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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Apr 30, 2021 • 53min
Listener Favorites: Cal Newport | Digital Minimalism
In this episode of Unmistakable Creative, we delve into the philosophy of Digital Minimalism with Cal Newport, a computer science professor at Georgetown University. As our world becomes increasingly digital, maintaining a healthy mindset can become a cluttered and stressful experience. Newport offers insightful advice on how Digital Minimalism can be the key to living a focused life in an increasingly noisy world.Newport, a New York Times bestselling author of seven books, including "A World Without Email," "Digital Minimalism," and "Deep Work," discusses the importance of being intentional with our use of technology. He emphasizes the need to align our digital habits with our core values and to be mindful of how our online activities impact our overall well-being.In this enlightening conversation, Newport shares strategies for implementing digital minimalism in our daily lives. From taking a break from all optional technologies for 30 days to creating 'operating procedures for the tools we let back into our lives, Newport provides a roadmap for navigating the digital world without letting it overwhelm us. Tune in to learn more about how you can embrace digital minimalism and thrive in the new economy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 28, 2021 • 56min
Ankur Jain | How Entrepreneurship Can Solve Some Of Our Biggest Systemic Problems
When Ankur Jain was 11 years old, he wanted to play in the basketball team and believed he needed a special pair of shoes to jump higher. So he coded a website, phoned the shoe company and asked to speak to the CEO. Ankur told the CEO that he would advertise their shoes on his website if they mailed him a pair. The CEO sent Ankur a pair of luxury sports shoes. Ankur used the shoes to tryout for the basketball team. He didn't make the cut. Today, Ankur is an entrepreneur and the CEO of Kairos, a venture fund dedicated to making the lives of our generation easier by solving some of the worlds biggest problems.Find out more about Ankur Jain's work | https://kairoshq.comVisit Ankur's website | https://www.ankurjain.netListener TribeWe have our own private social network for listeners of the Unmistakable Creative podcast. You can meet other listeners, discuss episodes, and engage with the creative community! Just visit https://the-unmistakable-creative-podcast.mn.co/ to sign up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 26, 2021 • 57min
Holly Shaw | Making Art in the Middle of Madness
If you're feeling stuck in your creativity, chasing your tail in attempts to perform and make art, then Holly Shaw has not only been there but helped many others break free from the rut. Take a listen to find out how to work with your fear instead of running from it, let go of the past and chart a new path in the middle of madness.Making Art in The Middle of Madness is available now on Amazon | https://www.amazon.com/Making-Art-Middle-Madness-Fear-Trance/dp/1736202405Holly Shaw is the host of the Performers and Creators Lab podcast | https://www.performersandcreatorslab.comListener TribeWe have our own private social network for listeners of the Unmistakable Creative podcast. You can meet other listeners, discuss episodes, and engage with the creative community! Just visit https://the-unmistakable-creative-podcast.mn.co/ to sign up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 23, 2021 • 46min
Listener Favorites: Steven Kotler | A Glimpse into the Future of Technology
In this inspiring episode of The Unmistakable Creative, we are joined by author, speaker and familiar guest, Steven Kotler. Steven talks about peak performance and introduces us to the topic of exponential growth as we prepare to take a dive into the unknown yet not-so-distant future of exponential technology. Join us for a glimpse into the future, where concepts like augmented reality, interactive VR and real-life Holodecks will become everyday commodities.Steven Kotler is a New York Times bestselling author of multiple books including Last Tango in Cyberspace which you can get your hands on over at Amazon.comMore of what Steven’s about as well as a library of resources and content can be found on his website, www.StevenKotler.comListener TribeWe have our own private social network for listeners of the Unmistakable Creative podcast. You can meet other listeners, discuss episodes, and engage with the creative community! Just visit https://the-unmistakable-creative-podcast.mn.co/ to sign up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 21, 2021 • 1h 25min
Andre Norman | An Extraordinary Journey from Prison to Harvard
After Andre Norman was sentenced to over 100 years in prison and spent 2 years in solitary confinement, he decided to turn his life around. He spent the next 8 years working 20 hours per day on his dream to attend Harvard University. Find out how he went from prisoner to Harvard professor and became known to many as “The Ambassador Of Hope.”Andre Norman is the author of The Ambassador of Hope: Turning Poverty and Prison into a Purpose-Driven Life, available now.Visit Andre's website to find out more about his work or to get in touch | https://andrenorman.comListener TribeWe have our own private social network for listeners of the Unmistakable Creative podcast. You can meet other listeners, discuss episodes, and engage with the creative community! Just visit https://the-unmistakable-creative-podcast.mn.co/ to sign up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 19, 2021 • 1h 26min
