The Unmistakable Creative Podcast

The way I started thinking about middlemen initially was this very simple definition: the person who connects buyers and sellers in a marketplace. In my reporting I actually came across a more expansive and smarter definition. This came from a VC in the valley named Mike Maples. And he says “a middleman in a network is that node in a network that connects other nodes to increase the value of the n...

Join us on Unmistakable Creative for a thought-provoking conversation with Cal Newport, a computer science professor at Georgetown University and a New York Times bestselling author. In this episode, Newport delves into the concept of a world without email, exploring how our current approach to knowledge work is broken and how we can fix it. Discover how Newport, the author of seven books, includi...

Join us for Part 2 of our conversation with Ashley Stahl. Are you stuck in a job that doesn't make use of your talents? Do you know what you want to do with your life but have no idea how to get there? Career and life coach Ashley Stahl knows the way. In her new book, she explains the skills needed to design your dream career. Stahl dispels common myths about career success, including that it take...

Are you stuck in a job that doesn't make use of your talents? Do you know what you want to do with your life but have no idea how to get there? Career and life coach Ashley Stahl knows the way. In her new book, she explains the skills needed to design your dream career. Stahl dispels common myths about career success, including that it takes years to find your calling. Ashley Stahl's new book, You...

What do you really need to know to succeed in the future? Jeff Wald tackles an issue that will impact every one of us – our skills. From automation making many jobs obsolete to the changing nature of work, where are we headed and how can you better prepare yourself? Jeff Wald is the author of The End of Jobs: The Rise of On-Demand Workers and Agile Corporations , available now on Amazon You can fi...

Jess Shaktin is one of the leading minds and foremost voices in child and adolescent mental health and development. He’s helped uncover many secrets as to why adolescence is one of the most turbulent yet creative periods in someone’s life. He joins us in our latest episode to delve into the psychology of adolescence and discusses why we feel the need to fit in during puberty, how and why we learn...

We return for another episode, this time with Hillary Weiss, a creative director, coach and speaker. Hillary tells us how we can take brazen ideas and use them to captivate our audience. Learn about anti and advocate standpoints, how to be shamelessly polarizing and much more. Visit Hillary's website | https://hillaryweiss.com Follow Hillary on Instagram | https://instagram.com/hcweiss Follow Hill...

For decades, we've been taught that if we strive for better or greater, it will bring us happiness and success. But what if never-ending self-improvement is actually doing more to hurt us than help us? And what if instead of striving to always be improving, we are actually already perfectly equipped to handle everything life throws our way? You'll find Christy's website at https://ChristyTending.c...

Steve Sims grew up poor, and he was bitter about that as an adolescent. But little did he know that he was learning the cornerstones of what would mold him into the successful businessman he is today. He is the founder of Bluefish, the world’s first luxury concierge that delivers the highest level of personalized travel, transportation, and cutting-edge entertainment services. Hear his story and h...

Amy Chan takes a scientific approach to healing the heart. She has explored the psychology behind love, lust and desire which we get to dive into in this episode. Take a listen to learn how to rewire your heart. Amy Chan is the author of Breakup Bootcamp, available now | https://www.harpercollins.com/products/breakup-bootcamp-amy-chan Visit Amy's website | https://renewbreakupbootcamp.com Listener...

Thane Ringler uses his experiences as a professional golfer to map the journey of reaching mastery in your highest skill. Take a listen to discover mental models that will help you reach mastery. Visit Thanes Ringler's website | https://www.thanemarcus.com Thane's book, From Here to There, is available now | https://www.thanemarcus.com/fhtt  Listener Tribe We have our own private social network f...

How is it that someone who feels uncomfortable in groups of even just three people can have an impact on millions of people worldwide? That’s the story of Selena Soo. She’s been an introvert her whole life and struggles with public speaking and talking with large groups, but she’s one of the most successful business and publicity strategists around. Selena Soo is a business and publicity strategis...

Michael F. Schein deploys the latest research in psychology, sociology and neuroscience to dissect the concept of hype and how the worlds most successful people use it to get what they want. Visit Michael's website | https://michaelfschein.com Michael's book, The Hype Handbook, is available now | https://michaelfschein.com/the-hype-handbook/ Listener Tribe We have our own private social network fo...

