Visionaries in Progress (VIP) is a shared exploration of how to navigate the twists and turns of life as a visionary in our modern world. Conversations, interviews, workshops, and stories center on common themes, experiences, and questions encountered on the visionary path, and how to move through them with authenticity, alignment, and purpose.
Produced and hosted by Lusterling. Find out more at lusterling.com (https://lusterling.com).
007 | Why Now? | Navigating Visions During Local, Regional, or Global Crisis
"You were created for a purpose."
In this episode, Lusterling shares a heartfelt reflection on the importance of bringing our visions to life amidst challenges, emphasizing purpose, impact, and mental health. She names struggles, fears, and questions that can arise while sharing, promoting, or pursuing visions as major events unfold, and why visionaries should stay the course regardless.
Chapters:
00:00 Sharing Creations Amidst Crisis
03:11 Why We're Here
05:59 Visions as Hope of A Better Future
09:07 Trusting the Timing of Your Vision
11:48 Navigating Visions as Service to Self & the Collective
Find out more or get in touch at lusterling.com (https://lusterling.com)
16 Mar 2026
006 | AI to AI: Moving from Artificial Ideas to Authentic Inspiration
In this episode, Lusterling discusses the differences between "artificial ideas" and "authentic inspiration," and the impact each has on your visionary path. While deriving inspiration from external sources is normal and natural, Lusterling encourages listeners to tune more deeply into their own vision for insight over the voices surrounding them in their immediate realities or the inputs they take in through other sources to create more space for their own inspration to come through. She offers practical tips and reflection questions for filtering inputs in a way that's best for the listener and their vision.
Chapters:
00:00 Navigating the Noise: From Artificial Ideas to Authentic Inspiration
00:56 The Difference Between Artificial Ideas and Authentic Inspiration
06:39 The Importance of Authenticity as a Visionary
07:39 Identifying the Impact of the Inputs in Your Life
10:41 Filtering Inputs Based on What's Best for You & Your Vision
14:28 Space for New, More Authentic, Aligned Inspriation to Surface
20:08 Reflection Questions/Practice for Re-aligning & Re-filtering Inputs to Serve Your Vision
24:36 Closing Thoughts
Find out more at lusterling.com/vip (https://lusterling.com/vip)
3 Mar 2026
005 | Identify Your Key Players | Defining the Roles People Play in Your Visionary Life
"Who can see you in your highest light?"
In this episode of Visionaries in Progress, Lusterling discusses the importance of identifying key players in one's creative journey, the significance of surrounding oneself with supportive individuals, and the process of defining personal circles. She shares personal experiences and insights on navigating these dynamics and what to look for in a "key player."
Find out more + get connected at lusterling.com/vip (http://lusterling.com/vip) or instagram.com/visionariesinprogress (http://instagram.com/visionariesinprogress)
17 Feb 2026
004 | You Can't Live in IdeaLand | Get Unstuck & Bring Your Visions Into Reality
In this episode, Lusterling explores the concept of 'Idealand', a metaphorical space where ideas exist before they manifest in reality. The discussion emphasizes the importance of separating imagination from Idealand, understanding the creative process, and the necessity of taking actionable steps to bring ideas to fruition. She encourages listeners to embrace their visionary nature, trust the process, and utilize tools to organize their thoughts and ideas effectively. Included in the exploration are reflective questions designed to help listeners tune into their next best steps based on their current realities and what wants to come through.
Find out more + get connected at lusterling.com/vip (http://lusterling.com/vip) or instagram.com/visionariesinprogress (http://instagram.com/visionariesinprogress)
If you're someone who would love 1:1 support bringing your visions out of IdeaLand in a way that's most authentic and sustainable for you, let's chat (https://lusterling.com/connect)!
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Idealand
02:39 Defining Idealand
04:36 The Creative Process and Getting Unstuck
15:11 Navigating Ideas in Idealand
25:08 Practical Steps & Perspective to Manifesting Ideas
2 Feb 2026
003 | SELF-CONTAINED | Live Workshop + Practice for Tuning Into Your Most Authentic Self
In this live workshop, Lusterling guides participants through a reflective journey focused on self-containment, personal growth, and the definition of success. The conversation explores the nuances of individual experiences, the importance of authenticity, and the impact of external influences on personal development. Participants engage in exercises to define their current state, explore their emotional containers, and identify the filters through which they perceive the world. The discussion emphasizes the significance of self-awareness, the power of funnel decisions, and the journey towards living authentically and freely.
