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The Unmistakable Creative Podcast

Srinivas Rao•podcast.unmistakablecreative.com
Society & Culture

Timeless Practical Wisdom For Living a Meaningful Life

Inspiring 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.


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Episodes

Listener Favorites: Michael Bungay Stanier | How to Unlock Your Greatness By Working on Hard Things

Welcome to an inspiring episode of Unmistakable Creative, featuring the brilliant Michael Bungay Stanier, a renowned coach and author, as we explore the path to unlocking greatness by embracing challenges. Join us as we delve into the transformative power of working on hard things and how it leads to personal and professional growth. Stanier shares his profound insights on the importance of tackling difficult tasks to unleash one's true potential. This episode is not just about productivity tips...

Apr 03, 2025•45 min

Listener Favorites: Madeleine Dore | Redefining What it Means to be Productive

In this episode, Madeleine Dore discusses how we can redefine productivity by embracing the messiness of life. Dore shares her insights on dismantling comparison, aspirational routines, and unrealistic expectations, encouraging listeners to find their own way to navigate the never-ending list of things to do. Tune in to discover a new perspective on what it means to be productive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 02, 2025•57 min

Listener Favorites: Mike Liguori | How to Heal a Relationship with a Parent

We interview Mike Liguori, founder of Live Your Truth Media and author of The Road Ahead and Miles Behind. Mike shares his insights on how to heal relationships with parents, drawing on his experience reconciling with his father during a cross-country road trip. Tune in to learn more about Mike's journey and gain valuable insights on how to mend relationships with your parents. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 31, 2025•56 min

Ethan Kross | How to Deal With The Voice in Your Head

Welcome to another enlightening episode of Unmistakable Creative, where we delve into the mind's intricacies with our esteemed guest, Ethan Kross. A renowned psychologist and author, Ethan Kross, is a leading expert in controlling the inner voice that often leads us astray. In this episode, titled 'Ethan Kross | How to Deal With The Voice in Your Head,' we explore the science behind self-talk and how it influences our emotions and decisions. Ethan Kross shares his profound insights on how we can...

Mar 28, 2025•56 min

Listener Favorites: Frederic Bahnson | How To Reduce the Impact of Cognitive Biases on Your Decisions

The choices we make are actively building the future that awaits us, so what better way to find joy, love and happiness than to become masters of our own decision making? Dr. Frederic Bahnson wants to teach you how to take the guesswork out of decision making so that you can unlock a power better than destiny: the power of choice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 27, 2025•1 hr 26 min

Listener Favorites: Dennis Xu | A World Without Folders

Are you tired of the never-ending struggle to keep your files organized and easily accessible? We sit down with Dennis Xu, co-founder of Mem Labs, to discuss the revolutionary new self-organizing workspace that is changing the way we store and access information. Using state-of-the-art artificial intelligence, Mem helps knowledge workers around the world stay on top of their workload and create new knowledge with ease. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 25, 2025•56 min

Listener Favorites: Alex Budak | Becoming a Changemaker: Leading Positive Change at Any Level

In this enlightening conversation, we're joined by Alex Budak, a professor at Haas Business School and the author of 'Becoming a Change Maker'. Alex shares his unique insights on micro leadership, the dynamics of champions, cynics, and fence sitters in our ability to make change, and the importance of taking a long-term perspective. Alex Budak is not just a faculty member at Berkeley, but also a global director, entrepreneur, and changemaker who has helped countless students lead positive change...

Mar 21, 2025•57 min

Listener Favorites: Gloria Mark | Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity

Psychologist Gloria Mark shares her groundbreaking research on attention span and introduces the concept of "kinetic attention" as a new framework for understanding how our brains function in the digital age. In this podcast episode, she offers practical tips for restoring balance and improving our mental resources to find success and wellness in our daily lives. Tune in to take control of your attention and boost productivity, happiness, and overall well-being. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

Mar 20, 2025•59 min

Listener Favorites: Craig Swanson | The Power of a Willingness To Be Wrong

Entrepreneur and startup studio owner, Craig Swanson, argues that the ability to embrace being wrong is essential to success in any field. Swanson explains that most people are afraid of being wrong. As a result, they're constantly second-guessing themselves and their ideas, which stifles creativity and innovation. Instead of being afraid of being wrong, we should embrace it as a necessary part of the process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 19, 2025•59 min

Listener Favorites: Dan Pink | The Power of Regret

Welcome to another episode of the Unmistakable Creative Podcast. In this episode, we're thrilled to have a conversation with Dan Pink. Dan is known for his insightful books, five of which are New York Times bestsellers, and his unique perspectives on motivation and human behavior. In this enlightening conversation, Dan Pink shares his wisdom on the power of regret and how looking backward can move us forward. He discusses his latest book, "The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forwa...

Mar 17, 2025•1 hr 11 min

Listener Favorites: Dandapani | The Power of Unwavering Focus

Dive into the world of unwavering focus with Dandapani, a renowned Hindu priest, entrepreneur, and former monk, in this enlightening episode of Unmistakable Creative. Dandapani's unique insights and experiences from his monastic life offer a deeper understanding of how focus can transform our lives. He delves into the intricacies of the mind, explaining how we can harness and channel our energy effectively. In his journey from a novice to a monk, Dandapani learned valuable lessons about discipli...

