The Creative Odyssey Podcast
Feeling stuck, burned out, or lost in the daily grind? Discover how creativity can help you heal, find purpose, and reconnect with your true self.
Welcome to The Creative Odyssey Podcast—the show for anyone searching for meaning, inspiration, and a way out of burnout. Hosted by Sri Lankan-American storyteller Sheran Ranasinghe, this podcast explores the powerful link between creativity, mental health, and personal growth.
Each episode dives deep into real stories of transformation—how artists, entrepreneurs, teachers, and everyday people use creative expression to overcome depression, anxiety, and identity crises. Whether you’re an artist, a creative professional, or someone who hasn’t picked up a paintbrush in years, you’ll find hope, practical tips, and a supportive community here.
What You’ll Get:
- Inspiring interviews with creatives, healers, and thought leaders
- Raw solo episodes on overcoming creative blocks, burnout, and self-doubt
- Actionable advice for reigniting your creative spark—even if you feel numb or stuck
- Honest conversations about identity, purpose, and the healing power of art
Perfect for:
- Creatives, artists, and makers
- Anyone struggling with burnout, stress, or feeling lost
- Listeners seeking mental health support and personal transformation
- Those craving authentic stories and practical inspiration
You’re not broken—you’re becoming. Creativity is your compass.
Subscribe now and join Sheran on a journey to rediscover your voice, heal from burnout, and live a more creative, joyful life.
The Creative Odyssey Podcast
Sunami Rodriguez & Mason Bufkin - From Page to Stage: How Storytelling Changes Lives
What does it mean to choose the creative path—again and again—when it doesn’t promise stability, clarity, or even recognition?
In this episode of The Creative Odyssey, we’re joined by two storytellers from vastly different disciplines but deeply connected by purpose: Mason Bufkin, an author and educator who writes character-driven fiction for young adults, and Sunami Rodriguez, a Colombian-born actress whose art became her lifeline through immigration, motherhood, and self-discovery.
Together, we explore:
- How childhood, culture, and family influence creative identity
- The breaking points that almost made them quit—and what pulled them back
- Writing and acting as tools for empathy and healing
- What it really means to "help a character speak"
- The hidden emotional labor of storytelling
- Rejection, burnout, perfectionism—and how they’ve learned to move through them
Sunami shares how acting saved her at a time when she felt most lost. Mason opens up about rejection letters, abandoned manuscripts, and what kept him writing. Through honest, unscripted reflection, this conversation reminds us that creativity isn’t about the spotlight—it’s about staying connected to who you are, and daring to shape the world through your voice.
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