The Unmistakable Creative Podcast
Srinivas Rao
Timeless Practical Wisdom For Living a Meaningful LifeInspiring stories and practical advice from creatives, entrepreneurs, change-makers, misfits, and rebels to help you become successful on your own terms Our listeners say, “If TEDTalks met Oprah you’d have the Unmistakable Creative.” Eliminate the feeling of being stuck in your life, blocked in your creativity, and discover higher levels of meaning and purpose in your life and career. Listen to deeply personal, insightful, and thought-provoking stories from the world’s leading thinkers and doers including best-selling authors, artists, peak performance psychologists, happiness researchers, entrepreneurs, startup founders, artists, venture capitalists, and even former bank robbers. Former guests have included Tim Ferriss, Seth Godin, Justine Musk, Scott Adams, Rob Bell, David Heinemeier Hansson, Elle Luna, Jordan Harbinger Brett Mckay, and Simon Sinek.Join The Unmistakable CollectiveThe Unmistakable Collective is a monthly membership for writers, bloggers, podcasters, and content creators that gives you access to workshops, AMA's, and accountability from other like-minded peers to help you accomplish any creative goals! Click here to become a member.Connect with Us On Social Twitter: @unmistakableceoInstagram: @unmistkablecreative Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 7, 2019 • 54min
Finding the Courage to Speak Your Truth with Philip McKernan
Philip McKernan returns to the show for yet another awe-inspiring discussion. In this episode, Philip talks about taking ownership of your struggles and of your suffering, what it means to speak your truth and how that frees you up to be the person you are destined to be, which ultimately allows us to love and be loved by others. Philip also shares how he went about writing a book with dyslexia, some of his insight into using our gifts to make an impact and much more.Philip McKernan is a speaker, film-maker, coach as well as author of his latest book One Last TalkTo find out more about the book, visit OneLastTalk.com, and to find out more about Philip and his work, simply visit PhilipMcKernan.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 4, 2019 • 1h 2min
Best of: Born to Be An Artist with James Victore
In this episode of the Unmistakable Creative, artist and designer James Victore shares his personal journey, what’s required to succeed in a creative career, and uncovering the defining ethos of our lives.James Victore runs an independent design studio hell-bent on world domination. He is an author, designer, filmmaker and firestarter. James has been exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art in New York and is represented in the permanent collections of museums around the globe. He is the host of Burning Questions. He also hosts a dinner series that consists of four days and nights that are chock-full of creation, communion, deep thought, and play. It’s an intense and intimate mastery program for conscious creatives who are ready to see and be seen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 2, 2019 • 57min
Track Your Past, Order Your Present, and Plan Your Future with Ryder Carroll
Ryder Carroll is a digital product designer, inventor of the Bullet Journal and author of his latest book, The Bullet Journal Method, which focuses on the art of intentional living. He joins us in this episode to share some valuable insights into his early career, experiences that helped shape him and lead him to where he is today, as well as what inspired him to create the Bullet Journal. Not only this but Ryder also gives us a first-hand look into his long awaited book: The Bullet Journal Method.To get your copy of The Bullet Journal Method or to find out more about Ryder Carroll and the Bullet Journal, simply visit https://bulletjournal.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 21, 2018 • 1h 35min
Best of: An Audience of One: Reclaiming Creativity for Its Own Sake with Srini Rao
Srini Rao, creator and host of the Unmistakable Creative Podcast, is the guest rather than the host for this episode! He discusses his latest book, Audience of One, and details why it’s important to pursue creative ventures for their own sake rather than only doing things so you can put them on a resume. He also discusses the importance of flow, mastering distraction, and much more.Srini Rao is the creator and host of the Unmistakable Creative Podcast. He’s the author of several books, including his newest book, An Audience of One. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 19, 2018 • 52min
Best of: The Neuroscience of Goals with Srini Pillay
