Flute 360 | Episode 335: Creative Frameworks & God-Given Callings—A Conversation with Dr. José Valentino Ruiz
What if you’re not scattered—you’re just overwhelmed by options? And what if God is inviting you to simplify, focus, and flow?
In this vulnerable and high-impact conversation, Dr. José Valentino Ruiz (multi-Grammy-winning flutist, entrepreneur, professor, theologian, and global arts leader) shares how faith, creativity, and calling intersect in the life of the artist.
Whether you’re juggling too many roles or longing to feel clear in your next career step, this episode will offer the frameworks and faith-fueled wisdom to move forward with purpose.
José shares TWO powerful frameworks that will help you identify your creative strengths, evaluate new opportunities, and find peace in your unique path.
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- “I have a lot of ideas… but I don’t know how to start.”
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Main Points:
- Why José believes relationship is the true currency of a musician’s life
- How flutists can refocus and flourish using José’s 5-part creative framework
- What to do when your desire for more starts to feel like disappointment
- The difference between “career” and “calling”—and how to discern yours
- How José evaluates every new opportunity using a 10-factor matrix
- A refreshing take on artistry as “humanity expressed”
- Encouragement for the flutist who feels scattered, stuck, or spiritually dry
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