age young women from underrepresented minorities in classical music. Fortissima’s innovative leadership curriculum, paired with rigorous artistic development and one-on-one mentorship, is designed to inspire, equip, and empower young women from underrepresented minorities in classical music to pursue professional training and careers in the field.

In this interview, we discuss:

—The creation and launch of Fortissima.
—The moment Fortissima became a National Program.
—Elements that need to be in place for organizations to launch similar programs.

For find out more information and to apply, visit our website: https://www.colburnschool.edu/communi...​

You can find Jazmín on Instagram @jazminatalia

You can find Nate on Instagram @natezeisler

I also run a weekly newsletter called 5 Tips for the Unrelenting 20-Something. Check out the archive here: https://nathanielzeisler.com/newsletter/​

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]]> Nate Buzzsprout-7970377 Fri, 19 Feb 2021 13:00:00 -0800 1249 1 14 full false NZS 0013: A Conversation With Damien Geter NZS 0013: A Conversation With Damien Geter I spoke with my good friend, Damien Geter, a working Composer, Vocalist, and educator. We talked about his compositional process, ways he’s been able to find financial stability, the role all of us can play in the time of Black Lives Matter and how he’s navigating the pandemic. 

]]> I spoke with my good friend, Damien Geter, a working Composer, Vocalist, and educator. We talked about his compositional process, ways he’s been able to find financial stability, the role all of us can play in the time of Black Lives Matter and how he’s navigating the pandemic. 

]]> Nate Buzzsprout-6793555 Thu, 10 Dec 2020 16:00:00 -0800 3218 1 13 full false NZS 0012: How To Solve The Career Pivot Conundrum NZS 0012: How To Solve The Career Pivot Conundrum In this episode, I discuss ways to think about when it's time for a career pivot. 

]]> In this episode, I discuss ways to think about when it's time for a career pivot. 

]]> Nate Buzzsprout-6443029 Wed, 18 Nov 2020 11:00:00 -0800 392 1 12 full false NZS 0011: Finding Stability In a Multifaceted Career NZS 0011: Finding Stability In a Multifaceted Career In this episode, I answer a question from Parisa about finding financial stability when pursuing a multifaceted career. 

]]> In this episode, I answer a question from Parisa about finding financial stability when pursuing a multifaceted career. 

]]> Nate Buzzsprout-6333148 Wed, 11 Nov 2020 15:00:00 -0800 582 full false NZS 0010: Which Comes First—Finding Meaning At Work Or In Life? NZS 0010: Which Comes First—Finding Meaning At Work Or In Life? In this episode, Jonathan asks: To what degree would you say that finding meaning in your life must happen before you can find meaning in your work? 


]]> In this episode, Jonathan asks: To what degree would you say that finding meaning in your life must happen before you can find meaning in your work? 


]]> Nate Buzzsprout-6218857 Wed, 04 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -0800 444 full false NZS 0009: Design Your Workweek NZS 0009: Design Your Workweek In this episode, I take a question from Lizzy who asks me how I plan my workweek.

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]]> In this episode, I take a question from Lizzy who asks me how I plan my workweek.

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]]> Nate Buzzsprout-6103870 Wed, 28 Oct 2020 05:00:00 -0700 523 1 9 full false NZS 0008: Your Art And The Ten Year Plan NZS 0008: Your Art And The Ten Year Plan Episode Summary

In this episode, I discuss ways to think about attacking a ten year plan as a creator. 

Question from Pete: I went to acting school and then I got an MFA in writing. Both are challenging careers to pull off and I remember there was a teacher of mine at acting school who said that [I should] just give it 10 years and you will develop your craft into the expertzone, and enough other people will have dropped out of the game and you will find success. I thought that was interesting, but I also thought it was risky because you’re dedicating 10 years to your art. What if it doesn’t work out?

Show Notes:

In this episode I discuss the following topics:

  • TOPIC 1: Framing your career over time so you know what to expect.
  • TOPIC 2: Planning for the three year plan. 
  • TOPIC 3: Strategies for being flexible along your path.

Links Mentioned:

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]]> Episode Summary

In this episode, I discuss ways to think about attacking a ten year plan as a creator. 