Mar 14, 2025•1 hr 11 min

Listener Favorites: George Ko | Why it Takes 1000 Small Breaks to Get One Big One

George Ko, known for his dazzling sound and eloquence at the piano, is a pianist and composer who has played on stages around the world. George highlights the importance of dedication, grit and consistency when pursuing a creative path. Here's why being able to get 1000 small breaks instead of one big one will be what defines your ability to hit it big in the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 13, 2025•48 min

Listener Favorites: Richard Newman | Lift Your Impact: Transform Your Mindset, Influence, and Future to Elevate Your Work, Team, and Life

Join Richard Newman, an award-winning expert in communication, storytelling, and influence, as he shares groundbreaking techniques to increase your impact and influence. Discover how to align your values, create a better future, overcome limitations, and inspire others through powerful storytelling. Tune in to gain practical tools and insights that will transform your mindset, elevate your performance, and shape your future success. Don't miss this opportunity to unlock your full potential and c...

Mar 12, 2025•1 hr 6 min

Listener Favorites: Richard Leider | The Path of Purposeful Aging

How can we celebrate the experience of aging? How can we take the process of getting old and turn it into a purposeful journey? In this episode, we explore this very unexplored subject with aging expert Richard Leider in order to hopefully unveil the path of purposeful aging to all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 07, 2025•53 min

Listener Favorites: Michael Mager | Pioneering the Future of Brain-Computer Interfaces

Join us in this captivating episode with Michael Mager, a pioneer in the realm of brain-computer interfaces. Dive deep into the groundbreaking technology that allows for reading and potentially writing into the human brain. Michael sheds light on the transformative potential of these advancements and their societal implications. Could we soon have a 'Fitbit for the brain'? How might these innovations impact inequality and the way we consume content? Michael also hints at exciting developments fr...

Mar 04, 2025•50 min

Listener Favorites: Bill Deresiewicz | An Exploration of Education, Technology and Humanity

Bill Deresiewicz takes us on a fascinating journey through over 30 years of razor-sharp reflection on culture and society. How is the internet changing us? Why should we go to college? What is the purpose of art? What does it mean to be an individual and how do we retain our individuality in such a networked society? These are a few of the piercing yet fundamental questions you will hear dissected in this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 03, 2025•52 min

Listener Favorites: Jonathan Brill | How to Survive and Profit from Radical Change

Anyone who has their finger on the pulse of modern technological advancements knows that we are standing on the shores of radical change. Jonathan Brill is one of those people and he knows how important it is that we are prepared to not only survive but profit from what is to come. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 28, 2025•1 hr 1 min

Listener Favorites: Liz Wiseman | How to Become an Impact Player in Your Career

Welcome to an enlightening episode of Unmistakable Creative, where we are joined by the brilliant Liz Wiseman, renowned author and leadership expert. Join us as we explore the path to becoming an impact player in your career and unleashing your true potential. Wiseman shares her invaluable insights on leadership and personal development, providing practical strategies to excel in your professional journey. This episode is not just about career growth; it's about unlocking your inner capabilities...

Feb 26, 2025•1 hr 1 min

Listener Favorites: David Sax | The Future is Analog

David Sax is questioning our cultures ambition to build a fully digital world. One where we're constantly connected and entertained, with gratification always a click away. The pandemic gave us a taste of this digitized future, and for many of us, it left much to be desired. So the question is: what future do we want? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 25, 2025•1 hr 22 min

Listener Favorites: Loch Kelly | Effortless Mindfulness

Loch Kelly, award-winning author and psychotherapist, teaches you how to practice effortless mindfulness. This simple practice can be done anywhere, anytime. Effortless mindfulness lifts you out of your problem-focused inner thoughts and into an awareness where you will discover joy, peace and creativity that you never even knew you had. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 24, 2025•55 min

Listener Favorites: Andrew Bustamante | How to Develop the People Reading Skills of an Ex CIA Agent

Welcome to another episode of Unmistakable Creative, where we're joined by Andrew Bustamante, a former CIA agent who spent over a decade living undercover. Bustamante, now a renowned international intelligence professional, shares his secrets with people reading and how to develop the skills of an undercover agent. In this episode, Bustamante delves into the covert operations of his past and the espionage techniques he learned during his time with the CIA. He offers insights into how these skill...

Feb 21, 2025•1 hr 12 min

Listener Favorites: Jeeyoon Kim | How to Compose the Life of Your Dreams

Jeeyoon Kim is a professional concert pianist who has achieved things that many classical musicians could only dream of, having performed in venues like Carnegie Hall and Stradivari Society. Jeeyoon Kim shares the personal story of her life and how, in spite of seemingly impossible odds, she was able to compose the life of her dreams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 19, 2025•1 hr 12 min

Listener Favorites: Colette Pervette | Finding Power in Pain and Freedom in Bondage

Colette Pervette gives us an inside look into the life on a professional dominatrix as well has how she is helping her clients transcend the duality of life and achieve their wildest dreams. Learn how to find pleasure in pain, freedom in bondage and power in submission. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 18, 2025•53 min

Listener Favorites: John Petrocelli | The Life Changing Science of Detecting Bullshit

John Petrocelli reveals the science behind detecting BS, which has become so pervasive in today's world. What is the difference between lying and bullshitting? What makes BS more dangerous than lying? How do we develop the critical thinking habits needed to detect it? Find this out and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 17, 2025•1 hr
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