Find out more + get connected at lusterling.com/vip (http://lusterling.com/vip) or instagram.com/visionariesinprogress (http://instagram.com/visionariesinprogress)
Chapters
00:00 Introduction, Setup, & Why Self-Contained
04:33 Identify Your Current "Shape"
07:37 The Meaning of Being "Self-Contained"
11:57 Identify the Current Inflow & Outflow in Your Life
13:33 Notice What's Present in the Current Shape
15:43 Define Your Current Filter
27:38 Notice What Stands Out
34:12 Identify What's Inside Your Control
40:01 Recap of What We've Covered So Far
40:44 Pattern Interrupts and New Perspectives
44:01 Timelessness and Authenticity
44:49 Notice Your Most Authentic Shape
45:50 Finding a More Authentic "Filter"
49:10 Refining Inflow & Outflow
49:42 How to Facilitate a Shift from This Space
50:28 Shifting Perspectives and Authentic Containers
54:13 Reflections After the Self-Contained Practice
01:08:15 Looking Back At Your Definition of Success
19 Jan 2026
002 | Interview with James Hardin | Filmmaking Journey, Stewarding Long-Term Visions, & More
"You are the resource."
In this engaging conversation, Lusterling and filmmaker James Hardin explore the intricacies of visionary creativity, the filmmaking process, and the personal journey of artistic expression. James shares his experiences from working in various jobs to pursuing his passion for film, discussing the challenges and joys of collaboration, the loneliness of the creative process, and the evolution of his project 'Chip and Charlie.' The dialogue emphasizes the importance of authenticity, resourcefulness, and the connections formed through shared artistic endeavors. They also explore the challenges and triumphs of creativity, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, breaking down barriers, the journey of self-production, the value of learning through experience, the humanity in art, and the encouragement needed for creators to share their work with the world.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Technical Setup
00:58 The Journey of a Filmmaker
03:49 Meeting and Collaborating with Artists
06:41 The Creative Process and Artistic Vision
09:44 The Importance of Community and Support
12:42 The Evolution of a Film Project
15:30 Personal Experiences Shaping Creativity
18:22 The Role of Faith and Inspiration
21:08 The Story Behind 'Chip and Charlie'
36:45 Creative Resourcefulness in Filmmaking
39:24 The Journey of Self-Funding and Learning
41:36 Breaking Down Barriers in Creative Expression
44:10 The Importance of Authenticity in Art
47:27 The Evolution of Artistic Skills
51:10 The Process of Creating and Releasing Art
01:01:32 The Power of Perspective in Creativity
01:05:58 Embracing Authenticity in Art
01:10:36 Building a Unique Podcast Experience
Find out more about James and the Swamp Dragon + Chip and Charlie here:
instagram.com/jameshardin59 (http://instagram.com/jameshardin59)
instagram.com/swampdragonfilm (http://instagram.com/swampdragonfilm)
Learn more about VIP and connect with the community here:
instagram.com/visionariesinprogress (http://instagram.com/visionariesinprogress)
lusterling.com/vip (http://lusterling.com/vip)
For updates on future episodes, workshops, events, and other VIP opportunities, click here. (https://lusterling.com/pages/vip)
4 Jan 2026
001 | What is a Visionary? | Explorative Conversation on Visionary Life with Special Guests
"Everyone has the potential to be a Visionary."
In this episode of VIP, host Lusterling and guests James Hardin, Victoria Kelderman, Derrick Walker, and Jo discuss the various perspectives of what it means to be a visionary in our modern world, regardless of industry or line of work. They explore personal and shared perspectives, the source of visions, and the journey of self-discovery on a visionary path, emphasizing that everyone has the potential to be a visionary and that taking action is key to success.
Chapters
00:00 Setting the Stage for Visionaries in Progress
06:54 Meet the Guests
11:33 Overcoming Technical Hurdles and Embracing Challenges
12:06 Introduction to Visionary Concepts
13:44 What is a visionary?
20:22 Can Anyone Be a Visionary?
26:27 Where do visions come from?
42:00 How do visions intersect with mental health?
59:05 Is there a way to channel visions?
01:06:23 What does it mean to be a visionary in today's modern world?
01:21:17 Embracing Alignment and Purpose
To find out more about Visionaries in Progress and each guest, visit the links below:
Lusterling:
instagram.com/iamlusterling (http://instagram.com/iamlusterling)
instagram.com/visionariesinprogress (http://instagram.com/visionariesinprogress)
lusterling.com (http://lusterling.com)
James Hardin:
instagram.com/jameshardin59 (http://instagram.com/jameshardin59)
instagram.com/swampdragonfilm (http://instagram.com/swampdragonfilm)
Derrick Walker:
instagram.com/iamdwalk (http://instagram.com/iamdwalk)
iamdwalk.com (http://iamdwalk.com)
Victoria Kelderman:
instagram.com/victoriadeleon87 (http://instagram.com/victoriadeleon87)
instagram.com/vickievictoriaart (http://instagram.com/vickievictoriaart)
For updates on future VIP events, podcast episodes, workshops, and other opportunities, click here (https://lusterling.com/pages/vip).
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