Question from Pete: I went to acting school and then I got an MFA in writing. Both are challenging careers to pull off and I remember there was a teacher of mine at acting school who said that [I should] just give it 10 years and you will develop your craft into the expertzone, and enough other people will have dropped out of the game and you will find success. I thought that was interesting, but I also thought it was risky because you’re dedicating 10 years to your art. What if it doesn’t work out?

Show Notes:

In this episode I discuss the following topics:

  • TOPIC 1: Framing your career over time so you know what to expect.
  • TOPIC 2: Planning for the three year plan. 
  • TOPIC 3: Strategies for being flexible along your path.

Links Mentioned:

Follow Me:

]]> Nate Buzzsprout-5988067 Tue, 20 Oct 2020 16:00:00 -0700 541 1 8 full false NZS 0007: Defining Financial Stability NZS 0007: Defining Financial Stability In this episode, I define financial stability and discuss ways to find balance in the time of COVID. 

]]> In this episode, I define financial stability and discuss ways to find balance in the time of COVID. 

]]> Nate Buzzsprout-4967411 Wed, 12 Aug 2020 09:00:00 -0700 739 1 7 full false NZS 0006: Strategies To Help You Tackle Your Email NZS 0006: Strategies To Help You Tackle Your Email In this episode I help Aaron with a work/life balance question. Email burnout is the worst and can absolutely control your life if you're not careful. In this episode I discuss six strategies to help you come up with a plan for how you answer email on a daily basis. 

Show Notes:

  • Visit Buzzsprout to launch your own amazing podcast!
  • Send an email to nathanielzeisler@gmail.com with your questions and I'll do my best to answer them on a future episode of the show. 


Thanks for listening! 

]]> In this episode I help Aaron with a work/life balance question. Email burnout is the worst and can absolutely control your life if you're not careful. In this episode I discuss six strategies to help you come up with a plan for how you answer email on a daily basis. 

Show Notes:

  • Visit Buzzsprout to launch your own amazing podcast!
  • Send an email to nathanielzeisler@gmail.com with your questions and I'll do my best to answer them on a future episode of the show. 


Thanks for listening! 

]]> Nate Buzzsprout-4569578 Tue, 14 Jul 2020 13:00:00 -0700 342 1 6 full false NZS 0005: Finding Meaning In The Time Of Covid NZS 0005: Finding Meaning In The Time Of Covid I help Jessica think about finding meaning during a time of the Pandemic and the Black Lives Matter movement. 

]]> I help Jessica think about finding meaning during a time of the Pandemic and the Black Lives Matter movement. 

]]> Nate Buzzsprout-4497218 Wed, 08 Jul 2020 17:00:00 -0700 625 1 5 full false NZS 0004: How to avoid burnout! NZS 0004: How to avoid burnout! Nate Buzzsprout-4253009 Sat, 20 Jun 2020 15:00:00 -0700 456 1 4 full false NZS 0003: Steps To Build Your Online Presence NZS 0003: Steps To Build Your Online Presence In this episode, I discuss three steps to help you launch your online profile. 

]]> In this episode, I discuss three steps to help you launch your online profile. 

]]> Nate Buzzsprout-3959993 Thu, 28 May 2020 23:00:00 -0700 370 1 3 full false NZS 0002: Looking Back To Jumpstart Your Career NZS 0002: Looking Back To Jumpstart Your Career In this episode, I discuss some simple reflection tools to help you be ready for action when the Pandemic ends. 

]]> In this episode, I discuss some simple reflection tools to help you be ready for action when the Pandemic ends. 

]]> Nate Buzzsprout-3959975 Thu, 28 May 2020 23:00:00 -0700 389 1 2 full false NZS 0001: Strategies To Keep A Slower Pace After Covid. NZS 0001: Strategies To Keep A Slower Pace After Covid. In this episode I discuss some simple strategies to help you plan for a slower lifestyle even after our shelter in place orders are lifted. 

]]> In this episode I discuss some simple strategies to help you plan for a slower lifestyle even after our shelter in place orders are lifted. 

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