Have you ever wondered how your brain functions when setting goals? How does it differentiate between the basic, more primal goals and the more complex goals we as humans can create? Srini Pillay is an expert in the “head and heart” approach to personal development, and he knows all about how the brain works and the tricks you can do to help set more attainable goals.Dr. Srini Pillay is Assistant Professor of Psychiatry (Part-Time) at Harvard Medical School. He is known for combining “head and heart” (figuratively and literally) in an approach to personal development and goal mastery that blends science, spirituality, and horns-grabbing joie de vivre to combat the stresses faced by ambitious and high-achieving people in academia, business, and life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 17, 2018 • 55min
Best of: Challenging the Cultural Narratives of Motherhood and Addiction with Janelle Hanchett
Janelle Hanchett wasn’t sure if she was crazy or the rest of the world was when she became a mother. She saw all the ideals and characters of “motherhood” and realized she didn’t fit hardy any of them. So she began her blog, Renegade Mothering, to see if others felt that same way. She attempts to break down the cultural narratives of what being a mother truly is, and she discusses her addictive past as well.Janelle Hanchett created the blog Renegade Mothering in 2011 to determine if the rest of the mothering world was crazy or she was. She invited readers to join her in “the fight against helpful parenting advice” and wrote candidly about the darker sides of motherhood, including her own recovery from alcoholism. She’s the author of I’m Just Happy to Be Here as well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 14, 2018 • 1h 26min
Best of: How to Live Well and Die Well with Greg Hartle Pt. 2
In one of our best interviews ever, Greg Hartle joined us to share his wisdom on living life and why temporary circumstances don’t define our lives. Greg shares his thoughts on a multitude of topics, including why you can’t let past experiences always define your beliefs, the importance of having advantages in your life, and much more. Take a listen to Part 2 of this two-part episode!Greg Hartle is a an entrepreneur and smartist who has survived a misspent youth, a kidney transplant, and visited all 50 states using nothing more than ten dollars and a laptop. You can follow him on twitter @greghartle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 12, 2018 • 48min
Best of: Navigating Seasons of Adversity with Neeta Bhushan
Neeta Bhushan’s childhood was full of adversity. From losing both her mother and brother before she had turned 19 to facing homelessness, Neeta has had to navigate many trials in life. How has she done it? She shares her experiences with adversity and the power of emotional grit.Dr. Neeta Bhushan is a former cosmetic dentist turned best-selling author, international speaker, social entrepreneur, the advocate of emotional health, and leadership coach. She’s the author of the best-selling book Emotional GRIT. You can follow her on Twitter @NeetaBhushan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 10, 2018 • 58min
Best of: The Quest to Uncover How the World’s Most Successful People Launched Their Careers with Alex Banayan
When he was growing up, Alex Banayan felt like it was his destiny to become a doctor. But once he got to college, he realized he wasn’t on the right path. Alex ended up going on The Price Is Right, winning, and using that money to go on a journey to track down the most successful people in the world and discover what they did to break through and launch their careers. He’s now one of the most successful businessmen in the US himself. Hear his story about discovery, risk-taking, and more.Alex Banayan is the author of The Third Door, the story of how he tracked down some of the most successful people in the world to uncover how they broke through and launched their careers. He has been named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list, Business Insider’s Most Powerful People Under 30, and been featured in major media including Fortune, Forbes, Businessweek, Bloomberg TV, Fox News, and CBS News. An acclaimed keynote speaker, Banayan has presented the Third Door framework to business conferences and corporate leadership teams around the world including Apple, Nike, IBM, Dell, MTV, Harvard, and countless others. You can find him on Twitter at @AlexBanayan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 7, 2018 • 50min
Best of: Mastering Your Craft Through Deliberate Practice with Anders Ericsson
Globally recognized psychologist and professor Anders Ericsson discusses deliberate practice and its role in achieving superior performance in any field. He challenges the idea of 'practice makes perfect' and emphasizes the importance of quality practice. The episode explores how deliberate practice can be applied to various areas of life, including work. Listeners gain insights into how experts acquire their skills and how these principles can be applied to master their craft.
