Candid: With Brandon Clahassey

Instructor: Jordan Holt & Brandon Clahassey

XXmin | Creative, Music

Overview

What does it look like to pursue a creative career without losing your soul in the process?

In this candid and layered conversation, Jordan sits down with rapper, producer, and sync artist Brandon Clahassey, better known as Beacon Light—whose music has scored everything from Creed III trailers to Fortnite gameplays. His breakout collaboration “Enemy” has racked up over 10 billion streams, but the real story? It’s what’s happened off-stage.

Together, Brandon and Jordan pull back the curtain on what it really takes to sustain a life in the creative world—sharing stories about their own journey navigating the push and pull between artistic integrity and commercial viability, what it means to stay rooted in faith, and why community might be the most underrated asset in a creative career.

Yes, they talk about sync music and licensing—but this isn’t a “how-to.” It’s a deep dive into why creativity matters, what success really looks like, and how to keep going when things don’t turn out the way you planned.

If you’ve ever wrestled with doubt, ambition, burnout, or how to make a living without making compromises—this conversation is for you.