Sam Sommers introduces us to the fundamental details of life and uncovers the unseen impact they have on our behavior, our thoughts and our daily decisions. Visit Sam Sommers' website | https://samsommers.com Listener Tribe We 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 communit...

Belief is what drives people’s decisions. This has to do with people’s desires. Their desires drive their beliefs and their beliefs drive their actions, period. It’s as simple as that and it’s as complex as that that because people are unaware of this. We are being pushed and pulled by our environment. We’re just trying to make it through the day: have a decent day, have nothing go wrong, and at t...

Daniel Stillman believes that conversations can either run on habit or inertia. We can create change in our relationships and workplace by changing the conversation. Take a listen to hear what Daniel can teach about designing conversations, and much more. Check out Daniel's podcast, The Conversation Factory | https://theconversationfactory.com Listener Tribe We have our own private social network...

Your happiness and success are tied to your popularity. And it goes all the way back to high school. In today's episode, Mitch Prinstein helps us to explore the correlation between popularity and happiness by sharing secrets to boosting your likability through things such as understanding what makes people tick; developing empathy for others; making people feel good about themselves; using humor i...

Donny Jackson talks about how he went from from being a doctor to becoming a television producer and how writing poetry has remained a constant throughout his journey. We also talk about the reality of racism in America as well as how to use your art to create empathy. Visit Donny Jackson's website | https://donnyjacksonpoetry.com Donny Jackson's book, boy , is available now | https://donnyjackson...

Eric Gorges grew up not caring about school and then developed a panic disorder early on in his professional life. It got to the point where his panic and anxiety made him nearly agoraphobic. But he was able to overcome that obstacle and get back to his craftsman roots from his childhood, and now he’s gone on to be a successful businessman and host of popular television series. Hear his story on o...

‘We need to talk.’ These three simple words can send a rush of anxiety through our bodies in fear of whatever unbearable conversation awaits us. Fred Dust has a wealth of experience in navigating difficult conversations and he wants to help us to only pluck the courage to have them, but also build the skills necessary for meaningful conversation. Visit Fred Dust’s website to buy the book, Making C...

Jacob Sager Weinstein joins us to talk about the methods we can use to become a memory master. From storing happy memories for a lifetime to remembering peoples names with ease, Jacob's wisdom will teach you the memory skills you will have wished you learned years ago. Visit Jacob Sager Weinstein's website | https://www.jacobsagerweinstein.com Follow Jacob on Twitter | https://twitter.com/jacobsw...

As we begin the new year, we take a moment to look back at some of the most resonant interviews that took place on the Unmistakable Creative podcast during the wild and unpredictable year of 2020. Featuring: Ramit Sethi | https://IWillTeachYoutoBeRich.com  Sarah Vandella | https://onlyfans.com/SarahVandella Mark Wolynn | https://MarkWolynn.com Sandy Greenberg | www. SanfordGreenberg.com Gareth Pr...

Join us in an enlightening conversation with Annie Duke, a renowned author, corporate speaker, and consultant in the decision-making space. In this episode, Annie shares valuable insights from her latest book, 'How to Decide: Simple Tools for Making Better Choices.' She firmly believes that decision-making is a teachable skill that anyone can hone. Annie Duke, a former professional poker player, h...

Oliver Burkeman challenges our age-old pursuit of happiness with a surprising way of thinking about life. Is it our very pursuit that brings us misery? Perhaps setting the best goals for the new year requires a contrarian approach. Visit Oliver Burkeman's website | https://www.oliverburkeman.com Follow Oliver on Twitter | https://twitter.com/oliverburkeman Listener Tribe We have our own private s...

Welcome to a thought-provoking episode of Unmistakable Creative featuring the brilliant Rana el Kaliouby, a scientist on a mission to revolutionize emotional intelligence through technology. In this captivating conversation, we explore Kaliouby's inspiring journey and her groundbreaking work in the realm of emotion-aware artificial intelligence. Kaliouby takes us through her quest to create machin...