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Don't Miss the Bus: Doug Halper on Living a Creative Life, 33 Jobs & Turning Passion into Purpose
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- May 19, 2026
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Summary
What do a hammered dulcimer, aluminum wire sculptures, 33 jobs, and a hilarious collection of short stories have in common? They're all chapters in the wonderfully creative life of Doug Halper. In this episode, Georgette sits down with the multi-talented musician, visual artist, and author she met at the Sunshine State Book Festival — and the conversation is as entertaining as his book. Doug, who also writes under the pen name Benjamin Douglas, is the author of Don't Miss the Bus and Other Tales from the Road — a very funny, sometimes poignant collection of short stories about making a career of being creative, the adventures of life on the road, and the beautiful mess of simply being human. In this episode, you'll hear: How Doug discovered his calling at age 5 and has never stopped creating — even when it meant starting over 33 times The accidental discovery of wire sculpture that became his most successful (and wildest) career chapter Why staying open and being stubborn are two of the most underrated tools for a creative life The T.N.K. filter — a powerful and simple tool for deciding when to speak and when to stay quiet What an unplanned electric car adventure taught him about adapting on the fly Why Doug would sit down with Jesus if he could talk to anyone — and what questions he'd bring to the table His philosophy that keeps him grounded no matter what happens: "It's all part of the gig" The book that has changed his life more than any other: Illusions by Richard Bach Why he encourages everyone — especially young people — to start putting away even $200/month right now This episode is a reminder that your calling doesn't have to look like anyone else's, creativity comes in countless forms, and a little stubbornness paired with an open heart might just be the recip…