Soul Sparks
Reconnecting With Your Spark: Tony Saint Tone on Chasing Passion Over Money
This episode is for anyone who followed the safe path instead of the one that actually lights them up. Musician Tony Saint Tone joins Soul Sparks to talk about what it really takes to reconnect with your spark when life has quietly pulled you away from it. Tony shares how he left everything to become a full-time musician at 30 with no guarantee it would work, and why the biggest risk isn't chasing your passion, it's staying somewhere that slowly burns you out. About the Guest: Tony Saint Tone is an award-winning singer, songwriter, and touring musician based in Sarasota, Florida, with thousands of live performances across more than two decades. He left a stable path in graphic design to build a full-time career in music and now speaks about purpose, passion, and staying the course when doubt creeps in. Key Takeaways: Most people chase money first and passion second; flipping that order is what actually leads to work you don't burn out on. Know your destination before you start walking; you can adjust course along the way, but you need somewhere to adjust toward. You likely have more time and capacity than you think; treat "I'm too busy" as a starting point to question, not a fact. Small, consistent effort compounds; showing up for your goal for even 15 to 20 minutes a day adds up over a year. Protect your belief by choosing who you share your goals with; not everyone discouraging you is against you, but you don't have to let their doubt become yours. Connect With the Guest: Website: sainttone.com Facebook: facebook.com/SaintTone LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tony-saint-tone-lavorgna-46496b92 YouTube: Saint Tone Episode Chapters: [00:00] Cold Open — the spark that never actually left (approx.) [03:00] The Biggest Misconception About Finding Your Purpose (approx.) [08:00] Money First vs. Passion First (approx.) [13:00] Leaving Everything to Become a Full-Time Musician (approx.) [19:00] Setting a Destination Before You Start Walking (approx.) [25:00] The Rat Study and the 20-Minute Rule (approx.) [31:00] Holding Onto Belief When Doubt and Setbacks Hit (approx.) ️ Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life ? Send me a direct message on PodMatch. DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik About Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Global Mental Wellness Podcast Network - focused, credible, no more identity clutter. Subscribe and be part of this healing journey. Refer a Guest Know someone who would be a great fit for one of our podcast shows? Email us at services@podhealth.club with the subject line “Refer a Guest.” Requests without this subject line cannot be catered to. Support Our Podcast : Support this Podcast Contact & Links Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Contact Us Based in: India & USA All Podcast Shows Be a Guest Newsletter Substack Join the LinkedIn Community Disclaimer - This episode is produced for educational and informational purposes only. All views expressed by the guest are their personal opinions alone and do not represent the views of the host or Healthy Mind by Avik™. The Network does not verify, endorse, or assume responsibility for any guest statements. Nothing in this episode constitutes medical, legal, financial, or professional advice, please consult a qualified professional before making any decisions. Listeners are encouraged to engage critically and independently with all content do not consume blindly. Use this content as a starting point for your own reflection and research, not as a substitute for professional guidance. Third-party content is referenced under fair use for informational purposes only. Guest speakers are solely responsible for their own statements. If you have concerns about any content, please contact us here By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here. #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #soulsparks #findyourspark #passionoverpaycheck #purposedrivenlife #careerreinvention #consistencyiskey #chaseyourdreams #innercalling #selfdiscovery #motivationmindset #overcomingdoubt #followyourpassion #personalgrowth
