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

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