Creativity Unleashed
Subscribed: 1Played: 14
Subscribe
© S.N.A.P. Films Inc.
Description
CREATIVITY UNLEASHED is a podcast that provides listeners with the opportunity to be coached in the business of creativity, and to learn how to effectively hone and utilize their creativity in their own lives and careers. Learning from leaders across industries, our audience will hear unedited conversations with the greatest minds in entertainment, sports, business, and beyond to understand how these great minds use creativity to achieve a champion mindset, no matter the field.
Your Host: Sergio Navarretta is an internationally award-winning director who co-founded production company S.N.A.P. Films Inc., with a view to telling entertaining and meaningful stories on screen. He has helmed three dramatic features for S.N.A.P. Films Inc., including THE CUBAN, starring Oscar winner Louis Gossett Jr. and Oscar nominee Shohreh Aghdashloo, comedy-drama THE COLOSSAL FAILURE OF THE MODERN RELATIONSHIP, and the true historical drama, LOOKING FOR ANGELINA. His films have had successful festival screenings across the globe, won multiple awards, have had theatrical success, and are now in worldwide distribution. Having worked in both live action and animation with top Hollywood talent, he also brings his experience as a producer to each of his projects. Sergio is currently developing a number of feature projects, television series, and projects across media, including CREATIVITY UNLEASHED. Learn more about Sergio at https://www.sergionavarrettadirector.com
Music: Future Bass Beat by jorikbasov | Pixabay
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
13 Episodes
Reverse
Host Sergio Navarretta talks to guest, entrepreneur Evan Carmichael, about how Evan built a brand through solving a problem for entrepreneurs, how to identify and overcome negative thoughts, and the difference between creativity and productivity (and the importance of both). /// Evan Carmichael #Believes in entrepreneurs. Gary Vaynerchuk called him the DJ who inspires people and Ed Mylett called him a modern day Napoleon Hill. At 19, Evan built, and then sold, a biotech software company. At 22, he was a venture capitalist, raising $500k to $15M. He now runs a YouTube channel for entrepreneurs with over 3.48 million subscribers and 300 million views across his videos, wrote four books, and speaks globally. He wants to solve the world's biggest problem: that people don't #Believe in themselves enough. Forbes named him one of the world's top 40 social marketing talents, and Inc. named him as both one of their 100 great leadership speakers and one of their 25 social media keynote speakers you need to know. He's set two world records, uses a trampoline and stand-up desk, owns Canada's largest salsa dance studio (where he met his wife), and has a giant Doritos bag in front of him at all times to remind him that he's stronger than the Doritos. Toronto is Evan's home, and he's a husband, father, TSM Fan, and Teemo main. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Host Sergio Navarretta talks to guest, bestselling author and renowned professional speaker Jim Cathcart, about how Jim got started as a motivational speaker (and the man who inspired him to do it), financial literacy, and the ability that we all have to change our mindsets and live a more positive life. /// Jim Cathcart, CSP, CPAE, author, professional speaker and business leader, is the CEO of Cathcart Institute LLC (founded in 1977), an organization devoted to helping clients create and grow high-value relationships. In the top 1% of TEDx speakers, his talk has been viewed over 2.5 million times. He’s a professor in the Executive MBA program for the School of Management of California Lutheran University and their Entrepreneur in Residence. Jim’s four decades of study in applied behavioral science has resulted in THE ACORN PRINCIPLE, a guide to understanding the many elements that make us who we are. This breakthrough work achieved international best-seller status, and was the nation’s #2 best-selling e-book in 2000, second only to Stephen King. As the author of 23 books, a popular podcast guest and scores of recorded programs, his students number in the millions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Host Sergio Navarretta talks to guest, bone cancer survivor D. Anthony Evans, about what D. Anthony learned from his mother (including the importance of giving more for less), how he survived bone cancer, and his own living legacy of helping people. /// Adidas called D. Anthony Evans one of the world’s most inspirational athletes, and they’re not alone in being amazed at his powerful story. As a transitional plant-based lifestyle coach and preventative maintenance awareness advocate, D. Anthony is dedicated to helping people with major health issues defy the odds and learn to thrive - because he knows how to. Despite a terminal cancer diagnosis of a malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST) - a rare condition where tumors grow on nerves - he has survived by way of intense fitness, a plant-based lifestyle, and a positive mindset. Through his work at nonprofit Cheri Inspires, an organization dedicated to providing plant-based meals and lifestyle transition assistance to people afflicted with health issues, he empowers other people to cultivate for themselves all over the world. D. Anthony was also featured in FOOD CHOICES, a documentary that is available in 190 countries and 30 languages. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Host Sergio Navarretta talks to guest, award-winning director Barry Avrich, about the importance of marketing for creatives (and his own advertising background), paying attention to your audience, and how mentorship is key (and the influence of a few of his own mentors, including Quincy Jones). /// Veteran producer and award-winning director Barry Avrich is the creative force behind Melbar Entertainment Group, one of the largest producers of non-scripted content in North America. Barry has produced and directed over sixty documentaries and filmed productions, including the internationally-acclaimed MADE YOU LOOK, THE LAST MOGUL, PROSECUTING EVIL, DAVID FOSTER: OFF THE RECORD, and OSCAR PETERSON: BLACK + WHITE. He has also produced over twenty-one award-winning stage-to-screen adaptations of Broadway and Shakespeare productions, including THE TEMPEST with Christopher Plummer and KING LEAR with Colm Feore. Melbar is currently in production on BORN HUNGRY, PALM BEACH DIARIES, and WITHOUT PRECEDENT. Barry's best-selling memoir, MOGULS, MONSTERS, AND MADMEN, was released in 2017. Barry also built the world's first movie theatre in a hospital in 2007, at SickKids in Toronto. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Host Sergio Navarretta talks to guest, NFL star Charlé Young, about the concept of greatness, determination, and how everyone needs a word of encouragement now and then. /// A number one draft choice for the Philadelphia Eagles, an NFC Rookie of the Year, a three-time Pro Bowl star, and having lead the league in receptions, Charlé Young has had a significant impact on the NFL. Having played in two Super Bowls, Charlé left his impressive mark on each of the teams he played for over the course of his career, including the Eagles, Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49ers, and the Seattle Seahawks. On top of it all, Charlé founded an environmental learning centre for at-risk young men, a construction company, and a shoe company, and is now back in school studying communications and learning a thing or two about living a full life (and helping others do so, too). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Host Sergio Navarretta talks to guest, former undercover narcotics officer Tom Girling, about mindset, how working undercover is similar to acting, the importance of having intention in our lives, and never being afraid of asking for help. /// Tom Girling is a former undercover narcotics officer, and currently works as a qualified workplace mediator, workplace fairness analyst, and workplace investigator. He served for thirty-seven years with the Ontario Provincial Police, and held a variety of positions during his career. He is a volunteer mediator with the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office and works with law enforcement in mediating conflict and investigating allegations of harassment through his company, Eastwood Transformation Services Ltd., which can be found through his website, bluemediation.com. Music has also played a huge part in the highs and lows of Tom's life, from high-stakes situations in his work to his personal life, and on top of his varied decades-long career, he’s also a talented musician. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Host Sergio Navarretta talks to guest, entertainment powerhouse Kathryn Frazier, about the power of manifestation, financial literacy, and the importance of spending time on yourself. /// Known as the rockstar whisperer, Kathryn Frazier is the founder of public relations agency Biz 3, representing such prolific clients as The Weeknd, Megan Thee Stallion, Daft Punk, J. Cole, Jessie Reyez, Migos, and Colin Kaepernick, to name a few. Kathryn is also an ICF-certified executive coach, where she helps people from all walks of life, from world-famous musicians to broke college kids, get to their truths and the best versions of themselves. Kathryn and Biz 3 have been profiled in FAST COMPANY, THE GUARDIAN , FADER, BILLBOARD, THE ATLANTIC, ROLLING STONE, THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, BLOOMBERG BUSINESSWEEK, among others, and continue to push the boundaries of a traditional press company. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Host Sergio Navarretta talks to guests (and the truest definition of a power couple), former IndyCar driver James Hinchcliffe and actress Becky Dalton, about how they both do what they do at the highest level, support one another creatively, find confidence in their respective careers, and manage so-called ‘failure.’ /// A six-time NTT IndyCar Series race winner and 2011 NTT IndyCar Series Rookie of the Year, James Hinchcliffe is a Canadian race car driver and the self-proclaimed mayor of fictional Internet city “Hinchtown.” He currently serves as an analyst for INDYCAR ON NBC, and was the runner-up on season 23 of the Emmy Award-winning DANCING WITH THE STARS. Becky Dalton is a Canadian actress who has appeared in such television and film projects as GOOD WITCH, SPUN OUT, CHRISTMAS WEDDING PLANNER, and TOTAL FRAT MOVIE. Having attended James’ high school prom together when he needed a last-minute date, James and Becky reconnected after James’ life-threatening accident in 2015 during a routine practice for the Indy 500. The couple have been happily married since 2019. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Host Sergio Navarretta talks to guest, Canadian Screen Award-winning actor and star of such hits as VERONICA MARS, GALAXY QUEST, A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD, FLASHPOINT, and more, Enrico Colantoni, about the importance of gratitude, manifesting things into reality, and how everyone is capable of success. /// A graduate from the Yale School of Drama, Enrico Colantoni is an award-winning actor whose film and television credits include VERONICA MARS, FLASHPOINT, JUST SHOOT ME!, A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD, GALAXY QUEST, and CONTAGION, among others . His theatre credits include the premiere of Neil LaBute’s THE DISTANCE FROM HERE at the Almeida Theatre in London, THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR at the Delacorte Theatre in Central Park, ARABIAN NIGHTS at the Manhattan Theatre Club, AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE at the Yale Rep, and Matt Williams’ FEAR at the Lucille Lortel. In April 2022, Enrico made his Broadway debut in Noah Haidle's BIRTHDAY CANDLES. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Host Sergio Navarretta talks to guest, bestselling author of 37 SECONDS, Stephanie Arnold, about tuning into your intuition, how there are no coincidences, and Stephanie's harrowing experience of being clinically dead for 37 seconds (and intuitively knowing that it was going to happen). /// Stephanie Arnold is an Emmy-nominated TV producer, a renowned inspirational speaker, a podcast host, and the international bestselling author of the award-winning 37 SECONDS, her book about her traumatic experience of knowing intuitively that she was going to die - and being proved right. She also recounted her unbelievable (but entirely true) experience in the Netflix series SURVIVING DEATH. In addition to such figures as Katie Couric hailing her account as being an "unbelievable story," Stephanie has also been featured on NPR, TODAY, GOOD MORNING AMERICA, ACCESS HOLLYWOOD, STEVE HARVEY, and more. Stephanie now dedicates her life to advocacy work and spreading awareness about doctor-patient communication, trauma recovery, and discovering meaning in our lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Host Sergio Navarretta talks to guest, NFL star and Hall of Famer Nick Lowery, about mentorship, the importance of everyone's stories getting told, the link between creativity and spirituality, and his friendship with the real-life Jerry Maguire, Leigh Steinberg. /// The truest definition of a multi-hyphenate, Nick Lowery is an NFL star who was inducted into the Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame as the most accurate kicker in NFL history, the Chiefs’ all-time leading scorer, and with the most field goals in NFL history at the time of his retirement from the league. Having received his MPA from Harvard University, he worked for President Ronald Reagan in Drug Abuse Policy, and Presidents George HW Bush and Bill Clinton in the White House Office of National Service, helping launch both the Points of Light Foundation and Americorps. Fifteen years ago, Nick founded Champions for the Homeless, an organization which supports the St. Vincent De Paul Shelter and serves those facing housing insecurities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On the debut episode of CREATIVITY UNLEASHED, host Sergio Navarretta talks to guest, Emmy winner Shohreh Aghdashloo, about the significant impact of her series, Amazon Prime Video's THE EXPANSE, including parallels to the state of our world in season six, the hard work and perseverance that have gone into her enormous success, and the vital role that actors have in bringing important stories and real-world issues to the forefront. /// Shohreh Aghdashloo is an Emmy Award–winning, Oscar-nominated actress, whose prolific work on-stage and screen has been lauded for decades in both her native Iran and all over the world, especially in her adopted home, the United States. American audiences know her best from her Oscar-nominated performance in HOUSE OF SAND AND FOG and her Emmy-winning role in HBO’s acclaimed HOUSE OF SADDAM. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to CREATIVITY UNLEASHED, where host, film director and producer Sergio Navarretta, learns from the top minds in entertainment, sports, business, and outer space about the role that creativity plays in their lives and careers, and takes you along for the ride. Learn more about the show, upcoming guests, how you can get involved, and more here.Music: Future Bass Beat by jorikbasov | Pixabay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Comments
Download from Google Play
Download from App Store
United States