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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Dec 3, 2014 • 1h 1min
Healing the World One Conversation at a Time with Mark Goulston
In this episode Mark Goultson shares insight from his career as a psyhciatrist, and FBI hostage negotiation trainer on how we can use communication and conversation to get through to anyone. HighlightsLearning to Hack into Your FutureThe power of honesty and vulnerability Seeing the World Through Other People’s EyesListening from the inside outTalking with somebody instead of at them ResourcesJust Listen by Mark Goulston10-10-10 by Suzy Welch Steve Jobs Visits Xerox Parc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 1, 2014 • 52min
How to Make Life Better by Being More Creative With Stu Mclaren
In this interview Stu Mclaren discusses how to make our lives and our businesses better by being more creative.HighlightsWhen you feel like a square peg in a round holeOvercoming our need for acceptance The importance of action and putting one foot in front of anotherUsing stimuli to increase your creativity Navigating gut check momentsPrioritizing the important over the urgentResourcesWishlist MemberSimon Sinek InterviewEssentialism by Greg MckeownJumpstart Your Brain by Doug HallQuotesIf you’re trying to do something that’s never been done before, you’ve got to have an element of stubbornness to youSometimes the things that are most valuable to us are the things we can’t see Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 26, 2014 • 1h
Building a Community Through New York’s Largest Tech Meetup with Jessica Lawrence
In this episode Jessica Lawrence walks us through her journey to becoming a young Girl Scout council CEO in the country to her role as executive director of New York’s largest tech meetup. Episode Higlights: Jessica's journey to becoming a young Girl Scout council CEOBuilding a results only work environment How freedom leads to innovation Why our definitions limit us Learning to let go of what’s comfortableResourcesNew York Tech MeetupLinchpin Prior to her work with NYTM, Jessica was the CEO of Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio Council in Southern California. During her tenure, she was the youngest Girl Scout Council CEO in the country. While serving as CEO, Jessica was an architect of change, leading the organization through much needed shifts in organizational culture and structure, and reshaping the strategic vision of the organization to providing high-quality, relevant programming. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 24, 2014 • 1h 3min
Consciously Designing Your Life and Career with Joey Coleman
In this episode Joey Coleman discusses how we consciously design our lives and careers and while creating remarkable experiences for other people.Connecting the dots of our career pathsThe different modalities of how our brain worksDealing with our “oh-shit” moments The first 100 days methodologyA metric for knowing when to quit ResourcesFive Minute Journal Quotes“If you’re following the path that’s the right choice, the universe will line up and provide everything else” – Joey Coleman“If you wouldn’t do it in your personal life, why would do it in your professional life?”If gratitude isn’t part of your daily ritual, you’re missing outJoey Coleman specializes in creating unique, attention-grabbing client experiences. He regularly serves as the creative director on projects for clients in the non-profit, technology, small business, and corporate arenas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 19, 2014 • 50min
Creating What You Want to See Exist in the World with Noah Kagan
In this episode Noah Kagan talks about creating what we want to see exist in the world, building AppSumo, and being employee #30 at Facebook.The impact of being raised by immigrants Overcoming our cultural conditioningUnderstanding what it is you really want to be doingOvercoming the fear of starting and taking actionThe power of focusing on what’s essential Navigating the emotional roller coaster of entrepreneurshipCreating daily routines that make you feel good Having the guts to do what’s really different ResourcesNolan Bushnell InterviewTucker Max InterviewHow to Start a ConferenceFailuregames.comStrangerchallenge.comEssentialism Neil Gaiman Commencement SpeechNewsfeed Eradicator Quotes“Most big things start small” – Noah Kagan“If you want to get known, become the hub for people” – Noah KaganNoah is the Chief Sumo at AppSumo.com, where they promote cool tools and content to help entrepreneurs kick more ass (and learn how to make a $1,000 a month business). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 17, 2014 • 49min
Chewing on Life’s Big Questions with Soulpancake Creative Director Golriz Lucina
Golriz, Creative Director at Soul Pancake, talks about how the work happens behind the scenes.In this episode, hear:Making change in bite-size chunksHow music connects usTaking leapsThe creative process behind Soul PancakeResources:Soul Pancake Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 12, 2014 • 1h 9min
The Emotional Truth of Tucker Max
3-time NY Times best-selling author, Tucker, shares his story of lost opportunities and self-destruction, and how the key to getting over traumas is to give away what you never had.In this episode, hear:Turning luck into talentWhy “fake it ’til you make it” doesn’t workThe dirty secret of successful creativesSeparating yourself from your workThe elements of telling storiesResources:Tucker’s websiteI Hope They Serve Beer in Hell – BookMating Grounds podcastBook in a BoxQuotes“You never create success by doing what was successful last time. You create success by figuring out how to combine the need and how you can meet that need.” ~Tucker Max“Your story needs to be about truth and honesty and vulnerability.” ~Tucker Max“People who are working 80 hours a week are doing it because they have something they don’t want to face.” ~Tucker Max“The only emotions that cripple you are the ones you fail to accept or acknowledge.” ~Tucker Max Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 10, 2014 • 1h 28min
Understanding The Most Misunderstood Man in the World With Glenn Beck
Captivating storyteller and sometimes controversial media personality and entrepreneur, Glenn Beck, shares his personal story of going through rock-bottom into what his future is with The Blaze TV. He talks about why we become our best selves because of our struggles and why we have the right to failure.We go live in Glenn’s studio for this special episode of The Unmistakable Creative.In this episode, hear:Living in blindfolded fearAn exploration of religionThe loss of a parentDefining or destroying ourselves out of traumasExtracting lessons from darknessDefining your own successCreative transformation and creative destructionVisionariesShedding your spiritual 8-year oldThe future of mediaWhy Glenn left Fox NewsResources:Glenn’s websiteSimon Sinek episode: Finding Your WhyGlenn Beck is a politically conservative American television and radio host, political commentator, author, television network producer, media personality, and entrepreneur. The Glenn Beck Program is the third highest rated radio program in America and TheBlaze TV, one of the world’s largest streaming video networks. He is the founder and CEO of Mercury Radio Arts, a multimedia production company. He is the author of seven #1 New York Times Bestsellers (fiction and non-fiction). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 5, 2014 • 48min
The Man Behind Google’s Fiercest Competitor With Gabriel Weinberg
Whether you’re working on a startup or building a movement, the success begins with traction. Gabe joins us to talk about applying the principles in his book to our own businesses, to create customer acquisition and growth.In this episode, hear:Non-comformityBouncing back from dark periodsBeing “long-term greedy” vs “short-term greedy”Developing capacity for failureGaining or creating business tractionTesting traction channelsThe future of searchResources:Traction- BookGabe’s WebsiteDuckDuckGo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 3, 2014 • 49min
The Man Who Rode a Bike from Berlin To India with Thomas Jakel
Thomas’ journey was not just about going from Berlin to India, but about continuing to move in the right direction and taking action on his bold ideas. He joins us to talk about what it takes and what he’s learned.Separating scarcity from abundanceTaking charge of your own learningTaking bold actionEnrolling people in your visionMoving in the right directionIntegrating to normal life after an epic journey“People don’t speak about their big visions often enough, and then they don’t get the support that could propel them forward.” ~ Thomas Jakel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
