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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Oct 29, 2014 • 48min
The Science of Smarter and More Meaningful Spending with Elizabeth Dunn
Co-author of Happy Money, Elizabeth joins us to talk about the research she’s done on spending and the ways in which spending (or not) can give us better experiences and increase happiness. She helps us to apply this to our daily lives.In this episode, hear:The effects of environment on our happinessThe role of technology in happinessThe science in happy spendingBuying experiences over thingsRenters vs buyersPaying now and enjoying laterResources:Elizabeth’s websiteDan Ariely episode: Overcoming Learned Helplessness and Understanding Irrational BehaviorHappy Money book Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 27, 2014 • 44min
From Special Education to a PHD at Yale with Scott Barry Kaufman
Join us on Unmistakable Creative for an inspiring conversation with Scott Barry Kaufman, a renowned psychologist, cognitive scientist, and author. In this episode, Kaufman shares his journey from special education to earning a Ph.D. at Yale and how his scientific work in intelligence and creativity has shaped his views on education, imagination, and the labels we assign ourselves.Discover how Kaufman challenges the traditional labels and expectations placed on individuals, and learn about the 'grain of our nature' and its impact on our personal and professional lives. Kaufman also discusses the importance of measuring and developing imagination and how this can lead to a more fulfilling and successful life.Kaufman, who is the Scientific Director of The Imagination Institute at the University of Pennsylvania, has written several books, including 'Ungifted: Intelligence Redefined' and 'The Philosophy of Creativity.' Don't miss this episode to learn from one of the most influential voices in psychology and creativity today and gain insights that could transform your life and career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 22, 2014 • 44min
Managing Uncertainty and Continually Doing the Best Work of Your Life With Julien Smith
NYT Bestselling author and CEO of Breather, Julien, returns to the show to talk about managing uncertainty and constantly doing the best work of our lives.In this episode, hear:Detecting patternsHow technology is a series of Jenga blocksCreation with our backs against the wallRisk aversionConsumption that influences creativityQuotesAt the end of your life, you better have a lot of scars…You better not leave the world the same way you came into it. It means you didn’t actually encounter the world if you didn’t have any scars. ~ Julien SmithResources:Julien’s websiteBreatherThe FlinchThe Art of Being Unmistakable Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 20, 2014 • 57min
Overcoming Learned Helplessness and Understanding Irrational Behavior with Dan Ariely
NYT Best-selling author and behavioral economist, Dan Ariely, shares his perspectives on suffering, irrational behavior, and how most time management systems allow others to hijack our time.In this episode, hear:What causes people to be more resilient?Overcoming “learned” helplessnessLanguage’s impact on our experiencesTime management and deathbed regretsHow our intuitions sometimes mislead usHow most time management systems allow others to hijack our timeResources:Dan’s websiteDave Logan episode: Using Language to Rewrite the FutureHappy MoneyTimeful appPredictably Irrational – bookNYT Best-selling author and behavioral economist, Dan Ariely, shares his perspectives on suffering, irrational behavior, and how most time management systems allow others to hijack our time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 16, 2014 • 54min
Finding The Impact that Feeds Our Souls
Jadah has quickly built a thriving community with Simple Green Smoothies. She shares why sometimes it’s ok to let go of our dreams, how we get back up again, and finding the impact that feeds our souls.In this episode, hear:Dreaming big and finding your tribeBuilding resilience… Falling and getting back up againHow do we get out of being caught up in external accolades?How to find and connect with a community“Serve people that light you up…” ~ Jadah Sellner“I would say hope is my number one strength.” ~ Jadah Sellner Resources:Jadah’s WebsiteLiz DiAlto EpisodeSimple Green SmoothiesJadah is an advocate for world-changing dreamers, a community-building strategist, and the marketing visionary and co-founder of Simple Green Smoothies. In 15 months, Jadah grew her Simple Green Smoothies’ community from 0 to 200,000 subscribers, reaching more than 10 million page views, 270,000 Instagram followers, and 160,000 Facebook fans. She’s helped nearly 1 million fans commit to drinking plant-based smoothies with their 30-Day Green Smoothie Challenge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 13, 2014 • 1h 2min
How to Have a One Hour Orgasm With Kim Anami
As a sex, life, and intimacy coach, Kim shares how sex can be a place for personal growth and wellness. She teaches us how we can tap into the life force of sex, as a place where we can quiet the chatter of the mind and of massive transformation.In this episode, hear:Finding your “next right” stepHow do we develop non-attachment?Becoming uninhibitedIncorporated meditation as a practiceHow do we achieve a different state without an altered environment or state of mind?Confronting your sexual blocksJunk-food sex vs Gourmet sexQuotes“I don’t believe enlightenment is a static concept. It’s actually a temporary place… We get to a plateau and we’ve achieved something and there’s always another level to go.” ~ Kim Anami“I look at sex as being this arena where we can consciously confront taboos.” ~ Kim AnamiResources:Kim’s websiteSexual Mastery for MenWell-F**cked Woman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 8, 2014 • 54min
5 Scientific Steps To Happiness Through Creativity with Alton and Carrie Barron
Authors of The Creativity Cure (A Do-it-Yourself Prescription for Happiness) and physicians, Carrie & Alton Barron, share the importance of creative action in fueling happiness. They cover the five psychologically-researched steps to achieving deeper satisfaction and alleviating depression by tapping into your creativity.In this episode, hear:How do you identify “molding moments”?How different elements of creativity are essential to happiness and wholenessThe necessity of using our hands to createThe role of movement in our emotional wellbeingOur online / social media addictionThe importance of a quiet mind and blank spaceResources:The Creativity Cure – Book Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 6, 2014 • 55min
Making a Legacy Career Move and Producing The Film, Pretty Woman with Gary Goldstein
Having produced movies such as the iconic Pretty Woman, Gary takes us to the story behind the story, why we need to hear “no”, and the importance of failure in our lives.In this episode, hear:How do you let go of self-judgment?Scraped knees and failureThe necessity of failure and how it brings us closer together5 minute mentorsDiscovering your superpowerSeparating self worth from external accoladesResources:Gary’s TED talkbreakingintohollywood.comgarywgoldstein.comGary’s Youtube Channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 1, 2014 • 53min
Building a Venture Funded Startup after a Four Year Prison Sentence with Frederick Hutson
Launched and sold his first business by age 19 while on active duty in the Air Force, indicted at age 23 for trafficking marijuana. A serial entrepreneur and natural born hustler, Frederick joins us to talk about his lessons from four years in federal prison and the business he built from behind bars.How do we avoid misguided ambition?What does the process of self discovery look like?How do we find our own vehicle to express our talents?How do we cultivate the ability to recognize opportunity?The difference between how you feel and what you knowHow prison teaches you to live by your wordWhy isolation in prison hurts re-integration and rehabilitation Resources:Frederick's WebsiteNolan Bushnell: The Creation of Atari and Finding the Next Steve Jobs: EpisodeDave Logan: Using Language to Rewrite the Future: EpisodePigeonly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 29, 2014 • 51min
The Surprising Science of Selflessness with Elizabeth Svoboda
Science writer, Elizabeth Svboda shares insights from her book about the science behind altruism and selflessness, and how we can make that into a practice.How do you keep skepticism from turning into cynicism?Turning difficult points into redemptionGetting buy in on your missionThe future of journalismResourcesElizabeth's websiteBook: What Makes a Hero? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
