Bio
Rick Culleton is a successful entrepreneur, author, and mindfulness advocate who has learned firsthand that happiness isn’t found in wealth, success, or keeping up with the Joneses—it’s cultivated from within.
As the founder of successful businesses and ones that tanked, Rick has experienced the extremes of life: from being homeless to living the good life. Yet, even at the pinnacle of achievement, he struggled to find lasting happiness.
Drawing on his journey with ADHD, accidental sobriety, and personal development, Rick now empowers others to break through burnout, discouragement, and information overload to create meaningful change. His actionable, approachable strategies focus on cultivating happiness through daily routines and mindfulness—tools anyone can use to transform their outlook in just minutes a day.
Rick is the author of the highly-rated inspirational book Messed Up Like You and is currently working on a follow-up that will help readers embrace happiness, no matter their circumstances. With his conversational, motivational, and fun style, Rick inspires audiences to wake up happy every day.
Possible Episode Topics
Cultivating Happiness in Just Five Minutes a Day
Discover actionable strategies and simple daily routines that anyone can implement in just five minutes to cultivate lasting happiness from within. Rick shares his proven methods to transform your outlook and enhance your well-being effortlessly.
Embracing Imperfection
Inspired by his book, Rick discusses the strength in embracing imperfections. Learn how accepting your flaws can lead to authentic happiness, meaningful connections, and continuous personal growth.
Overcoming Adversity: From Homelessness to CEO
Rick delves into his personal journey through extreme life challenges, from homelessness to achieving CEO status. Learn how resilience and a positive mindset can help you navigate and overcome significant setbacks.
Mindfulness and ADHD: Finding Balance and Focus
Explore the intersection of mindfulness and ADHD with Rick’s expert insights. Understand how mindfulness practices can manage ADHD symptoms, reduce burnout, and boost personal development for a more balanced life.
Rick is always ready to answer these questions
How can someone start building a happier life in just five minutes a day?
What advice do you have for people who feel stuck or like they’ve hit rock bottom?
What role does mindfulness play in your own daily life, and how has it evolved over the years?
What has entrepreneurship taught you about happiness?
What does it really mean to cultivate happiness from within?
Your book talks about being ‘messed up like you’—why do you think embracing imperfection is so powerful?
If someone wanted to change one thing about their life today, what would you recommend they start with?
Keywords
#ADHD
#Empowering
#Entrepreneurship
#Lasting Happiness
#Mindfulness
#Overcoming Adversity
#Personal Development
#Self-Discovery
A Used Car Dealer, a Felon, and a CEO Walk Into a Book…
(and they’re all the same guy)
Messed up? Join the club.
Messed Up Like You is a no-BS guide to overcoming obstacles—whether it’s ADHD, anxiety, bad decisions, or just feeling stuck. With humor, hard-won wisdom, and real-life stories, Rick Culleton offers practical advice for taking control of your life.
Sound Quality
Rick uses a Shure Mv7 and earbuds on every podcast appearance to ensure the quality of the audio