Scott O'Neil | Secrets of Happiness, Leadership, and Success from the CEO of an NBA Team
Scott O'Neil is one of America's most admired sports executives, CEO of the Philadelphia 76ers and author of Be Where Your Feet Are. He joins us to share the wisdom and incredible experiences of happiness, leadership and success that he has gained throughout his life.Scott O'Neil is the author of Be Where Your Feet Are, available now | https://read.macmillan.com/lp/be-where-your-feet-areFollow Scott on Linkedn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-o-neilListener TribeWe have our own private social network for listeners of the Unmistakable Creative podcast. You can meet other listeners, discuss episodes, and engage with the creative community! Just visit https://the-unmistakable-creative-podcast.mn.co/ to sign up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 16, 2021 • 49min
Listener Favorites: Susan Piver | The Four Noble Truths of Love
Susan Piver’s marriage was deeply in trouble. They had tried everything possible to try and fix their relationship, but her and her husband just couldn’t reconnect. It wasn’t until she leaned on her Buddhist faith and the Four Noble Truths of that religion that she realized there are Four Noble Truths of love as well, and that changed everything.Susan Piver is the New York Times bestselling author of eight books, including The Hard Questions, the award-winning How Not to Be Afraid of Your Own Life, and The Wisdom of a Broken Heart. Her newest book is The Four Noble Truths of Love. You can follow her on twitter @spiverListener TribeWe have our own private social network for listeners of the Unmistakable Creative podcast. You can meet other listeners, discuss episodes, and engage with the creative community! Just visit https://the-unmistakable-creative-podcast.mn.co/ to sign up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 14, 2021 • 1h 5min
Damon Brown | How to Know Your Power, See Your Abundance & Nourish the World
Damon Brown says that each of us have 4 resources: focus, agility, time, and energy. Acknowledging your unique limitations and strengths will give you the ability to improve results and bring your worth to the world. Take a listen to discover how you can assess your own abundance and nourish the world.Subscribe to Damon's YouTube channel | www.youtube.com/browndamonTake Damon's free quiz to discover your own biggest resource | www.buildfromnowquiz.comDamon Brown is the author of Build From Now, available now | https://www.amazon.com/Build-Now-Power-Abundance-Nourish/dp/1735760706Listener TribeWe have our own private social network for listeners of the Unmistakable Creative podcast. You can meet other listeners, discuss episodes, and engage with the creative community! Just visit https://the-unmistakable-creative-podcast.mn.co/ to sign up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 12, 2021 • 55min
Iona Holloway | Remembering Who You Were Before The World Assigned Its Labels to You
We talk about the reality of self-worth, labels and the suffering that we often endure in silence for fear of accepting who we are. Iona believes that learning how to recognize yourself and accepting who you are is not only one of the most difficult but also the most self-sustaining things you can do. Take a listen and learn how to remember who you were before the world decided for you.Iona is the author of the #1 bestseller, Ghost - Why Perfect Women Shrink, available now.Visit Iona Holloway's website to get in touch or to find out more about her work | www.ionaholloway.comListener TribeWe have our own private social network for listeners of the Unmistakable Creative podcast. You can meet other listeners, discuss episodes, and engage with the creative community! Just visit https://the-unmistakable-creative-podcast.mn.co/ to sign up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 9, 2021 • 49min
Listener Favorites: Mike Michalowicz | Designing a Business that Runs Itself
Mike Michalowicz is an author, entrepreneur and lecturer. By the age of just 35, Mike had founded and sold two multi-million dollar companies. After becoming an angel investor and then losing his entire fortune, Mike started all over again. Through this trying experience, he became driven to discover the recipe for a truly successful business. In our discussion we learn how Mike created the ‘Profit First Formula’. Join us and discover the secret to designing a business so healthy, that it runs itself.To find more on Mike’s books, The Profit First Podcast, his blog and much more, simply visit MikeMotorbike.comListener TribeWe have our own private social network for listeners of the Unmistakable Creative podcast. You can meet other listeners, discuss episodes, and engage with the creative community! Just visit https://the-unmistakable-creative-podcast.mn.co/ to sign up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
